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Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

1. Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

Discover Old Delhi on a guided tour. Explore Chandni Chowk on a tuk-tuk tour, stop at the local markets to try delicious street food, and see the India Gate. Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel and drive to Old Delhi to visit Jama Masjid, also known as the Masjid-i Jehan-Numa. Visit this massive mosque, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and dating from the 1600s. Next, hop aboard a tuk-tuk and roam the streets of Chandni Chowk, the heart of Old Delhi. Explore this busy shopping area and enjoy the tantalizing smells wafting out from the markets full of spices, dried fruit, essential oils, and traditional sweets. See silver jewelry and vivid saris for sale. Stop to try local street food with your guide, learning the best stalls for each type of food in the area. After eating, continue to the Red Fort. Decide if you wish to pay to enter or just admire this historic fort from the outside. Finish your Old Delhi tour with a visit to India Gate. This war memorial sits astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the ceremonial axis of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. Return to your hotel, driving past Parliament House.

Varanasi: Night Boat Ride, Aarati Ceremony and Dinner

2. Varanasi: Night Boat Ride, Aarati Ceremony and Dinner

Your tour will begin at 5:00 PM with pickup from your hotel. Take a boat ride along the river, where you can enjoy the breathtaking sights of the city lit up at night. Disembark to watch the aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. See a priest take a sacred brass lamp and offer prayers to the holy river. The ceremony involves lights, cymbals, scented incense sticks, and people singing hymns and chanting. It’s a truly mesmerizing experience. After the ceremony, you will be taken for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Order your favorite dishes and relish them in the warm hospitality and cozy ambiance. After dinner, you will be dropped safely back at your hotel in Varanasi.

Varanasi: Evening Arti Boat Tour with Dinner

3. Varanasi: Evening Arti Boat Tour with Dinner

At around 5:30PM, your chauffeur along with your tour representative will pick you up from the hotel lobby to drive you toward the Dashashwamedh Ghat to experienc the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti. On arrival, you will board the royal boat to enjoy a 1-hour cruise and Aarti experience in a more comfortable manner. This royal boat has red carpet flooring and is decorated with flowers. You will receive a warm welcome on board to the boat with a welcome drink, with the boat also having snacks and soft drinks to make this evening more relaxed and comfortable. You can easily catch a glimpse of Ganga Aarti from the boat, with many vantage points being provided to enhance your evening aboard the vessel. The Aarti will start from 6:45PM after sunset, with a croon of mantra. This will be followed by melodious hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, Surya (The Sun), Mata Ganga (Ganga river) and Agni (Lord of Fire) given by priests wearing the same kind of cloth named as dhoti and kurta, and holding a multi-tiered heavy brass lamp and conch shell. After experiencing the elegance of Ganga Aarti, you will be taken to a famous restaurant in Varanasi for a tempting dinner. In the restaurant, you will receive a pleasing welcome before being served with drinks, starters, a main course and desert. After your appetizing dinner and interesting conversation with your guide, your chauffeur will drop you back at your nearby accommodation.

India: Evening Ganga Aarti With Dinner and Private Transfer

4. India: Evening Ganga Aarti With Dinner and Private Transfer

Your driver will collect you from your hotel lobby for the journey to Ghat for Aarti. On arrival at Ghat, you will embark on the boat trip to Dashashwamedh Ghate. The Aarti prayer service is performed each evening by a group of priests. You will also witness the Agni Pooja, which is performed as a commitment to the Lord Shiva. All priests here are students of the Vedas and Upanishads, which is led by the head priest of the Gangotri Seva Samiti. The service is performed by traditionally-garbed priests by the light of brass lamps. This magnificent Aarti takes 45 minutes and starts at 6:45 p.m.  After Aarti, eat in a famous Indian restaurant, where you will enjoy a mouthwatering dinner.

Old and New Delhi: Full-Day Private Tour with Tuktuk Ride

5. Old and New Delhi: Full-Day Private Tour with Tuktuk Ride

After Pick up from your hotel, head out to Experience contrast between Old and New Delhi Culture - The Capital of Mughals was Agra (City of Taj Mahal) till 17th Century, Do you know why they shifted capital to Delhi? - The Main Market of Old Delhi, CHANDANI CHOWK (Moonlight Square), Do you know what is story behind its name? - Why Old Delhi always a Street Food paradise for locals & visitors ? Listen the stories behind the famous street food CHAT (Savory Snacks) - Visit Asia's Largest Spice Market - Why Delhi is symbolize culture of whole India "UNITY IN DIVERSITY" ? Many Faiths & different religions but living together since generations. Know the different Culture, Faiths & Religions - Do you know one of the largest community Kitchen of World ? Visit Sikh Temple and see how they are managing. - Do you know Graveyard of Royal Mughals ? Visit Humanyu Tomb , Listen the History/stories from Tour Guide & see the evidences of Starting & Ending of Great Mughal Empire in India. A UNESCO world heritage site, Excellent place to check your photography skills - Lunch Break, Enjoy Delicious Food in multicuisine restaurant - Do you know, How many kingdom & Empire ruled over Delhi ? Visit Qutub Minar (Tower) & become a witness of History. A UNESCO world heritage site Tour Finish with Cherish memories, Guide & Chauffeur will drop you at hotel.

Varanasi: Night Tour with Aarti Ceremony and Street Food

6. Varanasi: Night Tour with Aarti Ceremony and Street Food

Try the deliciously varied street food that characterizes Varanasi, and see the famous aarti light ceremony on this magical evening tour of the city. The tour starts at 5:00 PM, with pickup from your hotel or residence. Travel through the winding streets towards the city center to witness the ritual of aarti. During the ceremony a group of priests clad in saffron and white robes will perform a ritual of Hindu worship with oil lamps, all synced to beautiful music. It’s a spectacular vision and one not to be missed. After witnessing the aarti, enjoy a street food tour led by an expert local guide. Try mishrambhu, a local milk product. Then visit multiple locations to sample a variety of delicious savory southern and northern Indian flavors. Stop at a sweet shop and see how these products are made, then sample some to satisfy your sweet tooth. At the end of the evening, you will be taken back to your hotel by your guide. 

Agra: 3-Day Golden Triangle Tour To Jaipur & Delhi

7. Agra: 3-Day Golden Triangle Tour To Jaipur & Delhi

After spending the night in Agra, you will be picked up early from your hotel and will head to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun come up over this world-famous monument. You will have 2 hours to explore the site and admire the architecture, before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Next, explore the Agra Fort as your guide teaches you about its fascinating history. Then, start the 5-hour drive to Jaipur. At the end of the drive, arrive in Jaipur to check in to your hotel. After breakfast the following day, your guide will take you to the Amber Fort for a 2-hour tour of the complex. After that, head back down the hill for a tour of Jaipur, also known as the “Pink City”. On the guided tour, you’ll visit the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. In the afternoon, explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, a complex that includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces. Then, head to Jantar Mantar, a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh. Drive past the Hawa Mahal, a large structure built so the women of the royal household could observe streets outside while remaining hidden. After your Jaipur city tour, return to your hotel for your second included overnight stay.  After breakfast, you’ll be driven to Delhi. Upon arrival, enjoy a half-day city tour. Visit the 11th century Qutub Minar, the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple and the India Gate war memorial. Drive by Parliament House, the President's Palace, and Secretariat buildings. After your Delhi tour, you will be dropped off either at the airport, the railway station, your hotel or another location of your choice in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.

Varanasi: Maharaja Boat Ride and Dinner

8. Varanasi: Maharaja Boat Ride and Dinner

At around 5:00PM, your chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Dashashwamedh Ghat, for a Maharaja boat ride with music and Ganga Aarti. Once you have reached the ghat, you will board the Maharaja boat, welcomed by a seller who is dressed up in a uniform complete with a garland and bouquet. The royal boat will be decorated with flowers, furnished with carpet, and you will be served some snacks and drinks like tea, coffee, cashew nuts, cookies and chocolates. Once you go upstairs on the boat, you will see that the floor has been covered with white mattresses, one side of which renowned musicians will be sitting with a tabla and sitar. You can sit here on a chair or on the floor to enjoy the mesmerizing Indian classical music. After admiring the soothing Indian music and praising the art of the musicians, it will be time to watch the magical Ganga Aarti. You will be able to easily catch a glance of this one hour Ganga Aarti from the boat. This awe-inspiring Aarti will start a chant of mantra followed by harmonious hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mata Ganga (Ganga River), Surya (the sun), and Agni (lord of fire). The prayer will be given by a group of priests dressed up in similar clothes (dhoti and kurta), who will be holding a multi-tiered heavy brass lamp and a conch shell. This Aarti is splendid, with the ghats being overcrowded with people to witness this glorious Aarti. Every evening it seems to be the occasion at Dashashwamedh Ghat. After sightseeing this lavish Ganga Aarti, you will be taken to one of the famous restaurants in Varanasi for a tempting dinner, after which you will be dropped back at your hotel.

Agra: Food Walk

9. Agra: Food Walk

Start your culinary adventure by meeting your fun and friendly guide at the prearranged meeting point. From here, you will set off on your discovery of some of the best local food Agra has to offer.  This food walk in Agra will take you to some of the oldest food markets, located in centuries old bazaars which are famous for making some very famous and delicious Indian food dishes. Your tour guide will help you to have an authentic Indian dining experience by guiding you though vibrant, old and crowded streets, taste some local delicacies and get a feel for the local way of life and culture. Throughout the duration of your tour, you will taste up to 12-14 dishes amongst 5-7 different market stalls. If you wish to enjoy the culinary culture and way of life in Agra, this is the tour to join.

Varanasi: Private Evening Street Food Tour

10. Varanasi: Private Evening Street Food Tour

Your tour will begin at 4:00 PM with pick-up from your hotel. Then you will drive in an air-conditioned car to Assi Ghat, the southernmost ghat in Varanasi and the first stop on the tour. After exploring the ghat, your guide will take you to try the first dish in this street food tour, poori sabzi. Hot and crispy poori or kachori is stuffed with dal and served with a spicy potato gravy. Next, it is time to taste some of the famous sweets of Varanasi. Try jalebi, a treat made from deep fried batter. Then taste shahi turka, an Indian bread pudding. Both of these food items are served crispy and hot, with lots of syrup. Afterwards, you will be served a lassi in an earthenware glass. Lassi is a yogurt drink flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios, fresh cream, and a few drops of rose water. You can also try and number of other Indian sweets. Varanasi is famous for aloo tikki chaat, potato patties with chickpea curry and garnished with green chutney, and pani puri, a hollow snack stuffed with different filings. Finally you can try the best chewing paan in Varanasi. After tasting all of these delicious street foods, you will be dropped back at your hotel at around 7:00 PM.

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Very informative, an unbelievable number of impressions that we now have to digest. The spice market was amazing. The spices were so much in the air that one had to constantly sneeze and cough. But positive… the street food was delicious. Our TukTuk ride was awesome. Finally, what we didn't like was the carpet seller. Incredibly beautiful rugs and we appreciate the work, but at some point the intrusiveness became unbearable. Sanjai Singh was our guide. We felt very comfortable with him. He speaks good German and can convey the culture and history very well. We also felt very comfortable with our driver.

We enjoyed the dinner and the short boat ride. The Aarati Ceremony was lovely. I think it's important to tell people in the add what sort of boat ride they will have, as it turned out to be a very small boat with a boy rowing us. It was just the 3 of us and the guide and if we wanted to sit on a bigger boat in front of the Aarti we had to pay extra. However, the ride was nice and at least before the Aarti started, we saw the important parts on the banks of the Ganga River. The tour guide really was great at knowledge, and he really out did himself.

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Had a lovely time exploring Delhi. Although I booked on a short notice, I still got the entire experience and were able to see the real Delhi. GG was super professional and answered all of my questions.

Rahis was a wonderful guide. We had such a good time the first day that we booked him again for a family group tour. Highly recommend!

Saurabh was very flexible in working around what I wanted to do. Lots of go history and insights.