A Taste of India
Savor India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra & the Taj Mahal, then the pink city of Jaipur; plus Nepal optional extension
Overview
| Style | Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. (Some exceptions, including special promotional packages, may accommodate up to 30.) More of these packages
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout |
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| Departures | March – October 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List, City Stays | ||
| Activity Level | Moderate | ||
| 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. | ||
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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
- 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
- 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
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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exotic journey to India begins today as you depart the USA
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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
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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 similar Breakfast
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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 similar Breakfast
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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 similar Breakfast
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Optional Excursion: Agra Fort, $258
Optional Excursion: Mehtab Bagh, $209
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
Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre or similar Breakfast & lunch
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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
Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre or similar Breakfast & dinner
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Optional Excursion: Jaipur City Tour including City Palace & Jantar Mantar Observatory, $30Take an optional excursion to some of the city's famous pink sandstone buildings, including the City Palace Museum, housing the magnificent art collections of the Maharajas of Jaipur. At the entrance to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the largest of five observatories founded by classical astronomer Sawai Jai Singh II nearly three centuries ago. Its 14 massive masonry instruments are exact and used to measure time, predict eclipses, track stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertain the planets' declinations, and more.
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.
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 similar 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
- Enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanah, one of the world's largest stupas
Dusit Princess or similar Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryTransfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Having cleared immigration, collect your luggage and pass through customs. Upon exiting the terminal, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, enjoying a welcome drink upon arrival. After check-in, take a walk with your guide to Boudhanath, possibly the world's largest Buddhist stupa. Around the stupa, several monasteries have sprung up, including one that houses an enormous seated statue of Maitreya Buddha splendidly adorned.
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 similar Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryEarly this morning, have an opportunity to experience an optional scenic flight over Mt. Everest and the breathtaking Himalayas. After breakfast, visit Patan, located just south of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The city's official name is Lalitpur, meaning the city of fine art. Walk from Kumaripati through the narrow streets, curios shops, and bazaars. On the way, visit the Golden Temple and then go to Patan Durbar Square, where you will see the sky-piercing temple of Taleju.
In the afternoon, travel to the National Museum to see a splendid collection of weapons and artifacts from ancient, medieval, and modern Nepal. Continue to one of the world's most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Swayambhunath or 'Monkey Temple'. Situated on top of a high hill, this 2,000 year-old temple complex commands a superb view of the valley below.
Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally), $250Early this morning, have an opportunity to experience an optional Mt. Everest scenic flight over the breathtaking Himalayas, weather permitting. This optional excursion must be purchased locally.
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 similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryThis morning, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located in the center of Bhaktapur. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the valley and is home to some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. Here you’ll see the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple, and statues of the kings of Nepal.
In the afternoon, drive back to Kathmandu and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, located in the heart of the old city. Visit Kumari Ghar, Taleju Temple, Shiva Parvati Temple, and Kaal Bhairav. On a walk through a local bazaar, discover the true spirit of Kathmandu in the sights, sounds, and smells. Join your fellow travelers for a Nepalese farewell dinner and dance performance this evening.
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
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi is ideally located in the heart of India's capital, Delhi. The luxurious hotel will charm you with its wonderful amenities, including its award-winning spa, fitness center, sauna, and pool.
The Grande Mercure Agra is conveniently located next to the Metro station, near many famous attractions and nature walks. The hotel displays the city's rich history, with views of iconic monuments, the Taj Mahal, and the magnificent architecture of Agra.
The Lemon Tree Premier is located in the vibrant heart of Delhi's Aerocity, close to Delhi's primary airport, local entertainment, and shopping districts. Surrounded by the bustling capital city, the hotel is conveniently accessible to the city's top attractions.
The Dusit Princess Hotel is nestled in the heart of Kathmandu, offering a tranquil escape with its traditional Nepalese architecture and lush garden surroundings. Guests can enjoy luxurious amenities, including a spa, outdoor swimming pool, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views.
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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