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England Cricket tour of India
Visakhapatnam, February 2023
Book your place now for the England Cricket tour of India Test Match 2 in Visakhapatnam, February 2023 with optional Delhi and Varanasi add-ons now!
Visakhapatnam – also known as Vizag, The Jewel of the East Coast and the City of Destiny.
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged experience as England takes on India in the highly anticipated 2024 cricket showdown! Explore the thrill of the game with our specially crafted 5-day Test Match Cricket Trip from the UK to India. Brace yourself for heart-pounding action, soak in the vibrant cultural tapestry, and be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes. Don’t miss the chance to witness the clash of cricket titans in a journey that promises excitement at every turn! Choose from three packages and make this cricket adventure the highlight of your 2024!
Choose your itinerary!
Select from one of the three available itineraries. Our Tour of India itineraries and packages include return flights from London Heathrow.
Flights:
29 JAN 24 | HEATHROW 08:45 – DELHI 22:30
07 FEB 24 | VISAKHAPATNAM 17:55 – DELHI 20:10
08 FEB 24 | DELHI 07:40 – HEATHROW 11:20
Day 1: 30 Jan: Delhi: Arrive in Delhi and receive a warm welcome at the airport from our airport executive, who will escort you to the hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. Once you’ve finished your drink, our executive will ensure your room keys are ready. Relax for a few hours before we pick you up for an exciting evening Delhi by night tour, including India Gate, the President’s House, and the famous Old Fort with a captivating musical show. Return to the hotel after dinner of your choice.
Day 2: 31 Jan: Agra: Start your day with an early morning packed breakfast before embarking on a thrilling drive to Agra, located 315km from Delhi. The journey takes approximately three and a half hours. Upon arrival, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. This awe-inspiring human-made structure will captivate you with its rich history. After the Taj Mahal, break for lunch and then explore the Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Return to Delhi by evening with a dinner stop on the way, dropping you off at the hotel.
Day 3: 01st Feb: After breakfast, pack your bags, check out from the hotel, and leave your bags in the car. For your evening flight, you will be picked up for a Delhi sightseeing tour, including Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and the Lotus Temple. In the evening, transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Visakhapatnam, the city of beaches. Be picked up by an airport representative and, on the way to the hotel, enjoy dinner and a final drop at the hotel.
Day 4: 02nd Feb: Visakhapatnam: Enjoy an early breakfast, get picked up from the hotel, and transfer to Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Cricket Stadium to relish a full day of cricket action. In the evening, pick up from the stadium, visit the local market, and have dinner on the way back to the hotel.
Day 5: 03rd Feb: Visakhapatnam: Begin your day with an early breakfast, get picked up from the hotel, and transfer to the stadium for the second day of the match. In the evening, explore Rama Krishna Beach, and if time permits, savor local food before dropping off at the hotel.
Day 6: 04th Feb: Visakhapatnam: After breakfast, get picked up from the hotel to enjoy the third day of the match. In the evening, visit Varaha Lakshmi Temple, followed by dinner and a drop at the hotel.
Day 7-8: 05th-06th Feb: Visakhapatnam: After breakfast, get picked up from the hotel and transfer to the stadium to follow the fourth and fifth days of play. In the evenings, enjoy the local market, dinner, and a drop at the hotel.
Day 9: 07th Feb: Visakhapatnam: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and keep your luggage in the cab. Today, explore local places, including the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum and Dolphin’s Nose. Later, drop at the airport to catch your next flight to your destination.
Package Inclusions:
Includes:
- Stay 02 nights in Delhi and 06 nights in Visakhapatnam in chosen category of hotel.
- Mid size car for all tour and transfers in Visakhapatnam and delhi including parking and local tax.
- Entry fee for all monuments mention above is included.
- Guide services where ever is need included.
- Five days match entry ticket in normal class.
- Breakfast in for all days included except first day.
- All local city tax.
- Porterage charges.
- Cost is bases on twin sharing basis minimum 02 person traveling together.
Not Included:
- Any fee on Camara photography.
- Any thing on personal nature including lunch dinner etc.
- Tip to Guide and Driver.
- Any thing not mention In inclusion.
Flights:
31 JAN 24 | HEATHROW 08:45 – DELHI 22:30
01 FEB 24 | DELHI 05:45 – VISAKHAPATNA 08:05
07 FEB 24 | VISAKHAPATNA 17:55 – DELHI 20:10
08 FEB 24 | DELHI 07:40 – HEATHROW 11:30
Flights:
31 JAN 24 | HEATHROW 20:00 – DELHI 10:20
01 FEB 24 | DELHI 14:55 – HYDERABAD 17:05
02 FEB 24 | VARANASI 22:00 – MUMBAI 00:20
03 FEB 24 | MUMBAI 10:05 – HEATHROW 14:50
Day 1: 01st Feb: Mumbai to Visakhapatnam: Touch down in Mumbai, then catch a connecting flight to Visakhapatnam. Experience a warm meet and greet at the airport, followed by a pick-up and transfer to the hotel. After completing check-in formalities, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Day 2: 02nd Feb: Visakhapatnam: Rise early for breakfast and get ready for an exciting day. Be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Cricket Stadium to revel in a full day of cricket action. In the evening, after the match, be picked up from the stadium for a visit to the local market, followed by dinner en route to the hotel.
Day 3: 03rd Feb: Visakhapatnam: Start your day with an early breakfast, then head from the hotel to the stadium for the second day of the match. In the evening, explore Rama Krishna Beach and, if time allows, indulge in local delicacies before being dropped back at the hotel.
Day 4: 04th Feb: Visakhapatnam: After breakfast, be picked up from the hotel for the third day of the match. In the evening, visit Varaha Lakshi Temple, followed by dinner and a drop-off at the hotel.
Day 5: 05th Feb: Visakhapatnam: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the stadium for the fourth day of play. In the evening, after the match, explore the local market, enjoy dinner, and then be dropped off at the hotel.
Day 6: 06th Feb: Visakhapatnam: Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the stadium for the fifth and final day of play. In the evening, after the match, experience the local market, enjoy dinner, and be dropped off at the hotel.
Day 7: 07th Feb: Visakhapatnam to Ranchi: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for a flight to Ranchi via Kolkata (flight change). Upon arrival in Ranchi, be picked up from the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in.
Day 8: 8th Feb: Ranchi to Gaya: Start the day with breakfast, then be picked up from the hotel for a drive to Gaya, covering a distance of 230km in approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival in Gaya, check into the hotel and later visit Bodhgaya, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the world. The evening is free for leisure.
Day 9: 9th Feb: Gaya to Varanasi: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Varanasi, covering a distance of 242km in about 4 hours. En route, visit Rajgir and Nalanda, exploring Shanti Stupa and Girddhkuta Peak in Rajgir. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check into the hotel.
Day 10: 10th Feb: Varanasi: Begin the day with an early morning boat ride on the Ganga River, observing riverside ghats and pilgrims performing rituals. Follow it with a walking tour of Varanasi’s old town, exploring Hindu traditions and ancient temples. Return to the hotel for an afternoon visit to Kashi Vishvanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, head to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the mesmerizing Evening Ganga Aarti.
Day 11: Varanasi: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi or Mumbai, connecting to your onward destination.
Hotels:
- Visakhapatnam:
- Novotel Varun Beach 5* or similar [novotel-visakhapatnam.com]
- Fortune Inn Sree Kanya or similar [www.itchotels.com]
- Keys Inn by Lemon Tree or similar [Lemontreehotels.com]
- Ranchi:
- Radisson Blu Hotel 5* or similar [Radissionhotels.com]
- Chanakya BNR Hotel or similar [Chanakyabnrranchi.com]
- The Mohua A Boutique Hotel [Themohua.in]
- Gaya:
- Mahabodhi Hotel 4* or similar
- The Bodhi Palace 4* or similar
- Shree Vishnu View 3* or similar
- Varanasi:
- Radisson Hotel 5* or similar [Radissionhotels.com]
- Ramada by Wyndham 4* or similar [www.ramadahotels.com]
- Fab Hotel Varanasi 3* or similar [www.fabhotels.com]
Inclusions:
- Stay for 6 nights in Visakhapatnam, 1 night in Ranchi, 1 night in Gaya, and 2 nights in Varanasi in the chosen category of hotels.
- A mid-size car for all tours and transfers in Visakhapatnam, to Gaya, and Varanasi, including parking and local tax.
- Entry fees for all mentioned monuments.
- Guide services wherever necessary.
- Five days’ entry ticket to the cricket match in normal class.
- Breakfast included for all days except the first day.
- All local city taxes.
- Porterage charges.
- Cost is based on twin sharing basis, with a minimum of 2 persons traveling together.
- Boat ride in Varanasi.
Not Included:
- Any fees for camera photography.
- Anything of a personal nature, including lunch and dinner.
- Tips to guide and driver.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion.
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