{"id":17204,"date":"2026-07-14T17:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17204"},"modified":"2026-08-10T00:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:07:01","slug":"east-india-with-taj","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/tours\/east-india-with-taj","title":{"rendered":"East India with Taj"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tour-content-before\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">This 10-day North &#8211; East INDIA with TAJ tour perfectly balances the architectural grandeur of India&#8217;s Golden Triangle with the serene, mystical landscapes of the Eastern Himalayas. Your journey begins with the bustling heritage of Delhi and a magical visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra, before flying to the mountains to explore the tea gardens, ancient monasteries, and vibrant Tibetan culture of Darjeeling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>Explore the contrasting worlds of Old and New Delhi, taking a cycle-rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, and marveling at the world-famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.<\/li>\n<li>Experience a breathtaking sunrise over Mount Kanchendzonga and Mount Everest from Tiger Hill, ride the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan toy train, and immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Ghoom and Rumtek monasteries.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy scenic mountain drives through lush valleys, witness unique high-altitude wildlife like the Snow Leopard, and stroll through the famous, vibrant flower nurseries of Kalimpong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-what-included\">\n<div class=\"tour-content-what-included\">\n<h4 id=\"whats-included\"><b>Price includes<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"column-count: 2;\">\n<li>A guided tour of important places<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>A two-person English-speaking Travel Director and Driver team with you for the duration of your journey\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Beautifully illustrated souvenir map<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Entrance tickets to monuments and museums mentioned on the itinerary<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Sightseeing and activities as described in your itinerary\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>All accommodations &#8211; First class or best available hotels in the area based on the hotel price category booked<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Breakfast daily and some evening meals as described in your trip itinerary.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Meals, unless expressly states<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Observation and participation in allowed activities<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Professionally guided tour<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Arrival and Departure Airport transfers<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Transport to and from hotel listed on itinerary<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Bottled water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-add-information\">\n<h4 id=\"additional-info\"><b>Price does not include<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"column-count: 2;\">\n<li>All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes<\/li>\n<li>Departure Taxes<\/li>\n<li>Visa processing arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Extra pre and \/ or post hotel nights for before and after your trip. These can be booked through Lotus of India and or your Travel Agent and be added during the booking process.<\/li>\n<li>Handling fees<\/li>\n<li>Excess baggage charge<\/li>\n<li>Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes<\/li>\n<li>International Air, unless expressly paid for<\/li>\n<li>Medical Travel \u00a0insurance and emergency insurance<\/li>\n<li>Visas and Travel Insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Other International and domestic flights not mentioned on the itinerary.<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Porterage for a maximum of two bags per person.<\/li>\n<li>All porterage and restaurant gratuities.<\/li>\n<li>Services not specifically stated in the itinerary.<\/li>\n<li>Tips to guide and driver.<\/li>\n<li>Optional Experiences. Optional Experiences are additional add-on experiences unique to the destination that are booked and paid for (credit card or cash) when you are on your tour. As Optional Experiences are pre-bookable, this allows you the flexibility to pick and choose what you feel like when you\u2019re on your trip.<\/li>\n<li>Any taxi fares or personal spending money including for non-included items, meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-cancell-policy\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Level of Physical fitness required for the Lotus of India tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Check <strong><u>recommended level<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0for travelers with back problems or any other issues.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the dress codes for proper vestments for religious sites or county customs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-what-included\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Guidelines for Different Religious Sites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Typical Dress Code for Churches and Cathedrals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Churches, particularly in Europe, often require covered shoulders and knees. Bringing a scarf or shawl can be handy if you need to cover up quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dress Codes in Mosques<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Mosques typically require women to cover their hair with a scarf or hijab and both men and women to wear long pants or skirts. Some mosques provide appropriate attire at the entrance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical Dress Code for Temples and Shrines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In Hindu and Buddhist temples, it is respectful to wear long sleeves and long skirts or pants. Removing shoes is often mandatory, and wearing socks might be required in some places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tips for Respectful Attire<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Removing Hats or Headwear<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>While head coverings may be required in some religious sites, hats and caps are generally considered disrespectful and should be removed before entering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Layering for Comfort and Respect<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Bringing a lightweight layer, like a cardigan or shawl, allows you to adapt your outfit as needed. This is especially useful when transitioning from a hot climate outside to a cool interior within religious buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Understanding Local Customs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Researching or asking about local customs before visiting can prevent unintentional disrespect. Each religious site may have unique expectations regarding dress code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-add-information\">\n<h4 id=\"additional-info\">Additional Information<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"column-count: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation will be received at time of booking and payment<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours can be customized, by request with a multi-lingual guides option: (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Tours departures times will be announced by your guide a day prior to the tour date.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour starts times ranges based on the activity booked.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tour-content-cancell-policy\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cancellation and Refunds Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours after booking payment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of cancellation, Traveler should notify Lotus of India in writing at &#8211; least 60 days prior to travel.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience\u2019s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any changes made after paid booking before the experience\u2019s start date \/ time will be subject to modification fees.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the experience requires good weather. If it\u2019s canceled due to poor weather, you\u2019ll be offered a different date or a full refund.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This experience requires a minimum number of travelers ( 2 ). If it\u2019s canceled because the minimum wasn\u2019t met, you\u2019ll be offered options and recalculated prices.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cancellation fee will be charged by Lotus of India for all cancelled bookings, as per the following cancellation terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Land Portions Refund Datelines:\u00a0 ( Hotels, Tours services, Sightseeing tours )<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Number of days prior to Departure<\/th>\n<th>Cost of Cancellation (Minimum Cancellation after booking)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>120 days or more<\/td>\n<td>15% of the total tour cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>119 to 60 days<\/td>\n<td>25% of the total tour cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>59 to 30 days<\/td>\n<td>50% of the total tour cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Below 30 days<\/td>\n<td>100% of the total tour cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m70!1m12!1m3!1d14557469.602088034!2d72.27532730551711!3d27.027962542648687!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m55!3e0!4m5!1s0x390cfd5b347eb62d%3A0x52c2b7494e204dce!2sNueva%20Delhi%2C%20Delhi%2C%20India!3m2!1d28.613929799999998!2d77.2088282!4m5!1s0x39740d857c2f41d9%3A0x784aef38a9523b42!2sAgra%2C%20Uttar%20Pradesh%2C%20India!3m2!1d27.1766701!2d78.00807449999999!4m5!1s0x390cfd5b347eb62d%3A0x52c2b7494e204dce!2sNueva%20Delhi%2C%20Delhi%2C%20India!3m2!1d28.613929799999998!2d77.2088282!4m5!1s0x39e448aef55b9193%3A0x80eca85391664b91!2sBagdogra%2C%20Bengala%20Occidental%2C%20India!3m2!1d26.698611399999997!2d88.31169949999999!4m5!1s0x39e42e654cf501bb%3A0x4175555979d4702a!2sDarjeeling%2C%20Bengala%20Occidental%2C%20India!3m2!1d27.0391914!2d88.2638831!4m5!1s0x39e6a56a5805eafb%3A0x73d6132c501c8f20!2sGangtok%2C%20Sikkim%2C%20India!3m2!1d27.3313512!2d88.6138113!4m5!1s0x39e421ff94ad4ae1%3A0x1afb5b8db2de1c2f!2sKalimpong%2C%20Bengala%20Occidental%2C%20India!3m2!1d27.0593562!2d88.4694535!4m5!1s0x39e448aef55b9193%3A0x80eca85391664b91!2sBagdogra%2C%20Bengala%20Occidental%2C%20India!3m2!1d26.698611399999997!2d88.31169949999999!4m5!1s0x390cfd5b347eb62d%3A0x52c2b7494e204dce!2sNueva%20Delhi%2C%20Delhi%2C%20India!3m2!1d28.613929799999998!2d77.2088282!5e0!3m2!1ses-419!2sve!4v1786320396714!5m2!1ses-419!2sve\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":22242,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[182,260,261,188,180,263,181,264,187],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-17204","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-agra","product_cat-bagdogra","product_cat-darjeeling","product_cat-dehradun","product_cat-delhi","product_cat-gangtok","product_cat-jaipur","product_cat-kalimpong","product_cat-rishikesh","pa_east-india-bagdogra","pa_east-india-darjeeling","pa_east-india-gangtok","pa_east-india-kalimpong","pa_east-india-pelling","pa_east-india-sikkim","pa_north-india-agra-home-of-the-taj-mahal","pa_north-india-delhi-indias-historic-capital","pa_north-india-uttar-pradesh","tour_phys-india-private-tourstailor-made","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-tour_phys"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/17204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17204"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/17204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24304,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/17204\/revisions\/24304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=17204"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=17204"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotusofindia.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=17204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}