Cost of Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur

900 INR for upto 2 persons. More than 2 persons are not allowed. It’s a one side Journey price to top of Fort.

Timings for Elephant Ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur

The timings are from 8:30 am till Noon (12:00 hrs)

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Delhi is popular for having the biggest markets of Asia. As being the commercial Hub, Fashion Street and a sources of various markets in India people from all over India come to Delhi to buy Clothing, spices, Textile, Scarves, Shawls, etc as there is huge choice.  It’s a Big Wholesale Market in Delhi.

Shopping in Delhi is truly a fun loving affair as you move from shop to shop looking for items you need, improving your bargaining skills, trying on street food, seeing the moving life and much more.

Delhi Shopping tour is not a tour but real experience when shopping in Delhi with local. The  trip is customized according to specific requirement of client. Hence before conducting this tour we get the details from our client his interest, things he will like to shop like Textiles, Fabrics, Fresh Spices like Saffron, Fresh Vanilla bark, Indian Chai, etc.

Delhi shopping tour can be tiresome and time consuming specially if you don’t know where to go and how to get there. Generally it is seen that tourist who are visiting on there own have very less knowledge of Markets in Delhi. So they get easily cheated by the shop keeper selling Shawls or scarves at higher prices in name of Pashmina. Sometimes the products are not genuine, so it is very important to take help of someone local whom you Know. Delhi is hard to Navigate on Own so you need a local guide which saves time and resources.

Highlights

Top Features of Delhi Shopping Tour

• Fun Filled Shopping Experience with Local Host.
• Hassle Free Shopping – No obligation, force to buy things in Shop.
• Shop like local do. Visit non touristy places to shop.
• Explore Open Air Markets and Underground Markets.
• Conducted in Air-conditioned Chauffeur driven cars.
• Try Out Street Food – More Hygienic, healthy and tasty.
•  Try out Bargain Shopping while negotiating a deal.

Shopping Areas

Tour Price (inclusion & Exclusions)

Tour Price :

6000 INR or 120 USD
( for max 2 to 3 persons)

Tour Inclusion:-

• Private Air-conditioned Car with Driver.
• Local English Speaking Host taking you around different Markets.
• Pick up and Drop at your hotel ( in South or Central Delhi ).
• Mineral Water Bottles.
• Snacks, tea, shakes, Sweets at popular hot spots.
• Rickshaw Ride in old Delhi.

Tour Exclusions:-

• Cost of Lunch

Note :-

1. Timing : We start the tour after 10:30 am onward. As most of the markets open by 11am.
2. We are not tour operator or travel agents. We conduct this trip privately.
3. Tour Size:- We take a small group of Maximum 4 person and minimum 1.
4. We do not have any tieups with any of the shops on commission. So we get you a better deal being local and that is what we are charging for.

Enquiry

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As everyone knows Most of the places are closed on Monday’s. So here we are putting list of places for Sightseeing purpose open on Monday’s.

Most people believe since on Monday monuments and Museums are closed so there is nothing to do. Several things which are closed on Monday includes the Red Fort, National Museum, Gandhi Smriti, Crafts Museum, Akshardham and Lotus Temple. Most monuments managed by the ASI are closed on Mondays. But there is lot of Markets, Some tourist attractions which are open on Mondays.

On Monday you can visit Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar, Dilli Haat, Old Fort, India Gate, Government buildings such as president House, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chock, Spice Market, Jain Temples, Sis Ganj Saheb Gurudwara or Bangla Saheb Gurudwara, etc.

The above list is enough to cover in one day.

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“Learn Traditional and Authentic Indian Cooking at Indian Home. Immerse yourself in Indian culture and dine with a local family. This is an opportunity to learn more about local life, Indian lifestyle, the traditions of home life and the importance of family in Indian culture, arranged marriages and of course, the food.”

Indian hospitality culture is always associated with snacks, food and beverage along with other things. The elaborate food culture of India is due to its diverse culture and lifestyle. Indian culinary tour or India food tour is a unique way to know India, visiting its different cities, towns and villages. Every state has its own flavor and own delicacies. See and taste the varied exotic cuisines of this great country. The traditional and local cuisines give you way to experience and understand the Indian culture. The Indian cooking tour also makes the travel richer and tastier and all the more something very unique and wholesome.

Learn To Cook with Different Spices : Indian curries and cuisines are cooked with some amazingly flavorsome spices, commonly used either in cooking or in medicines. This is a  4 hour India culinary tour you will learn about the utensils used in different types of Indian cooking, the Indian cooking method, value of spices in Indian cuisines, various traditional way of cooking with live demo, etc.

There will be starters too. Try your hands on Chappati (roti, Indian bread),  snacks and sweet dish at end. At the end you will be invited to try all these dishes during dinner time. Learn to make samosa and pakora at home.

“There’s no better way to experience the Indian culture by cooking and dining with a local family!” So we conduct cooking sessions in evening. During the day you can tour Delhi.

Tour Highlights

Highlights of the Tour

• Learn to cook Indian meals and surprise your friends.
• Delicious food with less spices.
• Learn how to make Chapatti in round shape.
• Instead of Going to some restaurant try Home-made healthy food which you made yourself.
• Invite your friends to your home.
• Experience real Indian culture and cuisine on this dining experience from Delhi.
• Enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner at a host’s home.
• Interact with the host family.
• Get an insight into local life in Delhi.

Tour Cost

Single Person 50 USD
Additional Person  20 USD.

Duration – 4 to 5 hrs

Inclusion & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Hotel pickup ( From Central or South Delhi )
• Hostess as guide for cooking lessons.
• Home cooked dinner at host home
• Welcomed with Chai and some other snacks.

Exclusions

• Hotel Drop

Enquiry

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If you are coming to Delhi a tour of Old Delhi is Must.  The tour starts from Morning at 9 am with pick up from your Hotel in Delhi. Our Driver will be there at you mentioned place.

First stop will be at Red Fort which is Delhi’s most magnificent monument built by emperor Shah Jehan. Some of the Buildings it encloses include Diwani-Khas, Diwani-am, Rang Mahal, The Pearl Mosque etc. ( Note: Red Fort closed on Monday)

Second Stop will be at Jama Masjid which is the largest Mosque in India built in 1656. If time Permits we also take you for a ride in by lanes of old Delhi. We start from Chandini Chock passing through Lanes of old Delhi.

Later in afternoon, Enjoy Souvenir Shopping before driving back to hotel.

Delhi Half Day Tour Cost

01 PAX – INR 1500 (Per Person)       03 PAX – INR 1000 (Per Person)
02 PAX – INR 1250 (Per Person)       04 PAX – INR 750 (Per Person)

Tour Inclusion

• Transportation in Air Conditioned Chauffeur Driven Car
• Services of Local English Speaking Guide
• All Applicable Taxes

Tour Exclusion

• Entrance Fee to Monuments
• Tips and Gratuity – Optional
• Meals & personal expenses will be paid directly

Tour Booking

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“A home stay in Udaipur where you can truly feel at home and are guaranteed a quiet night’s sleep.”

Location of Chandra Niwas Homestay – Udaipur

Located in a peaceful non-touristy neighborhood, Chandra Niwas provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience real Indian life and culture. This is not your average impersonal, commercial hotel in the middle of the touristy area. This is a homestay into which you will be warmly welcomed and given personal attention to ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable.

They welcome those guests with an interest in exploring the local community and a desire to escape the hassles and touts that plague touristy areas. Part of the revenue generated from the home stay is invested in a grassroots non-profit organization, providing education to rural youth. In all their rooms you will find wall-hangings and bed covers made by local village artists. They have many other local arts and crafts on display in the communal area, which guests may purchase if they wish. Most rooms have WiFi, and all rooms have en-suite bathrooms with 24 hours hot water. Breakfast is included and is served in a lovely dining area where free internet access and WiFi is available. You may also eat on the roof-top, overlooking the organic vegetable garden, and home-cooked lunches and dinners are available upon request.  They also have a small library created by past travelers, including travel books, novels, and DVDs.

About Host and Hostess at this Rajasthan Bed and Breakfast

Your hosts, Dr. Samvit Audichya and his hospitable family will personally assist you in planning your days in Udaipur, depending on your interests and length of stay. The hosts will also gladly take care of your transport needs and help you with onward travel arrangements (all at no extra cost). We genuinely enjoy helping our guests! We are a ten minute drive from the city center and walking distance to many stores, restaurants and a pharmacy. Staying at Chandra Niwas you will have the opportunity to see Udaipur not just through the eyes of a tourist, but through the eyes of a local. Samvit has been connected with travel, hospitality, business and social work for the last five years and is now connecting  them both.

For Booking 

Make a Booking at Chandra Niwas Homestay

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( duration 4-5 hrs) ( can include up to – 3 people) ( tour cost 1200 INR)( approx 25 USD)

Half day sightseeing tour of Delhi is a quick tour that covers only the most visited and the most favorites among the tourists. This heritage city has got a lot to offer its visitors. This short tour is also good for the first time visitors. The city is also the most ideal hub for tourists travelling to northern India.

The Tour Covers: Humayun’s tomb, Red fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, Qutub Minar, Drive past Lutyen’s City New Delhi, President House, India Gate and Connaught Place. After the half day sightseeing tour, you are dropped at your Hotel or Airport (Only if you have time).

Humayun Tomb
The 16th century tomb of Humayun, the second of the great Mughal emperors, is a magnificent example of `Indo-Islamic’ architecture. The tomb is of special significance since it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and it went on to inspire the designs of several major monuments, culminating in the Taj Mahal.

If you have time few more important places can be covered.

Tour package includes: The tour starts from your hotel in Delhi. It includes fuel, driver, parking charges.

Tour package does not include: Monument entrance fee, any fees of camera and guide charges.

Note: If you opt for pick up and drop from and to airport then all the expenses has to be born by you. The cost for pick up is 950 INR and drop 800. It includes all parking and toll taxes, entry fee at arrival terminal.

Optional Cost

Guide charge - 1500 INR
Extra 1 hrs - 100 INR
Extra km - 10 INR

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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pond inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar”, whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as “Amrit”. It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.

It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi and is instantly recognisable by its stunning golden dome and tall flagpole, Nishan Sahib.

This is one of the most popular sikh religious place in Delhi and every person can visit this temple.  A visit to the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in the heart of Delhi is always a blissful experience.

The very entrance to the Gurudwara is so majestic that you feel humbled. The walk up to the main entrance is very calming and as you enter the precincts, the chanting of hymns totally captivates you. Its only when you have entered inside, one realizes the sheer enormity of its wide expanse. The beauty of this holy place is that it is visited by people of all castes and creed. The crowds are well managed and all support functions like car parking, shoe racks, water and prasad distribution are all managed by the sangat.

The Nishan Saheb outside is a towering monument and one can see it from a great distance. An ongoing Langar keeps the visitors engaged and the sarovar (Pond) besides the Gurudwara provides an opportunity to the visitors to take a holy dip.

Things to Do here: If you have never experienced it, try out the “langar” – a community kitchen where you can have a meal (it’s absolutely free – always and for everybody)

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This is a popular Explorer Himachal Tour for 6N/7D. It covers Manali, Kullu and Shimla

Himachal is one of the most beautiful lands in the world. The broad list of attractions from the picturesque snow covered Himalayan peaks, pleasant mountain treks, flowering meadows, rough terrains and in between all these imposing monasteries and forts, lakes makes Himachal one of the most sought after destinations in India. An abundance of bird life, nature and national parks with their unique and rare flora and fauna, colourful traditions of celebration to ayurvedic and rare herbs only adds more to this state making it the most preferred of all the states in India.

Himachal also has destinations to meet the interest of the adventure and sports lovers. The choices include mountaineering, hiking, trekking, para sailing, skiing, rafting, angling and water sports.

Himachal is also home to some of the most enthralling hill stations with unending charm. Also visit the unexplored rural and tribal parts of the state and pilgrimage sites. The state offers superb venues for meets, conferences and conventions of global standards, which are not very relaxing and rewarding. No doubt, Himachal is a traveller’s paradise and most pleasing all through the year.

Itinerary

Day 02: Manali 
Morning half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Manali
Full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Manali/ Manikaran (85 km)/ Kullu (45 km) / Manali
Full day excursion visiting Manikaran. Manikaran has the World’s hottest Suplhur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. Return back to Kullu town enroute visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to visit Kullu town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Manali/ Kullu/ Shimla (280 kms)
Travel by surface from Kullu to Shimla. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Shimla
Full day excursion visiting Chail, Kufri and Naldehra. Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town – The Mall & The Ridge. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Shimla/ Delhi (380 Kms)
Morning check out from the Hotel to depart for Delhi by Air conditioned car or transfer to Kalka Railway Station to board train for Delhi.

Details & Cost

Tour Excludes: Any tips and gratuity, Lunch, Entry ticket any, telephone laundry, or anything which is not mentioned above. Para Gliding , Side adventure activities, River Rafting, Horse riding.

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Popular Rajasthan Desert tours  - 14N/15D tour

This is one of the most popular desert tour of Rajasthan. It cover some of the main destinations in Rajasthan Inclusive of Delhi, Jaipur  and Agra, a part  of Golden triangle.

The itinerary can be customised. The itinerary of tour Goes as follows:-

Day 01 & 02: Delhi airport pick up
Delhi sightseeing tour on the very first day. Select among the most important sites in Delhi like – Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, drive past Lutyen’s city, Forts, Temples, Museums, Theatre, Musical shows, old Markets, Heritage walks, etc. You stay at a beautiful home to experience life & culture or at a very good hotel.

Day 03: Agra (220 km/4hrs drive) 
Agra Sightseeing includes – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort viewing, Sikandra fort, explore marble inlay shops and the stones used in Taj, which shines in moon light. Stay in a 3 star hotel overnight.

Day 04 & 05: Early morning drive to Jaipur (275 km/6hrs drive)
Choice of going early morning to see Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Taj opens at 6 am. Jaipur Sightseeing includes – Hawa Mahal, City palace, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, markets and full day of fun. Night Stays at a Royal Residence of erstwhile princely estate used as home stay.

Day 06: Pushkar (150 Km/3 hrs drive) 
Also if you wish you can visit famous Sufi shrine of Khawaja Mioinuddin Chishti at Ajmer. Your stay at a fine Lake Palace hotel located near banks of lake where you can hear the morning and evening bells of prayers done in Temples. Drive for Udaipur next day

Day 07: Udaipur (288 km/6 hrs drive) 
Enjoy the city of lakes. Walk in old bazaar. Watch all sites of interest in Udaipur. Your overnight stay at a lake side Guest House. Next day Ranakpur

Day 08: Drive 90 km to Ranakpur 
Take the opportunity to explore the amazing Jain temple complex in Glittering White marble here. The complex is reputed for the 1444 intricately carved supporting pillars, of which no two are alike. Night stay at Ranakpur next day drive to Jodhpur

Day 09: Jodhpur (180 km) 
Embark on a sightseeing trip of Jodhpur covering the historic Meherangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada as the impressive Umaid Bhawan Palace. After an exciting day of sight seeing, return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Your stay at very popular Jodhpur home stay among tourist.

Day 10 & 11: Drive to Jaisalmer after breakfast (305 km) 
Jaisalmer sightseeing. Jaisalmer evokes a cluster of associations in mind of travelers: golden fort, golden desert sand and elaborately carved havelis. It is almost erotic for Indians as well as foreign tourist.Inside the fort the life still exists. The fort can be accessed through 4 massive gates. Places to see. 7 jain temples built in 15th and 16th century od which Parshavanath temple is most impressive one. Jaisalmer Folklore museum and explore lanes inside fort where there are many shops selling cloths, jewellery, leather bags etc.

Day 12 &13: Drive to Bikaner after breakfast (350 km) 
Bikaner sightseeing includes – desert safari, camel ride. Visit Deshnok and the famous Rat temple, about 30 km from Bikaner. In Bikaner stay at a famous heritage haveli or equivalent hotel.

Day 14: Drive back to Delhi 470 km 
Meet the hosts in Delhi. Stay overnight.

Trip Details

Tour Inclusion: – The tour includes charges for stay at Heritage havelis, Hotels and Home stay. The above prices include all the expenses related to the car & driver means road tax, state entry tax, toll tax car fuel (gasoline/petrol/diesel), driver’s food etc. Includes 1 day guide in Agra and Jaipur. In short you have to pay nothing extra for your visit charges to monuments, tips to driver, elephant rides etc wherever applicable.

Note: Hotels are proposed & can change at time of booking. Changes will be discussed with you & will impact price. Monument Tickets not included. Meals and drinks extra unless specially specified. Tour cost can be reduced using different hotels. Prices are for normal weeks but some hotels have increased prices in special weeks e.g. the last week of year, first week of year etc. This will impact the final price.

This tour is flexible. You can add some more places. Optional Tour Extensions in Between are – add 2-4 days adding Mount Abu or tiger park make to 16-18day tour. You may add more day and make it 21 days in which add Kota, Bundi, Mount Abu, Chittorgarh.

Sightseeing

Optional Additions

Tour Cost

Tour Cost
Cost of this tour is based on 2 person/double or twin room.

Cost for cars like – Indica or Indigo: These small cars have got capacity of 3 people. Luggage goes on roof carrier and at back. English speaking helpful and polite drivers. Inclusive of fuel, driver, all toll taxes, parking and driver stay.

For 14night/15day tour is Rs. 94840/- INR or 70 USD per person per day. Please do send us mail for our latest rates.

Cost for SUVs like Innova or Qualis: SUVs has lot of space. Very comfortable good for long excursions. For this you have to mail us. English speaking and helpful polite drivers. Inclusive of fuel, driver, all toll taxes, parking and driver stay. Please ask for the rates.

Enquiry

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