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- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Kolkata's vibrant flower market
- Visit the majestic Mahabodhi Temple
- Enjoy a sunset boat ride on the Ganges
- Witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal
- Ride the Toy Train to scenic Shimla
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kolkata
- Day 2 Explore Kolkata
- Day 3 Travel to Bodh Gaya
- Day 4 See the sacred Bodhi tree and take the train to Varanasi
- Day 5 Visit Sarnath's temples and sail on the Ganges
- Day 6 Free morning before overnight train to Agra
- Day 7 Discover Agra's Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
- Day 8 Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Day 9 Explore New Delhi
- Day 10 Travel on the Kalka Shatabdi and toy train to Shimla
- Day 11 Take a walking tour to Shimla's Vice Regal Lodge
- Day 12 Free time to explore Shimla
- Day 13 Travel to Amritsar
- Day 14 Visit the Golden Temple and the Pakistan border
- Day 15 Trip ends in Amritsar
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Peerless Inn
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Tathagat International
Hotelday 3Hotel Silk City
HotelDays 4, 5Overnight Train from Varanasi to Agra
Sleeper Trainday 6Hotel Amar
Hotelday 7Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi
HotelDays 8, 9Ashiana Clarks Inn
HotelDays 10, 11, 12Hotel Ritz Plaza
HotelDays 13, 14
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Walter· November 25th, 2024Pema was an amazing guide! The all inclusiveness of this trip from a world religions and history perspective was wonderful! Make sure while in Kolkata to go to the Mother Teresa Ministry of Charity house--a don't miss. Also, make sure to include the Shemla History Museum--a wonderful museum for the Independence of India,Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear Pema made your trip so memorable and that you enjoyed the rich historical and cultural inclusions. Thank you for sharing about such a great experience, we truly appreciate your support... Show moreTrip date: November 2024- ASusan· March 8th, 2023Evening boat trip at Varanarsi , Golden temple and Indian border crossing visit. From the sublime to the ridiculous in one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· January 13th, 2024Bodh Gayá and Varanasi. Both were special places, and seeing Varanasi in both the evening and at dawn made my trip.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASally· November 18th, 2023Extremely knowledgable and helpful tour leader made every placed a joy. Early morning in Varanasi Bhod Gaya Kolkata flower market and clay model village Sleeper trains Amritsar golden temple Tour of monkey temple and presidents house (arranged by our guide on a free day)Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· December 2nd, 2023Varanasi, Agra and AmritsarTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJane· February 29th, 2020An enjoyable trip and well balanced visits on the whole.Trip date: February 2020
- AMichael· February 29th, 2020It was a great and memorable trip with a very interesting and varied itinerary. The essential part, as mentioned, was having a truly great guide - Pema Bhutia.Trip date: February 2020
- AMarion· February 25th, 2020My 2nd trip to India with Explore & again WOWED by the eclectic mix of customs, colour, smells etc. Discussing with many friends who aren't sure whether India would suit them some I am sure are convinced enough to 'try it and see' for themselves. The trip included lots of very different experiences which convinces me that your company has things just about right. I look forward to my next Adventure with yourselves.Show moreTrip date: February 2020
- ALinda· February 11th, 2020A wonderful trip as always.Trip date: January 2020
- AAlan· December 2nd, 2019We had a 4 wildlife experience on this trip and I enjoyed this aspect immensely - thank you. However, a 4 50% of the trip is NOT wildlife orientated and I believe this should be reflected in the title of the tripTrip date: November 2019
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