Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Dubai & Kathmandu

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Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Enjoy a 3-night stay in Dubai to experience the city’s Old-World markets and world-class shopping, sweeping sand dunes and dazzling beaches, and traditional Bedouin villages and futuristic vibe. Among the world’s tallest buildings await the world’s loftiest experiences. Witness the symb...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Dubai : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the spice souk, the gold souk, and the Burj Khalifa; Host service during your stay
    • Delhi: Visit Qutub Minar, Humayan’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstration
    • Agra : Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by tonga, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri
    • Bharatpur–ranthambore national park: Travel by train
    • Ranthambore national park : Three game drives by open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle
    • Jaipur: Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal
    • Nepal : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Hanuman Dhoka, the Temple of Kumari, and Boudhanath; excursion to Patan including Durbar Square; Host service during your stay
    • Discover India—with its long history, variety of languages, amazing monuments, and rich cultural heritage—and Nepal, birthplace of Buddha and home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery
    • But first, stop off in Dubai to spend time discovering its many souks (markets) and explore this exciting city on your own

What's this trip about?

    Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Enjoy a 3-night stay in Dubai to experience the city’s Old-World markets and world-class shopping, sweeping sand dunes and dazzling beaches, and traditional Bedouin villages and futuristic vibe. Among the world’s tallest buildings await the world’s loftiest experiences. 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 towering white marble mausoleum dedicated to his wife who died during childbirth. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless gem mine of experiences you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on three thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Next, you’ll travel to fascinating Kathmandu, Nepal. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Nepal’s iconic capital city, including a visit to the historic seat of royalty at Hanuman Dhoka. Visit the residence of the Living Goddess at Temple of Kumari, and travel to Bouddhanath—one of the world’s largest stupas and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Marvel at the Hindu and Buddhist sites in Patan’s Durbar Square. A mosaic of memories awaits on this Small Group Discovery tour of Dubai, India, and Nepal.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
End CityKATHMANDU

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Dubai
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Jaipur
  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Your Small Group Discovery tour begins! Welcome to Dubai. Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.

Day 2: DUBAI

Dynamic Dubai Sightseeing with your Local Guide begins with a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the historic Bastakiya Quarter. Next, explore the souks (markets), including the spice souk with its aromas of exotic spices, and the gold souk with its 220 glitter...

Day 3: DUBAI

Free to Wander Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (Breakfast) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Take a day trip to Abu Dhabi or consider an exciting desert safari that ends with a barbecue dinner under the stars. This and other optional excursions throughout your tour are available at MyGlobus.

Day 4: DUBAI–DELHI, INDIA

Goodbye, Dubai Today, fly to Delhi, capital of India. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)

Day 5: DELHI

Delhi Delights Today’s sightseeing starts with an orientation to see the Red Fort, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Then, visit Jama Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb, and take a [LF] rickshaw ride through a local bazaar. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a bi...

Day 6: DELHI–AGRA

Remembrance & Worship This morning, visit Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. After lunch, drive to Agra and settle in for the evening. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT A REL...

Day 7: AGRA

Moghul Monuments Start your day with a sunrise visit to the captivating Taj Mahal. After a bit of down time, travel to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. This impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of ...

Day 8: AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK AREA

By Road & Rail Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for merely 10 years before it was completely abandoned due to the lack of adequate...

Day 9: RANTHAMBORE AREA

The Game is Afoot Today, explore Ranthambore National Park on morning and afternoon game drives in an open-air safari vehicle. Between game drives, enjoy free time to relax. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE In addition to Bengal tig...

Day 10: RANTHAMBORE AREA–JAIPUR

Jaunt to Jaipur Today, travel to Jaipur. Explore the historic sites where, in 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales and called the “Pink City” ever since. (Breakfast,Lunch) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC GEMS Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

Day 11: JAIPUR

Jewels of Jaipur Today, visit the amazing Amber Fort in the morning. Lastly, visit a [LF] local vocational training program for children. Tonight, enjoy a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, followed by a sari-and turban-tying demonstration. (Breakfast,Di...

Day 12: JAIPUR–KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Going to Kathmandu Today, fly to Kathmandu (via Delhi), Nepal’s capital city, where you will be met by a Globus representative. (Breakfast)

Please note: Your Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu is as outlined in the itinerary.

Day 13: KATHMANDU

City Sights & Goddess Lights Join your Local Guide for morning sightseeing starting with a visit to Hanuman Dhoka, the historic seat of royalty. Then, visit the Temple of Kumari, residence of the Living Goddess. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Break...

Day 14: KATHMANDU-PATAN EXCURSION

The Power of Faith Today, travel with your Local Guide to Bouddhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Then, continue to Patan, formerly known as Lalitpur (City of Beauty). Here, stop in Durbar Square, the city’s center of business and home to several Buddhist and Hindu sites. (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 15: KATHMANDU

Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road

This centrally located hotel is just minutes from Dubai's famous sites. After a day of exploration, take in the impressive city views from the rooftop pool and lounge, or dine at one of several onsite international restaurants.

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Zayed Rd

Le Meridien New Delhi

Ideally located in the heart of New Delhi, the luxurious Le Meridien New Delhi stands tall over the historic landscape of Lutyen's Delhi. The hotel features a sophisticated and modern design, and sweeping views of New Delhi.

Delhi

India

Windsor Place, New Delhi

Trident, Agra

The Trident, Agra is set amidst beautiful gardens, fountains, landscaped central courtyards, and built of red stone reminiscent of the Mughal era. The hotel is literally, a stone's throw away from one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal.

Agra

India

Tajnagri Scheme

Ranthambhore Kothi

Nestled in lush green forest and just a stone's throw away from Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambhore Kothi offers British-style bungalows with private balconies. The ideal spot for your jungle safari and chance to view very rare tigers.

Sawai Madhopur

India

Near helipad, Village Khilchipur

Jaipur Marriott Hotel

Experience a winning combination of traditional luxury and modern convenience at the Jaipur Marriott Hotel. Entrenched in the cultural legacy of India's Pink City,

Jaipur

India

Ashram Marg, Near Jawahar Circle, Rajasthan

Vivanta Kathmandu

Located in the vibrant Patan district of Kathmandu, the Vivant Kathmandu whisks guests into an oasis of modern comforts in one of the most far-flung locations in the world. Guestrooms are sophisticated and versatile. After a day of exploring the city head up to the rooftop pool and bar for the finest views over Kathmandu.  

Kathmandu

Nepal

Jhamsikhel Road 3, Lalitpur

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