Colours of India
Colours of India is a classic 12-day / 11-night tour that takes in some of the great icons of northern India: Delhi, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra and Benares (Varanasi). It is a journey designed for those who want to see “the essentials” at a balanced pace, combining heritage, local life and unforgettable experiences.
In Delhi you will discover temples and the monumental panorama of the capital; in Udaipur you will cruise on Lake Pichola and visit the majestic City Palace. Jodhpur impresses with the Mehrangarh Fort and its blue-hued character, while Jaipur reveals its most photogenic side between Amber and the royal palaces. The monumental highlight comes in Agra with the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort, before heading to Benares, where the Ganges sets the rhythm of the city: the Aarti ceremony at sunset, a boat ride at dawn and a visit to Sarnath.
Colours of India includes accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, transfers, Spanish-speaking guides during visits, entrance fees and internal transport (domestic flight and train). A comfortable and comprehensive way to experience India’s most emblematic sights, with the reassurance of a well-organised programme and regular departures throughout the year.
These are the highlights of the trip:
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Delhi
Akshardham
Udaipur
Lake Pichola
Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaipur
Amber Fort
Hawa Mahal
Agra
Taj Mahal
Varanasi
Ghats on the Ganges
Itinerary
Full itinerary
Day 1: America / Europe – Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, reception and transfer to the hotel. Time to rest after the international journey. Overnight stay.
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Meal plan
Overnight stay
Transport
Transfer
Accommodation
Hotel in Delhi
Visits
- Airport reception
Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast. Visit to the Lotus Temple, Gandhi House and the Sikh Gurudwara temple. Panoramic drive past the government buildings along Raj Path and India Gate. In the afternoon, visit to the Akshardham temple complex. Return to the hotel.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach or minibus
Accommodation
Hotel in Delhi
Visits
- Lotus Temple
- Gandhi House
- Sikh Gurudwara
- Raj Path and India Gate (panoramic)
- Akshardham Temple
Day 3: Delhi – Udaipur
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Flight + transfer
Accommodation
Hotel in Udaipur
Visits
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
Day 4: Udaipur
Breakfast. Visit to the City Palace. Continue to Sahelion ki Bari, the Garden of the Maidens. Free afternoon.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach or minibus
Accommodation
Hotel in Udaipur
Visits
- City Palace
- Sahelion ki Bari
Day 5: Udaipur – Ranakpur – Jodhpur
Breakfast. Overland journey to Jodhpur. En route, visit the temples of Eklingji and Nagda, and the Jain temple of Adinath in Ranakpur. Continue to Jodhpur.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach
Accommodation
Hotel in Jodhpur
Visits
- Eklingji and Nagda temples
- Adinath Jain Temple (Ranakpur)
Day 6: Jodhpur – Jaipur
Breakfast. Visit to Jaswant Thada cenotaph and the impressive Mehrangarh Fort. Walk down to the Clock Tower. Overland journey to Jaipur. Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach
Accommodation
Hotel in Jaipur
Visits
- Jaswant Thada
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Clock Tower (exterior)
Day 7: Jaipur – Amber – Jaipur
Breakfast. Excursion to Amber Fort, ascending by elephant or jeep depending on availability. Visit to the Maharaja’s Palace and the Jai Singh Observatory. Photographic stops at Albert Hall and Hawa Mahal. Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach or minibus
Accommodation
Hotel in Jaipur
Visits
- Amber Fort
- Maharaja’s Palace
- Jai Singh Observatory
- Albert Hall (exterior)
- Hawa Mahal (exterior)
- Birla Temple (Aarti ceremony)
Day 8: Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
Breakfast. Departure to Agra with visits to the stepwell of Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to Agra.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach
Accommodation
Hotel in Agra
Visits
- Abhaneri
- Fatehpur Sikri
Day 9: Agra
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit to the Red Fort of Agra.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach or minibus
Accommodation
Hotel in Agra
Visits
- Taj Mahal
- Red Fort of Agra
Day 10: Agra – Varanasi (train)
Early morning transfer to the station to take the train to Varanasi. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, attend the Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Train + transfer
Accommodation
Hotel in Varanasi
Visits
- Aarti ceremony on the Ganges
Day 11: Varanasi
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. Walk through the narrow streets of the city and excursion to Sarnath.
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Meal plan
Breakfast and dinner
Transport
Coach or minibus
Accommodation
Hotel in Varanasi
Visits
- Boat ride on the Ganges
- Sarnath
Day 12: Varanasi – Delhi – Europe / America
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Delhi and connect with the international return flight.
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Meal plan
Breakfast
Transport
- Airport transfer
- Flight
Accommodation
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Visits
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Departures
Colours of India is a regular tour with a wide and well-distributed departure schedule throughout the year, allowing it to suit both trips planned well in advance and bookings made with shorter notice. The programme operates with arrivals in Delhi on specific days of the week and is subject to a minimum of two participants for confirmation.
Departures are mainly concentrated between September and April, a period considered ideal for travelling in northern India due to its milder climatic conditions. On certain high-demand dates — especially between late October and November, as well as during part of February — seasonal supplements may apply and must be reconfirmed at the time of booking.
Likewise, for departures that coincide with special dates such as Christmas and New Year, mandatory supplements apply for gala dinners, with amounts varying according to the selected hotel category. These supplements and specific conditions are clearly detailed during the quotation and confirmation process.
Availability of places depends on various factors, such as hotel occupancy, capacity on internal flights and the Agra–Varanasi train, as well as the number of Spanish-speaking guides available. For this reason, it is recommended to make the booking as far in advance as possible, especially during the high season.
Final confirmation of the trip is subject to payment of the corresponding deposit. Until then, no booking can be considered guaranteed. To find out exact dates, available places and updated conditions, please contact us and we will provide all the detailed information.
Accommodation Types
Accommodation
The Colours of India tour offers accommodation in carefully selected hotels, combining comfort, good locations and standards appropriate to each category. The hotels listed may vary depending on availability, always maintaining the indicated category or a similar one.
The programme is marketed in three hotel categories (A, B and C), allowing the trip to be adapted to different budgets without altering the itinerary or the included services. All hotels offer rooms with private bathrooms and provide daily breakfast. In most cities, dinners at the hotel are also included.
In cities such as Delhi, Jaipur or Agra, hotels are usually located in modern or well-connected residential areas, while in destinations like Udaipur or Varanasi priority is given to accommodation with easy access to the main points of interest. In some cases, the hotel style reflects the architecture and local character of the region.
The hotels indicated in the programme are for guidance only and may be replaced by others of an equivalent category without prior notice. Final allocation is confirmed in the days prior to departure, once the full operational details of the tour have been finalised.
Rooms are allocated on a standard basis. Single rooms are subject to a supplement and limited availability, especially during the high season and on special dates.
Price includes
Included in the price
• 11 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels or similar category, according to the option chosen.
• Meal plan as per programme: 11 breakfasts and 10 dinners.
• Transfers, visits and excursions indicated in the itinerary by minibus or coach with air conditioning.
• Local English- and Spanish-speaking guides during visits in the cities indicated.
• Entrance fees to the monuments and places of interest mentioned in the programme.
• Elephant ride in Jaipur to access Amber Fort (by jeep if the use of elephants is not possible).
• Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, subject to weather conditions.
• Boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi, subject to weather conditions and river levels.
• Domestic flights Delhi–Udaipur and Varanasi–Delhi in economy class, with taxes included (negotiated fare subject to possible variations).
• Agra–Varanasi train ticket in economy class with air-conditioned seating (AC Chair Car).
• Local taxes and service charges in force at the time of confirmation.
Price does not include
Not included in the price
• International flights.
• Entry visa for India, which must be obtained in the country of origin.
• Travel insurance, medical assistance and cancellation cover.
• Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other extras not specified.
• Any service not expressly indicated in the section “Included in the price”.
• Expenses arising from causes beyond the organiser’s control, such as natural disasters, accidents, medical evacuations, flight cancellations or delays, schedule changes or other similar incidents.
• Additional services requested during the trip that are not part of the contracted programme.
Remarks
Remarks
This is a shared regular tour, operated jointly with other programmes, using the same guide and transport. As it is a regular tour, no itinerary changes are permitted and no refunds are given for unused services.
Although the trip is conducted with local Spanish-speaking guides during visits, arrival and departure transfers are generally provided with English-speaking assistance, and on occasion the arrival transfer may also be carried out in English.
Access to Amber Fort in Jaipur is by elephant whenever possible. Due to the limited number of licensed elephants, passengers must start early and wait their turn. If elephants are not available, the ascent will be by jeep, without any entitlement to compensation.
During the monsoon season, the level of the Ganges River may prevent the boat ride in Varanasi from taking place. In such cases, this activity will be cancelled for safety reasons, with no alternative excursion or financial compensation offered.
Domestic flights and trains within India are subject to changes, delays or cancellations, sometimes without prior notice. In such situations, the best possible solution will be sought, without giving rise to claims for missed visits, waiting times or changes to the programme.
On domestic flights within India, one piece of checked luggage of up to 15 kg per person is permitted.
Final confirmation of the trip is subject to payment of the corresponding deposit. Until then, no booking can be considered guaranteed.
Links of interest
Useful resources for travelling to India
To prepare your trip with reliable and up-to-date information, the following official and reference resources are especially recommended. All external links open in a new window.
Ministry of Home Affairs – Visas, regulations and entry requirements.
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