Diwali Celebrations of Northern India
HIGHLIGHTS
The festival of new beginnings is here as you get ready to experience Diwali like never before in North Indian style. Adorn festive clothes and walk through the streets of Delhi, bustling with firecrackers and countless lights. Celebrate the festival of lights with the locals come across the iconic monuments of Delhi. In the wake of Diwali, these monuments look even more beautiful as they boast an aura of elegance. Look for the stunning glimpses of Jaipur as you ride upon a hot air balloon. Pink City always delivers the best and serves you in royal style. Move on to the City of Love, Agra and witness the pearl-colored Taj Mahal in all its glory. With beautiful fireworks upon the sky, the Taj shines even more brilliantly. Exchange sweets and feel as though you are a part of an Indian family as you make the most of this tour and everything that it offers.
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Day 1 - New Delhi : Arrive in Delhi
Day 2 - New Delhi : Explore Delhi - The Capital of India
Day 3 - New Delhi : Celebrate Diwali in Delhi
Day 4 - Jaipur : Head From Delhi to Jaipur (5 Hours/ 281 km)
Day 5 - Bharatpur : Move from Jaipur to Bharatpur - Explore Abhaneri and Bharatpur
Day 6 - Agra : Move from Bharatpur to Agra( 1 Hour/ 55 km) - Explore Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal
Day 7 - New Delhi : Back to Delhi (4 Hours/ 231 km)
Day 8 - New Delhi : End of the Tour
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
WHAT TO EXPECT
TRANSFERS
TRIP COST
ITINERARY
- Upon arrival into Delhi, our representatives will meet you at the airport.
- Proceed to the hotel and check-in.
- Relax for the rest of day.
- After breakfast, start your day with exploring the prominent parts of Old and New Delhi.
- Visit Humayun's Tomb, the ancient garden tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun.
- Later, visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India that accommodates upto 25,000 devotees.
- Proceed to check out Raj Ghat, the elegant memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Later head to Rajpath, the beautifully designed road leading up to the President's Palace.
- Finally visit India Gate, an arched war memorial built for fallen soldiers.
- Later that night, Namaste Dinner, which includes a local traditional dishes.
- Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- Today we make our way through Delhi to enjoy the incredible Diwali, festival of lights.
- After Breakfast, you will join your leader to shop for fireworks where they will help you choose the right ones for the celebrations later.
- Take a detour to visit local sweet shops as during Diwali sweets are a traditional gift. Some of these shops have been making amazing sweets for generations. Your leader will point out which sweets to choose and their significance.
- Since Diwali is a victory celebration of good over evil, Indians typically dress in their finest clothes. As a gesture of goodwill it is appropriate for you to dress nicely for the evening celebration. There may even be a saree surprise in store for you later!
- Tonight, dark lanes and alleys will be brightly lit, the sound of fireworks and an air full of joy. The evening will be spent with a local family on their rooftop, celebrating Diwali in their traditional style with you. Your leader will help you through the intricate customs of Diwali rituals, prayer sessions, gift exchanging, lighting of candles and oil lamps, eating snacks, and drinking.
- Take in the rooftop views with fireworks all around while sharing a home-cooked meal with a family and being entertained by local musicians singing traditional Diwali songs.
- This evening, dinner is a group affair in a local Indian restaurant, where we continue the celebrations with the locals.
- Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
- Arrive at Jaipur and Check-in the hotel
- After a scrumptious breakfast take the opportunity to view the stunning city of Jaipur.
- Witness the magnificence of the Pink City while riding in a hot air balloon with our Balloon Over Jaipur Add-on.
- Later visit Amber Fort, the awe-inspiring structure with majestic cantonments and bastions.
- Later move further to visitng a local cotton weaving house for a demonstration on traditional fabric dyeing.
- Proceed to explore the elegant City Palace, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
- Head to witness Jantar Mantar, the mind-boggling astronomical monument of ancient times.
- Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- After breakfast, check-out and move to Bharatpur
- Our first stop enroute is to the village of Abhaneri
- Visit Chand Baori, an ancient stepwell which is a major tourist attraction.
- Later we visit the Adarsh Vidya Mandir local school where we operate our ‘Change for Children’ programme.
- Continue to Bharatpur where you get to enjoy an Rickshaw ride through Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
- Check in hotel for overnight stay.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- After breakfast check-out of the hotel and continue to Agra.
- Stop at the Fatehpur Sikri and explore the ancient city, the former imperial capital of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar.
- Arrive at Agra and visit Agra Fort, one of the finest Mughal forts, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565.
- Proceed further to explore the legendary Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum which was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
- Check-in the hotel for an overnight stay.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- Return to Delhi and check-in the hotel.
- After breakfast, enjoy the day for your leisure.
- After breakfast check-our of the hotel
- We will drop you at the airport and proceed to your next journey with happy memories.
GENERAL INFO AND FAQ
Booking and Cancellation
Standard Payment Policy
- Pay 10% Advance and block your tour ,
- Pay 40% in next 7 days (if your tour date is above 60 days)
- 75% payment is required minimum to book tour, If your tour date falls within 45 days than
- 100% payment is required, If your tours falls within 30 days then
These are standard payment terms , in case of any deviation please check individual package policy. In extreme case these policy might get deviated so please check package payment also mentioned on package detail page.
Standard Cancellation Policy
- 0% Cancellation Charges if cancelled 3 months
- 10% cancellation within charges cancelled within 60 to 45 days
- 20% Cancellation Charges if Cancelled within 45-30 days
- 50% Cancellation charges if Cancelled within 30 to 15 days
- 80% Cancellation Charges if cancelled within 15 days of tour start date
These are standard cancellation charges, would be applicable to all packages unless mentioned specific on package detail page.