A Taste of India (formerly Taj Mahal Express)
Savor India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & the Taj Mahal, then the pink city of Jaipur; plus Nepal optional extension
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List | ||
| 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. | ||
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. Our Taj Mahal Express 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
- 8 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch & a farewell dinner
- 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
- Hop on a bicycle rickshaw in Delhi, travel to India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid, and marvel at the towering red sandstone and marble structure.
- Time to cross of a bucket list item! Rise early in the morning to witness a spectacular tour of one of the wonders of the world, the glorious Taj Mahal, as well as its lush, surrounding gardens.
- Travel to Abhaneri Village and admire the Chand Baori stepwell, the largest and deepest stepwell in all of India, built to collect rainwater as well as provide a cool place to relax during the hot summer months.
- Watch a cooking demonstration and experience the process of making traditional chapati or naan bread.
- Visit the spectacular Amber Fort in Jaipur and gaze upon the vast complex made up of numerous courtyards and halls overlooking the Moat Lake.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Delhi
- 3 Old & New Delhi
- 4 Delhi & Agra
- Optional Excursion: Itmad-Ud-Daulah ("Baby Taj") , $20
- 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
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including the City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 8 Jaipur & Depart Delhi
- 9 Arrive USA
Nepal Extension
- 9 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 10 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $199
- 11 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 12 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- 13 Arrive USA
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Detailed Itinerary
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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
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
- 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 or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with fellow travelers
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 8 Jaipur & Depart Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Passengers taking the optional Nepal extension will overnight in New Delhi at the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, or similar. Continue on Day 9 of the extension itineraries below.
Breakfast
Day 9 Arrive USA
- Your memorable journey ends today when you arrive in the USA
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. 4 days later than the return dates shown.
Note: Due to the earthquake in April 2015, many of Nepal's stupas and other sites are under ongoing renovations.
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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
Breakfast
Day 13 Arrive USA
- Your memorable journey ends today when you arrive in the USA
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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