Charms of India with Festival of Lights-Diwali 2024

OCT 29 AMERICA/EUROPE DELHI

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be greeted by a representative from Viajes Diva. Transfer and accommodation.

30 OCT DELHI

Breakfast. In the morning we visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, in the heart of Old Delhi. Later we go to Raj Ghat, where Gandhi was cremated, to continue with a panoramic view of the government buildings along the Raj Path and the imposing India Gate. To complete our tour we visit the impressive Qutub Minar minaret, 72 metres high. Dinner at the hotel.

31 OCT IN DELHI

Breakfast. We will visit the Lotus Temple and the Sikh Temple Gurudwara. In the afternoon, we will go on an excursion to the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, a complex made of pink stone and white marble. It is decorated with 234 columns carved in stone and has more than 20,000 sculptures and statues of divinities. At around 6:00 pm, we will visit the fair/market of the Festival of Lights organized on these dates. Dinner and accommodation.

01 NOV - DELHI - JAIPUR - Festival of Lights

Breakfast. Departure by road to Jaipur, the Pink City where the iconic facade of the Palace of the Winds is located. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, photo stop at the Albert Hall Palace and visit the home of a Hindu family to take part in the celebration of the Festival of Lights. Dinner and accommodation.

02 NOV JAIPUR AMBER JAIPUR

Breakfast. We will visit Amber, which offers a spectacular view from the road. We will climb up to its fortified palace on elephant back. We will make a photo stop at the Wind and Lake Palace. On the way back to Jaipur we will visit the Maharaja's Palace and its museums. We will also be amazed by the colossal instruments of the Jai Singh Observatory. Dinner and accommodation.

03 NOV JAIPUR - Abhaneri - AGRA

Breakfast. Departure in the morning, visit to the Abhaneri stepwell. Located opposite the Harshat Mata temple, it is one of the largest and deepest in India. It was built in the 9th century and has 3,300 steps, 13 levels and is 100 feet deep. We continue to Agra, a city that alternated with Delhi as the capital of the Mughal Empire. Visit to the Taj Mahal, which captivates those who contemplate it with its unsurpassed architectural perfection. Dinner and accommodation.

04 NOV IN AGRA

Breakfast. We will visit the Red Fort of Agra, on the banks of the Yamuna River, in the heart of the city. It reflects Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. We will take a walk in the old city to see the Jama Masjid mosque. We will visit the Mehtab Bagh garden, on the other bank of the Yamuna River to see the Taj Mahal, an excellent place for photography enthusiasts. Dinner at the hotel.

NOV 05 AGRA Delhi EUROPE/AMERICA

Breakfast. Departure to Delhi airport to catch the return flight. END OF OUR SERVICE.

Trip details

Festival of lights - Diwali 2024

Diwali is a religious festival also known as the Festival of Lights and is a very important festival in India. It commemorates the return to the city of Ayodhya of Prince Rama after his victory over Ravana, king of the demons. According to legend, the inhabitants of the city filled the walls and roofs with lamps so that Rama could easily find his way. From there began the tradition of lighting a multitude of lights during the night. We will visit the cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra and see the historical monuments, Taj Mahal, markets, and elephant ride, with a Spanish-speaking guide.

Regular Tour arriving on 29 OCT-05 NOV 2024

Guides available in Spanish, English, Italian, German, and French.

Instant confirmation program.

All entrances and tours included according to the program.

24 hour assistance in French, English, Spanish.

Small group of maximum 8 pax