Experiential Heritage Arc
New Delhi (2) – Agra (1) – Lucknow (2)
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Heritage Arc Tour consist of 3 most amazing and heritage cities of India which include New delhi, Agra & Lucknow.
Experiential Heritage Arc Tour - Come as Tourist, Go as Local is quite different tour with lot of experiences together with important sightseeings. Either it's about inception of New delhi, Old Street & Food, Mughal works, Churches & story of Agra or Heritage Walk, Culinary Walk & Tea with Nawab Sahib family.
Experiential Heritage Arc Tour - Come as Tourist, Go as Local is quite different tour with lot of experiences together with important sightseeings. Either it's about inception of New delhi, Old Street & Food, Mughal works, Churches & story of Agra or Heritage Walk, Culinary Walk & Tea with Nawab Sahib family.
Specially Handmade Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at New Delhi
New Delhi is National Capital of Republic of India. It has been centre of power for last 1000 years when it was ruled by Chahmana Dynasty to Delhi Sultanate to Mughal Empire to British to National Capital of Republic of India. New delhi is culturally very rich and historically very important to India. City is full of historical references and presence of archeological remains from past.
On arrival at New delhi International Airport you will be warm welcomed by our team member before proceeding to your Hotel. Being tired in long haul flight we recommend you to relax and be ready for one of most heart touching experience in world.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Experience the historic charm of Capital!!
In morning just after breakfast at 8 am we will proceed to explore the Inception of Delhi with our expert who will be telling story of Inception while exploring Historical & archeological remains & references (Expert will meet on Site to start about 2 hrs exploration on walk). Later we will proceed to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple & stop for Lunch around 12 noon. After Lunch we will also visit Humayun Tomb (Humayun was second Mughal emperor) to be followed wih India Gate & passing through Lutyen's street to see *President House, *Parliament and *Embassy Zone to end up at Raj Ghat. (*Passing through places).
Later at 5 pm, Last & most wonderful Experience of the day to start on Rickshaw ride through the Old City Highlights of the ride Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid & Food tasting at some amazing stores of veg & non-veg foods in Old City where people drive for hours to eat.
Highlights if the day : Start on Historic Tour to Continue on Sightseeing & End up on experience tour of Old City which include rickshaw ride, food tasting etc.
Day 03 : New Delhi to Agra - 210 km drive in 3 hrs approx!!
After Breakfast at 8 am you can start for another experience in City of Taj Mahal. You will drive through one of the fastest expressway of India. On arrival proceed to visit The Taj Mahal, The monument is known as monument of love which was made by emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaj. Monument is epicentre of art & unique architecture. If you are visiting with your love then this is one of the most memorable time & place to plan propose her or him in unique way. On *Friday Taj Mahal is closed.
After Taj Mahal, you can proceed to Lunch & continue to visit Agra Fort (Fort was once centre of power during Mughal rule) & Later visit market of Mughal period continuing for more than 400 years.
Later Check-In to hotel. Relax for few hours.
Proceed to join Evening Experiential Tour of Agra in which you will have more opportunity to feel the city closely and understand it from Historical & current view point. Highlights of this tour is to visit Heart of Agra City in an endeavour to connect the tourists with the city. This tour will showcase not just heritage monuments but also the city's culture, cuisine, craft and life of the local people. The journey winds its way through the narrow lanes of Agra, where people can see the grand old havelies, the oriental markets of Kinari Bazaar, LoharGali and spice's street of Rawat Para. In this tour Tourists get to see DaraShikoh's library, MirzaGhalib's birthplace, the headquarters of the Radhasoami faith, the ancient Man-Kameshwar temple, the Jama Masjid, and churches of different Christian sects and the Akbar Church(Named after Muslim Emperor). On the way, the only street of Ayurvedic doctors, the paan and the petha mandi and the food street of Seth Gali. During this tour some part are covered on walk & other on eco-friendly battery run rickshaw.
After end of todays tour you will proceed to your Hotel to relax.
Today you can choose to take Optional by paying extra.
1. Night view of Taj Mahal while having Tea or Coffee seating on opposite side of it with your loved ones. On request special Cake or Candle light dinner can be organised.
Or Optional Tour in Indian Home with Amazing Family
1.Cooking demonstration along with lunch/dinner.
2.Home hosted meal with family or Hi tea with family.
Highlights of the day : Journey to Agra passing through Villages on the way while driving on one of the best road in India, Visit to the most awaited place in life The Taj Mahal and End up day by exploring the city more closely to experience it's beauty which otherwise hidden in charm of The Taj Mahal.
Day 04 : Agra to Lucknow (340 Km / 4 hrs) & Experience Heritage & Food of Lucknow
After the breakfast drive to the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and City of Heritage from different era. Lucknow is popularly recognised for it's language and also said "City of Nawab".
Arrive Lucknow at noon hours. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel for 02 nights..
Sightseeing of Lucknow
Post Lunch, we continue visiting, drive past Sadat Ali & Begum Tombs and the ‘Chatar Manzil’(Outside view only), we reach the world’s most unique architecture, 'Asifi Imambara'. This monument was built as a relief measure for a devastating famine, in order to provide employment to the subjects of the state by Nawab Asif-ud-Daula'. This is the world’s biggest hall that is devoid of any pillar support, wood, iron beams or concrete walls. Salute the “Nawab” (Prince) lying in peace inside and proceed to see his noble work. Also see the 'Rumi Darwaza'or the Turkish Gate and the Asfi Mosque.
We reach the Husainabad Complex- The Clock Tower is the highest Clock Tower in Asia and in some ways superior to its counterpart, 'Big Ben'. Today the clock stands motionless but has witnessed all times, the good, the bad and the ugly. Now enter the Babylon of East, The Husainabad Imambara- known for its beauty and pieces of décor. This was built in 1840 by Mohammad Ali Shah and is still considered to be a sacred address by the natives. The beautiful chandeliers, silver seat, sandalwood décor and calligraphy on the walls all are so creative. Admire each one and bow down to the Nawab and his Mother sleeping inside.
Heritage Walk
Post lunch we will reach 'Chowk' the oldest market place of Lucknow to shop or enjoy a Heritage Walk of the city for the unique crafts of this Nawabi City. We walk in the by-lane of Chowk called ‘Gol Darwaza’ – a place that was once a seat of numerous ‘Kothas’ (a small entertainment studios where nautch girls performed in the evenings) now is a market place that is known to house the best of handicrafts and Chikanwork. A heritage walk here will showcase the culture of this fabled city and take you into the bygone era. Optional Heritage walk: (Suspended on Thursdays)
Culinary Walk
After this session we will take a Culinary Walk down the lane adjacent to Akbari Gate. Tasting the best of meat dishes from the Awadhi menu from the places, where they actually originated from and have still been able to thrive on their own in the era of MacDonald and KFC. You will experience the concept of food loyalty and the real taste of the original Tundey Kebabs, Raheem’s Nihari and Mobeen’s Pasanda Kebabs. Observe the chefs at work in these small and dingy shops that seldom look hygienic, but no one has ever fallen sick. To take this tour, you need to be a foodie with closed eyes, so that your taste buds work to their best of abilities. Try all of these, while a culinary curator (Walk Leader) explains the history and the recipe of each of these. (Suspended on Thursdays & Sundays)
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 05: Lucknow Local Sightseeing & Tea with Nawab
Post breakfast we take you out for yet another tour of the city, starting our day by visiting the architectural marvel of age, La Martiniere School which was designed by the Frenchman Major-General Claude Martin as a palatial home. Even to this day, Claude Martin is a revered personality in the city of Lucknow. We will first witness the Traditional Assembly of students and then shall visit the school.
Later we visit Dilkusha Palace & Gardens - This palace was built by a European architect for the Nawab - Sadat Ali Khan. The Nawab only saw this building on its completion and the first words that came to his lips were "Dil Khush Hua" meaning "My Heart is Pleased", thus it was aptly named "Dilkusha". The palace and gardens were used as a country house and hunting lodge by the Nawab and his begums. Light game consisting of deer and bears were kept in the surrounding woods for the Begums to indulge in some hunting themselves. Part of the palace was also used as a Maternity Home for the wives of the Nawabs.
Driving past Kaiser bagh Complex that once was Nawab Wajid-Ali Shah’s Palace complex and the most beautiful of the palaces built in the Awadh region we visit the Baradari and the Kaiserbagh Gates. Though the palace complex is heavily encroached and redone, and it may be hard to believe that it ever was so beautiful, yet we will try and work our creative imaginations to understand and reconstruct the complex.
We will now reach the Lucknow Residency a place where speechless walls are known to speak the gruesome tale of the 1857 mutiny. The sprawling British campus witnessed nothing less than 3000 deaths to keep the Union Jack flying. Yet the British could not defend their domain and the buildings were lost to the high spirited and enthusiastic Indians who fought till their last breath. The trees, bullet sprinkled walls, unusable canons, worn out firearms all cry aloud with the burden of deaths that were witnessed here. We also visit the graveyard to pay our homage to named and unnamed soldiers who gave up their lives in the defense of The Residency.
Now we break for lunch at a local restaurant (on OWN).
Tea with Nawab
This evening we have scheduled a special meeting with Nawab Sahib After seeing a few of the fabulous monuments of the city built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, how awesome it would be to meet a descendant of the Nawab himself over a an afternoon tea session, talk to him about all that he has seen changing over the years in Lucknow, know a bit about his family and experience first hand the etiquettes, the mannerism and the art of speech that is mastered by Nawab himself.
Back to hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Lucknow.
Day 06: Lucknow departure
After the breakfast drive to airport for onward journey.
Day 01 : Arrival at New Delhi
New Delhi is National Capital of Republic of India. It has been centre of power for last 1000 years when it was ruled by Chahmana Dynasty to Delhi Sultanate to Mughal Empire to British to National Capital of Republic of India. New delhi is culturally very rich and historically very important to India. City is full of historical references and presence of archeological remains from past.
On arrival at New delhi International Airport you will be warm welcomed by our team member before proceeding to your Hotel. Being tired in long haul flight we recommend you to relax and be ready for one of most heart touching experience in world.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Experience the historic charm of Capital!!
In morning just after breakfast at 8 am we will proceed to explore the Inception of Delhi with our expert who will be telling story of Inception while exploring Historical & archeological remains & references (Expert will meet on Site to start about 2 hrs exploration on walk). Later we will proceed to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple & stop for Lunch around 12 noon. After Lunch we will also visit Humayun Tomb (Humayun was second Mughal emperor) to be followed wih India Gate & passing through Lutyen's street to see *President House, *Parliament and *Embassy Zone to end up at Raj Ghat. (*Passing through places).
Later at 5 pm, Last & most wonderful Experience of the day to start on Rickshaw ride through the Old City Highlights of the ride Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid & Food tasting at some amazing stores of veg & non-veg foods in Old City where people drive for hours to eat.
Highlights if the day : Start on Historic Tour to Continue on Sightseeing & End up on experience tour of Old City which include rickshaw ride, food tasting etc.
Day 03 : New Delhi to Agra - 210 km drive in 3 hrs approx!!
After Breakfast at 8 am you can start for another experience in City of Taj Mahal. You will drive through one of the fastest expressway of India. On arrival proceed to visit The Taj Mahal, The monument is known as monument of love which was made by emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaj. Monument is epicentre of art & unique architecture. If you are visiting with your love then this is one of the most memorable time & place to plan propose her or him in unique way. On *Friday Taj Mahal is closed.
After Taj Mahal, you can proceed to Lunch & continue to visit Agra Fort (Fort was once centre of power during Mughal rule) & Later visit market of Mughal period continuing for more than 400 years.
Later Check-In to hotel. Relax for few hours.
Proceed to join Evening Experiential Tour of Agra in which you will have more opportunity to feel the city closely and understand it from Historical & current view point. Highlights of this tour is to visit Heart of Agra City in an endeavour to connect the tourists with the city. This tour will showcase not just heritage monuments but also the city's culture, cuisine, craft and life of the local people. The journey winds its way through the narrow lanes of Agra, where people can see the grand old havelies, the oriental markets of Kinari Bazaar, LoharGali and spice's street of Rawat Para. In this tour Tourists get to see DaraShikoh's library, MirzaGhalib's birthplace, the headquarters of the Radhasoami faith, the ancient Man-Kameshwar temple, the Jama Masjid, and churches of different Christian sects and the Akbar Church(Named after Muslim Emperor). On the way, the only street of Ayurvedic doctors, the paan and the petha mandi and the food street of Seth Gali. During this tour some part are covered on walk & other on eco-friendly battery run rickshaw.
After end of todays tour you will proceed to your Hotel to relax.
Today you can choose to take Optional by paying extra.
1. Night view of Taj Mahal while having Tea or Coffee seating on opposite side of it with your loved ones. On request special Cake or Candle light dinner can be organised.
Or Optional Tour in Indian Home with Amazing Family
1.Cooking demonstration along with lunch/dinner.
2.Home hosted meal with family or Hi tea with family.
Highlights of the day : Journey to Agra passing through Villages on the way while driving on one of the best road in India, Visit to the most awaited place in life The Taj Mahal and End up day by exploring the city more closely to experience it's beauty which otherwise hidden in charm of The Taj Mahal.
Day 04 : Agra to Lucknow (340 Km / 4 hrs) & Experience Heritage & Food of Lucknow
After the breakfast drive to the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and City of Heritage from different era. Lucknow is popularly recognised for it's language and also said "City of Nawab".
Arrive Lucknow at noon hours. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel for 02 nights..
Sightseeing of Lucknow
Post Lunch, we continue visiting, drive past Sadat Ali & Begum Tombs and the ‘Chatar Manzil’(Outside view only), we reach the world’s most unique architecture, 'Asifi Imambara'. This monument was built as a relief measure for a devastating famine, in order to provide employment to the subjects of the state by Nawab Asif-ud-Daula'. This is the world’s biggest hall that is devoid of any pillar support, wood, iron beams or concrete walls. Salute the “Nawab” (Prince) lying in peace inside and proceed to see his noble work. Also see the 'Rumi Darwaza'or the Turkish Gate and the Asfi Mosque.
We reach the Husainabad Complex- The Clock Tower is the highest Clock Tower in Asia and in some ways superior to its counterpart, 'Big Ben'. Today the clock stands motionless but has witnessed all times, the good, the bad and the ugly. Now enter the Babylon of East, The Husainabad Imambara- known for its beauty and pieces of décor. This was built in 1840 by Mohammad Ali Shah and is still considered to be a sacred address by the natives. The beautiful chandeliers, silver seat, sandalwood décor and calligraphy on the walls all are so creative. Admire each one and bow down to the Nawab and his Mother sleeping inside.
Heritage Walk
Post lunch we will reach 'Chowk' the oldest market place of Lucknow to shop or enjoy a Heritage Walk of the city for the unique crafts of this Nawabi City. We walk in the by-lane of Chowk called ‘Gol Darwaza’ – a place that was once a seat of numerous ‘Kothas’ (a small entertainment studios where nautch girls performed in the evenings) now is a market place that is known to house the best of handicrafts and Chikanwork. A heritage walk here will showcase the culture of this fabled city and take you into the bygone era. Optional Heritage walk: (Suspended on Thursdays)
Culinary Walk
After this session we will take a Culinary Walk down the lane adjacent to Akbari Gate. Tasting the best of meat dishes from the Awadhi menu from the places, where they actually originated from and have still been able to thrive on their own in the era of MacDonald and KFC. You will experience the concept of food loyalty and the real taste of the original Tundey Kebabs, Raheem’s Nihari and Mobeen’s Pasanda Kebabs. Observe the chefs at work in these small and dingy shops that seldom look hygienic, but no one has ever fallen sick. To take this tour, you need to be a foodie with closed eyes, so that your taste buds work to their best of abilities. Try all of these, while a culinary curator (Walk Leader) explains the history and the recipe of each of these. (Suspended on Thursdays & Sundays)
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 05: Lucknow Local Sightseeing & Tea with Nawab
Post breakfast we take you out for yet another tour of the city, starting our day by visiting the architectural marvel of age, La Martiniere School which was designed by the Frenchman Major-General Claude Martin as a palatial home. Even to this day, Claude Martin is a revered personality in the city of Lucknow. We will first witness the Traditional Assembly of students and then shall visit the school.
Later we visit Dilkusha Palace & Gardens - This palace was built by a European architect for the Nawab - Sadat Ali Khan. The Nawab only saw this building on its completion and the first words that came to his lips were "Dil Khush Hua" meaning "My Heart is Pleased", thus it was aptly named "Dilkusha". The palace and gardens were used as a country house and hunting lodge by the Nawab and his begums. Light game consisting of deer and bears were kept in the surrounding woods for the Begums to indulge in some hunting themselves. Part of the palace was also used as a Maternity Home for the wives of the Nawabs.
Driving past Kaiser bagh Complex that once was Nawab Wajid-Ali Shah’s Palace complex and the most beautiful of the palaces built in the Awadh region we visit the Baradari and the Kaiserbagh Gates. Though the palace complex is heavily encroached and redone, and it may be hard to believe that it ever was so beautiful, yet we will try and work our creative imaginations to understand and reconstruct the complex.
We will now reach the Lucknow Residency a place where speechless walls are known to speak the gruesome tale of the 1857 mutiny. The sprawling British campus witnessed nothing less than 3000 deaths to keep the Union Jack flying. Yet the British could not defend their domain and the buildings were lost to the high spirited and enthusiastic Indians who fought till their last breath. The trees, bullet sprinkled walls, unusable canons, worn out firearms all cry aloud with the burden of deaths that were witnessed here. We also visit the graveyard to pay our homage to named and unnamed soldiers who gave up their lives in the defense of The Residency.
Now we break for lunch at a local restaurant (on OWN).
Tea with Nawab
This evening we have scheduled a special meeting with Nawab Sahib After seeing a few of the fabulous monuments of the city built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, how awesome it would be to meet a descendant of the Nawab himself over a an afternoon tea session, talk to him about all that he has seen changing over the years in Lucknow, know a bit about his family and experience first hand the etiquettes, the mannerism and the art of speech that is mastered by Nawab himself.
Back to hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Lucknow.
Day 06: Lucknow departure
After the breakfast drive to airport for onward journey.
Experiential Heritage Arc with Varanasi
New Delhi (2) – Agra (1) – Lucknow (2) - Varanasi (2)
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Specially Handmade Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at New Delhi
New Delhi is National Capital of Republic of India. It has been centre of power for last 1000 years when it was ruled by Chahmana Dynasty to Delhi Sultanate to Mughal Empire to British to National Capital of Republic of India. New delhi is culturally very rich and historically very important to India. City is full of historical references and presence of archeological remains from past.
On arrival at New delhi International Airport you will be warm welcomed by our team member before proceeding to your Hotel. Being tired in long haul flight we recommend you to relax and be ready for one of most heart touching experience in world.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Experience the historic charm of Capital!!
In morning just after breakfast at 8 am we will proceed to explore the Inception of Delhi with our expert who will be telling story of Inception while exploring Historical & archeological remains & references (Expert will meet on Site to start about 2 hrs exploration on walk). Later we will proceed to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple & stop for Lunch around 12 noon. After Lunch we will also visit Humayun Tomb (Humayun was second Mughal emperor) to be followed wih India Gate & passing through Lutyen's street to see *President House, *Parliament and *Embassy Zone to end up at Raj Ghat. (*Passing through places).
Later at 5 pm, Last & most wonderful Experience of the day to start on Rickshaw ride through the Old City Highlights of the ride Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid & Food tasting at some amazing stores of veg & non-veg foods in Old City where people drive for hours to eat.
Highlights if the day : Start on Historic Tour to Continue on Sightseeing & End up on experience tour of Old City which include rickshaw ride, food tasting etc.
Day 03 : New Delhi to Agra - 210 km drive in 3 hrs approx!!
After Breakfast at 8 am you can start for another experience in City of Taj Mahal. You will drive through one of the fastest expressway of India. On arrival proceed to visit The Taj Mahal, The monument is known as monument of love which was made by emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaj. Monument is epicentre of art & unique architecture. If you are visiting with your love then this is one of the most memorable time & place to plan propose her or him in unique way. On *Friday Taj Mahal is closed.
After Taj Mahal, you can proceed to Lunch & continue to visit Agra Fort (Fort was once centre of power during Mughal rule) & Later visit market of Mughal period continuing for more than 400 years.
Later Check-In to hotel. Relax for few hours.
Proceed to join Evening Experiential Tour of Agra in which you will have more opportunity to feel the city closely and understand it from Historical & current view point. Highlights of this tour is to visit Heart of Agra City in an endeavour to connect the tourists with the city. This tour will showcase not just heritage monuments but also the city's culture, cuisine, craft and life of the local people. The journey winds its way through the narrow lanes of Agra, where people can see the grand old havelies, the oriental markets of Kinari Bazaar, LoharGali and spice's street of Rawat Para. In this tour Tourists get to see DaraShikoh's library, MirzaGhalib's birthplace, the headquarters of the Radhasoami faith, the ancient Man-Kameshwar temple, the Jama Masjid, and churches of different Christian sects and the Akbar Church(Named after Muslim Emperor). On the way, the only street of Ayurvedic doctors, the paan and the petha mandi and the food street of Seth Gali. During this tour some part are covered on walk & other on eco-friendly battery run rickshaw.
After end of todays tour you will proceed to your Hotel to relax.
Today you can choose to take Optional by paying extra.
1. Night view of Taj Mahal while having Tea or Coffee seating on opposite side of it with your loved ones. On request special Cake or Candle light dinner can be organised.
Or Optional Tour in Indian Home with Amazing Family
1.Cooking demonstration along with lunch/dinner.
2.Home hosted meal with family or Hi tea with family.
Highlights of the day : Journey to Agra passing through Villages on the way while driving on one of the best road in India, Visit to the most awaited place in life The Taj Mahal and End up day by exploring the city more closely to experience it's beauty which otherwise hidden in charm of The Taj Mahal.
Day 04 : Agra to Lucknow (340 Km / 4 hrs) & Experience Heritage & Food of Lucknow
After the breakfast drive to the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and City of Heritage from different era. Lucknow is popularly recognised for it's language and also said "City of Nawab".
Arrive Lucknow at noon hours. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel for 02 nights..
Sightseeing of Lucknow
Post Lunch, we continue visiting, drive past Sadat Ali & Begum Tombs and the ‘Chatar Manzil’(Outside view only), we reach the world’s most unique architecture, 'Asifi Imambara'. This monument was built as a relief measure for a devastating famine, in order to provide employment to the subjects of the state by Nawab Asif-ud-Daula'. This is the world’s biggest hall that is devoid of any pillar support, wood, iron beams or concrete walls. Salute the “Nawab” (Prince) lying in peace inside and proceed to see his noble work. Also see the 'Rumi Darwaza'or the Turkish Gate and the Asfi Mosque.
We reach the Husainabad Complex- The Clock Tower is the highest Clock Tower in Asia and in some ways superior to its counterpart, 'Big Ben'. Today the clock stands motionless but has witnessed all times, the good, the bad and the ugly. Now enter the Babylon of East, The Husainabad Imambara- known for its beauty and pieces of décor. This was built in 1840 by Mohammad Ali Shah and is still considered to be a sacred address by the natives. The beautiful chandeliers, silver seat, sandalwood décor and calligraphy on the walls all are so creative. Admire each one and bow down to the Nawab and his Mother sleeping inside.
Heritage Walk
Post lunch we will reach 'Chowk' the oldest market place of Lucknow to shop or enjoy a Heritage Walk of the city for the unique crafts of this Nawabi City. We walk in the by-lane of Chowk called ‘Gol Darwaza’ – a place that was once a seat of numerous ‘Kothas’ (a small entertainment studios where nautch girls performed in the evenings) now is a market place that is known to house the best of handicrafts and Chikanwork. A heritage walk here will showcase the culture of this fabled city and take you into the bygone era. Optional Heritage walk: (Suspended on Thursdays)
Culinary Walk
After this session we will take a Culinary Walk down the lane adjacent to Akbari Gate. Tasting the best of meat dishes from the Awadhi menu from the places, where they actually originated from and have still been able to thrive on their own in the era of MacDonald and KFC. You will experience the concept of food loyalty and the real taste of the original Tundey Kebabs, Raheem’s Nihari and Mobeen’s Pasanda Kebabs. Observe the chefs at work in these small and dingy shops that seldom look hygienic, but no one has ever fallen sick. To take this tour, you need to be a foodie with closed eyes, so that your taste buds work to their best of abilities. Try all of these, while a culinary curator (Walk Leader) explains the history and the recipe of each of these. (Suspended on Thursdays & Sundays)
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 05: Lucknow Local Sightseeing & Tea with Nawab
Post breakfast we take you out for yet another tour of the city, starting our day by visiting the architectural marvel of age, La Martiniere School which was designed by the Frenchman Major-General Claude Martin as a palatial home. Even to this day, Claude Martin is a revered personality in the city of Lucknow. We will first witness the Traditional Assembly of students and then shall visit the school.
Later we visit Dilkusha Palace & Gardens - This palace was built by a European architect for the Nawab - Sadat Ali Khan. The Nawab only saw this building on its completion and the first words that came to his lips were "Dil Khush Hua" meaning "My Heart is Pleased", thus it was aptly named "Dilkusha". The palace and gardens were used as a country house and hunting lodge by the Nawab and his begums. Light game consisting of deer and bears were kept in the surrounding woods for the Begums to indulge in some hunting themselves. Part of the palace was also used as a Maternity Home for the wives of the Nawabs.
Driving past Kaiser bagh Complex that once was Nawab Wajid-Ali Shah’s Palace complex and the most beautiful of the palaces built in the Awadh region we visit the Baradari and the Kaiserbagh Gates. Though the palace complex is heavily encroached and redone, and it may be hard to believe that it ever was so beautiful, yet we will try and work our creative imaginations to understand and reconstruct the complex.
We will now reach the Lucknow Residency a place where speechless walls are known to speak the gruesome tale of the 1857 mutiny. The sprawling British campus witnessed nothing less than 3000 deaths to keep the Union Jack flying. Yet the British could not defend their domain and the buildings were lost to the high spirited and enthusiastic Indians who fought till their last breath. The trees, bullet sprinkled walls, unusable canons, worn out firearms all cry aloud with the burden of deaths that were witnessed here. We also visit the graveyard to pay our homage to named and unnamed soldiers who gave up their lives in the defense of The Residency.
Now we break for lunch at a local restaurant (on OWN).
Tea with Nawab
This evening we have scheduled a special meeting with Nawab Sahib After seeing a few of the fabulous monuments of the city built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, how awesome it would be to meet a descendant of the Nawab himself over an afternoon tea session, talk to him about all that he has seen changing over the years in Lucknow, know a bit about his family and experience first hand the etiquettes, the mannerism and the art of speech that is mastered by Nawab himself.
Back to hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Lucknow.
Day 06: Lucknow to Varanasi
After the breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Varanasi (320 km/6 hrs approx). Varanasi is popular as Cultural and spiritual capital of India. City is defined as Oldest Living city in world, City of Lord Shiva and City of Salvation(Moksha).
Evening Ceremony with Bazars and Foods.
In this tour, you will be experiencing an amazing evening Aarti Ceremony which is well choreographed and one of the must-do activities in Varanasi. Later, One can experience Varanasi on walk tour as local visiting local bazar where you can also taste some of the amazing drinks - Thandai & Blue Lassi (Non-alcoholic), Chaat(Famous street food from Varanasi) & Golgappe to end up on Rabdi (Famous and very tasty desert).
Highlights of Tour: Experience evening ceremony & Taste local famous Street food & Drinks(Non-Alcoholic) inclusive in the tour(Unlimited).
Timing : 18:00 to 20:30
Day 07: Experience Old Varanasi & City of Salvation!!
Subah-E-Benaras Experience with Boat Tour
At 5:30 am meet us for one of the must-do activity while visiting Varanasi. We start with amazing Subah-e-Benaras ceremony(about 30 mins) to be followed by a traditional boat ride in which guest will be passing through different colourful, Heritage ghats & buildings of historical and religious importance. On this tour, you will be away from cities hustle & bustle in complete peace with nice storyteller waiting for Sun to come out. The light golden rays of Sun make you glow and happy, Water shines like diamond and Birds fly & Sing in joy like this moment will never come again.
Your eyes and camera can not stop from catching every moment of this wonderful inception of the day. Your heart & mind can never forget this experience which worth million where Sun comes out with another opportunity for many on one side of the river and on another side you see people praying, offering their regards & trying to thank nature in form of Sun which brings brightness in our life without discrimination to any or none. Similarly, the Holy Ganga river is serving the largest population of mankind for thousands of years. Ganga river is considered holy by mass Indian population and also, pronounced as Mother Ganga. On this tour, we will talk on different reasons for Ganga river to be pronounced as Mother Ganga & consideration as Holy river based on history, tradition, logic & religion. It will be a round trip between Assi ghat & Kedar Ghat for about an hour which will include talks on Ancient river route, its importance in Indian history & nature. Also, detailing important ghats on the way is included in this tour.
Highlights of Tour: Subah-e-Benaras ceremony (30 mins), a boat tour of an hour include detailing of ghats (with safety Jackets). Geographical briefing of Ganga river and a brief talk on her importance for mankind since ancient Indian history(Include 5000 years history in short).
Timing : 5:30 am to 7:30 am.
Moksha Marg - "Salvation Path" (Exclusively Unique)
Varanasi is known worldwide as the oldest living city in the world. It is also popularly known as the city of Lord Shiva and also believed that the city is situated on the trident of Lord Shiva. There are many cities in the world where people migrate to live their life however Varanasi is a city where people even come to die or wait till they die. Here you can feel the joy of life and even joy in death.
During this Experiential Varanasi Walk tour, you will be exploring the concept of Joy on death and Explore the path to salvation. We will explore details of rituals and tradition in the process of cremation, pre-cremation and post-cremation and know the purpose of it. You will also know a lot of facts which are otherwise performed by every Hindu religion practitioner as a ritual but hardly 90% of people know the reason behind it.
Highlights of Tour: Know about rituals & logic behind it as not always it is connected with faith. Briefing on traditions on Birth & Death in Hinduism, Salvation connection with Varanasi & procedure to achieve it by live experiences of some part of it. Briefing on strong family fabrics with connection to Moksha Marg "Salvation Path".
*Note this is live experience in which you will be accompanied by an expert storyteller who follows the pre-decided routes but no guarantee of any third-party meeting/conversation or their availability can be given. We take our guest on mentioned places & most of the time they experience things as mentioned.
Timing : 11:30 am to 02:30 pm
Later evening is free.
Day 08: Departure from Varanasi as Local!!
We believe in concept of Welcoming Tourist as Our Guest and depart as local.
Our tours are curated in a way that it in actual sense give you feel of theme"Come as Tourist, Go as Local".
Day 01 : Arrival at New Delhi
New Delhi is National Capital of Republic of India. It has been centre of power for last 1000 years when it was ruled by Chahmana Dynasty to Delhi Sultanate to Mughal Empire to British to National Capital of Republic of India. New delhi is culturally very rich and historically very important to India. City is full of historical references and presence of archeological remains from past.
On arrival at New delhi International Airport you will be warm welcomed by our team member before proceeding to your Hotel. Being tired in long haul flight we recommend you to relax and be ready for one of most heart touching experience in world.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Experience the historic charm of Capital!!
In morning just after breakfast at 8 am we will proceed to explore the Inception of Delhi with our expert who will be telling story of Inception while exploring Historical & archeological remains & references (Expert will meet on Site to start about 2 hrs exploration on walk). Later we will proceed to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple & stop for Lunch around 12 noon. After Lunch we will also visit Humayun Tomb (Humayun was second Mughal emperor) to be followed wih India Gate & passing through Lutyen's street to see *President House, *Parliament and *Embassy Zone to end up at Raj Ghat. (*Passing through places).
Later at 5 pm, Last & most wonderful Experience of the day to start on Rickshaw ride through the Old City Highlights of the ride Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid & Food tasting at some amazing stores of veg & non-veg foods in Old City where people drive for hours to eat.
Highlights if the day : Start on Historic Tour to Continue on Sightseeing & End up on experience tour of Old City which include rickshaw ride, food tasting etc.
Day 03 : New Delhi to Agra - 210 km drive in 3 hrs approx!!
After Breakfast at 8 am you can start for another experience in City of Taj Mahal. You will drive through one of the fastest expressway of India. On arrival proceed to visit The Taj Mahal, The monument is known as monument of love which was made by emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaj. Monument is epicentre of art & unique architecture. If you are visiting with your love then this is one of the most memorable time & place to plan propose her or him in unique way. On *Friday Taj Mahal is closed.
After Taj Mahal, you can proceed to Lunch & continue to visit Agra Fort (Fort was once centre of power during Mughal rule) & Later visit market of Mughal period continuing for more than 400 years.
Later Check-In to hotel. Relax for few hours.
Proceed to join Evening Experiential Tour of Agra in which you will have more opportunity to feel the city closely and understand it from Historical & current view point. Highlights of this tour is to visit Heart of Agra City in an endeavour to connect the tourists with the city. This tour will showcase not just heritage monuments but also the city's culture, cuisine, craft and life of the local people. The journey winds its way through the narrow lanes of Agra, where people can see the grand old havelies, the oriental markets of Kinari Bazaar, LoharGali and spice's street of Rawat Para. In this tour Tourists get to see DaraShikoh's library, MirzaGhalib's birthplace, the headquarters of the Radhasoami faith, the ancient Man-Kameshwar temple, the Jama Masjid, and churches of different Christian sects and the Akbar Church(Named after Muslim Emperor). On the way, the only street of Ayurvedic doctors, the paan and the petha mandi and the food street of Seth Gali. During this tour some part are covered on walk & other on eco-friendly battery run rickshaw.
After end of todays tour you will proceed to your Hotel to relax.
Today you can choose to take Optional by paying extra.
1. Night view of Taj Mahal while having Tea or Coffee seating on opposite side of it with your loved ones. On request special Cake or Candle light dinner can be organised.
Or Optional Tour in Indian Home with Amazing Family
1.Cooking demonstration along with lunch/dinner.
2.Home hosted meal with family or Hi tea with family.
Highlights of the day : Journey to Agra passing through Villages on the way while driving on one of the best road in India, Visit to the most awaited place in life The Taj Mahal and End up day by exploring the city more closely to experience it's beauty which otherwise hidden in charm of The Taj Mahal.
Day 04 : Agra to Lucknow (340 Km / 4 hrs) & Experience Heritage & Food of Lucknow
After the breakfast drive to the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and City of Heritage from different era. Lucknow is popularly recognised for it's language and also said "City of Nawab".
Arrive Lucknow at noon hours. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel for 02 nights..
Sightseeing of Lucknow
Post Lunch, we continue visiting, drive past Sadat Ali & Begum Tombs and the ‘Chatar Manzil’(Outside view only), we reach the world’s most unique architecture, 'Asifi Imambara'. This monument was built as a relief measure for a devastating famine, in order to provide employment to the subjects of the state by Nawab Asif-ud-Daula'. This is the world’s biggest hall that is devoid of any pillar support, wood, iron beams or concrete walls. Salute the “Nawab” (Prince) lying in peace inside and proceed to see his noble work. Also see the 'Rumi Darwaza'or the Turkish Gate and the Asfi Mosque.
We reach the Husainabad Complex- The Clock Tower is the highest Clock Tower in Asia and in some ways superior to its counterpart, 'Big Ben'. Today the clock stands motionless but has witnessed all times, the good, the bad and the ugly. Now enter the Babylon of East, The Husainabad Imambara- known for its beauty and pieces of décor. This was built in 1840 by Mohammad Ali Shah and is still considered to be a sacred address by the natives. The beautiful chandeliers, silver seat, sandalwood décor and calligraphy on the walls all are so creative. Admire each one and bow down to the Nawab and his Mother sleeping inside.
Heritage Walk
Post lunch we will reach 'Chowk' the oldest market place of Lucknow to shop or enjoy a Heritage Walk of the city for the unique crafts of this Nawabi City. We walk in the by-lane of Chowk called ‘Gol Darwaza’ – a place that was once a seat of numerous ‘Kothas’ (a small entertainment studios where nautch girls performed in the evenings) now is a market place that is known to house the best of handicrafts and Chikanwork. A heritage walk here will showcase the culture of this fabled city and take you into the bygone era. Optional Heritage walk: (Suspended on Thursdays)
Culinary Walk
After this session we will take a Culinary Walk down the lane adjacent to Akbari Gate. Tasting the best of meat dishes from the Awadhi menu from the places, where they actually originated from and have still been able to thrive on their own in the era of MacDonald and KFC. You will experience the concept of food loyalty and the real taste of the original Tundey Kebabs, Raheem’s Nihari and Mobeen’s Pasanda Kebabs. Observe the chefs at work in these small and dingy shops that seldom look hygienic, but no one has ever fallen sick. To take this tour, you need to be a foodie with closed eyes, so that your taste buds work to their best of abilities. Try all of these, while a culinary curator (Walk Leader) explains the history and the recipe of each of these. (Suspended on Thursdays & Sundays)
Back to hotel and overnight.
Day 05: Lucknow Local Sightseeing & Tea with Nawab
Post breakfast we take you out for yet another tour of the city, starting our day by visiting the architectural marvel of age, La Martiniere School which was designed by the Frenchman Major-General Claude Martin as a palatial home. Even to this day, Claude Martin is a revered personality in the city of Lucknow. We will first witness the Traditional Assembly of students and then shall visit the school.
Later we visit Dilkusha Palace & Gardens - This palace was built by a European architect for the Nawab - Sadat Ali Khan. The Nawab only saw this building on its completion and the first words that came to his lips were "Dil Khush Hua" meaning "My Heart is Pleased", thus it was aptly named "Dilkusha". The palace and gardens were used as a country house and hunting lodge by the Nawab and his begums. Light game consisting of deer and bears were kept in the surrounding woods for the Begums to indulge in some hunting themselves. Part of the palace was also used as a Maternity Home for the wives of the Nawabs.
Driving past Kaiser bagh Complex that once was Nawab Wajid-Ali Shah’s Palace complex and the most beautiful of the palaces built in the Awadh region we visit the Baradari and the Kaiserbagh Gates. Though the palace complex is heavily encroached and redone, and it may be hard to believe that it ever was so beautiful, yet we will try and work our creative imaginations to understand and reconstruct the complex.
We will now reach the Lucknow Residency a place where speechless walls are known to speak the gruesome tale of the 1857 mutiny. The sprawling British campus witnessed nothing less than 3000 deaths to keep the Union Jack flying. Yet the British could not defend their domain and the buildings were lost to the high spirited and enthusiastic Indians who fought till their last breath. The trees, bullet sprinkled walls, unusable canons, worn out firearms all cry aloud with the burden of deaths that were witnessed here. We also visit the graveyard to pay our homage to named and unnamed soldiers who gave up their lives in the defense of The Residency.
Now we break for lunch at a local restaurant (on OWN).
Tea with Nawab
This evening we have scheduled a special meeting with Nawab Sahib After seeing a few of the fabulous monuments of the city built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, how awesome it would be to meet a descendant of the Nawab himself over an afternoon tea session, talk to him about all that he has seen changing over the years in Lucknow, know a bit about his family and experience first hand the etiquettes, the mannerism and the art of speech that is mastered by Nawab himself.
Back to hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Lucknow.
Day 06: Lucknow to Varanasi
After the breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Varanasi (320 km/6 hrs approx). Varanasi is popular as Cultural and spiritual capital of India. City is defined as Oldest Living city in world, City of Lord Shiva and City of Salvation(Moksha).
Evening Ceremony with Bazars and Foods.
In this tour, you will be experiencing an amazing evening Aarti Ceremony which is well choreographed and one of the must-do activities in Varanasi. Later, One can experience Varanasi on walk tour as local visiting local bazar where you can also taste some of the amazing drinks - Thandai & Blue Lassi (Non-alcoholic), Chaat(Famous street food from Varanasi) & Golgappe to end up on Rabdi (Famous and very tasty desert).
Highlights of Tour: Experience evening ceremony & Taste local famous Street food & Drinks(Non-Alcoholic) inclusive in the tour(Unlimited).
Timing : 18:00 to 20:30
Day 07: Experience Old Varanasi & City of Salvation!!
Subah-E-Benaras Experience with Boat Tour
At 5:30 am meet us for one of the must-do activity while visiting Varanasi. We start with amazing Subah-e-Benaras ceremony(about 30 mins) to be followed by a traditional boat ride in which guest will be passing through different colourful, Heritage ghats & buildings of historical and religious importance. On this tour, you will be away from cities hustle & bustle in complete peace with nice storyteller waiting for Sun to come out. The light golden rays of Sun make you glow and happy, Water shines like diamond and Birds fly & Sing in joy like this moment will never come again.
Your eyes and camera can not stop from catching every moment of this wonderful inception of the day. Your heart & mind can never forget this experience which worth million where Sun comes out with another opportunity for many on one side of the river and on another side you see people praying, offering their regards & trying to thank nature in form of Sun which brings brightness in our life without discrimination to any or none. Similarly, the Holy Ganga river is serving the largest population of mankind for thousands of years. Ganga river is considered holy by mass Indian population and also, pronounced as Mother Ganga. On this tour, we will talk on different reasons for Ganga river to be pronounced as Mother Ganga & consideration as Holy river based on history, tradition, logic & religion. It will be a round trip between Assi ghat & Kedar Ghat for about an hour which will include talks on Ancient river route, its importance in Indian history & nature. Also, detailing important ghats on the way is included in this tour.
Highlights of Tour: Subah-e-Benaras ceremony (30 mins), a boat tour of an hour include detailing of ghats (with safety Jackets). Geographical briefing of Ganga river and a brief talk on her importance for mankind since ancient Indian history(Include 5000 years history in short).
Timing : 5:30 am to 7:30 am.
Moksha Marg - "Salvation Path" (Exclusively Unique)
Varanasi is known worldwide as the oldest living city in the world. It is also popularly known as the city of Lord Shiva and also believed that the city is situated on the trident of Lord Shiva. There are many cities in the world where people migrate to live their life however Varanasi is a city where people even come to die or wait till they die. Here you can feel the joy of life and even joy in death.
During this Experiential Varanasi Walk tour, you will be exploring the concept of Joy on death and Explore the path to salvation. We will explore details of rituals and tradition in the process of cremation, pre-cremation and post-cremation and know the purpose of it. You will also know a lot of facts which are otherwise performed by every Hindu religion practitioner as a ritual but hardly 90% of people know the reason behind it.
Highlights of Tour: Know about rituals & logic behind it as not always it is connected with faith. Briefing on traditions on Birth & Death in Hinduism, Salvation connection with Varanasi & procedure to achieve it by live experiences of some part of it. Briefing on strong family fabrics with connection to Moksha Marg "Salvation Path".
*Note this is live experience in which you will be accompanied by an expert storyteller who follows the pre-decided routes but no guarantee of any third-party meeting/conversation or their availability can be given. We take our guest on mentioned places & most of the time they experience things as mentioned.
Timing : 11:30 am to 02:30 pm
Later evening is free.
Day 08: Departure from Varanasi as Local!!
We believe in concept of Welcoming Tourist as Our Guest and depart as local.
Our tours are curated in a way that it in actual sense give you feel of theme"Come as Tourist, Go as Local".
We have another Tour of Varanasi which can be connected right after this tour by taking Jaipur - Varanasi flight & Further Varanasi to Kathmandu or return. You can ask us for this tours as well.
We organise tour based on theme "Come as Tourist, Go as Local". Our tour itinerary are indication to our motive and We can assure that you will not remain tourist any more for cities you have visited with us.
Highlights of the tour : In each city our tours are divided into majorly 2 parts. First part of the tour are mostly sightseeing of important attractions and photo opportunity. Second part of the are completely based on exploration of important part of the city with expert with creates unforgettable lifetime memory based on what you have experienced more of local not just touristic.
We organise tour based on theme "Come as Tourist, Go as Local". Our tour itinerary are indication to our motive and We can assure that you will not remain tourist any more for cities you have visited with us.
Highlights of the tour : In each city our tours are divided into majorly 2 parts. First part of the tour are mostly sightseeing of important attractions and photo opportunity. Second part of the are completely based on exploration of important part of the city with expert with creates unforgettable lifetime memory based on what you have experienced more of local not just touristic.
