Incredible India including Diwali departing 30 October 2026

Fly direct from Christchurch to Singapore. On arrival, transfer to your 4* hotel at Clarke Quay for the night.

Morning half day tour of Singapore then early afternoon transfer to the airport. Fly Singapore to Delhi and on arrival, meet your Tour Manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay near Delhi airport.

Transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva. In the evening witness a grand prayer ceremony at the Ghats. Stay two nights in Varanasi.

Early morning start with a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the river Ganges. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after his enlightenment.

In the morning, enjoy a heritage walk with a guide through the oldest city. Later, transfer to the railway station to
board the express train to Agra. Stay two nights in Agra.

Enjoy a morning visit to the Taj Mahal.
After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort, Itmad-UdDaulah and a marble workshop to meet and witness remaining artisans.

Travel to Ranthambhore National Park with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Stay two nights at Ranthambhore.

Enjoy a morning and afternoon jeep safari around the game reserve with an estimated area of 400sq km. Spot
various wildlife species of animals, birds and reptiles and if lucky, see a Royal Bengal Tiger

Travel to Jaipur the pink city of India. After a brief rest get ready for a Hi-Tea at Rambagh Palace, Savour the best
teas of the world with an exquisite array of exotic canapés and pastries while watching the resident peacocks
strut in the gardens. The rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colorful bazaars of
Jaipur. Stay three nights in Jaipur.

This morning, enjoy the sightseeing of Jaipur visiting City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar, one of the famed observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. In the evening, join a local Indian family to experience the vibrant Diwali festival, witnessing traditional lights, rituals, and festive celebrations up close.

Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble and photo Stop at
Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to Sanganer to explore its renowned
hand-printed textiles, celebrated across India and beyond for their intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Today drive to Jodhpur, the bustling desert city the second-largest city in Rajasthan with a landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort atop a sheer rocky ridge. Evening free to explore the Sadar Bazaar famous for glass bangles, rugged camel leather mojri slippers and incredible fabrics.
Stay two nights in Jodhpur.

This morning, enjoy a city tour and visit Mehrangarh Fort nestled atop a hill, at a height of 410 ft above the city, and
stands as a majestic citadel of colossal proportions also go to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph.

Drive to Udaipur and en-route visit Ranakpur, renowned for its Jain temples with intricately carved marble pillars and domes believed to have been built in 1439AD. The temple
rests on 1444 elegantly carved pillars – no two identical. Stay two nights in Udaipur

Start your full-day sightseeing tour with visit to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk art
museum. Conclude your evening with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Morning excursion to Bhil Village. Later, transfer to Udaipur airport for flight to Delhi. Stay two nights in Delhi.

Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full-day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a
World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra
cotta embellishments and balconies.
Evening enjoy a farewell dinner.

After a leisurely breakfast, the tour finishes with a direct transfer to Delhi airport. Fly home via Singapore.