Colors of India

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The Women's Travel Group's India is a must. Your tour will mean so much more with a visit to a private home, a boat ride on the Ganges, a visit to a classical dance school, even a sample yoga lesson. We stay in fine hotels and you will be escorted throughout your tour. There is no time wasted in the guide's nephew's jewelry shop. There is plenty of time to le...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Visit the incredible TajMahal
    • Visit the Raj Ghat - cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Ashoka Pillar
    • Embark on a cruise on the Ganges
    • Visit the principal Eastern group of temples, which reflect the simplicity inherent in Jainism
    • Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples, including Kandariya Mahadev Temple
    • Explore Agra Fort,
    • Visit the mountain fortress of Amber
    • Enjoy a tour of Jaipur City

What's this trip about?

    The Women's Travel Group's India is a must. Your tour will mean so much more with a visit to a private home, a boat ride on the Ganges, a visit to a classical dance school, even a sample yoga lesson. We stay in fine hotels and you will be escorted throughout your tour. There is no time wasted in the guide's nephew's jewelry shop. There is plenty of time to learn and love the magic of India.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Women Only

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • 10 nights accommodations at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary.
    • 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 9 dinners
    • All transfers and sightseeing's by AC Vehicle exactly as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Accompanying English-speaking guide.
    • Entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Boat ride on the Ganges
    • Evening Aarti Ceremony in Varanasi
    • Visit to a music school in Varanasi
    • Yoga session
    • Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
    • Elephant ride at Amber fort
    • Home Hosted dinner

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Itinerary

Day 1: Depart USA/ Delhi

Depart US today on your overnight fight to Delhi. United’s nonstop flight 82, departs Newark at 8:50 pm.

Connecting flights available from other cities.

Day 2: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at 9:20 pm today in India's capital city of Delhi. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the hotel to relax. ITC MAURYA (Executive Club Room). Rooms will be available from 1400hrs. early check-in is subject to availability.

Note: Transfers from other flights are available at additional cost.

Day 3: Delhi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning your attention focuses on Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of royal Shahjehanabad. The great Red Fort was the opulent residence of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl...

Day 4: Delhi / Varanasi

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: THE GATEWAY VARANASI (Standard Room).

Today fly to Varanasi (India's holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival, you are met andtransferred to the hotel. Tonight visit the Ghats to see the e...

Day 5: Varanasi-Sarnath

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Early this morning embark on a cruise on the Ganges. Witness a stunning sight as a multitude of devotees swarm the river and pay obeisance to the rising sun. Later continue on a walking tour of the historic city where spiritualism pe...

Day 6: Varanasi / Khajuraho

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: RADISSON (Deluxe Room)

Fly to Khajuraho, capital of the 9th to 13th century Chandela Dynasty. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. This afternoon visit the principal Eastern group of temples, which reflect the simplicity inherent in Jainism.

Day 7: Khajuraho

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples, including KandariyaMahadev (representing Chandela art at its best). In the afternoon attend yoga classes. In the evening sound and light show at the temples.

Day 8: Khajuraho / Agra

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: ITC MUGHAL (Mughal Chambers)

After breakfast, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra (2 hours 15 minutes), en route visiting Orcha, a medieval city frozen in time and space. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel.

Day 9: Agra

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit the TajMahal early this morning as the rays of the rising sun bathe the marble with a divine glow. The morningis free for shopping. In the afternoon explore Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. Fina...

Day 10: Agra / FatehpurSikri / Abheneri / Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: ITC RAJPUTANA (Executive Club Room).

After breakfast depart for Jaipur. Enroute, visit the abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city of FatehpurSikri, once ruled by emperor Akbar. This ghost town is remarkably wel...

Day 11: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning visit the mountain fortress of Amber, riding royally atop regally painted and decorated elephants. (There is alternate transport for those that wish) Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting HawaMahal or the "...

Day 12:Jaipur / Delhi / Depart

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning is at leisure to pursue independent activities. This afternoon drive back to Delhi where you have rooms to rest and change for a few hours at RADISSON BLU PLAZA. Late in the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home filled with colorful memories of India. United’s nonstop flight 83 departs at 11:35 pm

Day 13: Arrive Newark

Flight arrives at 4:40 am

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,030
Price per day$310
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,240
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotel:                     

 City                       Hotel                    Room category

Delhi                      ITC Maurya, Delhi            Exec Club

Varanasi               The Gateway, Varanasi Standard

Khajuraho           Radisson, Khajuraho       Deluxe

Agra                       ITC Mughal, Agra              Mughal Chamber

Jaipur                    ITC Rajputana, Jaipur      Executive Club

Delhi                      Radisson Blu Plaza           Superior (W & C)

Cancellation policy

Due to the special nature of the programs featured in this brochure, suppliers impose rigid cancellation fees; please be aware that SITA has no control over such fees and cannot make any exceptions to these charges.

Note: All cancellations must be received by SITA in writing; cancellation/s will be effective when the written notice is received at SITA's offices in Encino, CA.

If a cancellation is received after SITA is in possession of the initial deposit, but more than 60 days prior to departure (or 90 days if applicable), the cancellation fee incurred will be $350 per person (a higher cancellation fee may apply to some tours). If cancellation is received between 59 and 45 days (or 89 - 45 days) prior to departure the fee incurred will be 25% of the entire tour price. If final payment has been received before 60 days (or 90 days) prior to departure, and cancellation occurs, the fee incurred will be 25% of the entire tour price. Cancellation/s received between 44 days and 30 days prior to departure will be charged a fee of 50% of the entire tour price. NO REFUNDS whatsoever will be made for cancellations received within the last 30 days prior to departure.

Airfares are subject to different rules and cancellation fees; some may be non-refundable. Details will be provided at the time of booking.

To protect against cancellation charges, we strongly recommend purchasing Cancellation Protection and Travel Interruption Insurance

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and  9 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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