Day 1: Departure to India via London Check in for your British Airways flight to Gatwick, London
Day 2: Arrive in London and check in After clearing Customs and Immigration in Gatwick, check in to your airport hotel for 1 night in London. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 3: Fly to India via Dubai After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet up with group from Trinidad to check in for your flight to Delhi via Dubai
Day 4 Arrive in New Delhi, India Arrive in Delhi, on arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel. Rest of your day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Dinner Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Dinner
Day 5 Arrive in New Delhi, India + Visit Akshradham Temple Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Later Visit Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple, and spiritual[1]cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS. It is the world's second-largest BAPS Hindu temple, following Akshardham, New Jersey, in the U.S.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi | Meals Included: Dinner
Day 6 Fly Delhi to Varanasi + City Tour + Ganga Aarti After breakfast, departure transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit The Bharat Mata temple northwest of Godaulia which is a modern shrine,inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The Tulsi Manas temple, though, is open to all communities. Its white marble walls have the verses of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them. The Bharat Kala Bhawan museum inside the Benares Hindu University campus is open from Monday till Saturday. It has a valuable collection of miniature paintings, sculptures and bronzes. Evening Enjoy Ganga Aarti at Ghat. Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Drive Varanasi to Ayodhya via Allahabad + Visit Ayodhya –220 km – 05hrs. Breakfast at the hotel, then after drive to Ayodhya. Enroute Visit Allahabad Sangam Tour - The Sangam is one of the most sacred places of the Hindus. Situated around 7 km from CivilLines, it is the meeting point of three holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Pandas (priests) can be seen here perched on small platforms performing puja and assisting the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. The Sangam becomes a hub of activity after every 12 years when it hosts the Kumbh Mela. After the visit continue driving to Ayodhya and check in to the hotel. Later visit the Ram Janam Bhumi at Ayodhya. Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautama Buddha and Mahavira visited and lived in thecity. The Jain texts also describe it as the birthplace of five Tirthankaras namely, Rishabhanatha, Ajitanatha, Abhinandananatha, Sumatinath and Anantnath, and associate it with the legendary Bharata Chakravarti. From the Gupta period onwards, several sources mention Ayodhya and Saketa as the name of the same city.
Overnight at Hotel in Ayodhya | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 –Fly Ayodhya to Delhi + Drive to Agra + Visit Taj + Drive to Jaipur - 450 Kms. / 8 Hrs. Breakfast at hotel then after Departure transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. From Delhi Airport, drive to Agra and the visit of magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. After visit drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 –Amber Fort + Jaipur City Tour & Shopping + Diwali Celebration After breakfast, drive to Amber Fort, the ancient capital that preceded Jaipur. Originally built in the 11th century AD and expanded in size and scope by succeeding dynasties and their rulers, Amber is a fortress town of visual awesomeness. You will have an opportunity to hike to the fort and In Amber Fort visit Chamber of Mirrors in Amber Fort. Later we will visit the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar), you can see a Palace of Wind for Photo stop. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and its centrepiece is the City Palace, home even today of the royal family, and known for its clutch of excellent private museums that display royal memorabilia, particularly armaments, art, books, costumes and textiles. Later Evening we proceed to celebrate the night in a curated event of BOLLYWOOD EVENING with Dinner, where we celebrate with music, drinks and a savoury dinner.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - Fly Jaipur to Mumbai + Bollywood Drive along the Bungalows Breakfast at hotel then after in time transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai you will be met and drive to hotel and check in to hotel. Evening enjoy Bollywood star bungalow at Mumbai Overnight at Hotel in Mumbai | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 - Morning City Tour + Evening Visit Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir Breakfast at hotel. Then enjoy the visit Mumbai Fort: The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit. Gateway of India: Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Mumbai High Court: An attractive building in early English Gothic style, situated next to the Oval Ground is well worth a visit for its impressive architecture. Rajabai Clock Tower: Rajabai Clock Tower, situated at the gardens of the Bombay University building rises above the portion of the library section. Later visit The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the richest temples in India. The temple has a small mandap with a shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish") Overnight at Hotel in Mumbai | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 –Mumbai to Dubai + Dhow Cruise Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Mumbai airport to connect flight to Dubai. Arrive in Dubai where you will be met and assisted by an airport representative at the arrival hall after the luggage collection. Escorted to the transfer vehicle. Drive to Dubai hotel & check in for 2 nights. After checking in, get ready for your Dhow Cruise dinner on the Marina. Discover a new world on a Dubai dhow boat tour! The dhow boat cruises are Tour Dubai's oldest and most popular tours among the thousands of guests we have had over the years.
The timeless tradition of cruising along the coastline in a traditional Arab sailing vessel is a must-do for any visitor to this Arabian city. Dhow boat cruises offer a unique perspective on this fascinating culture with an authentic local flavor. Experience the charm of Dubai by cruising on our traditional wooden dhows. Offering a 2-hour cruise with Dinner. A perfect way for you to experience the Dubai Marina sightseeing cruise.
Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13 Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Belly Dancing & Tanoura Dance Show Free for leisure in the morning or take an optional trip to Dubai Mall for some shopping. In the afternoon, we proceed for Desert safari. 4X4 vehicles engage in Dune bashing first and the continue to our Bedouin Campsite, right in the heart of the desert, where henna design, local dresses, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for your enjoyment. Try your hands on some camel rides and Hubbly Bubbly (water pipe) in different flavors that suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating dance to the rhythm of Arabic music. To top it all, the delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served for all the guests. Desert Safari Includes:- Return transfers in 4 x 4 land cruisers.
- Buffet BBQ Dinner with Unlimited Soft drinks and water
- Belly Dance Show & Tanoura Dance Show
- Live Bread making & Henna Lady, Camel Ride & Unlimited Shisha
- Falcon Show
Return to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 14 Dubai Leisure Day This day is full of leisure to explore Dubai on your own. Go to the Mall of Emirates for shopping. Check out the hotel late at night in time to transfer for your flight to London | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 15 Fly Dubai to London and connect to the flight to Guyana The flight departs Dubai to London. Upon arrival after clearing customs and immigration, check-in for your British Airways flight home leaving with a lifetime of memories.
The itinerary is subject to change.
Additional information:
India Visa required for USA, Trinidad & Tobago & Guyana Passport holders.
E-visa for max 30days is now available: Cost: 75USD per person.
A 5-year E-visa is also available Cost is 150 USD
Application can only be a maximum of 30 days prior to departure.
The following will be needed for E-Visa Application:
Scan Passport size picture with a white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
Fully completed Visa Application Form.
Once you apply for this Visa, it will be issued in approximately 3 business days.
Dubai Visa – 150USD (this price is in conjunction with the tour only)
Application can only be a maximum of 21 days prior to arrival in UAE.
The following will be needed for E-Visa Application:
Scan Passport size picture with white background in JPEG format (size is 350 x 350 pixels minimum)
Fully clear Passport Bio Page. (Must be a flat scanned copy)
Fully completed Visa Application Form.
US/Canadian PP Holder does not need a Visa for UAE.
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