Delhi – Kolkata Overland Trip
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Trip Overview
Delhi – Agra – Lucknow – Allahabad (Prayagraj) – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir – Deogarh – Shantiniketan – Bishnupur – Kolkata
On this seventeen-day trip to India, we travel between the megacities of Delhi and Kolkata. Designed for India connoisseurs and lovers, the focus of this trip is on getting to know the Nawabi culture in Lucknow and the religious traditions of Buddhism. Of course, an insight into Hinduism is also a must. We experience this up close in Varanasi, which lies on the Ganges. The Ganges – affectionately called “Mother Ganga” by the locals – is the holiest river in India and is home to some of the holiest cities in the country on its banks. At the same time, it is the lifeline of one of the most densely populated areas on earth and is closely linked to the lives of the people of India. Every devout Hindu should travel to Varanasi at least once in their life to take part in a ritual ablution. We experience the contrast between large metropolises and rural life on our purely overland tour through four Indian states, including the less tourist-visited states of Bihar and Jharkhand. Decent to good hotels and authentic meals from the excellent local cuisine round off the program. All in all, a fantastic travel experience, especially for India lovers who are looking for that special “something”.
Trip Highlights
- Seventeen-day intensive study trip overland from Delhi to Kolkata
- In a pleasantly small group
- Many top-class sights off the beaten track
- Detailed presentation of Lucknow with the highlights of the Nawab culture
- Including dinner with the royal family in Lucknow with an introduction to Awadhi cuisine
- Visits to spiritual places near Allahabad
- Boat tours on the Ganges in Varanasi
- In the footsteps of Buddha in Bodhgaya, Nalanda and Rajgir
- Detailed visit to the Vishwa Bharati University in Shantiniketan
- Bishnupur with its filigree terracotta temples
- With the highlights of the megacities Delhi and Kolkata
- Early booking discount
Trip Cost Includes
- A traditional welcome on arrival at New Delhi International Airport.
- All in out transfer, sector drive and city sightseeing as per above program
- All toll tax parking fuel and driver’s allowance
- English Speaking City Guide (as per above program)
- One time monuments entrance
- Train or domestic flight fare (if any)
- Entire trip with breakfast & dinner only
- Two time boating at Varanasi
- Tea preparation at Agra or another city
- Cooking classes with traditional dinner
- Village walking tour
- Mineral water bottle (1Lt) per day.
Trip Cost Excludes
- Any personal expenses
- Any Domestic or International flight fare
- Tip, laundry, lunch en route, table drinks,
- Any suppliant (guide, activities, park ride etc.) price.
- Anything else that is not mentioned in the “Price Includes” section.
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Trip Desciption
Delhi – Agra – Lucknow – Allahabad (Prayagraj) – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir – Deogarh – Shantiniketan – Bishnupur – Kolkata
On this seventeen-day trip to India, we travel between the megacities of Delhi and Kolkata. Designed for India connoisseurs and lovers, the focus of this trip is on getting to know the Nawabi culture in Lucknow and the religious traditions of Buddhism. Of course, an insight into Hinduism is also a must. We experience this up close in Varanasi, which lies on the Ganges. The Ganges – affectionately called “Mother Ganga” by the locals – is the holiest river in India and is home to some of the holiest cities in the country on its banks. At the same time, it is the lifeline of one of the most densely populated areas on earth and is closely linked to the lives of the people of India. Every devout Hindu should travel to Varanasi at least once in their life to take part in a ritual ablution. We experience the contrast between large metropolises and rural life on our purely overland tour through four Indian states, including the less tourist-visited states of Bihar and Jharkhand. Decent to good hotels and authentic meals from the excellent local cuisine round off the program. All in all, a fantastic travel experience, especially for India lovers who are looking for that special “something”.
Trip at a Glance
- Seventeen-day intensive study trip overland from Delhi to Kolkata
- In a pleasantly small group
- Many top-class sights off the beaten track
- Detailed presentation of Lucknow with the highlights of the Nawab culture
- Including dinner with the royal family in Lucknow with an introduction to Awadhi cuisine
- Visits to spiritual places near Allahabad
- Boat tours on the Ganges in Varanasi
- In the footsteps of Buddha in Bodhgaya, Nalanda and Rajgir
- Detailed visit to the Vishwa Bharati University in Shantiniketan
- Bishnupur with its filigree terracotta temples
- With the highlights of the megacities Delhi and Kolkata
- Early booking discount