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Adventurous & Classical India Curated Journey: South & Golden Triangle

Duration: 15 days
Destination: India, National Capital Territory of Delhi, New Delhi
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Overview

Lift your spirit and live both Indias.

Adventure yourself on an exotic sojourn across some of the best heritage sites in South India, its tropical atmosphere and exotism. Immerse as well into the classical renowned Golden Triangle journey in same experience time.

Cities visited: Mumbai, Hampi, Ajanta & Ellora, Jaipur, Agra & Delhi

Itinerary

Day 1: Mumbai - The most populous place in India, and one of the largest, most vibrant cities in the world.

Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century in the city of Mumbai. It was erected to commemorate the landing in December 1911 at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Fort Residency
Semi Luxury: Suba Palace
Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower

Day 2: Mumbai - Feel the energy of this impressive city.

Stop At: Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dharavi is Mumbai’s largest slum (and the third-largest in the world) made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India
Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colaba Market, Hormusji Road, Mumbai India
The everyday carnival of the Colaba Causeway market is a shopping experience like no other in Mumbai. That infamous Indian saying of "sab kuch milega" (everything is possible) certainly applies at this market.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Fort Residency
Semi Luxury: Suba Palace
Luxury: Taj Mahal Tower

Day 3: Hampi - A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stop At: Mahaanavami Dibba - Hampi, The Great Platform, Karnataka 583239, India
Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lotus Mahal, Sh 131, Hampi 583239 India
Ancient stone palace structure with tranquil gardens, arches & elaborate carvings.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Day 4: Hampi - A carnival of carvings, an unearthly landscape with ruins that captivates the eye and spirit of every visitor

Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, a form of Shiva
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Day 5: Hampi

Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options:
Affordable: Kishkinda Heritage Resort
Semi Luxury: Hotel Malligi
Luxury: Hampi’s Boulders Resort

Day 6: Ajanta & Ellora Caves - Buddhist monasteries as well as Hindu and Jain temples are comprised in the complex.

Stop At: Ajanta Caves Road, Ajanta 431001 India
The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Green Olive
Semi Luxury: Luxury: Green Olive
Luxury: Vivanta By Taj

Day 7: Ajanta & Ellora Caves - Explore the Ajanta and Ellora Caves declared by UNESCO a World Heritage.

Stop At: Ellora Caves, Ellora India
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Green Olive
Semi Luxury: Luxury: Green Olive
Luxury: Vivanta By Taj

Day 8: Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Stop At: Ajanta, Ajanta, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Visit and explore Bibi-Ka-Maqbara (The Lady’s Tomb), the burial mausoleum of Aurangzeb´s wife Rabia, known as The Taj of the Deccan, a true symbol of remembrance.

Taste the cuisine dishes influenced by The Mughal Empire such as Pulao and Biriyani.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Green Olive
Semi Luxury: Luxury: Green Olive
Luxury: Vivanta By Taj

Day 9: Jaipur - A flamboyant state where past and present merge in a unique way.

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
Also knows as Amber Palace
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
The renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vaishnava Temple, Jalore Fort, Jalor India
Morning Worship at The Vaishnava temple Govind Dev Ji
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Samod Haveli

Day 10: Jaipur - Historical and royal Pink City

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar is an observatory constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1724. The essential purpose of the Jantar Mantar was to accumulate astronomical tables which in turn would help predict the time and movement of the celestial bodies such as the sun, moon and other planets.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jaigarh Fort, Cheel ka Teela, Jaipur 302013 India
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. The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex and was named after him
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302004 India
Beautiful Hindu temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nahargarh Fort, Nahar Garh Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'.

The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.
Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Krishna Nagar, Brahmpuri, Jaipur 302002 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

• Dinner: With Cooking class
Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Samod Haveli

Day 11: Agra - Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the Taj Mahal along the river.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador
Semi Luxury: Radisson
Luxury: Mughal Sheraton

Day 12: Agra - Fascinating tombs and mausoleums, forts and bustling chowks (marketplaces), await you.

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The mausoleum in Agra is India's most famous monument, and a sublime shrine to eternal love. Built from between 1632 and 1647 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal was dedicated to Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador
Semi Luxury: Radisson
Luxury: Mughal Sheraton

Day 13: Delhi - Strident, modern and multicolour city.

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate (originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta By Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace

Day 14: Delhi - Old Delhi is where all shades of humanity could be seen and felt.

Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
'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
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 2 Gandhi Memorial Hall Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Visit the Gandhi Memorial Hall
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jama Masjid, Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta By Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace

Day 15: Delhi - Departure

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Selected 14 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
  • Flight Ticket from Mumbai to Hampi
  • Flight from Hampi to Aurangabad
  • Flight from Aurangabad to Jaipur
  • Bottle of water while in the car
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • Will have personal driver, his food and lodging is included in the cost
  • Government 5%GST tax, all state taxes, tolls, parkings are included
  • 15x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 14 nights
  • 1x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Lotus Mahal
  • Entry/Admission - Ajanta Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Albert Hall Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Nahargarh Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Qutub Minar
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Gaitor Tumbas
  • Entry/Admission - Virupaksha Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
  • Entry/Admission - Jaigarh Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Red Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Swaminarayan Akshardham
  • Entry/Admission - Mahaanavami Dibba - Hampi
  • Entry/Admission - City Palace of Jaipur
  • Entry/Admission - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
  • Entry/Admission - Ellora Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
  • Entry/Admission - Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
  • Entry/Admission - Elephanta Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Amber Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
  • Entry/Admission - Birla Mandir Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Humayun's Tomb
  • Entry/Admission - Jama Masjid
  • Entry/Admission - Vaishnava Temple

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • 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
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    We will contact our travelers to pick them up at time and place that it´s more suitable for them.

    Airports

    • Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi 110037 India


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Luxury Accomodation
    6/11/2020 - 3/21/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Semi Luxury Accomodation
    6/11/2020 - 3/21/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Adventurous & Classical India Curated Journey: South & Golden Triangle
    6/11/2020 - 3/21/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    15 days


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    29 Feb, 2024

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    07 Mar, 2023

    When I imagined going to my niece's wedding in Mysore India and making a big trip around it with the Taj Mahal, temples, monuments, fabulous scenery etc. I never dreamed of the beyond incredible sights I would encounter mostly thanks to Raju and his staff. Anyone can own a travel company, but it takes some special kind of person to take you over the edge and give that sense to include your soul. Wow, thanks Raju for driving over 4 hours each way and coming to meet us and taking us to a Hindu Enlightenment Ceremony and to a local market with the smells of beautiful flowers and herbs that just wafted through my senses and stayed there. Not to mention the delicious tea made in the market for us. My mind was totally blown at the Sikh temple where we got to walk through the kitchen barefoot (perfectly clean) where they prepare food and feed 30,000-40,000 people a day! Our guides and drivers were amazing and helped us with so much Sandip our guide was so smart and so nice and Raj our driver was very kind also. Sarath our other driver was also fabulous and helped us in every way possible! I have 3 new friends for life! Incredible Real India! Thanks again Raju!!

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    02 Mar, 2023

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    27 Feb, 2023

    20 days, 4 states, 11 hotels, 3 tour guides, 36 hairpin turns, 1 toy train ride, a ton of garlic naan and 1 incredible India! I wish Raju and his company, Incredible Real India Tours & Travels, covered more countries as I would use them to plan every single one of my future trips. Visiting India was never on the top of my must see travel list. Knowing what I know now, I truthfully do not know why! The daunting length at which my travel wish-list is at could be one reason as well as the overwhelming thought of a 16 hour flight. And then my cousin planned to get married in Mysore, and I was in. I couldn’t miss her wedding or the chance to visit India with my family. If it were not for this tour company, I do not think I would have been able to convince my dad to come with for this once in a lifetime experience (see his review below). From the first email we sent, and the hundreds of messages that would follow, Raju went above and beyond to help us plan the most beautiful, action-packed filled trip I could have possibly ever dreamed of. Starting our journey with a tour around the Golden Triangle, our tour guide Sandip and driver Raj were extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind and fun to start our time in India with. History lessons, restaurant recommendations, cities and people I will never forget, we then continued on to Mysore for the wedding followed by a road trip to Kerala that included a train ride in Ooty, a Jeep Safari in Munnar, a gorgeous resort stay in Thekaddy, a backwaters house boat, my feet in the Arabian Sea… the list goes on and on. I could write a book covering all of the amazing sights I was lucky enough to see, but I am here to tell you about how much I love Raju and his tour company and why you should use their services for your once in a lifetime trip to India! From Mysore through the end of our trip in Kochi, we were blessed with the opportunity to meet and spend 12 days with the sweetest, funniest most amazing driver ever – Sarath. If you are going to India you must number 1, use Incredible Real India as your tour company and number 2, request Sarath with Sanjay Tours as your driver in Kerala. Sarath is not only a driver, he is a tour guide, a fast friend and above all else, an amazing human being. He made my trip personally more memorable and showed us areas of Kerala that felt almost exclusive and more intimate than what any other tourist was seeing, like when he took us to a festival happening at a temple in his own village. From start to finish our trip went as flawlessly as you could imagine. Really, not one thing went wrong during our nearly 3 week stay in India and that is all thanks to Raju and his company’s detail-oriented planning of logistics ahead of our arrival. And they took care of everything! Accommodations, tours, transportation, food, you name it. Oh and did I mention Raju traveled 4 hours to meet us for dinner in Jaipur? He did! On the other side of the world, I never would have imagined I would be made to feel like family but Raju and Incredible Real India exceeded my expectations. Starting from zero in planning a trip to a country I knew nothing about.. not knowing what to expect, where to go, who to talk to, what to eat, it didn’t matter because once we said yes to Raju and IRI, everything was taken care of for us. I have never felt more safe, reassured and welcome than I did during my 20 days in India all thanks to this incredible team! This trip was perfection and I can’t wait to come back and explore the parts of India that we couldn’t squeeze into these 20 days.

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