India
India- Diwali Festival
Join us in India for the Diwali festival of lights- a traditional celebration of victory of light over darkness, good over evil. We’ll celebrate Diwali with a local family in their home. This itinerary also includes some of the “must-do” activities in India- the Taj Mahal, Har-ki-Pauri ghat, Elephant sanctuary in Jaipur, a VIP Aarti viewing, as well as visiting markets, riding rickshaws, and we’ll even stay in a Palace! We look forward to sharing this special, socially-conscious itinerary with you.
10 day, 9 night tour of India during their famous Diwali Festival- visit Delhi, Hardiwar, Jaipur, and Chomu
Fly in/out of Delhi Airport. Private transfers on arrival and departure provided.
Please speak to a Legit Trips travel guide before booking your flights for this trip – email Fun@LegitTrips.com
Option to extend your trip on either end, pending availability, reach out to fun@legittrips.com for more info.
Itinerary subject to change based on discretion of trip leader, or tour operator, due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.
November 5-14, 2023
Deposit $750
REGULAR PRICING – $3150
*flexible payment options available for balance- to pay monthly or in a few equal installments
- 9 nights in deluxe hotel accommodations
- RT Train tickets from Delhi to Agra and Hardiwar
- Diwali celebrations (includes dinner)
- VIP Aarti viewing in Haridwar
- RT airport transportation from Delhi
- Daily breakfast, one lunch, two dinners
- Rickshaw tour
- Elephant Sancutary experience in Jaipur
- Entrance to all temples and forts
- Private minicoach with personal local guide for all tours
- On-site Legit Trips tour leader available 24/7 to ensure you have a guaranteed good time
Deposits are non-refundable (but are transferable to another person or Legit Trip). Any additional payments can be refunded if canceled more than 90 days prior to the trip start date. Deposits may only be transferred one time and incur a $100 rebooking fee.
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Fun Facts About INDIA
UNESCO
Amber Fort in Rajastan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is named after Amba, the Goddess of Earth & Fertility. It has the 3rd largest Wall in the world, and dates back to the 16th century.
COMMUNITY
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is probably the largest attended community kitchen in the world. This volunteer-led, free kitchen never closes and feeds 35,000 people every day.
TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal is one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Commissioned in 1632, it took 20 years to build and cost the equivalent of 70 billion rupees ($956 mil US).
POPULATION
India is home to 1.3 billion people and is the 2nd most populous country in the world. It is also the world's 3rd largest economy. 80% of the population is Hindu.
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Our driver will greet you at the airport and take you to the hotel where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travel buddies.
Welcome Reception!
Day 2
OLD DELHI
Morning: Old Delhi tour with a local expert on specially built Cycle Rickshaws.
Afternoon: visit Sikh Temple- the largest attended community kitchen in the world. The practice of selfless service goes beyond the bounds of religion and serves to nourish the soul, creating a sense of unity and oneness.
Day 3
HARDIWAR
Early train to Hardiwar
Afternoon visit to many temples. Evening visit Har-ki-Pauri one of the most sacred ghats in India. Lastly, VIP Aarti viewing on the Holy River Ganges. Participate in the religious custom of lighting an oil lamp on a leaf boat, if you wish.
Day 4
RISHIKESH
Visit the Beatles Ashram where they wrote “Abbey Road”.
Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram, one of the most popular ashram’s in Rishikesh and also one of the top yoga centres in India
Train back to Delhi
Day 5
JAIPUR
5 Hour private transport
Afternoon visit Elefantastic- a no-ride elephant sanctuary. The owner, Rahul, rescues orphaned and abused elephants from temples and tourist attractions across India. It’s an educational and personal experience and a highlight of the trip.
Day 6
JAIPUR
Visit the ancient capital city Amber to see the Amber Fort- a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Later, local expert takes us on a walking tour to explore the vibrant bazaars of the old city. It’s a great way to explore Jaipur like locals do and learn about the rich traditions of this city.
Day 7
CHOMU
Transfer to Chomu approx 1.5 hrs
Check in at the Chomu Palace, an elegant fortified palace hotel that revives the gracious lifestyle of the royals of Rajasthan.
Day at leisure, lunch & dinner provided by hotel.
Day 8
NEW DELHI
Transfer back to Delhi approx 5 hrs
Then, join a local family for Diwali celebrations at their residence- make Rangoli, light Diya, get blessings of the goddess Lakshmi who symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
Enjoy dinner and sweets (included).
Day 9
AGRA
Take the morning train to Agra and head straight to the Taj Mahal!
(lunch on your own)
Afternoon visit to Agra Fort, the formal imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty.
Train back to Delhi.
Day 10
DEHLI – DEPARTURE DAY
Morning tour of Qutub Minar, the 2nd tallest Minaret in India, and Mehrauli Archeological Park.
Dinner is reserved at an airport hotel in Delhi.
After dinner, transfer to the International airport to connect your flight back home
Additional INFO
Most flights back to the US will depart Delhi in the late evening and arrive in the US the next morning (due to the time difference). Our itinerary has been built around this standard flight pattern, please book accordingly.
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