JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR IN INDIA

Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet our representative who will assist you to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, we will visit Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue, which is also known as Fort Jewish Synagogue and was established in 1884 by Mr. Jacob Sasson in memory of his father. In the afternoon, we shall visit the Tifereth Synagogue and attend the evening service at Magen David Synagogue (starts at 18.30 hrs). Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, we can visit Gate of Mercy Synagogue for those who observe Sabbath. A full day tour for those who do not observe Sabbath. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast, we will visit South of Mumbai to the rocky outcrop. The legend about this place goes like this that 7 men and 7 women survived a shipwreck in the time of Solomon. It is believed that Saint Elijah arrived on his chariot and the mark can be seen on this rocky outcrop. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After an early breakfast, drive to Haridwar and from here catch train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival Delhi by 22:45 hrs.

In the morning post breakfast, we will go for a full day sightseeing tour in Delhi. We will visit New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila, Humayun's Tomb and Jantar Mantar. After the lunch, we will head out to Old Delhi to witness Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial and Rajghat. You also can enjoy the light & sound show at Red Fort in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, we will visit the Judah Hyam Hall, which is a centre for Jewish and inter faith studies; and the house of Mr Baruch B. Benjamin who is the first President of the Jewish Welfare Association New Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast, we will reach airport to board a flight to Kolkata. On arrival at Kolkata, our representative will help you with check-in to a hotel for a night stay.

In the morning today, we shall visit Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square (Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John's church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer's Building and other important colonial buildings), St. Paul's Cathedral Church. Victoria Memorial (Closed on Mondays & National holidays) and Indian Museum (Closed on Mondays & National holidays). Overnight stay at the hotel.

After the breakfast, we shall visit two Jewish Girls' Schools at Park Street and Bowbazar. Post lunch, we will head out for sightseeing of places like Marble Palace, Kumartuli (Potter's Colony), College Street Book Market and Indian Coffee House. Overnight stay at the hotel.

We shall board a flight to Cochin . On arrival at Cochin, meet our representative who will transfer you to the hotel. Later, sightseeing tour of Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday and Sunday, opening time 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets.

We will visit the ancient North Parur Synagogue and Chendamangalam Synagogue today. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After the breakfast at hotel, we will drop you to airport for onward journey.