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​Golden Triangle & Rishikesh
9 days/8 nights 

Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi

​Arrival in Delhi, assistance at the airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Delhi with the India Gate, the Indian Parliament and the Presidential Palace. Visit of the Gandhi Smriti museum, home of the Birla family, where Mahatma Ghandi was assassinated in 1948. Late afternoon visit of the fascinating Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi. 

​Day 02 - Delhi

​After breakfast, visit Old Delhi with Jamma Masjid, the largest mosque in India, from where you can see the ramparts of the Red Fort (outside) and then visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, a visit to the magnificent archaeological complex of the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a visit to the Lotus Temple, a beautiful monument that represents the Bahai faith in India. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi. 

​Day 03 - ​​Delhi/Jaipur

​Breakfast. Transfer to Jaipur and on the way, optional lunch at an authentic maharajah’s palace. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Jaipur. Free time for shopping in the Pink City, famous for its jewelry, textiles, handicrafts, carpets, etc. In the late afternoon, visit of a Hindu temple to attend the Aarti ceremony. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur. 

​Day 04 - ​Jaipur

​After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Jaipur with stop for photographing the facade of the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). Excursion to the splendid Amber Fort with optional elephant ride up the hill to the fort. In the afternoon visit the Jantar Mantar, astronomical observatory and the Royal Palace (City Palace). Overnight in hotel in Jaipur. 

​Day 05 - ​​​Jaipur/Fatehpur Skri/Agra

​Breakfast. Before arriving in Agra, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage Site. Built in the 16th century to commemorate the birth of the son of the Mughal emperor Akbar, the “ghost” city was inhabited for only twenty years and subsequently abandoned. Arrival, check-in and overnight at the hotel in Agra. 

​Day 06 - ​Agra/Delhi

​Breakfast. Visit Agra, the former capital of the Mughal Empire with the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Then return to Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi. 

NB: the Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays. 

​Day 07 - ​​Delhi/Rishikesh

​Breakfast. Transfer to Rishikesh via Haridwar. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. We suggest a walking tour of the city to visit the lively bazar of Rishikesh. Every day between 6pm and 7pm, possibility to attend the collective prayer (puja) of Ganga Aarti at the Parmath Niketan Ashram on the banks of the Ganges, the holy river of Hindus 

​Day 08 - ​Rishikesh ​

​Breakfast. Full day of leisure in Rishikesh to visit the charming little town, the yoga capital of the world. We suggest starting the day with a yoga session and in the afternoon, try a traditional Ayurvedic massage or a meditation class. For the more adventurous, there is a possibility of rafting on the clear waters of the Ganges River. Overnight at the hotel in Rishikesh. 

​Day 09 - ​Rishikesh/Delhi

​Breakfast. Free time for rest, sightseeing or shopping. Transfer to Delhi. According to the departure time, transfer directly to
Indira Gandhi International Airport and board the international flight back to your country. No overnight stay. 

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Costs

​INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

​ ​Overnights in double room with breakfast.

​ ​​Transfers and ground transportation with air conditioning.

​ ​Guided tours, excursions and tickets to monuments.

​ ​​Local guides speaking English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or French.

​ ​NB: itineraries, availability, rates and taxes subject to change without notice.

​Travel Tips

​Passport:

​The passport must be valid for at least six months before the return date with three consecutive blank pages.

​Visa:

​A tourist visa is required for India and Nepal. You can apply for the E-Visa to travel to India through the official web page of the Indian Government: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html (beware of fraudulent sites that mimic the official page). However, you must apply for a visa in advance before travelling to India. The 30-day visa is a double entry visa, i.e. you can enter India twice during the validity period of your visa (maybe you want to visit a neighbouring country and then return to India). It is much cheaper than a traditional visa. Once you have obtained the e-visa, it is advisable to have a medical travel insurance to enter India. The tourist visa for Nepal is valid 15 days and can be obtained on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. It costs USD 25, payable in US dollars or in euro, one photo is required.

​​​Vaccine

​No mandatory vaccine to visit India and Nepal.

​Time zone:

​GMT + 5:30 India and Nepal GMT + 5:45.

​Phone and internet:

​In India, the best way to communicate with your country is to use wi-fi, generally available and free in most of the hotels. To use your cell phone, just buy a local sim card. The most important operators are Airtel, Idea and Vodafone and the minimum cost of a simcard is around INR 150. You need to submit a photocopy of your passport and of your Indian visa, give a photograph and fill out a form.

​Climate:

​​O tempo é quente, em geral seco no norte e úmido no sul. O período ideal para viajar na Índia é de outubro a março. A estacão das monções vai de julho a setembro, com pouca chuva no norte e frequentes temporais no sul da Índia. As temperaturas são mais baixas durante o inverno, de dezembro a janeiro, com muita neblina na capital indiana e neve na zona montanhosa do Himalaia.

​Shopping:

​It's good to take a suitcase nearly empty, because India is the shoppings paradise. The prices are very attractive and bargain is always welcome. Objects of marble with inlays of semi-precious stones such as the Taj Mahal (Agra), sarees and silk handkerchiefs (Varanasi), gold, silver jewelry and precious stones (Jaipur), pashmina shawls and scarves (Kashmir), fabrics and cotton clothes, salwar-kameez (tunic pants), incense, sculptures, objects in copper, brass, and more.

​Languages:

​The most widely spoken languages in India are English, used in the federal administration and Hindi, the main Northern language, spoken by 40% of the Indian population. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali, derived from Sanskrit.

​Food:

​Indian food is not always spicy, but contains spices. Hotels serve buffet with international dishes. Avoid raw salads, unpeeled fruits and street food. It is recommended to drink mineral water always in sealed bottles. The cuisine of Northern India is characterized by dishes baked in the tandoor oven (charcoal), chicken or lamb, but also paneer (cheese). Everyday you will find dal (lentils), chapati or nan (bread), pulao or biryani (rice with spices) and a multitude of vegetarian dishes with different types of masala (curry). Lassi is a yoghurt-based drink that can be served with salt or sugar, as it is the refreshing lime soda (lemon juice and soda). In South India, food is essentially vegetarian (except in Goa), more spicy and with a huge variety of tropical fruits.

​Tip:

​It is part of Indian culture and important to ensure good services, especially in hotels and restaurants, as well as to thank the services of guides and drivers.

​Currency:

​Indian rupee (INR), rates go from 60 to 65 for one USD. While shopping, you can pay in US dollar, euro and credit card. In Nepal, Indian rupees are accepted.

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