A Taste of India
Savor India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & the Taj Mahal, then the pink city of Jaipur; plus Nepal optional extension
| Style | Small Group Tour Tour escorts & guides for some segments | ||
| Departures | October 2025 – April 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List, City Stays | ||
| 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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March 8, 2025 Departure: Enjoy the color festival of Holi, the most vibrant festival of all!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) on scheduled carries, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 6 nights accommodations in deluxe hotels
- 8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Comprehensive tour program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour director
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Optional Nepal Post-tour Extension
- Optional Agra Fort
- Optional Mehtab Bagh
- Optional Jaipur City Tour including City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory
Why you'll love it
- Explore the wonders of Old and New Delhi, including Laxmi Narayan Temple, Gandhi Smriti, Qutub Minar, and the Rastrapathi Bhawan.
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Sikh heritage with a visit to a Sikh temple.
- 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.
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and sarees.
- 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 Delhi
- 4 Delhi & Agra
- 5 Agra
- Optional Excursion: Agra Fort , $25
- Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh , $20
- 6 Agra, Abhaneri Village & Jaipur
- 7 Jaipur
- 7 Holi Departure: Jaipur & Holi Festival
- Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory , $30
- 8 Jaipur/Delhi/USA
Nepal Post-Tour Extension
- 8 Jaipur & Delhi
- 9 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 10 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swayambunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $250
- 11 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 12 Kathmandu/Delhi
Dates & Prices
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
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi or similar
Day 3 Delhi
- Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
- Visit Gandhi Smriti, the Mahatma Gandhi Museum
Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Delhi & Agra
- Visit a Sikh temple in Delhi
- Travel to the city of Agra
- Enjoy an evening visit to Sheroe's Hangout
Grand Mercure Agra or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Agra
- Rise for an early-morning tour of the Taj Mahal
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, or take part in optional excursions
- Enjoy an evening High Tea with a local family
Grand Mercure Agra 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
- Visit a local Bazaar in Jaipur
- Continue to Jaipur and check into your hotel
Radisson Jaipur City Center or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 7 Jaipur
- Take a morning tour of Jaipur, including a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal and a visit to the Amber Fort
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers
Radisson Jaipur City Center or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Holi Departure: Jaipur & Holi Festival
- This morning, experience the color festival of Holi
- Enjoy typical foods and music while you throw herbal colors and water balloons
- Afternoon at leisure or take part in an optional excursion
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Radisson Jaipur City Center or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Jaipur/Delhi/USA
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach and transfer to the airport
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast
Nepal Post-Tour Extension
Take advantage of your already included airfare and add an optional extension to mysterious Nepal. The Nepal Extension includes 1 night in Delhi, flight from Delhi to Kathmandu and onwards from Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a complete touring program, transfers, 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.
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Day 8 Jaipur & Delhi
- In the morning, depart for Delhi via motor-coach
- Upon arrival, check in to your airport hotel
Lemon Tree Premier or similarBreakfast
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
- Enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanah, one of the world's largest stupas
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast
Day 10 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swayambunath
- Join an optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
- After breakfast, travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
- In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swayambhunath, the 'monkey temple'
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast
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
Dusit Princess or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 Kathmandu/Delhi
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your return flight
- Bid farewell to India & Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in 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? 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 8 or older at the 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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