16 day / 15 night tour from
$5134
per person share twinFlights are additional
Women's Getaway To India
(Exclusive for Women only)
This tour is designed for women with different activities and experiences, ensuring the must see and do features of the area are covered. We take you to the cities full of color and culture, delicious cuisine, immense beauty and glorious history. While staying in character accommodations providing the flavor of a princely state. The days are planned carefully with exciting sightseeing, activities, shopping time, Hi-Tea and Spa time. All this combined with the legendary Indian passion for services, ensure you will get the very best out of your visit to this fascinating and enchanting part of the world, returning home with some truly enchanting memories.
Deal Includes
✔ 15 Nights deluxe accommodation
✔ Daily breakfast and dinner as specified
✔ Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Group assistance and transfers
✔ Sightseeing as specified
✔ Local English-speaking tour guide
✔ Monument entrance fees
✔ Train fare in AC class
✔ Airfare Varanasi-Delhi and Jodhpur-Mumbai in economy class
✔ Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi
✔ Boat ride on River Ganges
✔ Jeep ride at Amber Fort
✔ Heena hand painting
✔ High Tea at Jaipur
✔ Short adventure ride on the local train
✔ Village Tour
✔ Bottled water while travelling
✔ All current collectable taxes
Flights are additional
Women's Getaway to India, 16 day/15 night tour
From $5134 per person share twin
Travel: Based on a set departure of 18 Apr 25
Tour has set departure dates between 01 Dec 24-01 May 26, please enquire for other departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two night stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before starting your full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th-century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, which was completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening free to explore local bazaar or shopping centre. (B, D)
Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi
Transfer to board the morning train to Varanasi. Evening witness the breath-taking Ganga Aarti ceremony. Stay two nights in Varanasi. (B, D)
Day 4: Varanasi
An early morning start for a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness the perpetual movement of the pilgrims on the steps. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and then take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. Later we explore the silk weaving village observing the art of silk weaving and shop for beautiful souvenirs. (B, D)
Day 5: Varanasi - Agra
After breakfast, we board a flight to Delhi and travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. The evening is free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra. (B, D)
Day 6: Agra
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones. (B, D)
Day 7: Agra – Jaipur
Travel to Jaipur the pink city of India. After a brief rest get ready for a Hi- tea at the Rambagh Palace, Savour the best teas of the world with an exquisite array of exotic canapés and pastries while watching the resident peacocks strut in the gardens. The rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Stay three nights in Jaipur. (B, D)
Day 8: Jaipur
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, you have a photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds and visit City Palace Museum. Afternoon Heena painting, learn to tie saree and get ready for a group photograph. (B, D)
Day 9: Jaipur
Morning free to book a spa / Ayurveda massage (on a direct payment basis). Or go shopping in Jaipur’s exotic markets. (B, D)
Day 10: Jaipur - Deogarh Palace
Today travel to the southwest across Rajasthan, the land dotted with historic palaces and Havelis, to arrive this afternoon at the Deogarh Mahal heritage hotel, former home to Mewar rulers. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a fascinating jeep safari through the surrounding countryside and walk through the local village. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Enjoy two nights stay at Deogarh Mahal. (B, D)
Day 11: Deogarh Palace
Morning enjoy an experience into the Aravalli Hills by local Meter gauge train on 1930’s British Track. You’ll travel with the locals, enjoying cups of tea at station stops, experience some rugged desert scenery before re-joining your car and driver for the return trip to Deogarh. Afternoon join a walking tour and explore the village. (B, D)
Day 12: Deogarh - Jodhpur
Today you will experience the feeling of travelling back in time with a journey to Jodhpur, while you catch a glimpse of the splendour and magnificence of this ancient desert city built on the edge of the Thar Desert. Afternoon free to explore the city’s colourful bazaars and stay two nights in Jodhpur. (B, D)
Day 13: Jodhpur
Enjoy a city tour and visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort, one of the best-preserved forts in India. Rest of the day free to relax or head to Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojari slippers and incredible fabrics. (B, D)
Day 14: Jodhpur - Mumbai
After a leisurely breakfast board your flight to Mumbai, famous for Bollywood, local and international fashion brands and also home to a wide assortment of local markets and boutiques. Stay two nights in Mumbai. (B, D)
Day 15: Mumbai
We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India and Dhobi Ghat. The remainder of the day is free to relax or go shopping. (B, D)
Day 16: Mumbai Departure
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Mumbai airport. (B)
(B = Breakfast, D= Dinner)
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Valid for new bookings only. Valid for travel as specified and for sales to 30 Oct 24 or sold out. Prices are per person based on twin share in New Zealand dollars. • Prices are correct as at 11 Jul 24. • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation. Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. • $500 deposit per person is required at time of booking. Please check with your House of Travel agent when full payment is required, however, it will be no later than 45 days prior to departure. • All travel must be commenced and completed as specified. Any additional accommodation is at customers own expense • Some surcharges, closeouts, routing and accommodation restrictions apply. Bedding configurations may vary on twin share options. Twin share is based on two adults sharing a room & using existing bedding. Packages are subject to availability. Departures become guaranteed with a minimum of four passengers. Cancellation and amendment fees apply. Flights are additional. Visa, travel insurance, departure taxes, gratuities and any other personal expenses are at passenger’s own expense. For full terms and conditions please contact your House of Travel agent. • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Supplier Code: THO
