India Diwali Tour- Festival of Lights

Highlights

• • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy a boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi • Enjoy the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan at Udaipur • Visit sacred Brahma Temple at Pushkar dedicated to Lord Brahma • Celebrate Diwali with Indian Family in Traditional style

What's this trip about?

India is a land of festivals. People in India like to celebrate every occasion by merrymaking. Several festivals are celebrated in the country ranging from seasonal to religious and regional to national. All the festivals are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. One such popular festival is Diwali, The Festival of Lights. This festival is celebrated by people in different ways all across the country. While some identify it as Kali Puja , others know it as Lakshmi Puja. Moreover, it is one of the biggest and most awaited festivals in India. This festival creates an environment full of joy. It is celebrated to signify the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and brightness over darkness. On the occasion of Diwali, people decorate their houses with decorative articles as well as light. People also make Rangoli (design prepared on the floor with colors) to embellish their homes. They wear new clothes and worship their respective deities. God Ganesha (God of wisdom and intellect) and Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) are worshiped almost everywhere as it is believed that worshiping them brings prosperity and luck in the lives of people. People light diyas (earthen lamps) and candles to illuminate their houses and work spaces and to extend a hearty welcome to the deities. After offering prayers to the deities, people distribute sweets and gifts among their relatives, friends and neighbors. Children burn crackers at night, which creates a sparkling environment everywhere. In case you wish to join in the celebrations of Diwali in India, you can opt for the Diwali festival of light tour, during which you will be celebrating the festival with a local Indian family along with enjoying a dinner. Moreover, this package will allow you to tour some major tourist destinations Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour

What's excluded

• Any Entrances fee of monuments

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