India Women’s Adventure
Explore India with @hannahrheaume
November 11th-20th, 2023
Over the course of our 10 day trip to India, we have the unique opportunity to see how the people of India worship and celebrate. We’ll have the chance to experience the country during the Diwali festival of lights, the celebration of victory of light over darkness. We too will celebrate and learn about the traditions of Diwali through a once in a lifetime experience alongside a local family.
This itinerary also includes some of the “must-do” activities in India like visiting the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Har-ki-Pauri ghat – said to be one of the most sacred ghats in all of India, a VIP Aarti viewing – offering of light, as well as visiting markets, riding rickshaws, and visiting the famed cities of Jaipur, Udaipur and Rishikesh.
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10 day, 9 night tour of India during their famous Diwali Festival- visit Delhi, Udaipur, Haridwar, Jaipur, and Agra.
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 [email protected]
Option to extend your trip on either end, pending availability, reach out to [email protected] for more info.
Itinerary subject to change based on discretion of trip leader, or tour operator, due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.
November 11-20, 2023
Deposit $750
TRIP TOTAL $3582
*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 with a local family (includes dinner)
- VIP Aarti viewing in Haridwar
- Jaipur walking tour to explore the vibrant bazaars of the old city
- Taj Mahal at sunrise
- RT airport transportation from Delhi
- Daily breakfast, one lunch, two dinners
- Rickshaw tour
- Cycling tour followed by boat ride tour around the Yamuna
- Sightseeing tour of New Delhi
- Hour-long Yoga session with instructor at Arogyam yoga center
- Visit to the Daksha Mahadev Temple and Shantikunj in Haridwar and Visit to the Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Udaipur tour
- Jaipur day tour – Amer Fort, City Palace and more
- Exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Evening visit Har-ki-Pauri (the footstep of God)
- Entrance to all temples and forts
- Economy airfare from Udaipur – Dehradun via Delhi
- Airport and rail station transfers with representatives
- Private minicoach with personal local guide for all tours
- On-site tour leader available 24/7 to ensure you have a 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
After all of the arrival formalities, exit the arrival halls and you will be greeted by your driver and assisted to the hotel.
We’ll have a special welcome dinner at the Haveli Dharampura.
O/N at Leela Ambiance
Day 2
OLD DELHI
Morning Old Delhi tour on Cycle Rickshaws.
Later we join a local family for the Diwali celebrations. You will be making Rangoli, lighting Diya and candles, followed by the Lakshmi Pooja. The celebrations conclude with a delicious Indian dinner & sweets.
O/N at Leela Ambiance
Day 3
AGRA
Express train to Agra.Today we’ll explore Agra Fort before checking into the hotel.
We will then visit the baby Taj, Sheroes Hangout Cafe and head to Mehtab Bagh to witness the Taj Mahal at sunset.
O/N at Crystal Sarovar Premiere
Day 4
JAIPUR
Early wake up for the Taj Mahal at sunrise. We’ll return for breakfast and then transfer to Jaipur (approx 5 Hrs).
Evening walking tour to explore the vibrant bazaars of the old city.
O/N at Hotel Royal Orchid
Day 5
JAIPUR
Today we set out to visit the ancient capital city of Amber. We’ll visit the Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Panna Meena Ka Kund, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and the Jawahar circle.
O/N at Hotel Royal Orchid
Day 6
UDAIPUR
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Udaipur in your private car (approx 7 hrs)
On arrival, you will be met and assisted with your check-in at the hotel. Relax for the rest of the day
O/N at Fateh Niwas
Day 7
UDAIPUR
Experience Rajasthan, nicknamed the ‘City of Lakes’ for its picturesque lakes framed by the Aravalli range.
Optional – ask the concierge to arrange a boat ride under the stars on the lake.
O/N at Fateh Niwas
Day 8
HARIDWAR
Transfer to our flight to Dehradun. Then transfer to our hotel in Haridwar (1.5 hrs)
Evening visit Har-ki-Pauri (the footstep of God) You can buy oil lamps from nearby shops & take part in the religious custom.
O/N at Haveli Hari Ganga
Day 9
DEHLI
Early morning, enjoy an hour-long Yoga session with your instructor at Arogyam yoga center. Full-day exploration of Hardiwar and Rishikesh
Train back to Delhi
O/N at Leela Ambiance
Day 10
DEHLI – DEPARTURE DAY
Early morning , proceed for a cycling tour followed by boat ride tour around the Yamuna. After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi and visit the Sikh Temple.
Group farewell dinner!
Transfer to the international airport for your flight home!
NOTES
Most international flights depart India between 10 pm and 4 am.
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