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Duration: 7 Days

Indian Adventure

On this tour you will travel the famous route of The Golden Triangle. Starting in Delhi you will visit Jaipur, Agra and Varanasi before returning to Delhi. The tour encompasses some of the most famous landmarks in India and extends to Varanasi where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. All our tours are customisable, get in touch to discuss your specific requirements
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All about the Indian Adventure.
The Edventure Travel Package All Edventure Travel trips and tours can be customised to your personal requirements, this sample tour is designed to give you inspiration for your own trip. When you are ready to start planning, get in touch and we can design a bespoke package tour for your group. We will always make clear what is included and excluded in your quotation. Fully Protected Your trip will be fully protected through our membership of the ABTOT and ABTA. Furthermore, Edventure Travel has its own ATOL licence ensuring that you have complete protection when taking a flight. Edventure Travel offers travel insurance that can be included in your trip to give you protection in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Customised for you All tours are 100% customised to suit your group. We believe that every group should be treated individually, it’s your tour after all. If you want to add something that is not featured on our website just let us know and we will work with you to develop an itinerary to meet your needs. Out of Hours Contact In the unlikely event that you encounter problems whilst on tour, there will always be someone at the end of the phone to assist with any situation. Travel Advice For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, click here. Foreign Travel Advice www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice You should seek advise on recommended vaccinations and precautions from a health professional – either a GP, a practice nurse, a pharmacist or a travel health clinic – ideally at least eight weeks before departure. Further travel health advice can be found on the following link. Travel Health Pro Website https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Return Flights
  • All travel when at your destination
  • Accommodation based on bed and breakfast with students in multi-bedded rooms
  • Teachers free of charge sharing twin rooms
  • Full Time Tour Director
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary unless otherwise stated
  • Travel Insurance
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Single Room Supplements
  • Personal Expenditure
  • Overseas departure taxes if applicable
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • UK Coach Transfers
  • Activities not mentioned
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Luggage in the hold of the aircraft
  1. Day 1 Depart the UK
    Depart the UK and travel overnight to India.
  2. Day 2 Arrival in New Delhi
    Arrive in New Delhi – India’s Capital City with colonial buildings established after the imperial capital of British India moved to Calcutta in 1911. Visit Qutab Minar, Sikh temple, view the diplomatic enclave, Parliament House, India Gate and President Estate.
  3. Day 3 Travel to Jaipur
    Visit Old Delhi and view the Red Fort made of red sandstone along the river Yamuna. Take a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk and see Jama Masjid, one of the most magnificent mosques in India. Take a visit to Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Travel to Jaipur overland.
  4. Day 4 Jaipur
    Spend the day in Jaipur and visit Amer Fort, the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs overlooking Maotha lake, here you can experience travelling on an elephant to the fort. Visit Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds – a monument built to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions of the city. Continue to City Palace which is situated in the heart of the old city and is the principal residence of the ruling family. Later explore Jantar Mantar, the largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories. Enjoy a cultural dinner in the evening.
  5. Day 5 Agra
    Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (the city of victory) which was the capital of the Mughal Empire with a complex of monuments and temples. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.
  6. Day 6 Taj Mahal
    Today you visit the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and the iconic symbol of India. This afternoon visit Agra Fort which was built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. Travel overnight on the Marudhar Express to Varanasi.
  7. Day 7 Return to the UK
    Depart and return to the UK.
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Qutub Minar
  1. New Delhi India
    New Delhi is India’s Capital City and is home to several historic sites and museums including the Gandhi Memorial Museum. Your students  can visit the Gandhi Smriti, which is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated in 1948. Then visit Rajghat, which is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and buried. Other famous landmarks include the India Gate which is built similar to the Arc de Triomphe; the Rajpath, which was built similar to the Champs-Élysées; the Jantar Mantar observatory which is used to compile astronomical tables and also predicts the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets; and take time out and view the beautifully landscaped gardens.
  2. Old Delhi India
    The Old Delhi was walled city founded in 1639 when the Mughal emperor decided to move the capital from Agra and it remained the capital of the Mughal Empire until its fall in 1857, when the British Raj took over power in India. The city was once filled with mansions, elegant mosques and gardens and it still serves as the symbolic heart of metropolitan Delhi to this day despite having become extremely crowded. You will find many of the historical attractions in the Chandni Chowk area, including the Red Fort.  You can visit the many markets running through its streets where there are multiple products being sold. by wholesale sellers who have been selling their products for many years.
  3. Qutub Minar India
    The Qutub Minar is a minaret that forms part of the Qutub complex which is surrounded by several historically significant monuments in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. The Qutub Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys which contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps. At the foot of the tower is the Quwat ul Islam Mosque.
  4. Red Fort India
    This is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world and is located in the centre of Dehli. This famous Red Fort is made of red stone and marble and was originally referred to as the blessed fort, because it was the residence of the royal family. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the right bank of the Yamuna River.
  5. Taj Mahal India
    Visit this amazing monument with Edventure Travel and discover that the Taj Mahal was built in the memory of a Persian princess who died giving birth to her 14th child. This beautiful building illustrates the love story between Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his favourite wife,  Mumtaz Mahal, and demonstrates the grief he felt after her death. The tomb is the central focus of the entire complex and is made from an ivory-white marble which houses his favourite wife and subsequently, the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. It is regarded as being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.
  6. Amer Fort India
    Amer Fort is constructed of red sandstone and marble, with large ramparts and a series of gates and cobbled paths. It is located high on a hill in Amer, Rajasthan and overlooks the Maota Lake which is its main source of water. Your group will see this amazing opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. They can view its artistic style elements including the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and see the temple dedicated to Shila Devi at the entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate.
  7. Magic Flower India
    When your group visit the mirror palace, they will see the ”magic flower” carved marble panel at the base of one of the pillars which depicts two hovering butterflies. The flower has seven unique designs including a fishtail, lotus, hooded cobra, elephant trunk, lion’s tail, cob of corn, and scorpion, each one of which is visible by a special way of partially hiding the panel with the hands.
  8. Tripolia gate India
    The Tripolia gate translates as three gates and is the access to the palace from the west. It opens in three directions, one to the Jaleb Chowk, another to the Man Singh Palace and the third one to the Zenana Deorhi on the south.
  9. Lion gate India
    The Lion gate or Premier gate was once a guarded gate and leads to the private quarters in the palace premises. The name ’Lion Gate’ was given to the gate to suggest strength. It was built during the reign of Sawai Jai and your group will discover that it is covered with frescoes. You will discover its zigzag alignment which is said to be made to elude attack intruders.
  10. City Palace India
    The City Palace is a unique and interesting complex which is still the residence of the Jaipur royal family. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and has several palaces, courtyards, gardens and temples that your group can visit. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust.
  11. Jaipur India
    Jaipur is known as the Old City or Pink City and your school will see how it still evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and where you can find many different kinds of handicrafts, jewellery, fabrics and even carpets. It gets its name from the iconic building colours and is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. Attractions you can visit include: the City Palace complex; various Forts and Temples including the Amer Fort and the Govind Dev Ji Temple; the Jaipur Zoo; amazing parks courtyards and museums; and the Hawa Mahal  which is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument.
  12. Agra Fort India
    Agra Fort is the sister monument to the famous Taj Mahal and was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It is the only fort in India where all of the early Mughal emperors lived. Other historic sites that your group can visit inside of Agra Fort are: Jahangir’s Hauz which is a monolithic tank used for bathing; Shahjahani Mahal palace which is converted from an existing red stone building and was the earliest palace in Agra Fort; the Muthamman Burj  palace; the Shish Mahal summer palace with Its glass mosaic work on its walls and ceiling which glittered and twinkled in thousands of ways in the semi-dark interior.
  13. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib India
    Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent  houses of worship in Delhi, and is famous for its pool inside the complex, known as the ”Sarovar.” It was first built as a small shrine during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II. It is immediately identifiable by its golden dome and tall flagpole. Your group could also visit the nearby Sacred Heart Cathedral. The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large holy pond, a school, a hospital, a museum, a library and an art gallery. At the Gurdwara, visitors are requested to cover their hair and not to wear shoes.
  14. The Golden Temple India
    Visit the amazing mythical Golden Temple which is a small part of the huge gurdwara complex. The tank, which surrounds the central shrine, is the focus of this complex and is ringed by a marble walkway. The tank is alleged to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters. The Golden Temple itself is an elegant marble lower level bejewelled with flower and animal motifs as seen on the Taj Mahal. The shimmering second level is covered in intricately engraved gold panels and topped by a dome covered with 750kg of gold. Priests and musicians keep up a continuous chant from the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy book), in the gleaming inner sanctum, adding to the intense atmosphere.
  1. Cultural experience
    Students will experience a different culture and gain an understanding of other nationalities, principles and values.
  2. Self-development
    This trip offers students the opportunity to develop their independence and self-confidence by putting themselves into a new environment.
  3. Social Interactions
    School trips can offer the opportunity for students to develop their relationships and interactions with others.
  4. Enthusiasm
    This trip can help develop a student’s motivation for the subject and inspire them when back in the classroom due to personal experience.
  5. Knowledge and Perspective
    Personal experience and close interactions with these locations can help students understand the subject and put it into perspective.
  6. Pupil Engagement
    A trip can make a students engage with a subject and become more positive about a subject.
  7. Team Building
    Students will work together in an unfamiliar environment and rely on each other for help.
  8. Hands-on Learning
    Educating through a school trip can create a better understanding of a subject with hands-on learning. Students are engaged, enthusiastic and observant.
  9. Reward
    This trip can be a reward trip for students that have studied hard over the course of the year and can give them a well-deserved break with their friends.
  10. Geography
    Discover the Geological features of this amazing country where students will see the power of earths natural forces.
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New Dehli
All our accommodation is provided through tried and tested suppliers that work well with different types of groups, including schools, colleges and social groups. We work with our agents in each country to provide the best accommodation suited to your group. This can depend on the time of year that you travel, your group size and type, the cities that you will travel to, accessibility and price. We will always discuss with you what your preferences are and give examples of the accommodation that we can offer.
 

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