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AARAAM ECO HOMESTAY DELHI

‘Aaraam’ in Hindi means ‘rest’, and that’s what this eco B&B Homestay is all about: a green oasis ‘far from the madding crowd’ yet close enough for comfort. This mid-range Indian homestay is particularly suited to women and senior couples arriving in New Delhi, Gurgaon, boarding a flight from...

‘Aaraam’ in Hindi means ‘rest’, and that’s what this eco B&B Homestay is all about: a green oasis ‘far from the madding crowd’ yet close enough for comfort. This mid-range Indian homestay is particularly suited to women and senior couples arriving in New Delhi, Gurgaon, boarding a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport or New Delhi’s domestic airport, wanting to explore Delhi's amazing tourist attractions like the Qutab Minar, or business opportunities (e.g. in Udyog Vihar), or journey onwards to Jaipur and Agra (Golden Triangle). This Indian BnB Homestay is perfect for a gentle, cultural immersion – a must for any foreign traveler to India.
 

YOUR HOST FAMILY: Friendly, western-educated, well-traveled Indians who make you feel at home and give you loads of tips on how to negotiate the Indian cultural landscape.
 

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: French, English, Hindi, Punjabi.

EASY ACCESS TO: the countryside, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, New Delhi’s international and domestic airports, New Delhi and Gurgaon railway stations, Gurgaon’s interstate bus stand, Qutab Minar, parks, indoor and out-door sports facilities, full-fledged commercial centres with malls, spa, restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, hospitals, banks, ATMs, gyms, dance & music schools, yoga & meditation centres, library, swimming pool, water park, gaming and cultural centers, public transport ...


LOCATION: In the quiet, leafy suburbs of New Delhi, within a 15-20 minute drive of Indira Gandhi International Airport and of several places of business and tourist interest (including eco, spiritual and cultural), and only a hop, skip and jump away from the delightful countryside,

What’s on Offer:


IMMACULATELY CLEAN, PRIVATE ROOMS in an independent house, aesthetically furnished in earthy colours, with a calm, healthy, no-smoking, ethnic environment (and power back-up), to give you an authentic, yet safe, introduction to urban, Indian life:

- Master-bedroom ‘The Leap’ with ensuite: Queen-sized bed, antique armchair,
  writing desk with antique high chair, closet/chest of drawers. Desert cooler and ceiling
  fan. Marble flooring. Extra bed(s) for a supplement.

- Room With a View ‘Neem’ with ensuite: 4-poster, carved antique bed, writing
  desk with high chair, private balcony with a view of nature, closet/chest of
  drawers. Desert cooler and ceiling fan. Marble flooring. Extra bed(s) for a supplement.

- Rooftop: Studio room with bed, desk, stool, table fan, attached ordinary bath cum toilet. Charpoy/Folding beds on the terrace, under the stars (a heavenly experience indeed!).

COMMON AREAS (except for rooftop occupants): Living room with cable TV, dining room, terrace or patio, Parking, a small garden that is home to birds, squirrels, butterflies, and potted plants.

FREE BREAKFAST: Simple, hygienic, nutritious with local/home-made/organic products.  Herbal tea. Purified drinking water available throughout the day.

ADD-ONS: Yoga & meditation, nature walks, Ayurvedic massage, airport transfers.
Guided sight seeing tours including eco/farm/nursery tourism and the Golden Triangle, business or shopping, laundry and ironing services, dinner on advance request, special diets, crash courses in Indian culture and language, travel tips, Interpretation, travel arrangements for onward journeys in India.

Mind, Body and Soul Guided Tour of Suburban Delhi

Whether you're in between flights/you have a layover in Delhi, or you're returning from Jaipur, or you're staying at our homestay, or you want a break from hopping in and out of tourist coaches, or you're looking for a peaceful getaway to tone up your body and mind before returning to the grind, ...

Whether you're in between flights/you have a layover in Delhi, or you're returning from Jaipur, or you're staying at our homestay, or you want a break from hopping in and out of tourist coaches, or you're looking for a peaceful getaway to tone up your body and mind before returning to the grind, I offer you a variety of unusual things to see not far from New Delhi International Airport (IGIA) and Delhi-Jaipur Highway - by cycle rickshaw, autorickshaw/tuk-tuk, on foot or on horseback!

The tour on foot/horseback/rickshaw starts from our homestay in New Delhi's south-western suburbs, and takes you through a living museum of traditions, customs, lifestyles, architectural styles, culture, livelihoods, rural and suburban landscapes, flora and fauna, indigenous peoples etc. in the space of an hour, or more.
If you're not staying at our homestay, we can arrange to pick you up from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi's domestic airport, IFFCO Chowk metro station/bus stand on Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Gurgaon Railway Station or Delhi Cantt Railway Station (transfer time would need to be added to the total duration of the tour, in that case).
The one-hour tour can be extended to include a variety of modes of slow travel, instead of only one, or any one or more of the following:


- visits to interesting establishments enroute
- village tour
- sleeping under the stars
- a traditional, home-cooked organic meal
- shopping in a colorful bazaar
- bird-watching
- yoga and/or meditation
- sipping herbal tea in a garden while listening to the chatter of birds and watching squirrels at play
- meeting an Indian family
- observing a temple ritual
- attending a class in an Indian dance form
- a pottery class
- a lesson in Indian cooking
- Henna designs on your hands
- a Bollywood film show or a musical evening
- celebration of a local festival
- visit to a vegetable market
- a lesson in organic farming
- a musical evening
- volunteering at an NGO
- attending a spiritual discourse
- lunching in a garden restaurant

Whether you opt for a tour limited to one hour only or extending over several days, I can offer you a multi-sensorial, de-stressing and authentic experience for your personal enjoyment and well-being.

India

India is a diverse country, with amazingly different cultures, places of interest, history, cuisine and charm. In fact, this country has a lot to offer its tourists and the beauty of traveling through India is in its very diversity. However, if you are still unconvinced, here are some of the main...

India is a diverse country, with amazingly different cultures, places of interest, history, cuisine and charm. In fact, this country has a lot to offer its tourists and the beauty of traveling through India is in its very diversity. However, if you are still unconvinced, here are some of the main reasons why you should visit India.

• Diversity in culture and beauty: India is a vast country, which means that there are differences in culture as well as natural beauty, wherever you go. The East is completely different from the West, same with the North and the South. Each culture is rich with its own traditions and customs, which can only be experienced and understood by traveling to each wonderful place. Similarly, nature has blessed different parts of India differently. Mountains, seas, forests, whatever you seek, you will find it in this one country and each different from the other, which makes it an extremely wonderful experience for a tourist.


• History and Monuments: Travelers from the world over come to India for its various monuments, each rich with its own history. Not only is it architecturally beautiful and exquisite but there is beauty in the history surrounding it, which makes India a truly popular destination; even if you are not a history buff. Whether it is the Taj Mahal or the temples of Khajuraho or the wonderful temple ruins of Mahabalipuram, you will find something that is an intrinsic part of Indian History.


• Religion and Spirituality: Another very important reason to visit India is for the peace that you get from the spiritual aspects of Yoga and meditation. If rest and recuperation is your need of the hour, there is no better place than India to ensure you get the best. The Ayurvedic spa treatment centers, the holistic healing centers etc all deal with ensuring that you enjoy a blissful holiday.

Finally, the cuisine in India is unimaginable. Gastronomically exquisite and as varied as the cultures that reside in the country, the cuisine is definitely something that you should experience first hand

From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by Private Car

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car

 

The wonder of the world in a day!

This tour is specially made for those travelers, who are coming to India but have limited time due to business and other purposes and yet want to explore the monument of love ‘Taj Mahal’ before le...

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car

 

The wonder of the world in a day!

This tour is specially made for those travelers, who are coming to India but have limited time due to business and other purposes and yet want to explore the monument of love ‘Taj Mahal’ before leaving India. Hardly 03 hours drive from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, one can experience the unmatched beauty of the monument. In this specialised tour, one can enjoy Agra Fort and the Mughal capital city of Agra apart from Taj within the time-limits. Enjoy your luxury trip from Delhi in a luxury AC private car and can reach back Delhi the same evening.

 

 

 

Full Tour Itinerary

 

01

Pick Up From Hotel / Aiport in Delhi NCR / Gurugram

Pick-Up Time: Flexible

Suggested Pick-Up Time:  06:00 AM - 07:00 AM

Our Chauffeur will come to your desired location to pick you up & then drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway. Sit back comfortably & admire the beautiful countryside. Enjoy your 03 hours/200kms ride to Agra in a Sedan/SUV AC Private Car.

02

On your arrival, Meet your Tour Guide & Witness the Taj Mahal at First light.

On your arrival in Agra, you will meet the Tour Guide in hotel, where you can also use the clean washroom, freshen up & then visit Taj Mahal with your Professional Tour Guide. It is believed to be the most beautiful example of expressing love by 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Visiting Time: 01:30 – 02:00 Hours

Note: Taj Mahal remain closed on every Fridays for tourists.

 

03

After visiting Taj Mahal - Proceed to Agra Fort

Agra Fort is one of the most beautiful and well preserved forts of India. It was built in 16th & 17th centuries. The structure holds a brief history of not just the Emperor Shah Jahan but also his grandfather Emperor Akbar - The Great. In this fort you can witness the grandeur, pomp and opulent of the palaces in red sand stone and white marble. Shah Jahan had taken his last breath in this fort.

Visiting Time: 01:00 – 01:30 Hours

 

 

04 Lunch Break

After exploring Agra Fort, heading towards one of the finest AC Multi Cuisine Restaurants providing you mouth watering dishes of this city.

 

 

05                                         

Visit to meet the direct descendants of workers who built the Taj mahal.

 

06

Etimad Ud Daulah

It is a beautiful mausoleum which was built in 17th century by Empress Nurjahan as a tribute to her father Mirza Ghyas Beg, who was the ‘Pillar of the State’ or the Chief Minister in Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s court. It is believed to be the first mausoleum of Mughals, which is entirely built out of white marble. The exquisite tomb of Mizra Ghiyas Beg should not be missed.

Visiting Time: 00:30 – 01:00 Hours

 

 

07

Visit to see the art of zardozi, heritage artwork use to done by Harem ladies at the time of Mughal emperor.

 

08

Drive Back to Delhi

After having a good time in Agra, witnessing the monument of love -The Taj Mahal, seeing the grandeur of the palaces of Agra Fort & tasting some delicious food of Agra, Our Chauffeur will drive you back towards Delhi by AC Sedan/SUV Car.

 

09

 Departure at Airport / Drop to Hotel

After reaching Delhi, Chauffeur will drop you at your pre-booked Hotel or at Airport for your onwards journey or flight back to your sweet home.

 

Exceptional Details

Duration - 12 hours.

All Inclusive Package - No Hidden Cost.

Skip the que.

Speedy Confirmation.

Professional Tour Guide - Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian.

Wheelchair Accessible.

Departure Location - From anywhere in Delhi / Gurugram and Noida as requested.

                                       

 

 

What's Included

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service.

Private AC Sedan/SUV Car with English speaking Chauffeur.

High Value Entrance Fees of Monuments.

Professional Tour Guide Service in your Language.

Mineral Water Bottles & Soft drinks.

Wipes.

Lunch at AC Multi Cuisine Restaurant.

All Applicable taxes.

 

What's Excluded

Tips / Gratuities to Tour Guide & Chauffeur.

Any kind of drinks served with lunch.

 

 

 

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$141 Per Day

2 Days Private Taj (Agra) Tour with Fort and Fatehpur Sikri from New Delhi

                              2 Days Private Taj  (Agra) Tour with Fort and Fatehpur Sikri  from New Delhi

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort) –Fatehpur Sikri – Delhi

Tour Duration – 2 Days 

Tour Summary

Our  Taj City tour offers you to witness the splendour of one of the most magnificent city in India. Agra is a beautiful city also known as a Taj City, Agra stands on the banks of river Yamuna. The greatest tourist attraction in Agra is Taj Mahal & Fort,  Taj Mahal is one of the current Seven Wonders of the World . Experience the charm of Mughal era and witness the wonderful example of Mughal art & architecture.

Tour Highlights..

•  Explore The Current Seven wonder of the World  Taj Mahal ...
• Enjoy the Lunch & Dinner at Famous Restaurant.
• Explore the Mughal Dynasty by Expert Tour Guide.
• Visit Agra fort known as the treasure house of Mughal Empire.
• Enjoy the Tonga  ride at Taj Mahal.
• Experience the charm of Mughal era and witness the wonderful example of Mughal art & architecture.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Our driver will pick you early in the morning at 7 AM from New Delhi Hotel. later He will drive you to Agra. Agra is located at a distance of approx. 235 KM from  New Delhi. After a 4-5 hours’ journey we reach Agra. 
On arrival at Agra around 11 AM and Check in Hotel after fresh up, warm welcome by your English Speaking guide and short intro about your tour and proceed to Visit epitome of love- Taj Mahal

The majestic view of Taj Mahal is breath taking and attracts heavy tourist population throughout the year. Taj Mahal was constructed by Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz.. Acclaimed by the archaeologists world over as the finest example of Mughal architecture, it reflects a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.
After TajMahal Visit Enjoy your complementary Lunch at Local Restaurant...
After Lunch , visit Agra Fort
Agra fort was known as the treasure house of Mughal Empire. The monument was constructed with red sandstone and white marble. Agra fort features magnificent palaces, large rooms, brilliantly constructed mosques and beautifully carved chambers. Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Moti masjid, Mina Masjid and Nagina Masjid are main attractions inside the fort.
After Fort Visit Driver will take you at Marble factory & some famous shops. Later back to Hotel and enjoy your dinner at Local Restaurant or Hotel.. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2

Morning after breakfast, check out from Hotel and chauffeur will take you to visit Fatehpur Sikhri.
Built in the honor of saint Sheikh Salim Chisti, Fatehpur Sikhri was Akbar's capital and is hailed for its imperial contents.  It is a perfectly preserved red sandstone town, which encases several imperial palaces, castles, tombs & chambers, each of which is a living proof of precious Indian Architectural Heritage. The inner citadel of this city houses prominent evidences of Mughal epoch and their highly refined architecture, skillful artistry, exceptional craftsmanship and a blend of two or more styles of constructions.  Here, you will get to see some finest monuments namely Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques In India). Here, experience the charm of Mughal era and witness the wonderful example of Mughal art & architecture.
After completing your visit, you will be driven to Delhi Hotel,
Note: Delhi – Agra tour is valid between 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 (except Fridays Calendar dates)

Package Cost (per person basis)

• Single sharing basis - $ 352
• Twin Sharing Basis  -  $ 213
• Triple Sharing Basis - $ 183
• PKG cost for 4 Person- $ 161
• PKG cost for 5 Person - $ 155
• PKG cost for 6 Person - $ 154
• PKG cost for 7 Person - $ 146
• PKG cost for 8 Person - $ 141

Package Tour includes
• Sightseeing with English speaking tour guide.
• One Night Hotel Accommodation on Single/Twin/Triple sharing basis.
• Entry Fee of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri .
• Complementary Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant.
• Delhi to Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Delhi by Private air condition Car.
• Mineral water
• All taxes and service charges.

Package does not include
• Air or train fare
• Camera fee at monuments
• Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges
• 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost
• 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost
• Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund

$25 Per Day

Old Delhi Heritage Walk

We start our tour from this point and our tour is around 4hrs long. In this tour we will visit some religious places, markets and Haveli.

We will do our tour by Rickshaw and some walk.

Firstly I want to tell you about Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk. Old Delhi built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639. Old Delhi also known by the name of walled city because it was sarounded by the walls which is not existing now and it has 7 gates. Which is going on 7 different directions.

Chandni Chowk was design by Jahan Ara the daughter of Shah Jahan. From Lahori gate of the Red fort to Fatehpuri masjid. This Chandni Chowk street divided by the camals, which is not existing now. In the middle of the street there was a pool in square shape in which moon light reflect. That's way it is also known by the name of Moon light Square. Which was replaced by clock tower.

First we will go to Jama Masjid. There is 300 rupees camera ticket for everyone who want to take photographs in side the mosque.

Jama Masjid was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 to 56 with the help of 5000 workers at cost of 1 million rupees, under the supervision of Saadullah Khan the prime minister of Mughal court. Ustad Ahmad Lahori was the arquetecte of Mosque.

Mosque was inaugurated by Imam Bukhari from Bukhara, Uzbekistan on 23 July 1656 on the invitation of shah jahan. He was the 1st Imam of mosque. This mosque was built on Bhojal Hill the part of Aravali Mountain Range because the Mughal Emperor believes that the place of God always above the residencel area and after visiting Jama Masjid we take Rickshaw's or we can go by Walk in front of Red Fort.

Red fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Then we will visit Digamber jain mandir. This temple was built in 1656 during the time of Shah Jahan by Agarwal Jain community. He invite Agarwal jain community to city and gave them Pease of land to built there houses, havelis and temples.

It contains the bird hospital, which was started in 1930  and the building built in 1957 under the instructions of Acharya Desh Bhushan Maharaj. It treats 15000 birds in a year.

Next is Gori Shankar Temple. Gori Shankar temple is a Hindu Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a 800 year old Shiva Lingam. Lingam is symbol of Lord Shiva. There is many idols of God and Goddess but main idols is Gauri & Shankar

Next we will visit Gurudwara Sish Ganj. This Gurudwara dedicate to 9th Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur built by Guru Baghel Shigh Sikh army leader in 18th cen. because Guru Tegh Bahadur was decapitated here on the order of Aurangzeb in 17th cen. for refusing to convert to Islam.

This is the Bhai Mati Das Chowk. Which was built in the memory of 3 disciples of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Who was killed by Aurangzeb in front of Guru ji because they also refuse to convert to Islam. This is the Bhai Mati Das Museum. It contains more than 100 paintings describing the growth of Sikhism. Some coins from the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, some manuscripts and chaupai Sahib on rice grains and one small dispensary for visitors.

Next is the khari baoli or the Asias biggest spice market. Khari baoli means salty water stapwell built by Salin Shah the son of Sher Shah Suri in 1551. It is not exist now but now we have Asias biggest spice market here which was started in 17th cen. by fatehpuri begam. 

Here is we have some shops which still known by there first name from starting.

Now we are going on the top of one 3 stored Haveli which was built in 1930 but now work as wearhouse of spices. On first and second floor you can see the shops but third floor using as a residencel purpose for the people who works in this market.

Then we will go to Maliwara. Here is also we have Shari market. Where people are coming for buy Shari from the city and other states.

This is the Second part of Maliwara. Here is you can see the jewellery Shopa. They are selling the gold, silver and diamond jewellery.

On the left we have parathe wali gali and from here kinari Bazaar or Wedding market starts.

Now we are in Navgharah means 9 houses. It was built by a Jain merchant for his 9 sons. There is you can see the features t the Haveli or palaces. Which you can see in all haveli like crafted wooden door, stone brackets, jharokhas and chajas.

There is 2 storyes about the name of this market. One is Kinari word come from the cornar of Shari because in this market you can find the decorative items of Shari and Second is earlier there was kinars live in this Area.

In this market you can find the items for weddings like groom turban, money garlands etc. and gift packing items.

Now we are in Dariba kalan. Dariba means Pearl. This market was built by Shah Jahan for his daughter Jahan Ara. This street connect Chandni Chowk Road to Jama Masjid Area. This street witnessed of when  hundreds of innocent people and soldiers were killed and shops was looted by the order of Parsion invader Nadir Shah in 18th cen. so this jewellary market is here from the time of Mughal. Today most of the shops trade in silver, gold and diamond jewellery. There is one indian Itr or perfume shop. Which is more than 100 years old Itr shop on the left.

Now we are in trophy market as you can see. They make and sell the trophy's, like for sports, dance, cherty and as a government medals etc.

$150 Per Day

Heritage Tour Of India's Capital City

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  • Pick up from hotel in air-conditioned car.

  • Visit Red Fort, built during the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. See the Diwan-e-Am (Hall for public audience), Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment of royal ladies), and Pearl Mosque inside the fort's complex.

  • Also see the two famous gates around the region; the Delhi gate, and the Lahori gate. (main entrance to red fort)

  • Next, visit Humayun’s Tomb. The construction of the monument was commissioned by Haji Begum (first wife/widow) several years after the death of her husband, Mughal emperor Humayun, to commemorate his memory.

  • Also visit Qutub Minar, an outstanding building in the southern part of the capital was built by Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1192 A.D.

  • Later, drive past India Gate, and Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House).

End of tour.