Route: Mumbai - Kolkata - Varanasi - Agra - Delhi

Journey description:

Day 01 - 24th January 2020 (Friday):

Arrive Mumbai

Welcome to India's Maximum City - Mumbai. Get an introduction and insights on the upcoming tour during a briefing session with Seema Srivastava, our tour expert, post dinner.

Day 02 - 25th January 2020 (Saturday):

Mumbai

Embark on your journey with the Bollywood-inspired "Mumbai Dream" tour. Experience the iconic Bollywood dance, followed by a visit to a TV/film/ad film set to watch a live shoot and ending at a recording studio for a lesson on sound recording. later, visit the Prince of Wales museum and in the evening, enjoy a heritage walk at the iconic Taj Hotel.

Day 03 - 26th January 2020 (Sunday):

Mumbai / Kolkata

Fly down to Kolkata and take the afternoon heritage tour, which is centred around the Dalhousie Square. Later, enjoy a short ride on the iconic Kolkata Tram.

Day 04 - 27th January 2020 (Monday):

Kolkata

Visit Kumartuli - Kolkata's traditional quarter for potters and sculptors, followed by the Weavers Studio, handicraft centre, flower market and an art gallery. In the evening, join a local family for authentic Bengali cuisine.

Day 05 - 28th January 2020 (Tuesday):

Kolkata / Varanasi

In the morning, visit Victoria Memorial and afterwards, fly to Varanasi. Experience the ethereal evening "aarti ceremony" on the ghats of the Gange river, followed by dinner (vegetarian) at a local restaurant.

Day 06 - 29th January 2020 (Wednesday):

Varanasi / Agra

Witness a serene sunrise on the Gange as you step out for an early morning visit to an "akhara" to watch traditional wrestling - an ancient sport which still finds its way in the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Later, fly to the next destination - Agra and experience the spectacular "Mohabbat the Taj" show.

Day 07 -  30th January 2020 (Thursday):

Agra

In the morning, visit the iconic monument of love Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his favourite wife Mumtaz; followed by Agra Fort, one of the finest Mughal forts in the country; and the lesser-known Chini Ka Rauza, the Persian-style riverside tomb of Shah Jahan's chief minister.

Day 08 - 31st January 2020 (Friday):

Agra / Delhi

In the morning, drive down to Delhi, approximately 4.5 hours away. In the evening, meet an artist at his studio over tea and snacks.

Day 09 - 1st February 2020 (Saturday):

Delhi

Spend your day at the India Art Fair, South Asia's leading platform for modern and contemporary art, followed by a visit to the National Museum.

Day 10 - 2nd February 2020 (Sunday):

Delhi

Spend the day exploring the city, starting with a rickshaw ride through the lanes of Old Delhi, where you visit the Jama Mosque; drive past Central Delhi and later, visit the Ghandi Smriti, Humayun's Tomb and Dilli Haat.

Day 11 - 3rd February 2020 (Monday):

Leave Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight to onward destination.

What's Included:

- journey led by an expert resource;

- accommodation based on twin / double sharing basis for 11 nights and 12 days;

- lunch and dinner as per program;

- all transfers, journeys and excursions by appropiate air-conditioned vehicles based on the number of guests;

- all entrance fees at the places of interest based on the program;

- assistance on all arrival, departure and during the journey;

- Bollywood journey;

- visit in India art fair;

- interaction with an artist and visit his studio;

- visit museums;

- visit art and handicraft centres;

- dinner with a local family in Kolkata;

- porterage at airport and hotels;

- all currently applicable taxes;

What's not included:

- flight ticket;

- all personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, shopping etc.;

- meals not included and mentioned in the program;

- personal fees for cameras at the places of visit, depends on size of camera and equipment;

- any international airfare or domestic airfare (which is quoted separately);

- all flight schedules and airfare are subject to change till the time of final booking;

- any Visa fee (all nationalities require an entry visa prior to arrival in India).

Booking, Cancellation and Amendment fee:

Booking:

1. 25% of Journey cost to be paid at the time of booking;

2. Remaining payment to be paid 70 days prior to Journey;

3. If booking is made within 70 days of the journey, full payment is required to confirm the Journey;

4. Payment can be made by bank transfer;

Cancellation:

1. Up to 70 days prior to Journey - 10% cancellation fee shall be applicable;

2. Between 69 - 50 days prior to Journey - 25% cancellation fee shall be applicable;

3. Between 49 - 31 days prior to Journey - 50% cancellation fee shall be applicable;

4. Less than 30 days prior to Journey - 100% cancellation fee shall be applicable;

Name Change:

1. Accommodation: Free of cost up to 72 hours before arrival;

2. Flights: A fee of 55 euro per person, per sector shall be applicable along with any change in the ticket fare;

3. Trains: A fee of 5 euro per person, per sector shall be applicable.