Optional Tours in Delhi, India
You will have one free day in Delhi. The following optional tours are available; though you may choose to explore on your
own or relax at the hotel instead. Please note that it may not possible to combine tours and do multiple in the same day.
OPTION 1: Turn your day trip to Agra into a 2-DAY EXPERIENCE
The standard VIP visits Agra in one day, thus leaving a free day in Delhi for those
who want more independence. However, it’s a 3-4 hour drive each way (depending
on traffic), which leaves just enough time to visit the Taj Mahal, have lunch, visit Agra
Fort, and then head back. It’s a very long day (approx. 11hr), but it is doable.
However, we know that most of you didn’t travel all the way to India to rush through
your Taj Mahal visit, which is why we are offering and highly recommend this Agra
extension. By using your free day in Agra instead of Delhi, not only will you spend
more time at the Taj Mahal, but you’ll also gain the opportunity to see it at its best,
during sunrise. You’ll have time for shopping in Agra, still visit the Agra Fort, plus visit
an Elephant Care and Conservation Center. And don’t worry about hauling your
luggage back and forth, your room is Delhi is still yours, no checking in and out, so
you can leave your luggage in the room and only pack a small overnight bag for Agra.
07 Jan’17 (Sat): DELHI - AGRA
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After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel in Delhi, drive to Agra.
On arrival, check in at Agra hotel.
Lunch.
Afternoon visit to the Agra Fort.
Post Agra Fort, drop off some people at the hotel, those that wish to go shopping will continue to a jewelry and/or
marble/fabric shop
Back to the hotel, dinner on your own.
08 Jan’17 (Sun): AGRA - DELHI
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Today early morning sunrise visit of Taj Mahal. You’ll enjoy a tour around the complex, then have some free time
to sit and enjoy the peaceful scenery before the crowds arrive.
Breakfast.
Hotel check out and transfer to Delhi, visiting the Elephant Conservation & Care Center along the way.
Elephant Conservation & Care Center: A 2- hour visit to the Elephant Conservation and Care Center in Agra will
provide you with the opportunity of a lifetime: to meet and interact with rescued elephants and to learn more about
the Earth’s largest land mammal. Visit includes:
o A complete Education Tour of the facility by a volunteer coordinator.
o Feeding time. After unloading and distributing fruit treats you will have a chance to feed the elephants.
o Lunch will be served at the Elephant Rescue Center after the visit.
Continue the drive back to Delhi. Dinner on your own.
Price per person: $130 FREE for a limited time!
Including hotel in Agra plus Sunday tours: sunrise Taj Mahal visit, Elephant Conservation visit, lunch and tour guide
Please BOOK EARLY to guarantee your spot. Limited space available. Must be booked before final payment
but we highly recommend reserving beforehand to guarantee your room at the Agra hotel.
OPTION 2: Keep Agra as a 1-day trip
Book a tour in Delhi on your free day, or explore the city on your own
CLICK TO VIEW DAY TOURS
Recommendations:
AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
Witness the essence of Hinduism at Akshardham Temple, one of the biggest and
most intricate religious places of worship ever constructed. A visit to this monument
is a journey though the gateway to the essence of ancient India and the best of
Hindu culture and Vedic civilization. Combining several completely different and
contrasting architectural styles of Hindu temple architecture of northern India –
Rajasthani, Orissan, Gujarati, Mughal and Jain, this Monument to World Peace has
234 ornate pillars, 20,000 statues, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars,
spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of 148 stone elephants featuring stories and
legends of elephants with nature, man and God) and many arches. The monument is a fusion of pink stone and pure white
marble, where pink stone symbolizes bhakti in eternal bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace.
(The Temple is closed on Mondays)
KINGDOM OF DREAMS (in Gurgaon, near Delhi)
The ultimate entertainment and leisure destination, sprawling across acres of land,
ideally located close to Delhi is the magnificent Kingdom of Dreams. Here, the
carnival that is India is distilled into one iconic destination. This fabulous Kingdom
brings to life a blend of India's art, culture, heritage, craft, cuisine and performing
art...all with the technological wizardry of today. Nautanki Mahal: showcasing an
extravagant cinematic and theatrical musical. Culture Gully: an elaborate culture,
arts, crafts and food boulevard. Showshaa Theatre: a fabulous, colorful drama
marquee spotlighting Indian mythology productions, a mock wedding show and the
great Indian talent circus. Iifa Buzz: a glamorous Bollywood themed cafe. This is a destination in itself which is capturing
the imagination of the world. Get ready for this century’s most novel tourist destination: Kingdom of Dreams.
SHOW OF ZANGOORA – the Gypsy Prince at Kingdom of Dreams. India’s answer to Broadway, Zangoora the Gypsy
Prince - The biggest Bollywood musical ever. Introducing a brand new genre of entertainment where storytelling & Bollywood
style Song & Dance meet stagecraft and technical wizardry like never seen before. In a world class theater Nautanki Mahal,
enter a world of entertainment that brings the best of Indian and International talent to create a Bollywood spectacle live on
stage that is truly cinematic. (Duration: 90 minutes)
SCHEDULE OF ZANGOORA SHOW AT KINGDOM OF DREAMS
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - Afternoon 2:30 pm
Wednesday & Friday
- Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday
- Evening 6:00 pm
MONDAY
- NO SHOW