Tour Highlights | |
Delhi | Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate,
President's House, Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar Optional Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bizarre |
Jaipur | Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace , City Palace, Jantar Mantar
(Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Optional Cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani |
Fatehpur Sikri | Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti |
Agra | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandara & Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb |
Mathura & Vrindavan | Shri Krishna Janmabhumi Temple, Bankey Bihari Temple & ISKCON Temple |
Orchha | Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja temple |
Khajuraho | Temple Complex - Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini & others Optional Sound & Light Show |
Varanasi | Excursion to Sarnath, Boat Ride & Explore ghats |
Kathmandu | Swayambhunath, Boudhnath |
Pokhara | Phewa Lake |
Phewa Lake | Hil station |
The Classical North India tour will unfold with your landing at the Delhi airport on the first day of the tour. Halt and than in the afternoon we start with the sightseeing tour of Delhi, the historical city is known for housing plenty of heritage monuments.
Today we will be covering Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament nad Laxmi Narayan Temple. During the evening we will spend quality time at the Delhi Hart, that introduces you to the unique art and craft of the country.
You will love exploring the Indian Artifacts, paintings, metal ware,
stonework, woodwork, terracotta, jewelery, lac and glass work, leather
work, blue pottery and traditional Indian puppets. One can even carry some
of these items back to the home as memento.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
Full Day Tour
To give you the better insight of the city, today we will be touring to
the old areas of Delhi near the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. We will also
take the rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk winding through the labyrinthine
lanes, exploring the various shops in the area. The pleasure of taking the
rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk will provide you the different prospective
of the market, which is otherwise considered as the only one of the
shopping avenues in Delhi. The ride is cost effective that gives you the
chance to glance at the colorful streets.
After the exciting rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk we make visit to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, 'The Father of Nation'. In the evening we will move back to the hotel room, relax and have a evening snacks. Than after tea will take the leisure walk at the around the hotel.
Optional - Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with
dinner at Chor Bizarre.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
On the third day of the tour we drive to Jaipur, and check in at the hotel, that is booked for you in advance. The very first step in the Jaipur surrounds you with the aura of royalness and luxury. The 'Pink City' of Jaipur with tremendous of its historical importance possesses many historical monuments. As you must be exhausted after the long journey, so you will have ample time to rest in the hotel room till afternoon.
Optional - Chokhi Dhani
For the evening there is surprise store in for you. We take you to Chowki
Dhani, a virtual village having the incense of the typically Rajasthani
culture. You are welcomed by the young men wearing turbans, saying namaste
and putting red dot (tilak) on the forehead. As you go inside you will
come across various acts such as magician show, animal rides, puppetry,
traditional dances, boating, mehandi and photography in Rajasthani
costumes. The whole area is set in the rural kind of ambiance. But one
thing that attracts you the most after dancing is the authentic Rajasthani
cuisine. Food is served on the plates made of the leaves. They serve over
twenty Mar wadi dishes which included Baal baas, anchorman, Bugatti Sabin,
bare chi hiding, and lots of mouth watering dishes.
After fun and adventure at chowder Shani we move back to the hotel room for the overnight stay.(B)
Full Day Tour
The forth day come with full day sightseeing tours to Jaipur. We start
our excursion trip with the magnificent City Palace. The interiors of the
Palace consists of halls decorated with miniature paintings, carpets, old
weapons and robes of royal princess. The most interesting thing you will
love watching in City Palace are the two 1.6 m tall silver vessels, which
were used for the Ganges River water taken to the England in 1902. They
are made from coins and are listed in the Guinness Book of Records. After
the City Palace we move to the Margaretha Palace, located on picturesque
hill providing the glimpse of the whole city below it. Here we get the
opportunity to be at the place where the famous Pamirs Khan's movie Rang
De Bas anti was shotted.
We stop at the local restaurant for the lunch break and soon after we
move to the Batu Bazaar. It is one of the most popular market in Jaipur.
Here you may find variety of shops selling books, Kurtis, Kurtis,
jewelery, Gandhian, juts, pottery and puppetry. You will surely love the
handicraft items sell by the local artisans and their families in the
market here.
Then after shopping we move back to the hotel for dinner
and overnight stay. (B)
Today On the 5th day of the tour we drive to the historical city of Agra, totally filled with the glory of old world charm. En route we explore Fatehpur Sikri, the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti. We first check in at the hotel. Take the complete rest till afternoon.
In the evening we move out for the small leisure walk in the nearby area and return back to the hotel for the overnight stay. (B)
The portrayal of city of Agra in its true colors unfolds for you on the 6th day of the tour. The whole day you will be engaged in the sightseeing tour. First of all we leave for Taj Mahal â€" one of the most wonderful monument of the world. Tourists from all over the world are left spell bounded after witnessing the bewitching beauty of Taj Mahal. The amazing marbled beauty of this place will stun with with its great architectural work. As soon as we are over with Taj Mahal we will proceed towards the Agra Fort. Besides being the city of Taj Mahal, Agra is also the city of Agra Fort, that is one of the finest example of the Mughal architecture.
Then we will check out the Akbar's Tomb, an excellent example of assimilation of different styles of architecture. The tomb carries the characteristic flavor of the airy tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Halt. Than we move to the Itmud-Ud-Daulah-Tomb that is considered as the imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned. The tomb marks a significant departure from the tombs of the Mughal dynasty built before its construction.
At night we return back to the hotel for the overnights stay.(B)
After the Agra tour is over, we take the Shatabdi Express train to
Jhansi. From Jhansi, we drive to Khajuraho, en route we visit Orchha,
located at the distance of 16 km from Jhansi. Here we get the opportunity
to explore the 16th century palaces and temples built by the built by the
Bundela rulers. Than we move to Orchha Fort Complex , that also houses the
Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to
commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. WE will also visit
Raj Mahal Ram Raja Temple . In the evening we continue our drive to
Khajuraho â€" the World Heritage Site. We check in at the
hotel in Khajuraho.
Overnight Hotel – Khajuraho (B)
Half Day Tour
Today we visit Khajuraho temples, famous for the magnificent carvings
depicting numerous exotic postures of the famous Kamasutra, ancient Indian
work on sex. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. In fact,
worship is still done today in the Matangeshwara temple, continuing an
unbroken 1000 year tradition. During the evening we will enjoy the sound
and light show and soon after that we drive back to the hotel for the
overnight stay.
Optional - Sound & Light Show
Overnight Hotel – Khajuraho (B)
Today we take a flight to Varanasi, picturesquely situated on the banks of holy river Ganga. The city is the Oldest Living City of the World & traces of its existence are found around 10000 BC. Other than being a very holy city for Hindus, it also holds a very significant association with Buddha's life & Buddhism.
Half Day Excursion
Later today we take an excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park
where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the
basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism &
has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising
numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological
Museum.
Overnight Hotel – Varanasi (B)
Half Day Tour
Today we start our day with the boat ride on the river Ganges and attend
the morning prayer on the Ganga Ghat. Witness the daily miracle to unfold,
as the Sun appears triumphantly over the horizon. The sound of conches &
temple bells add to the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed
murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas (hymns) now rise, in one voice, to a
crescendo of unparalleled piety & joy. Later we explore the city by
foot and than transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Kathmandu.
After Breakfast we will taking the sightseeing travel to Kathmandu
exploring the Hindu religious temples like religious temples like
Pashupatinath, Kashthamandap, Machchendra Nath Temple, Manakamna, and
Mukti Nath that will let you vow before several Hindu Gods and get
blessed. Than we proceed towards the Royal Botanical Garden that will
introduce you to the Nepal wildlife and Himalayan beauty. Next on our tour
package comes the Patan city known as Lalitpur, the city of fine arts and
beauty. Next comes Swambhunath stupa, which watches over the valley from
the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the
holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the
creation of Kathmandu valley out of a primordial lake. Overnight stay at
the hotel in Kathmandu.
Overnight Hotel (B)
On the 12th day of the tour we drive to Pokhara known as the Valley city
of Nepal. It will let you understand the vast richness of the Himalayan
beauty and Buddhism culture. In the first half of the day we will indulge
in sightseeing and in the later half of day we will be hiking or trekking,
as per your preferences. Overnight stay at Pokhara hotel.
Overnight Hotel (B)
Today we will discover the old shops and architecture, most popular in
the city of Pokhara. WE will make a visit to 6the temples like the
Bindhyabasini Mandir and the World Peace Stupa that are worth seeing.
After sightseeing we take a nature walk at the Phewa Lake and will
appreciate the beautiful diversity of the flowers, which prosper in its
environs. Pokhara is lovely place to relax and spend time at leisure.
Overnight Hotel (B)
Today on we drive down to Nagarkot, located at the distance of 265 km
from Pokhara. It is a popular hill station situated east of Kathmandu at
an altitude of 2175 m. above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of
eastern Nepal Himalayas including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. The
best point for sunrise view. On arrival we assist you to check in at our.
Overnight Hotel (B)
Kathmandu - Delhi (by flight)
Delhi departure
Early morning visit to Sunrise Point. Post breakfast on time we drive
down to Kathmandu airport to board flight for Delhi. We arrive Delhi
airport and transfer to departure terminal to board flight for onward
journey.
Tour concludes: Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Airport for onward travel.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.