14-Day Tour Itinerary


November 2019
​February 2020
Learn about the intriguing history, culture, customs, and music of the Jewish communities of Bombay, Cochin, Calcutta, and Delhi.
Visit the Taj Mahal and other top attractions. Enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride through Delhi’s crowded markets,
a backwater tour along Kerala’s canals, an elephant ride in Rajasthan, Bollywood dancing, and yoga. 

Day 1: Welcome

Namaste and Welcome to India!
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Day 2: Mumbai

Tour the general sites of the city of Mumbai, learn about India’s multifaceted religious heritage, and   visit synagogues that reflect the thriving presence of the Bene Israel and Baghdadi Jews

Day 3: Mumbai

Enjoy Shabbat services followed by an optional walking tour and a festive evening activity. 

Day 4: Mumbai

Visit the villages along the coast of Bombay where, according to Bene Israel tradition, seven couples were shipwrecked over 2,000 years ago.

Day 5: Mumbai to Cochin

Cochin was once home to another flourishing Jewish community. Today only 22 Jews remain.  Tour its general sites and explore its Jewish heritage

Day 6: Cochin

Visit the synagogues and  museums in the areas surrounding Cochin. Enjoy a lush backwater tour along Kerala’s local canals and a Kathakali dance drama. 

Day 7: Cochin / Jaipur

Jaipur, the “Pink City of India” and capital of Rajasthan, is nestled in India’s mountains. 

Day 8: Jaipur

Prepare to be awed by the Amber Fort, the ancient citadel of Jaipur’s rulers, ride an elephant, stop at the city palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory. Take time to shop in this beautiful city, known for textiles, jewelry and carpets

Day 9: Jaipur / Calcutta

Calcutta was once the capital of the British Raj. It is also Rahel’s birthplace. Visit the dazzling and peaceful Jain Temple, enjoy British-era architectural masterpieces, and delight in Calcutta’s synagogues

Day 10: Calcutta

Shabbat services and hospitality with the local Jewish community and a walking tour of local sites, including the flower market and the ghats (steps) that lead down to the holy Ganges River.

Day 11: Calcutta / Delhi

Delhi, the second most populous city in the world, is the seat of the Indian government. Visit the magnificent Red Fort built by the Moghul ruler Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal. Enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride through the narrow, bustling lanes of Old Delhi, and experience some surprising Jewish sites. 

Day 12: Delhi

City tour of Old Delhi.

Day 13: Delhi / Agra

Visit the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by the emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, and marvel at the Red Fort

Day 14: Agra / Delhi 

Day 15: Delhi
Return by road to Delhi. Overnight at Holiday Inn-Airport
Namaste! Transfer to the Delhi International Airport for flights home or for post-tours.