Delhi, India Trip Extension

Delhi, India

WN
Worldwide Navigators
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2 reviews
Mar 10 - 12, 2020
Group size: 1 - 30
Delhi, India Trip Extension
Delhi, India

Worldwide Navigators
  • Email address verified
2 reviews

Mar 10 - 12, 2020
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

You're journeying halfway across the globe, why not extend your stay in India to experience some of its top tourist attractions? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive 3-Day , 2-Night trip extension provided by their partner, Worldwide Navigators!

Highlights

- Discover the world-renowned Taj Mahal, learning the history and magic at every turn

- Explore the winding streets of Old & New Delhi, and uncover what makes this city tick

- Visit the historical Humayun’s Tomb

Itinerary

Day 1: New Delhi

Welcome to New Delhi! During your stay in this lively city, enjoy some of the areas top spots such as:


Humayun’s Tomb (First Garden Tomb)

A UNESCO World Heritage site. The tomb was built in 1565 by Hamida Banu Begum and is one of the most beautiful Mughal monuments, with a 42.5 meters high double-dome with marble and pillared kiosks. The complex encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun, the graves of his wife, Hamida Begum, as well as numerous other subsequent Mughals.


Lotus Temple (Unified House of Worship)

Known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape and designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba. It serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian Subcontinent and emphasizes that the spirit of the House of Worship be that it is a gathering place where people of all religions may worship. The lotus represents the Manifestation of God, and is also a symbol of purity and tenderness. Its significance is deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of the Indians.


India Gate (War Memorial)

Built in 1931, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this 42 meter high stone arch of victory, stands at the eastern end of Rajpath has names of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.


Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House)

Rashtrapati Bhavan was the erstwhile residence of the British Viceroy. Its architect was Edwin Landseer Lutyens. The decision to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy was taken after it was decided in the Delhi Durbar of 1911 that the capital of India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in the same year. It was constructed to affirm the permanence of British rule in India. This building gave the impression, in the words of a critique, the setting of a perpetual Durbar. 


Day 2: Agra

Travel to Agra today for a tour of the magnificent, white marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal.


Taj Mahal

This immense mausoleum is constructed of white marble and was built in the mid-1600s by order of the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. Nothing compares with the experience of seeing the Taj for the first time. Commissioned by Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz, after her death in 1631, it was completed in 1653 and remains arguably the most moving testament to love in architectural history. 


Red Fort of Agra

Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.


Day 3: Old Delhi | Departure Home

Old Delhi is bursting with bazaars, which are good places to begin your exploration of the area. Before heading to the airport for your departure home, be sure to check out some of Old Delhi’s staples:


Chandni Chowk

The markets seem to sell everything—though textiles, clothing, jewelry, and antiques comprise the bulk of the wares. The goings-on at Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and most iconic markets, will spark the interest of even the most jaded traveler.


Jama Masjid (the mosque commanding a view of the world)

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, commissioned its construction. Five thousand craftsmen labored for six years to build the mosque. Completed in the year 1656 C.E., Jama Masjid constitutes one of the largest and best-known mosques in India. Shah Jahan enhanced the imposing grandeur of the edifice by placing it on high ground.

What’s included

  • 3-Day, 2-Night Extension
  • Accommodations
  • 2 Meals per Day
  • Excursions
  • Tour and Entrance fees
  • Ground Transportation
  • 24hour Emergency Service

What’s not included

  • Customary gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Souvenirs/Gifts
  • Currency Exchange Fees

Available Packages

Double, Shared Room
$600
Deposit: $300
Single, Private Room
$700
Deposit: $350


Who’s Going

Your Organizer


WN
Worldwide Navigators
2 reviews
Worldwide Navigators is a full-service travel agency that fosters an environment where curiosity can flourish, lead to learning, and expand the breadth of a traveler's global understanding.. With 20 years of experience planning medical missions through International Medical Relief, we provide groups with a unique, safe, and culturally-engaging adventure. Through comprehensive tour consulting, itinerary customization and purpose at the heart of each tour, every traveler is sure to have a unique and powerful experience.

Reviews

JS
I traveled to Tanzania for a Medical Mission and extended my stay with Elyon Tours. I was with another family of three, and speaking for myself and probably them as well we could not have been happier that it was with this Safari Tour that we lucked out getting to give us the best four tour days. I know when I return to Tanzania someday, I want it to be with Elyon Tours every time. We had Eli as our guide and besides being a great tour guide, he is a prince of a man; He could not have been more knowledgeable about all the birds and animals we were seeing; Nothing stumped him. He also had an incredible knack for knowing how to find the animals. It was evident he had done this several times. I think 400X for the number of tours he does a year and the span of years he had been doing it. It was evident because he could see the animals from his driver's seat, that we standing with the top up would have been missing. We saw so much big fauna... dozens of elephants, scores of giraffes (which I fell in love with) and thousands of white-bearded gnus, zebras, and gazelles. We saw predators as well. Lions, chetahs, leopards, and hyenas; The only one of the Big Five we didn't see clearly was the black rhino... It was out there but too far to fully enjoy. Eli did more than just drive the tour bus... He also got us to the special animals at the special time of day when the sun was best... took us to good vantage points to get the sunsets.... coordinated the hot air balloon ride... got us to the COVID testing sites. The accommodations we stayed at were fantastic...clean, comfortable, and delicious foods and hospitality. Could not have wanted anything more. I give the entire trip experience an 11/10 rating.
By James S for Tanzania Safari Classic 4 DAY on Nov 28, 2021
Very good and knowledgable guide and driver. There was some confusion about whether the tour was 1 day or 2. It was fixed up-it was 2 days. Price was a bit high.
By Michael K for Private Cambodia Trip Extension on Feb 05, 2020