If you have a desire to travel to Northern India and yet haven't experienced the enrapturing beauty of Northern India, Dev Dipawali is here to make your dream come true. The 13 nights of Dev Deepavali tour is going to be the most flawless and unblemished starry night of your life and will make you grab some of the best memories you can immortalise for your entire life. This tour includes places like Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Chambal, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
When you go to Delhi, you will be caught between two worlds, i.e. the Old Delhi and it’s haul sacks of spices, mughal architectures and tombs and diverse jewellers and the Modern Delhi that represents its tourist attractions, food and it’s marketplaces. The visit to Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India, promises an enthralling experience of land's cultural richness. Then, the absolute stunner of the tour, you will get the opportunity to witness the Taj Mahal in Agra, which is undoubtedly a thing of beauty. The visit to Chambal will be a reviving experience as you travel through enchanting landscapes and green forest. Also, keep your eyes wide open to explore the historic monuments of Orchha. Then the visit to temples of Khajuraho, let you soak your feet on the serpentine river at Varanasi.
| Day 1 |
Arrival at DelhiYou will arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. You will be welcomed by our representatives and after undergoing the necessary procedure, you will check in the room. You can freshen up and spend the rest of the day relaxing in your room. Delhi is a huge city to explore. There are so many places to visit and to experience. |
| Day 2 |
Exploring DelhiDev Deepavali tour offers a full day city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Firstly, the visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, then to Red Fort after that to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws. Once you complete the sightseeing at Old Delhi, you will be taken to New Delhi. New Delhi is rich with history and culture, from Gandhi's Delhi home to the tomb of Humayun. The tour also includes a visit to the Qutub Minar, India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence. Then you will return to your hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Heading to JaipurIn the morning, you will start travelling to Jaipur. Upon arrival proceed to check-in at the hotel. Stay will be at the hotel. |
| Day 4 |
Visiting JaipurAfter breakfast, you will pay a visit to Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar. The lunch will be served at Hawa Mahal. The afternoon session will be free for you to relax, shop or explore independently. In the evening, you will visit the Birla temple to learn more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. Stay at Jaipur hotel |
| Day 5 |
Exploring Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur SikriAfter breakfast, you will be driven down to Agra. On the way, you will visit Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri, where you will spend some there for sightseeing. Stay will be arranged at Agra. |
| Day 6 |
Sightseeing at AgraThe time for the absolute stunner of the Dev Deepawali tour, you will visit Taj Mahal. Midway Tonga’s “horse carriages” would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates of the Taj Mahal. You will return to the hotel for breakfast. Relax and check out and proceed to visit Agra Fort. After the tour, you will be driven down to Chambal. Then visit Bateshwar temples and proceed to Chambal and check-in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Exploring Chambal – GwaliorIn the morning you will proceed for the river safari. The Chambal river safari is a private excursion through which you can explore the mystifying greens of the National Chambal Sanctuary. Then you will return to the hotel and have breakfast. Later journey to Gwalior. Once reached, you will visit the magnificent Gwalior Fort, where the Son et Lumiere show is arranged. |
| Day 8 |
Exploring Gwalior – OrchhaAfter breakfast, check out and proceed to visit Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum. Post this visit, drive to Orchha. On arrival proceed to check-in at the hotel. You will move for the sightseeing tour of Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha, you will proceed for the sightseeing tour visiting the Jehangir Mahal, the Raj Mahal and the Rai Praveen Mahal. Overnight will be at the hotel. |
| Day 9 |
Exploring Orchha – KhajurahoYou will drive to Khajuraho after breakfast and upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Visit the Western Group of Temples. Wild Voyager has included the Son et Lumiere show at the temple complex. Overnight will be at Khajuraho |
| Day 10 |
Khajuraho – VaranasiAfter breakfast at the hotel, visit the Eastern Group of Temples. Then you will fly to Varanasi. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for checking in. The afternoon is kept free for independent activities. Overnight will be at the hotel |
| Day 11 |
Varanasi: Dev DeepawaliYou will go to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. We will start at 5 am for the best experiences. Soon after breakfast, you will visit Bharat Kala Bhavan near Banaras Hindu University (BHU). You will also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple. Then proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple and BHU. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The main spectacle of the Dev Deepawali Varanasi tour, you will witness an annual fair called Dev Deepavali. You can relish into the festival of lights. Dev Deepavali is celebrated with thousands of Diyas. Dev Deepavali, celebrated on the fifteenth day of Diwali, is a tribute to river Ganges by the people of Varanasi. Stay at the hotel. |
| Day 12 |
VaranasiAfter breakfast, proceed to visit Sarnath, place of the deer park where Gautam Buddha first taught the Dharma. Heading back to the city to experience the street food tour. Join for a walk to taste traditional street food of Varanasi. The tour finishes off with vegetarian Banarasi Baati Chokha. The non-vegetarian endpoint is a visit to the weavers’ alleys for biryani & kebab. Overnight will be at Varanasi. |
| Day 13 |
Varanasi – DelhiAfter Breakfast at the hotel you’ll be returning to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be received at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Day at leisure. This day can be used for shopping at local markets. The stay will be provided at the hotel. Next morning you will have breakfast at the hotel and will be transferred to International airport to board a flight for onward destination. |
| Day 14 |
Delhi – DepartureBreakfast at the hotel. Today in time you will be transferred to International airport to board flight for onward destination TOUR ENDS |
HOTELS: (4 STAR MODERN & HERITAGE)
| DESTINATION | HOTELS AS MENTIONED OR SIMILAR | NO OF NIGHTS |
| DELHI | THE MUSE SAROVAR PORTICO NEHRU PLACE | 02 |
| JAIPUR | MANDAWA HAVELI – HERITAGE | 02 |
| AGRA | RADISSON | 01 |
| CHAMBAL | CHAMBAL SAFARI LODGE | 01 |
| GWALIOR | RADISSON | 01 |
| ORCHHA | AMAR MAHAL | 01 |
| KHAJURAHO | SYNA HERITAGE | 01 |
| VARANASI | RAMADA PLAZA JHV | 03 |
| DELHI | LEMON TREE AEROCITY | 01 |
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