Heritage Of India By Satabdi Train 8 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
- Eco Aware
Heritage of India by Satabdi Train tour will begin with your arrival in Delhi. Visit the Mughal monuments in Delhi, then board the Satabdi train to Gwalior. Here you will visit the famous Gwalior Fort complex, then drive to Orchha, a heritage city with a fort complex & temples. Next travel by the Satabdi train to Heritage Lake City Bhopal, the gateway for an excursion to visit Bhimbetka Caves, Bhojpur Temples, Sanchi Stupas & Udayagiri Caves. Travel by the Satabdi train to Agra to see the famous Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments, then board the Satabdi Train back to Delhi. Most of the monuments you will visit on this tour are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport, assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on a cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also, drive past the President's House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Delhi - Gwalior (0600/ 0925hrs, Satabdi Train) / Gwalior - Orchha (125kms)
Transfer to the railway station to board the train for Gwalior. On arrival at Gwalior railway station, meet your guide and driver and proceed to visit Gwalior Fort, known for its great architecture and rich past. After sightseeing, drive to Orchha, check in at the hotel, and later visit the Orchha Fort complex and cenotaphs.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Orchha - Jhansi (12kms)/ Jhansi - Bhopal (1045/ 1355hrs, Satabdi Train)
Transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the train for Bhopal. On arrival at Bhopal railway station, assistance & transfer to the hotel. Later visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid and the arts centre in Bharat Bhawan. Evening boat ride in Upper Lake.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Bhopal
Excursion to visit Bhimbetka rock shelters an archeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age inhabited by the homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago. Next, visit the Bhojpur Shiva Temple. Drive back to Bhopal.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Bhopal - Bhoj Wetland
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site & home to diverse flora & fauna, including many waterbirds. Later excursion to visit Sanchi Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples & pillars dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD and Udayagiri Caves. Drive back to Bhopal.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Bhoj Wetland - Bhopal - Agra (1515/ 2111hrs Satabdi Train)
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site & home to diverse flora & fauna, including many waterbirds. Later, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Agra. On arrival at Agra, assistance & transfer to the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Agra - Delhi (Satabdi Train)
Sunrise visit the Taj Mahal, followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Evening transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi. On arrival, assistance & transfer to the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Delhi - Departure
As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 7 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Cycle rickshaw ride in Delhi, Chandni Chowk bazaar & Boat ride in Bhoj Wetland
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- AC Train ticket Delhi - Gwalior, Jhansi - Bhopal, Bhopal - Agra & Agra - Delhi
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- Agra x 1 night 4* - Radission Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Agra x 1 night 5* - Trident Hotel/ Courtyard by Marriott DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhopal x 3 nights 4* - Noor Us Sabha Palace/ Sayaji Bhopal DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bhopal x 3 nights 5* - Jehan Numa Palace/ Courtyard by Marriott DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Delhi x 2 nights 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Orchha x 1 night 4* - Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Orchha x 1 night 5* - Orchha Palace and Convention Centre x 1 night DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- The camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature, like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Delhi , National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Delhi Airport
Ends at: Delhi Airport
Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
We are Eco Aware:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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