Day 01
Arrival : Bombay
Afternoon city tour of Bombay. Evening visiti
GATE OF MERCY SYNAGOGUE Known as
Samaji Hasaji Synagogue or Juni Masji till
1896. The establishment of the first Bene Israel
Synagogue in 1796 has an interesting history.
Day 02
Fly Bombay / Pune
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Pune. This city is known as the ?Queen of
Deccan? with its salubrious climate & setting
among the hills, Once the capital of the Maratha
empire, then of Peshwas, the city passed into
English hands in 1818 who developed it into
an army town with distinct English flavour.
Day 03 Bombay
Morning: Visit OHEL DAVID SYNAGOGUE,
popularly know as ? LAL DEVAL? ? is a
handsome red brick building 90 feet tower to
the north of the entrance porch carries a chiming
cloack & is surmounted by a spire; also visit SUCCATCH SHELMO SYNAGOGUE
established in 1921. Fly back to Bombay. Check
in at hotel
Day 04 Bombay / Ahmedabad
Morning visit KNESSETH ELIAHOD
SYNAGOGUE. This Synagogue was
estabalished in 1884 & endowed by Mr. Jacob
Sasson ( Late Sir Jacob Sannoon) in memory of
his father. It is popularly known as the Fort
Jewish Synagogue. Fly Bombay/Ahmedabad.
Transfer to hotel.
Day 05 Ahmedabad City tour of Ahmedabad. Afternoon visit
?MAGEN ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE?
established in 1933 by Dr. Solomon Abraham
Erulkar & the foundation stone was laid on 19/
10/1933.
Day 06
MountAbu
Early morning drive to Mount Abu enroute visit
SUN TEMPLE AT MODHERA, 104 km from
Ahmedabad. It has a unique Sun temple built
in 1026. The temple is richly carved & has its
sanctum-sanctorum positioned in such a way
that the firest reays of the morning sun light up
the image of the sun god, Surya. Continue drive
to Mount Abu.
Day 07
Udaipur
Early morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting
the famous Ranakpur Jain Temples.
Day 08 Udaipur
Full Day tour of Udaipur city. Visit City palace,
Fateh Sagar lke & Sahelion-ki-Badi.
Day 09
Jodhpur
Drive from Udaipur to Jodhpur. On arrival
check in at Hotel. Aternoon sightseeing tour of
Jodhpur city including visit to Mehrangarh Fort,
Jaswant Thada & Mandore Gardens.
Day 10 Jaipur Early morning drive to Jaipur. Aternoon city tour
starting from the Pink City Palace which now
houses a museum containing rare manuscript,
painting and an armory; visit the Palace of
Winds-a Landmark of Jaipur made of pink
sandstone and of unique design, the
Observatory-built in the 17th Century on Jai
Singh with a sundial 90ft high.
Day 11 Agra Visit Amber Fort built in the 17th Century, the
palace is a distinguished specimen of Rajput
architecture. Take a joy ride on an elephant
back. Proceed for Agra visiting Fathpur Sikri
enroute. Visit the unique deserted Mogul City
of Fatehpur Sikri, still in excellent state of
preservation. Upon arrival in Agra, check into
the hotel.
Day 12 Delhi
Visit world famous Tajmahal & Fort. Leave by
car/coach to Delhi visiting Sikandra enroute.
Stay overnight.
Day 13 Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Visiting
Humayun Tomb, Government building & Qutab
Minar. Afternoon visit JUDAH HYAM HALL,
established in 1956. The Hall also serves as
center for Jewish & inter-faith studien. Afternoon
city tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama
Masjid & Chandni Chowk.
Day 14
Calcutta Fly Calcutta. Afternoon visit NEVEH SHALOME
SYNAGOGUE, first Synagogue in Calcutta
Rebuilt in 1911. Also visit Magen David
Synagogue, The Synagogue was built by Mr.
Elias David Joseph Ezra to perpetuate the
memory of his father, Mr. David Joseph Ezra
who died in 1882.
Day 15
Calcutta / Madras
City tour visiting Eden Gardens, High Court,
Jain Temple, Chowringhee Museum & Race
course. Fly to Madras.
Day 16
Madras Tour of Madras visiting Fort St. George & St.
Marry?s Church-built by the British East India
Company in 1653 A.D. A church within the Fort
was consecreated in 1680. The High Court, built
in the Indo saracenic style. The San Thome
Cathedral- St. Thomas the Apostle is said to be
buries here. Marina Beach ? one of the loveliest
beaches in the world.
Day 17
Madras / Cochin
Fly to Cochin. Afternoon visit PARADESI
SYNAGOGUE, Jew Town, Mattancherry,
Cochin. This synagogue was built by Samudel
Castiel, David Belila, Ephrahim Sala & Joseph
Levi, the descendants of Spanish, Dutch & other
European Jews.
Day 18
Cochin / Bombay Transfer to apt to connect flight Cochin/Bombay.
Transfer to International airport to connect
onward flight. |