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Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Mumbai & Varanasi

Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Mumbai & Varanasi

14 day tour from Mumbai to Delhi
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Nov 29, 2025 – Nov 28, 2026
Prices From
$4,739
Dates & Prices
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Start your journey in bustling Mumbai. Witness its tiffin lunch box delivery system and visit the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Next, travel to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities, to witness the striking Ganga Aarti on the ghats leading down to the sacred Ganges River. Witness the symbol of eternal devotion with a sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New7Wonders of the World. Here, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan enlisted the help of more than 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to erect a to

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN MUMBAI, INDIA
Hello, Mumbai Welcome to Mumbai, a multicultural metropolis with a vibrant history—now India’s premier seaport and home to the “Bollywood” movie industry.
Day 2
MUMBAI
Magical Mumbai Join your Local Guide for an orientation of some of the city’s famous sites, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Gateway of India. Then, stop to see a traditional Dhobi Ghat (open-air laundromat) and visit Mani Bhavan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B,L) Please note: You will meet your Tour Director on day 5 in Delhi.
Day 3
MUMBAI–VARANASI
Packed Lunches & Loyal Pilgrimages Today, witness Mumbai’s tiffin lunch box delivery system. Later this afternoon, fly to Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LUNCH BOX HEROES Each weekday dabbawalas (box carriers) deliver thousands of home-cooked lunches to people at work. Using a simple coding system of colors, numbers, and letters, deliveries are made with nearly 100% accuracy. Watch and learn about this fascinating process starting at Churchgate Station where the dabbawalas transfer the boxes onto local trains for distribution. Ride on one of the trains to Maha
Day 4
VARANASI
Sacred Rituals Near dawn, join your Local Guide and board a boat and watch a meaningful religious ritual—the Hindus’ devotional bathing in the Ganges. You’ll observe hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the river’s edge, practicing yoga or meditation. Return to your hotel for breakfast and time at leisure. Early this evening, witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading down to the sacred Ganges River. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT FIRE & WATER Witness the light of ancient tradition as night descends on the Ganges River in Varanasi. Witness the devotional offerings made to the God

What's Included

Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Hotels

Mumbai | Trident, Nariman Point
Moderate Deluxe
Mumbai, India
Nariman Point
Free WiFi
The hotel, delivers a memorable experience for guests - from excellent amenities to warm and friendly service. Apart from the 555 well appointed rooms, the hotel features multiple restaurants, a bar, spa and a state of the art fitness center. A comfortable and invigorating experience awaits every time you visit Mumbai.

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Nov 29, 2025
End Date
Dec 12, 2025
Our Price
$5,030
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Start Date
Jan 17, 2026
End Date
Jan 30, 2026
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$4,739
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Start Date
Feb 14, 2026
End Date
Feb 27, 2026
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$4,739
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Start Date
Oct 03, 2026
End Date
Oct 16, 2026
Our Price
$4,889
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Start Date
Oct 10, 2026
End Date
Oct 23, 2026
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$4,889
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Start Date
Oct 24, 2026
End Date
Nov 06, 2026
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$4,889
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