Kosher Travelers India The Golden Triangle

Discover the wonders of India on a 11 or 16-day on our Golden Triangle and Jewish Heritage Tour, blending majestic palaces, fortresses, and vibrant bazaars with a rich Jewish legacy. In Delhi and Mumbai you’ll visit synagogues dating back to the 19th century, while in Cochin you’ll explore historic Jewish quarters and celebrate Shabbat.

Along the way, marvel at world-renowned attractions including the Taj Mahal, ride camels through Pushkar’s desert during its famous fair, and enjoy a backwater village tour in Kerala. Immerse yourself in India’s cultural heartbeat with a live Rajasthani dance performance, a Bollywood movie screening, and encounters with local artisans and villagers.

Shabbat in Pushkar, a colorful town beloved by Israeli backpackers, adds a unique spiritual highlight. With luxury 5-star hotels, all Mehadrin kosher meals, and expert guides, this journey promises the adventure of a lifetime.

The Daily Itinerary

India Jewish Heritage & Golden Triangle

Day 01 – Mon, Arrive Delhi/Mumbai → Udaipur
Touch down and connect onward to the “City of Lakes.” Stroll the elegant Saheliyon-ki-Bari gardens and browse the Old City lanes for miniature art and textiles.
Overnight: Udaipur

Day 02 – Tue, Udaipur
Explore the grand City Palace (eleven palaces fused into one!), loop Fateh Sagar Lake, then glide across Lake Pichola for postcard views of Jag Mandir and the floating palace. Sunset hues, royal stories, and breezy courtyards.
Overnight: Udaipur

Day 03 – Wed, Udaipur → Jodhpur
Scenic drive through rural Rajasthan—hamlets, stepwells, mustard fields. Arrive in Jodhpur, the “Sun City,” with blue houses tucked beneath a mountain-top fort.
Overnight: Jodhpur

Day 04 – Thu, Jodhpur
Conquer Mehrangarh Fort (epic ramparts, royal chambers), pay respects at the marble Jaswant Thada, then jeep out to Bishnoi villages for traditional crafts, wildlife spotting, and desert hospitality.
Overnight: Jodhpur

Day 05 – Fri, Jodhpur → Pushkar
Roll into mystical Pushkar around its holy lake. Prepare for Shabbat; Tefillot & festive dinner with Chabad and a warm traveling community.
Overnight: Pushkar

Day 06 – Shabbat, Pushkar
Shabbat services and relaxed meals. Afternoon guided walking tour through bazaar alleys and ghats; after nightfall, enjoy a vibrant Rajasthani dance performance.
Overnight: Pushkar

Day 07 – Sun, Pushkar → Jaipur
Morning camel ride and a taste of the Pushkar Camel Fair atmosphere. Transfer to Jaipur; after dinner, an atmospheric Amber Fort night visit with illuminated ramparts.
Overnight: Jaipur

Day 08 – Mon, Jaipur
Ride up to Amber Fort (historic ascent, courtyards, mirror-work). Then the City Palace & Museum, astronomical wonders at Jantar Mantar, and a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Cap it with a classic Bollywood show at Raj Mandir—velvet seats, vintage glam.
Overnight: Jaipur

Day 09 – Tue, Jaipur → Agra
Drive via the jaw-dropping Abhaneri (Chand Baori) stepwell. In Agra, meet the Taj Mahal at golden afternoon light—marble filigree glowing at sunset.
Overnight: Agra

Day 10 – Wed, Agra → Delhi
Tour the imposing Agra Fort, then cruise into New Delhi’s imperial vistas—India Gate, Presidential Palace boulevards. Dinner at Chabad and time to exhale.
Overnight: Delhi

Day 11 – Thu, Delhi → Cochin
* If you choose the 11 Day tour you fly home today and price is $5,500 per person

Old Delhi immersion: the vast Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk spice lanes, and reflection at Raj Ghat. Evening flight south to Cochin.
Overnight: Cochin

Day 12 – Fri, Cochin
Jewish Cochin comes alive: Chendamangalam, Paradesi and Paravur Synagogues, the storied Jew Town spice market. Shabbat prep amid waterfront breezes.
Overnight: Cochin

Day 13 – Shabbat, Cochin
Shabbat prayers and meals at Paradesi Synagogue; unhurried afternoon. After Shabbat, a light outing to Lulu Mall for a modern Kerala contrast.
Overnight: Cochin

Day 14 – Sun, Cochin → Mumbai
Backwaters day: Kumarakom shikara boat through palms and village canals; glimpse coir-making and coconut craft. Evening flight to Mumbai.
Overnight: Mumbai

Day 15 – Mon, Mumbai
Jewish heritage at Knesseth Eliyahoo & Magen David; the famed Dabbawala lunch-network, Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry, the arching Gateway of India, and Mani Bhavan (Gandhi). Dinner at Chabad.
Overnight: Mumbai

Day 16 – Tue, Departure from Mumbai
Breakfast and airport transfer head home with a head full of color, melody, and memory.