Highlights of India
Highlights of India
Highlights of India
18 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bundi, Ranthambore National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
373
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 28
Age range:
16-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
See the bustling bazaars of Delhi and Jaipur, the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra, the deserts of Rajasthan, the bathing Ghats of Varanasi and the erotic temples of Khajuraho. Discover more by adding a visit to the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.
From the desert forts of Rajasthan, past the magnificent Taj Mahal and on to holy Varanasi – this tour covers many of northern India’s incredible highlights.Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Fly To Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly overnight to Delhi, India’s bustling capital city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Old Delhi; drive past the Red Fort, take a rickshaw ride to Khari Baoli Spice Market before strolling to Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque) and visit the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple. After lunch, view India Gate before visiting Gandhi Smriti and Qutub Minar, the 12th-century, handcarved, 73m-tall iron pillar.
Day 4 : Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Agra and visit Agra Fort, a hulking mass of red sandstone sat on the banks of the Yamuna River. The Fort was established in the 16th-century but has been much added to over time, making it an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Later, visit the Taj Mahal, an architectural marvel.
Day 5 : Taj Mahal
Location: Jhansi, Khajuraho
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a train to Jhansi this morning, with a change in Orchha en route. Continue to Khajuraho, home of the famous Khajuraho temples. This evening enjoy a cultural dance performance.
Day 6 : Khajuraho
Location: Khajuraho, Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, tour the eastern and western groups of Khajuraho’s impressive temples. Fly to Varanasi and take a rickshaw to the atmospheric ghats on the River Ganges, where you'll witness a 'Ganga Aart', a puja ceremony to the river goddess.
Day 7 : River Ganges
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take an early morning boat ride along the River Ganges, followed by a brief city tour of Varanasi. Later this afternoon visit the Buddhist sites at Sarnath.
Day 8 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly to Jaipur where you have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own, before experiencing a traditional dance performance.
Day 9 : Amber Fort
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before visiting the majestic Amber Fort, a magnificent 16th-century yellow and pink sandstone fort. Visit the magnificent Maharaja's City Palace, still home of the city’s royal family today, and Jantar Mantar Observatory, a fascinating collection of 18th-century astrological instruments designed to measure the heavens.
Day 10 : Jodhpur
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Jodhpur. Have the afternoon at leisure before taking a walking tour to explore the local vegetable and spice market in the evening.
Day 11 : Explore Jodhpur
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Take an auto rickshaw to a local restaurant for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at leisure.
Day 12 : Lake Pichola
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Udaipur, a city of lakes, palaces and temples. Relax on a cruise along Lake Pichola, admiring the city’s grand architecture from the water
Day 13 : Romantic Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, explore the city, starting with a drive around Fateh Sagar Lake. Stop at the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery and Sahelion Ki Bari Gardens. Later, visit the flamboyant City Palace and admire its delightful infusion of Rajasthani and Mughal styles.
Day 14 : Bundi
Location: Bundi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Bundi and take a stroll through the town, discovering its unique and beautiful stepwells, stopping en route at Chittor Fort. One of the largest forts in India, Chittor sprawls across a hilltop overlooking the town of Chittorgarh. Once in Bundi, take a stroll through the town, discovering the unique stepwells.
Day 15 : Ranthambore National Park
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, travel to Ranthambore National Park. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Day 16 : Ranthambore Safaris
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take both early morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambore National Park for opportunities to spot the magnificent wildlife, including leopards and Bengal tigers.
Day 17 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take the train to Delhi where the rest of the day will be at leisure.
Day 18 : Fly Delhi To Uk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
What's Included
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Accommodation
16 nights in 3+/4 star
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Fully Inclusive
Touring with Guides and entrance fees
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Flights
International flights and current taxes
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfasts: 16, Lunches: 15, Dinners: 16
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Local Taxes
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International Travel
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Fully Guided
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Entrance Fees
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Country Entry Visas
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are their any dress restrictions?
When visiting temples or mosques, both men and women should dress in conservative, non-revealing clothing. Full-length trousers with a shirt or t-shirt for men; and trousers or skirts well below the knee with a top that covers the shoulders and upper arms for women. Women might also consider carrying a ‘modesty shawl’ in their daypack — this could be a sarong or light scarf — which they can wear o
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.
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