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With over three hundred million gods, it is no surprise that India is unrivalled when it comes to its colourful religious festivals. Learn about Hindu culture, and join millions of devotees as they celebrate the Hindu Festival of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Shakti in her various forms. North India, in particular Mumbai, comes roaring into life with traditional song, dance and delicious food. In Kolkata meet the skilful clay idol-makers of Kumartuli. Witness Durga Puja, where idols of Goddess Durga are carried through the city and immersed in the River Hooghly. This tour also takes in Delhi and Indias other important religious towns - Amritsar, famed for Sikhisms glittering Golden Temple, and the hill-station of Dharamsala, home to the exiled Dalai Lama and his Buddhist followers.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT QUESTIONS
Day 1
Arrive in Mumbai. Transfer to hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: N/A
Day 2
Sight seeing in Mumbai during the day. In the evening, experience Navratri celebrations, including traditional Indian dances. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: B
Day 3
Take boat to Elephanta Island to explore the ancient cave temples. Afternoon free. Evening experience more Navratri festivities. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: B
Day 4
Morning flight to Kolkata. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free. Evening, experience Durga Puja celebrations. Overnight in Kolkata. Meals: B
Day 5
Walking tour of Kolkata. Visit the clay idol-makers of Kumartuli. Afternoon free. Evening, experience more Durga Puja celebrations.
Day 6
Sightseeing of Kolkata. Late afternoon, witness the grand procession as idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in the River Hooghly. Overnight in Kolkata. Meals: B
Day 7
Fly to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Rest of afternoon/evening free. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 8
Full day sightseeing of New and Old Delhi. Evening free. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 9
Catch morning train to Amritsar. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free. Evening, visit the Wagah Border (India-Pakistan) to watch the changing of the guard and the elaborate histrionics. Overnight in Amritsar. Meals: B
Day 10
Morning visit to the Golden Temple and visit Jallianwala Bagh. Evening free. Overnight in Amritsar. Meals: B
Day 11
Leave by car for the hill-station of Dharamsala, home to the exiled Dalai Lama. Afternoon and evening free to wander around. Overnight in Dharamsala. Meals: B
Day 12
Visit the Dalai Lama temple and other Buddhist monasteries. Afternoon, go to the quaint nearby town of Mcleod Ganj. Evening free. Overnight in Dharamsala. Meals: B
Day 13
Morning free. Afternoon flight back to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 14
Transfer to airport at appropriate time for return flight. Meals: B
Day 1
Arrive in Mumbai. Transfer to hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: N/A
Day 2
Local sightseeing in Mumbai during the day and evening visit to experience Navratri in Mumbai. Watch (or even take part in) traditional Indian dances like Garbha Ras and Dandiya. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: B
Day 3
Take boat to Elephanta Island to explore the ancient cave temples. Afternoon free. Evening experience more Navratri festivities. Overnight in Mumbai. Meals: B
Day 4
Morning flight to Kolkata. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free. Evening, experience Durga Puja celebrations. Overnight in Kolkata. Meals: B
Day 5
Walking tour of Kolkata. Visit the clay idol-makers of Kumartuli, where thousands of idols of Goddess Durga are made. Afternoon free. Evening, experience more Durga Puja celebrations. Overnight in Kolkata. Meals: B
Day 6
Sightseeing of Kolkata. Visit Kolkata's famous colonial sites, such as Victoria Memorial and the High Court. Also visit Mother Teresa's Sisters of Charity. Late afternoon, witness the grand procession as thousands of idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in the River Hooghly. Overnight in Kolkata. Meals: B
Day 7
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi. On arrival, our representative and driver will transfer you to hotel. Rest of afternoon and evening free at leisure. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 8
Early morning walking tour of Delhi, visiting some of its hidden bye lanes. Wander the markets and ride a rickshaw in some of Delhi's oldest streets. Later, visit some of Delhi's main sights, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the impressive Humayun's Tomb. In New Delhi, visit India Gate and drive past the Presidential Palace. Evening free. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 9
Catch morning train to Amritsar. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon free. Evening, visit the Wagah Border (India-Pakistan) to watch the changing of the guard and the elaborate histrionics. Overnight in Amritsar. Meals: B
Day 10
Morning visit to the Golden Temple, the spiritual home of Sikhism. Later, visit Jallianwala Bagh, the scene of massacre during British rule. Evening free. Overnight in Amritsar. Meals: B
Day 11
Leave by car for the hill-station of Dharamsala (6 hours), home to the exiled Dalai Lama and his fellow Buddhist Tibetans. Afternoon and evening free to wander around. Overnight in Dharamsala. Meals: B
Day 12
Visit the Dalai Lama temple and other Buddhist monasteries. Afternoon, go to the quaint nearby town of Mcleod Ganj. Evening free. Overnight in Dharamsala. Meals: B
Day 13
Morning free. Afternoon flight back to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Delhi. Meals: B
Day 14
After breakfast, transfer to airport at appropriate time for return flight. Meals: B
- Airport transfers
- Ground transport and driver
- Internal flights (3)
- Train ticket (Delhi - Amritsar)
- Accommodation (high-end hotels)
- Boat to Elephanta Caves
- Sightseeing with local guides
- Walking tour in Kolkata
- Entrance fees to sites & parks
- Breakfasts
- Climate Care contribution
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Navratri celebrations in Mumbai
Boat to ancient Elephanta Caves
Clay Idol-makers of Kolkata
Immersion of Goddess Durga
Amritsar`s Golden Temple
Buddhist culture in Dharamsala
Stay in 5* accommodation
Navratri celebrations in Mumbai
Boat to ancient Elephanta Caves
Clay Idol-makers of Kolkata
Immersion of Goddess Durga
Amritsar`s Golden Temple
Buddhist culture in Dharamsala
Stay in 5* accommodation
Navratri celebrations in Mumbai
Boat to ancient Elephanta Caves
Clay Idol-makers of Kolkata
Immersion of Goddess Durga
Amritsar`s Golden Temple
Buddhist culture in Dharamsala
Stay in 5* accommodation
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