A taste of DelhiFor Small Group Tour Led by Pamela Draycott Tour 1: 19th October – 26th October 2024
Tour 2: 26th October – 2nd November 2024

This trip is designed to provide a taster of the vast and interesting country that is India through time spent in its capital, Delhi.

We will be based in one hotel and travel around the varied sites of the capital from there, in an air-conditioned coach.

We will be visiting sites of religious and cultural significance such as the Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India) in its setting of Chandini Chowk, the sprawling market area of Old Delhi along with visits to a Hindu Mandir, a Sikh Gurdwara and a Christian Church. We will also drive by the stunning Baha’i Temple, and, if the queue to enter is not too long, we will make a visit. Time in Delhi is not complete without going to the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination (now a thought-provoking museum) and to the Raj Ghat (the place of his cremation).

A coach tour of New Delhi includes sites such as India Gate and the Parliament buildings. The National Gallery of Modern Art contrasts with the ancient buildings of Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar.

A local historian will give us a short talk towards the beginning of our trip, providing insights into the history of this fascinating city. An opportunity to visit a home, watch some food being cooked and share it will further enhance our trip.

A day at rest on the Thursday will give us chance to relax and enjoy the hotel/Delhi at our own pace or for those who want to, an optional day trip on the train to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort is possible (at a small extra cost).

The trip runs over the October half term break time. As the half term is different in different parts of the country the same trip will run twice. The first being Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th October 2024 and the second being Saturday 26th October to Saturday 2nd November 2024. There will be ample opportunity to take photographs and buy artefacts, along with spices, clothes and loads of other things.

Red Fort, Delhi

The Itinerary

London - Delhi - London

Meal Code: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

India Gate, Delhi

DAY 1: SATURDAY 19TH OR 26TH OCTOBER 2024 - FLY TO DELHI
Departure from London by direct British Airways / Virgin Atlantic flight. Departures from regional UK airports are available on request.

If you wish to join the tour from a country other than the UK please see without International flights prices in the cost section.

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DAY 2: SUNDAY 20TH OR 27TH OCTOBER 2024 - ARRIVE IN DELHI & VISIT INDIA GATE AND PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
Arrive Delhi and meeting, assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel by a private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned coach. Check-in at The Grand hotel for 6 nights. (Premium Rooms).

Afternoon leave for half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi including a visit to India Gate and Parliament buildings. We will visit a modern shopping mall (possibly for lunch depending on timings).

Evening a brief talk by a historian about the history of Delhi between 07:00 to 07:45 PM at the hotel.

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Chhatarpur Mandir, Delhi

DAY 3: MONDAY 21ST OR 28TH OCTOBER 2024 - OLD DELHI SIGHTSEEING & A VISIT TO CHHATARPUR TEMPLE
In the morning we will proceed for a sightseeing tour of old Delhi including an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and its back roads. This area was the center of the city of Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Also, visit Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir – the largest mandir in India and the second largest in the world. Dedicated to Katyayani (an expression of the Goddess Parvati (Durga).

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DAY 4: TUESDAY 22ND OR 29TH OCTOBER 2024 - VISIT TO GANDHI SMRITI, RAJGHAT & BAHA’IS TEMPLE
After breakfast we will visit Birla House now known as Gandhi Smriti - the site of Gandhi’s assassination followed by a visit to Rajghat, the site of his cremation. We will also drive past the Bah’ai temple built in the shape of a lotus flower (and make a visit if the queue is not too long).

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Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, Delhi

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY 23RD OR 30TH OCTOBER 2024 - VISIT TO CATHEDRAL CHURCH & BANGLA SAHIB
Morning visit to the Cathedral Church of the Redemption (Anglican) - also famously known as the Viceroy Church. It is one of the most famous churches in the capital. Embraced between the Parliament House, Jaipur column and Rashtrapati Bhawan (earlier known as Viceroy House), this church holds a strong heritage dating back to British Rule times. The church was built to be visited by the then-presiding viceroy by the famous architect Henry Medd.

(Winter English service time 08:30 hrs)

Later visit the nearby famous Sikh Temple Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. This magnificent white-marble gurdwara (Sikh temple), topped by glinting golden onion domes, was constructed at the site where the eighth Sikh guru, Guru Har Krishan, stayed before his death in 1664. Despite his tender years, the six-year-old guru tended to victims of Delhi’s cholera and small pox epidemics, and the waters of the large tank are said to have healing powers. It's full of colour and life, yet.

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Taj Mahal, Agra

DAY 6: THURSDAY 24TH OR 31ST OCTOBER 2024 - DAY FREE OR OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO AGRA TO VISIT THE TAJ MAHAL
Day at leisure for rest and relaxation in Delhi or for you to visit Delhi at your own pace. If you prefer, you can take a day trip by train (at a small extra cost) to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. This is a full day but worth the effort, particularly if you haven’t visited the Taj Mahal before. You can even take the opportunity to have your photograph taken on Princess Diana’s bench.

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DAY 7: FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER OR 1ST NOVEMBER 2024 - NEW DELHI SIGHTSEEING & COOKING CLASS
Late morning we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi and visit the National Gallery of Modern Art (opens at 11a.m.) by contrast to the following visits of the ancient Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar.

In the evening at 05:00pm we will visit a local family for cooking class followed by dinner. This experience will give a brief glimpse into an Indian Home which we hope you will find an enriching cultural and culinary experience; expect stories & traditions; relish some home cooked Indian food and cherish some memories. Share a few laughs along the way!

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DAY 8: - SATURDAY 26TH, OCTOBER OR 2ND NOVEMBER 2024FLY TO LONDON HEATHROW OR REGIONAL AIRPORT
Morning transfer to the airport to board your British Airways / Virgin Atlantic flight to London Heathrow.

TOUR COST
The cost per person sharing a twin or double room
£2195.00
Single room supplement
£455.00
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  • It includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover
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  • It covers you for all activities
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If you wish to book this tour, please complete the booking form, sign and e-mail it to us. A non-refundable deposit of £500.00 per person is needed at the time of booking. Balance payments will be due 8 weeks before departure. You can make the deposit payment by debit or credit card or electronic transfer to our bank. Our Bank details are on the booking form.

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The cost per person for Agra excursion from Delhi: £215.00
The cost per person sharing a twin or double with flights: £2195.00
The cost per person sharing a twin or double without flights: £1350.00
Cost Includes
  • International flights with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic airlines in economy class inclusive all taxes.
  • Airconditioned accommodation with private facilities.
  • Main Meal: Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned coach.
  • Services of a local English-speaking guide for sightseeing arrangements.
  • Services of Pamela Draycott as Trip leader.
  • Services of our representative for all arrival and departure transfers.
  • 100% protection of your monies by our ATOL & ABTA licenses.
  • Complimentary mineral water while travelling and sightseeing.
Cost Does Not Include
  • India visa fee. You can now apply for a visa on arrival in India- please click here for more information. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
  • Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages etc.
  • Tips and Gratuities.
  • Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest.
  • Travel Insurance: It is essential to have adequate travel insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health and destination you are visiting.
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