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India – Encounters in the Land of the Maharajas

Reader Journey Luxemburger Wort


Reader Journey of Luxemburger Wort with French-speaking tour guide.

The world-famous and unique Taj Mahal, the magnificent tomb of Humayun, and the mighty Mughal Fort of Agra tell stories of legendary women and their moving destinies. But modern India also has much to share.

On this journey, you will discover the classic highlights of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Mumbai (Bombay). You will go on safari in Ranthambore National Park and enjoy a boat ride on picturesque Lake Pichola. Over an elegant High Tea, you will meet Indian women and exchange views on Indian and European ways of life. At a noble residence, you will not only peek into the cooking pots but also into the lives of modern Indian women.

Let yourself be enchanted by the colors and scents of the markets, join in the vibrant Holi festival, visit sari weavers, observe traditional crafts, stroll through exclusive fashion boutiques, and dance and laugh at a lively Bollywood dance workshop!

You will be accommodated in selected **** hotels – sometimes elegant and individual, sometimes classic and modern. Meals will be served in carefully chosen restaurants – often charming, distinctive, and authentic.

Travel Itinerary

Day 1

To India

  • Bus transfer to the airport
  • Departure at 13:15 with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to New Delhi.

Day 2

Old Delhi, spice market & fashion boutiques

  • Arrival at 01:30.
  • Transfer to the hotel & check-in
  • Rickshaw ride, visit to a handicraft market and a spice bazaar
  • Visit of exclusive fashion boutiques
  • Evening: Welcome dinner in a palace setting
  • Overnight at The Suryaa****, New Delhi (B, L, D)

Day 3

Humayun’s Tomb, Holi Festival

  • Humayun’s Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Visit of the Holi Festival
  • Overnight at The Suryaa**** (B, L, D)

Day 4

High Tea with Indian women, Taj Mahal at sunset

  • Drive to Agra
  • Walk through traditional craft workshops (marble inlay, embroidery)
  • High Tea with a family (insights into Indian culture and values)
  • Sunset over the Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Overnight at Double Tree by Hilton****, Agra (B, L, D)

Day 5

Agra Fort, old city of Agra

  • Visit of Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Drive to Jaipur
  • Overnight at Hilton Jaipur****, Jaipur (B, L, D)

Day 6

Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, old city of Jaipur

  • Visit of Amber Fort
  • Visit to a primary school, talk with teachers (overview of the Indian school system)
  • Visit of Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
  • Visit of the city museum
  • Overnight at Hilton Jaipur**** (B, L, D)

Day 7

Tuk-Tuk tour with Indian women, palace museum, cooking demo & dinner with a noble family

  • Visit of a block-printing workshop/factory
  • Tuk-Tuk tour with women
  • Stroll through Jaipur’s old town
  • Cooking demonstration and dinner with an Indian noble family
  • Overnight at Hilton Jaipur**** (B, L, D)

Day 8

Tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park

  • Drive to Ranthambore National Park
  • Safari in the park
  • Overnight at Aanuraga Palace****, Ranthambore (B, L, D)

Day 9

Sari weavers in Kota, farm visit, riverside walk

  • Drive to Kota
  • Visit of an eco-farm
  • Visit of the Kaithoon sari weavers
  • Riverside walk
  • Overnight at Heritage Umed Bhawa Palace****, Kota (B, L, D)

Day 10

To Udaipur

  • Drive to Udaipur
  • Stroll through the old town
  • Overnight at Fateh Niwas by Fateh Collection****, Udaipur (B, L, D)

Day 11

Fairytale Udaipur

  • City tour of Udaipur
  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola
  • Overnight at Fateh Niwas by Fateh Collection****, Udaipur (B, L, D)

Day 12

Change of scenery: Modern Mumbai

  • Transfer to Udaipur airport
  • Flight Udaipur–Mumbai (11:55–13:30)
  • Transfer to hotel
  • City tour of Mumbai (Bombay)
  • Visit of Mahatma Gandhi’s former residence
  • Overnight at ITC Grand Central***** (B, L, D)

Day 13

Mumbai: Warli art & Bollywood

  • Warli art (workshop, chance to create your own piece)
  • Bollywood dance lessons
  • Free afternoon
  • Farewell dinner in a seafood restaurant
  • Overnight at ITC Grand Central***** (B, L, D)

Day 14

Magic of the markets, fusion cuisine & fashion boutiques

  • Early morning market visits
  • Visit of the Tiffin Boys (Dabbawalas)
  • Cooking workshop (Indian–Persian fusion cuisine), lunch included
  • Visit of exclusive fashion boutiques
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Transfer to the airport (B, L, D)

Day 15

Mumbai – Luxembourg

  • Flight (Lufthansa) 02:55–07:25 to Frankfurt
  • Bus transfer to Luxembourg

B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner

Flight schedule and times subject to change.

  • Departure
    From / bis Frankfurt am Main.
  • Start / End
    02/03/2026 - 16/03/2026
  • Prices per person
    Double room 7.095,00 €
    Single room 8.445,00 €
    Discount for Luxemburger Wort subscribers: -150,00 €
    Visa (as of 04/2025): from 50,00 €
    Supplement for Premium Economy Class, subject to availability: from 470,00 €
    Supplement for Business Class, subject to availability: from 2.295,00 €
    Minimum number of participants: 10 persons, maximum 15 participants.
  • Included
    • Coach transfer from/to Luxembourg to Frankfurt airport
    • Scheduled flights with Lufthansa: Frankfurt – Delhi & Mumbai – Frankfurt (Economy Class)
    • Airport and fuel surcharges: €490.00 (as of 04/2025)
    • 3 nights at The Suryaa****, New Delhi, in double room with breakfast
    • 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra****, Agra, in double room with breakfast
    • 3 nights at Hilton Jaipur****, in double room with breakfast
    • 1 night at Aanuraga Palace****, Ranthambore, in double room with breakfast
    • 1 night at Umed Bhawan Palace Heritage Hotel****, Kota, in double room with breakfast
    • 2 nights at Fateh Niwas****, Udaipur, in double room with breakfast
    • 2 nights at ITC Grand Central****, Mumbai, in double room with breakfast
    • Day room on the day of departure (until transfer to the airport)
    • Full board from breakfast on Day 2 until dinner on Day 14*
    • Transfers, excursions, and entrance fees as per program
    • Local, French-speaking tour guide
    • Accompaniment by a Planet B tour leader from/to Luxembourg (from 10 participants)
    • CO₂ compensation for flights via Atmosfair
    • Travel reading material

    *On Day 12, only a light lunch may be provided.

    Not Included:

    Visa for India – Seat reservations with Lufthansa/Air India – Individual activities and optional excursions – Meals not mentioned in the program – Beverages, tips, and personal expenses

  • Entry

    For entry into India, EU citizens require a passport valid for at least six months beyond the travel period as well as a valid visa. The passport must be in good condition and contain at least two blank pages. No mandatory vaccinations are required if entering directly from Luxembourg or Germany (as of 05/2025).

  • Note

    Our travel prices are generally based on special or tour operator fares of the airline(s) scheduled for this trip. These fares are contingent – for bookings made more than three months prior to departure, surcharges may apply.

    All accommodations offer complimentary Wi-Fi, but coverage may not always be optimal. Please note that hotels only provide non-smoking rooms. If one of the planned hotels is unexpectedly unavailable, we will endeavor to arrange an equivalent alternative.

    Detailed information about the trip and the destination country will be provided with your travel documents.

    Travel insurance is not included in the price. We strongly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance covering Covid-19, as well as international health insurance including quarantine and treatment in case of Covid-19. At the time of publication (05/2025), there are no Covid-19 related restrictions – changes due to the pandemic situation remain possible.

    This journey is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. Please inform us before booking if you have special requirements so we can check if participation is possible.

    Planet B is a brand of Bollig Tours. The General Terms and Conditions of Bollig Tours S.à r.l. apply to this journey.


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