A Taste of India & Diwali, Festival of Lights
Savor India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & the Taj Mahal, then celebrate Diwali in Jaipur; plus Nepal extension
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Festivals | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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India has become one of the world's hottest destinations for savvy travelers, and we've got just the right Taj Mahal tour package—at just the right price—so you can check out this incredible country. Celebrate Diwali, the "Festival of Lights" on our special A Taste of India tour that will take you to the "Golden Triangle" of India—from fascinating and exotic Delhi, to Agra and the Taj Mahal, the world's most famous and lovely monument to love, to Jaipur, the "pink city," full of lavish mansions and palaces. An optional extension to Nepal is also available. At this price, you can't afford to miss the chance to see India for yourself!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- Intra-India ground transportation
- 6 nights at superior first class & deluxe hotels with private bath
- Full American buffet breakfast daily plus one lunch and two dinners
- Comprehensive guided touring program including all entrance fees to places visited
- Experienced English-speaking tour director
Optional add-ons
- Special discounted optional tours package
- Optional Nepal Post-tour Extension
Why you'll love it
- Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights! From a special Indian dinner in the Suryaa Villa with the Rajput family and wearing traditional Turbans and Sarees to enjoying fireworks and cultural folk dances, experience the authentic Indian Diwali celebration in action.
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque.
- Join a local family in Agra for High Tea, where you will enjoy traditional beverages and delicacies as you learn about their everyday life in India.
- Tour the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, a truly outstanding piece of architecture surrounded by immaculate gardens.
- Stop in Abhaneri Village and visit the largest and deepest stepwell in all of India - the Chand Baori stepwell.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Delhi
- 3 Old & New Delhi
- 4 Delhi & Agra
- Optional Excursion: Mohabbat The Taj Cultural Show (purchased locally) , $50
- 5 Agra
- Optional Excursion: Agra Fort , $25
- Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh , $20
- 6 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- 7 Jaipur & Diwali Celebration at Suryaa Villa
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including the City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 8 Jaipur & Depart Delhi
Nepal Extension
- 8 Jaipur & Delhi
- 9 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 10 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $205
- 11 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 12 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
Videos
Detailed Itinerary
Notice: The Taj Mahal is currently undergoing renovations. Some scaffolding has been erected on sections of the building and some of its surrounding spires.To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exotic journey to India begins today as you depart the USA
Day 2 Arrive Delhi
- Arrive in Delhi, India's capital. Following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similar
Day 3 Old & New Delhi
- Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Delhi & Agra
- After breakfast travel to the city of Agra
- Remainder of the day at leisure in Agra or take part in optional excursions
- Enjoy an evening High Tea with a local family
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Agra
- Rise early for a morning tour of the Taj Mahal
- Remainder of the day at leisure or take part in optional excursions
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- Visit Abhaneri Village and see the Chand Baori stepwell
- Experience traditional bread making (chapati or naan)
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and sarees
- Continue to Jaipur and check into your hotel
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 7 Jaipur & Diwali Celebration at Suryaa Villa
- Morning tour of Jaipur including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort, ancient capital of Rajasthan
- Afternoon at leisure to explore Jaipur
- This evening enjoy a special dinner celebration for Diwali, the "Festival of Lights"
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 Jaipur & Depart Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Enjoy an included dinner, then board your return flight home
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast & dinner
Nepal Extension
Take advantage of your already included airfare and add an optional extension to mysterious Nepal. The Nepal Extension includes 1 night in Delhi, round trip flights from Delhi to Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a full touring program, transfers, buffet breakfast daily and a farewell dinner and performance. Passengers taking the Nepal Extension will return to the U.S. 5 days later than the return dates shown.
Note: Due to the earthquake in April 2015, some of Nepal's stupas and other sites are under ongoing renovations.
To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 8 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach
- Upon arrival, check in to your airport hotel
Breakfast
Day 9 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Kathmandu, Nepal
- You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel
- Welcome drink will be served on arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanath, one of the world’s largest stupas
Breakfast
Day 10 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
- After breakfast, travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
- In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swoyambhunath, the ‘monkey temple’
Breakfast
Day 11 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- Enjoy a morning visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- This afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar Square at the heart of the old city
- In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese farewell dinner and performance
Breakfast & dinner
Day 12 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi
- Bid farewell to India & Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about India?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Nepal?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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