INDIA 2027
February 26 - March 15, 2027 - 18 Days
February 26 - March 15, 2027
18 Days
Tour Status - Available
Join Select Holidays on this tour of India. You experience Indian Agriculture during our visits to the milk collection stations, on the short ox cart ride to the farm village, spontaneous stops to see the mustard farm harvest, visit the flower seed farm, & rice harvesting on the farms. As we drive through the country side you will see the farm tractor repair shops, trucks hauling the sugar cane from the farm, and the many cattle & goats roaming freely along the road side. Enjoy the smiling faces of the colorful Indian people and the smell of the spices at the street vendors. Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world – The Taj Mahal, majestic forts, and opulent palaces. Embrace the chaos of the traffic and the sound of the horns honking. Everyday in India is an adventure which will exceed your expectations.
*Please Note: For this departure to be guaranteed and operated by Select Holidays, there must be a minimum of 10 confirmed passengers.
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Tour Highlights
Return Airfare from major North American cities
16 -nights touring of ~ NORTHERN INDIA
in 1st-class, deluxe accommodationsALL meals daily with tea & coffee
Bottled Water daily on Bus
ALL Tours and Entrances as outlined in brochure
ALL Technical and Cultural visits as outlined
1st-Class train travel within India as required
Flights within India as required
Visit to Taj Mahal
Visit to Ranthambore National Park & Tiger
ReserveEnglish Speaking Local Tour Guide
Itinerary
Day 01 - Feb 26, 2027: Depart Canada [IFM]
Depart North America on an overnight flight to Delhi, India.
Day 02 - Feb 27, 2027: Arrive Delhi, India [IFM/D]
Upon arrival into Delhi, India. Clear local customs and meet your local guide before transferring to the hotel, your home for the next 4 nights.
Day 03 - Feb 28, 2027: Old Delhi, India [B/L/D]
Tour ‘Old’ Delhi, including a visit to the Red Fort - built in 1648 and one of the largest mosques in India. See Raj Ghat, which is the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Delhi is a fascinating city with unique shops and amazing people. Enjoy a “Welcome Dinner” this evening hosted by Select Holidays.
Day 04 - Mar 01, 2027: New Delhi, India [B/L/D]
After breakfast tour of ‘New’ Delhi, with visits that will include India Gate, War Memorial Arch, and driving past both the President's House and the Parliament House. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to visit a spice market. Afternoon at your leisure before dinner.
Day 05 - Mar 02, 2027: Delhi, India [B/L/D]
This morning, a drive into the local countryside and visit the Amul Milk Plant, a state-of-the-art dairy factory that produces milk, curd, ice cream and cheese. Later, visit an organic and herbal farm, for cocktails and dinner. Overnight back in Delhi.
Day 06 - Mar 03, 2027: Delhi - Ludhiana, India [B/L/D]
Visit the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Asia this morning, where trading and auctioning take place early every morning. An afternoon visit to a poultry farm before proceeding to Ludhiana.
Day 07 - Mar 04, 2027: Ludhiana - Delhi, India [B/L/D]
A morning visit to a vegetable & flower farm. Also enjoy a visit to a Wheat Farm. An afternoon visit to a Cooperative Bank, which looks after the interest of farmers, assisting with loans and getting people in to farming. The group will continue to Ludhiana by first class high speed rail. Upon the late arrival into Ludhiana, check into hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08 - Mar 05, 2027: Delhi / Jhansi / Khajuraho, India [B/L/D]
This morning, board the flight from Delhi to Jhansi. Upon arrival you will travel on to Khajuraho and enjoy a sightseeing tour visiting Chaunset Yogini Temple, Nandi Temples etc. Transfer to hotel for 2 nights in Khajuraho.
Day 09 - Mar 06, 2027: Khajuraho, India [B/L/D]
A morning visit a Traditional Farm that still uses bullock carts and enjoy lunch at the farm house. This evening enjoy entertainment and a Classical Dance Show.
Day 10 - Mar 07, 2027: Khajuraho / Jhansi / Agra, India [B/L/D]
After breakfast, transfer to the Jhansi Railway Station to travel by train (first class) to Agra. Enroute, visit Orcha, whose grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time and a rich legacy to the ages. The palaces and the temples built in the 16th and 17th century and retain much of their pristine perfection. Get spectacular view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs. Enjoy lunch in Orcha before continuing the rail journey to Agra. Check into hotel in Agra for a 2-night stay.
Day 11 - Mar 08, 2027: Agra [B/L/D]
A morning visit to Sikandara, Itmad-Ud-Duala and Agra Fort. Sikandara- is “Emperor Akbar's” mausoleum; Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Duala was built between 1622-28 by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father; Agra Fort contains halls of private and public audiences and other palaces. Afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
Day 12 - Mar 09, 2027: Ranthambore National Park [B/L/D]
Depart for Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve. Enroute to the park, visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival into the park check into hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 13 - Mar 10, 2027: Ranthambore National Park [B/L/D]
Enjoy a morning and afternoon game run. The park is a congenial habitat for Tigers, the stately Sambar - the largest of all Asiatic deer, water birds and crocodiles. The park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer’s dream. Later on you will visit a Guava Farm. Afternoon game drive again. Overnight in the National Park.
Day 14 – Mar 11, 2027: Jaipur, India [B/L/D]
Once again, another game run before traveling to Jaipur – known as the “Pink City”. Jaipur will be your home for the next 3 nights.
Day 15 – Mar 12, 2027: Jaipur, India [B/L/D]
Visit Amber Fort in the morning, the ancient capital of the state. An unforgettable elephant or jeep ride is part of the highlight this day as well. Later visit a milk collection center where milk is collected from nearby villagers.
Day 16 – Mar 13, 2027: Jaipur, India [B/L/D]
A morning tour of Jaipur, visiting the city palace and observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds plus through the rows-pink residential and business area. Enjoy a “Farewell Dinner” hosted by Select Holidays, at a 30 acre agriculture farm, which is a typical Indian farm with thatched roofs and mud plastered wall. The farm also has tube wells used for irrigating crops such as wheat, barley, millet and vegetables. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 17 - Mar 14, 2027: Jaipur - Delhi, India [B/L/D]
All too soon great things must come to an end as you drive from Jaipur back to Delhi. Upon arrival into Delhi, check into an airport hotel. Depending on flight departures times from Delhi, your transfers to the airport will coincide with your flight details.
Day 18 - Mar 15, 2027: End of Tour [IFM]
Flight arrival back into North America.
Ask about extending your India Tour to Sri Lanka - more sights and sounds to thrill your senses. Call for details!
PRICING
Per Person, Double - $12,580.00 CAD
Price Includes International Air from Canada and flights within India in economy class
Plus taxes of $1,772.00 CAD
Single Occupancy - Add $3,982.00 to the above price
Initial Deposit - $3,500.00 per person at time of booking
2nd Deposit of $2,500.00 per person due prior to June 30, 2026
Final Payment - per person is due prior to November 30, 2026
*This departure must have a minimum number of passengers booked in order to be hosted by Select Holidays. If numbers do not reach what is required, this departure still will operate but hosted by our travel partner in this region.
