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Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation

11 days
Start and end in New Delhi
4.8
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Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation - Payless tours india
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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 5 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw
  • Visit the majestic Jama Masjid
  • Admire the Lotus Temple's unique design
  • Discover the Pink City of Jaipur
  • Witness the eternal beauty of Taj Mahal

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Delhi
  2. Day 2 Delhi
  3. Day 3 Jaipur
  4. Day 4 Jaipur
  5. Day 5 Agra, Fathepur skri and Abhaneri stepwell
  6. Day 6 Orchha
  7. Day 7 Khajuraho
  8. Day 8 Khajuraho
  9. Day 9 Varanasi
  10. Day 10 Varanasi
  11. Day 11 Delhi
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  • Transport

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4.8
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Number of tours

49

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1 to 99 years old

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    5.0
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    4.9
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  • JW
    · January 17th, 2025
    Great introduction to India Having never been to India before my wife and I decided on a guided tour and were very impressed. Payless tours had good reviews so we went with them and we are glad we did, it took all the hassle and stress away. We had an excellent driver (thanks Anil) and car to ourselves, the hotel and guides were all booked and coordinated as per the itinerary. The guides were very informative, hotels were good to very good and always clean, and the included buffet breakfast was greta way to start the day
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you will come back in the future and we will have... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • A
    · December 16th, 2024
    A great introduction tour for the first timer of India! I am glad that I did this tour instead of just traveling by myself figuring out all the logistics as I go. Without the tour, I would have had some difficulties navigating myself and moving to the next destinations as well as understanding the culture of India and its safety. I cannot say thank you enough to my driver, Prakash. He speaks English, is kind, caring and trying to make me feel comfortable and safe all the time during the trip. I learned a lot about Indian and Hindu culture from him! 100% recommendation to have him as a driver for your trip! He is more than just a driver! The tour itself is well organized and followed the itinerary posted on the Tourrader most of the time. “Payless Tours India “ is trustful and reliable company. I highly recommend it to your Indian journey. However there were some minor things that I did not feel comfortable about. I did not expect to visit many specialized shops during the local tours, so I became stressed out going there to say “No” to their bargains although I was interested in learning about it. Sadly I found out that’s I got a different material for high price in later days….. For the hotels, they provided 3 star hotels where the staffs are all nice and helpful, but wifi is sometimes not available in the rooms. No heater at all the hotels in December. Not sure if it’s Indian standard without heating or not though, but I got sick from the coldness. Anyway, other than that, again it's a great tour!
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Once again, thank you for choosing us and for the incredible 5-star rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We hope to have a chance to take you on a tour to India again or... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 3
    · December 12th, 2024
    Great tour! It's my first time to travel India and great introduction for it with a kind and caring driver, Prakash. He speaks good English, positive, gave some cultural insights of India, and accepted my requests whenever he could. Sometimes I felt a rush, but overall, it's a great way to start my journey in India since it's difficult to navigate yourself as a first timer as well as travel safely by myself. I highly recommend this tour with Prakash in India. I also thank to the company, Payless tours India, to organize the tour and made me feel safe all the time. Arigato!
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you will come back in the future and we will have... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 4
    · November 12th, 2024
    We booked out hotels ourselves so I will not comment on that other than to say we were disappointed that Payless tours would not reflect this in the price we paid. Our driver Anil Kumar for the 11 days was excellent. The guides were all very good and in particular I mention Hardeep who was our guide in Delhi who was excellent. The driver who collected us in Delhi on 6th November ( Bholu) was so helpful and arranged transport for us on the following day for our onward travels outside of the tour. I would appreciate this feedback being passed on to Payless tours.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    We are so satisfied to receive such a positive feedback regarding our services and Paylsstoursindia team. We are always ready to serve our Customers in case of problems or situations which sometimes happen. There is always solution which can be found.... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • JB
    · November 6th, 2024
    Can highly recommend Payless Tours India. The whole process from the beginning was straightforward while dealing Neeraj . He was extremely experienced in customer service. Our driver for the 14 days...Sanjay was an absolute pleasure to be with. He was always on time and available for any needs. I'll be booking again in future.
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 6
    · November 6th, 2024
    Our experience with Payless Tours far exceeded my expectations. They worked with us to modify our trip to personalize it. Traveling with a private driver offered us flexibility, convenience, and the air conditioned car was a comfortable way to explore our stops. We were lucky and able to experience two separate drivers Prakash and Mithun. Both were great drivers, spoke great english and fun to travel with. Highly recommend a trip to India. All the hotels we stayed at exceeded my expectations with the cleanliness, tasty food and friendly staff.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 7
    · October 25th, 2024
    It was so amazing, lovely and impressive. Thank you very much Rohit Saini. We was in lot of beautiful places in Jaipur, Pushkar, Orcha, Kujaraho, Varanasi You showed me India in such an outstanding light and atmosphere. Memories for whole life. Im loving India, my spritual home. Thanks also to Payless Tours and Neeraj for your Support. Regards
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • A
    · October 25th, 2024
    It was so amazing, lovely and impressive. Thank you very much Rohit Saini. We was in lot of beautiful places in Jaipur, Pushkar, Orcha, Kujaraho, Varanasi You showed me India in such an outstanding light and atmosphere. Memories for whole life. Im loving India, my spritual home. Thanks also to Payless Tours and Neeraj for your Support. Regards Norbert tenzar
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thank you for rewarding words. It is extremely motivating for our Paylesstoursindia team and important. We hope that you wish to come to India again and travel with us. Thank you for trust and using our services. Maybe, we will have an opportunity to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 9
    · April 2nd, 2024
    I must say that the tour was perfectly arranged and organised from the beginning till the end. Paylesstoursindia took car of us at each step, the driver Monu looked after our needs and safety in the best possible way, Mrs Ewa sent to us lots of messages to make sure we were satisfied or something wasn't skipped. The tour was successful and one of the most important things is we arrived back home without any Belly Delhi. We'll recommend this fantastic tour operator to our friends.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review. I’m delighted you found that booking our tour was the right decision and you and your family had such a good time. We trust you will all enjoy the rest of your travels here just as much! Thanks again for the feedback and... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation reviewer 10
    · March 14th, 2024
    I will never forget this experience. from ancient temples, to divine food, ethereal forts, the ghats of Varanasi, and tigers in the jungle. This trip had absolutely everything I was hoping for and more. Payless were incredibly flexible and able to basically tailor the trip to my rather niche interests, including the particular hotels I wanted to stay in. I want to make special mention of my driver, Mr Prakash (translation: Mr Sunshine) who was more of a father to me during this period than a driver. He put up with my foibles with patience and went above and beyond in every way to make sure that I was comfortable and happy. One example is that my particular booking did not have any kind of Safari included, but it took nothing more than a passing comment of mine about a desire to see tigers for Mr Prakash to organise a trip to the jungle on one of the mornings without needing to sacrifice any of the other activities. When I mentioned my interest in Indian classical music, he took me to a tourist-less evening at a temple where locals were celebrating Maha Shivaratri . The examples are countless. His creativity, kindness and generosity I cannot praise enough. A wonderful, wonderful man.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Paylesstoursindia tour. It’s customers like you who inspire us to keep striving for excellence. We can’t wait to continue serving you with the same level of... Show more
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    Trip date: March 2024

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Essence of India with Varanasi, 4 star accommodation
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    • Are there extra nights available before or after the tour?

      Extra nights can be requested based on room availability at the designated hotels.

    • How do I arrange for airport transfers?

      Transfers from the airport to the hotel are included in the tour package; please provide your flight details for coordination.

    • Can I customize the tour itinerary?

      Yes, customization is possible, including extensions to places like Nepal, depending on available routes.

    • How can I find out more about the hotel facilities?

      You can inquire about specific hotel amenities through your booking confirmation page.

    • How many people will be on the tour?

      The group size can vary, and specific numbers will be confirmed closer to departure.

    • Is there assistance available for travel support during the tour?

      Yes, there is support available for any emergencies or issues while on tour.

    • Can I request for two separate beds in the hotel?

      Yes, arrangements can be made for twin beds in all hotel rooms if requested in advance.

    • What is the cost per person for the tour?

      The cost for the Essence of India tour is approximately $907 per person.

    • What are the arrangements for transport during the tour?

      Transport will be provided between locations, with a personal driver available for your group.

    • How can I upgrade to 5-star accommodations?

      You can opt for 5-star hotels, but please note that there will be an additional cost for the upgrade.

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