Essence of India

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 24
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21089
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts New Delhi, India
  • Ends New Delhi, India
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  •  In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ​
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.​
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
  • Delhi: Relax and acclimatise before your days in Delhi get underway with a delicious Welcome Dinner in the comfort of your hotel. Get to know your Travel Concierge and other travellers over superbly prepared local food and wine.
  • Jaipur: Dine in the elegant surroundings of 1135 AD, one of Jaipur’s most revered local restaurants, offering fine Indian dining served amid opulent royal interiors with stunning sunset views. Hear traditional music playing as you indulge your palate.
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The "Essence Of India " trip starts from and ends in New Delhi. It is a city sightseeing tour that takes 9 days taking you through Delhi & Golden Triangle, Agra and New Delhi in India. "Essence Of India " is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Adventure across India—from the Presidential Palace of Delhi, to the tigers of Ranthambore and onwards to the pink city of Jaipur. Delhi impresses with a private tour of Jama Masjid, while in Jaipur a VIP Afternoon Tea experience unlocks the private living room of the Maharaja. The culinary highlights continue at the opulent 1135 AD restaurant where a Highlight Dinner is served in a royal interior, with traditional music and stunning sunset views. In Ranthambore, search out the elusive tigers in their natural habitat as you stalk the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs, peppered with palatial ruins and traditional Chhatri. Later explore Jaipur your way with the choice of shopping the fresh flower and spice markets, or a visit to the Hindu Temple Birla Mandir—to witness the traditional aarti prayer ceremony.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot
  • Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
  • Day 3: An Agra Adventure
  • Day 4: The Taj Mahal and Ranthambore
  • Day 5: In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore
  • Day 6: Jaipur, the Pink City
  • Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start
  • Day 8: In Jaipur
  • Day 9: Fly to Kochi via Mumbai
  • Day 10: Kochi Sightseeing, Cooking School and Kathakali
  • Day 11: Kumarakom and the Alleppey Backwaters Relaxed Start
  • Day 12: Kumarakom and Vaikom Village Relaxed Start
  • Day 13: Relaxing Kumarakom Relaxed Start
  • Day 14: Magical Mumbai
  • Day 15: Mumbai Sightseeing
  • Day 16: Depart Mumbai
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • The Leela Palace. hotel
  • Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra. hotel
  • Nahargarh Ranthambhore. hotel
  • Taj Devi Ratn. hotel
Meals
  • Dinner (x6)
  • Breakfast (x8)
  • Lunch (x4)
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
Transport
  • Travel by coach
Guide
  • Experienced Driver Guide
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from New Delhi are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Essence of India tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essence of India tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 June 2024, a deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Essence of India tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Essence of India tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • This tour will operate in smaller group sizes and uniquely configured coaches with fewer seats to protect against COVID-19.
  • Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.
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