Mystic Paths Of India Curated Journey -- Semi Luxury Accomodation
Highlights
- 12 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
This journey is an invitation to walk along the path of mystical India. An opportunity to immerse yourself in a spiritual aura felt in its temples, cities and revered Ganga River.
From sacred shrines to erotic sites visits. Frozen in time places like Orchha to modern cacophonic Delhi.
Experience Rajasthan people, their music, their food and their hearts. This is indeed India.
Visited cities: Delhi, Mandawa, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho & Varanasi.
- Day 1 - Delhi - Fascinating City With Chaos Translated Into A Unique Energy Where Old And New Merge
5 Stops
1.- New Delhi
You will be picked up from Delhi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details. Taken to your hotel to be recovered. Early arrivals have the possibility to explore Delhi, depending on your preference.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free2.- Qutub Minar
The Qutb Minar, also spelled as Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included3.- Humayun's Tomb
The last refuge of Mughal Emperor Humayun reminds rather of a luxurious palace, than a tomb. Located in the eastern part of Dehli, Humayun’s tomb is one of the best preserved Mughal monuments. This spellbinding mausoleum is the first example of Mughal architecture in India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included4.- Gandhi Memorial Hall
Gandhi Memorial Hall
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free5.- Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 2 - Delhi - Strident, Modern And Multi Colour City
9 Stops
1.- India Gate
The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi,formerly called Kingsway. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the First World War.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free2.- Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Swaminarayan Akshardham
'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included4.- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holly river inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included5.- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included6.- Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo
Agrasen ki Baoli, designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road. Although there are no known historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen, and the present architecture hints at it being rebuilt in the 14th century during the Tughlag period of Delhi Sultanate.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included7.- Lodhi Garden
The contrast of sombre mausoleums against the lush greenery of the gardens makes it a favourite among tourists and locals alike.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included8.- Laxmi Narayan Temple
The Laxminarayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple up to large extent dedicated to Laxminarayan. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.The side temples are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha. It was the first large Hindu temple built in Delhi.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included9.- Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah (mausoleum) of one of the Sufi saints, Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3 - Mandawa - A Genuine Town Where You Could Appreciate Rural And Traditional Life In Rajasthan
1 Stop
1.- Mandawa
A town built in 18th. Century located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Expect an outdoor museum every step while experiencing the heritage walks around its Havelis (traditional, exquisitely decorated mansions during Silk Route). Enjoy and ease your spirit in our Mandawa Kothi property.
8 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Shahi Palace Semi Luxury: Mandawa Kothi Luxury: Castle Mandawa
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4 - Jaipur - Rajasthan Pink City And Capital Surrounded By Monuments, Palaces And Magic
5 Stops
1.- City Palace of Jaipur
The Palace was the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Amber fort
Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
"The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze" is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included4.- Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included5.- Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Khandela Haveli Semi Luxury: Shahpura House Luxury: Castle Samod Haveli
Meals: BreakfastDinner
- Day 5 - Jaipur - A Flamboyant State Where Past And Present Merge In A Unique Way.
6 Stops
1.- Albert Hall Museum
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included2.- Birla Mandir Temple
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan),whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Galtaji Temple
Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included4.- Govind Devji Temple
Morning worship
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included5.- Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included6.- Royal Gaitor Tumbas
The Royal Gaitor is a wonderful palace set in a beautiful valley at the foot of a mountain. Its white marble exterior gives it a very majestic appearance.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Khandela Haveli Semi Luxury: Shahpura House Luxury: Castle Samod Haveli
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6 - Agra - Arriving To Agra Means To Experience The Utmost Romantic History Of All Times In Front Of Your Eyes
7 Stops
1.- Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Agra Fort
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bachcha Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included4.- Mehtab Bagh
Enjoy the best sunset view of Taj Mahal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free5.- Dayal Bagh
"Garden of the Merciful", it is the headquarters of the Dayalbagh sect of the Radhasoami faith where the 8th revered leader (Sant Satguru) lives and presides over the satsang (holy service).
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included6.- Tomb of Akbar the Great
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. This tomb is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included7.- Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India.
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Parador Semi Luxury: Radisson Luxury: Castle Mughal Sheraton
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7 - Orchha - Historic And Unique Town That Seems Frozen In Time. Orchha Seems To Make People, Dream Again About Fairytales
6 Stops
1.- Orchha Fort
The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included2.- Chhatris Cenotaphs
Each of the 14 chhatris on the river banks, are built in memory of the rulers of Orchha, the former rulers of Bundelkhand dynasty.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included3.- Ram Raja Temple
It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and receives devotees in large numbers regularly and is also commonly known as Orchha Temple.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included4.- Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj Temple is dedicated to Vishnu. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of 'chatur' meaning "four" and 'bhuj' meaning "arms" which literally translates to "one who has four arms" and refers to Rama an avatar of Vishnu.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included5.- Orchha
Visit to Sunder Mahal in Orchha is another architectural marvel famous since the ancient times bearing relics to the old grandeur of Orchha. Sunder Mahal is often regarded as the palace of love which was constructed in memory of the intense love between a Hindu prince, Prince Dhurbhajan and his Muslim lover.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free6.- Lakshmi Temple
Beautiful Hindi Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Amar Mahal Semi Luxury: Amar Mahal Luxury: Orchha Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8 - Khajuraho - See And Experience The Magnificent Kama Sutra Temples
1 Stop
1.- Khajuraho
See and experience the magnificent Kama Sutra Temples of Khajuraho at the Eastern, Western and Southern group of buildings in this sanctuary. Depicting one of the finest art in this world you will be mesmerized. Declared by the UNESCO World Heritage. In the evening you could select one out of two activities: A Cultural Dance Performance or The Light and Sound Show at the erotic shrine.
6 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Clarks Khajuraho Semi Luxury: Ramada Luxury: Radisson
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9 - Varanasi - Holy River Ganges Made Of Sacred Waters Where Liberation Of The Soul Is Awaited
5 Stops
1.- Banaras Ghats
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. The city has 88 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats, while two ghats are used exclusively as cremation sites.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free2.- Ganges River
You have to start your day early morning before Sunrise to go to the Ganges Ghats and enjoy a morning boat ride pulling manually by man to see the morning life: people having a bath, praying and doing their rituals.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included3.- Sarnath
Visit the Buddhist city of Saarnath
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included4.- Ramnagar Fort
The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included5.- Bharat Mata Temple
The only temple dedicated to Bharat Mata, mother of India also called Mother India Temple.
2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Rashmi Guest House Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand Luxury: Taj Gateway
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10 - Varanasi - Mysticism Is Expressed In Every Corner Of This City
1 Stop
1.- Varanasi
Explore this mystic city
7 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Rashmi Guest House Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand Luxury: Taj Gateway
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11 - Delhi - Strident, Modern And Multi Colour City
1 Stop
1.- New Delhi
You have the option to prepare for the next day departure and stay relaxed at your hotel. Or visit Delhi if you are very active and would like to explore some markets in the city: Chandni Chowk Market, The Kinari Bazaar (Wedding Market), Textile Market (Wholesale Market), The Book Market or he very interesting Spice Market (Grind and Whole Spices). If your preferences are around art and architecture you could visit: Fateh Puri Mosque, Sis Ganj Guradwara, Jain Temple and The Shiva Temple as well. Depending on your peace and comfort.
7 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Hotel Options Available: Affordable: Grand Godwin Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj Luxury: Taj Palace
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 12 - Delhi - Departure
1 Stop
1.- New Delhi
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeAccommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
- Dinner
- Selected 11 night accommodation based on single/double occupancy in mentioned hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- Native English-Speaking Local Driver and Private Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Entrance Fees and Taxes
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi City Market
- Light and Sound Show at the Kamasutra temples OR Cultural Dance Performance
- Morning and Evening Boat Ride in Holy River Ganges
- Flight Ticket from Khajuraho to Varanasi
- Flight Ticket from Varanasi to Delhi
- Bottle of water while in the car
- Airport Meet and Greet with private transfers
- Taj Mahal entry ticket to avoid the long queue
- Will have personal driver, his food and lodging is included in the cost
- Government 5%GST tax, all state taxes, tolls, parking’s are included
- Breakfast (12)
Important Information
Semi Luxury Hotels : Semi Luxury Hotel Accommodation in every city visited.
Pickup included
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.