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Jewish India Tour
February 18-March 3, 2027
November 4-17, 2027
Day 1: WELCOME
Namaste and Welcome to India!
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 Mumbai 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.
