Molloy India 2026

  • TOUR

    Code: 6440 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    India
  • STAY

    Days: 16 days Nights: 13 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Sunday January 4th, 2026 Return: Thursday January 15th, 2026
  • Price

    From: $3400 Deposit: $750 Final Payment Date: 12/01/2025
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Saturday January 3rd, 2026

Flight # EK 202 to Dubai departs from JFk at 11:00 pm.

DAY 2 - En route

Sunday January 4th, 2026

Flight # 532 from Dubai leaving at 9:40 pm arriving at Cochin at 3:00am on January 5

DAY 3 - Arrive Kochi – Kumarakom

Monday January 5th, 2026 | B | L | D

Kochi Airport and transfer Kumarakom Ripples 5 Star Exotic Resort, it’s about 1.5 hrs drive.

  • Rest of the day leisure and relaxation. Enjoy back waters, Traditional Ayurvedic massage and other rejuvenating treatments
  • In the Evening, DJ followed by dinner.

 

DAY 4 - Day Trip to Kothamangalam

Tuesday January 6th, 2026 | B | D
  • 6.30 am – Early breakfast.
  •  7 am – Travel to see Elephants bathing and assist in bathing elephants if interested.
  • 10 am – Visit St Joseph College of Nursing (lunch there)
  • 4 pm – Visit an Indian Home.
  • 7pm – Evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5 - Kumarakom – Alleppey

Wednesday January 7th, 2026 | B | L | D

Transfer to Alleppey Resorts – Sterling Lake Palace Resorts https://www.sterlingholidays.com/resorts-hotels/lake-palace- alleppey

Houseboat with Lunch.

Evening return back to the Resorts for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6 - Day Trip to Kottiyam

Thursday January 8th, 2026 | B | L | D
  • Early Breakfast and travel by 7 am.
  • Kottiyam Community Center to see a Village and Participate in community health care.
  • See remote villages in Kottiyam, Kerala.
  • The Leela Ashtamudi- A Raviz Hotel

https://www.theleela.com/the-leela-ashtamudi-a-raviz-hotel.

In the hotel at Kollam for relax and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 7 - Kollam – Varkala – Trivandrum

Friday January 9th, 2026 | B | L | D
  • After Breakfast, visit Holy Cross College of Nursing.
  • Participate in an international Nursing Conference.
  • After Conference, Travel to Trivandrum, Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Trivandrum near airport hotel.

Vivanta Thiruvananthapuram https://www.vivantahotels.com/en-in/hotels/vivanta- thiruvananthapuram

DAY 8 - Trivandrum – Delhi (Air)

Saturday January 10th, 2026 | B | L | D

Early morning check out by 4 Am from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for Delhi.

Flight Air Indigo: – ETD 06:15 hrs ETA 09:40 hrs / Non-stop

Meet and assist at the Delhi airport and transfer to the hotel. Lunch at hotel.

Post lunch drive to visit Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple- Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages.

Evening return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 9 - Delhi

Sunday January 11th, 2026 | B | L | D

Today after breakfast proceed the full day local sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi which includes Cycle Rickshaw Ride at Old Delhi towards to visit Jama Mosque (Biggest Mosque in India)

Later drive to visit Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial) Rajghat is a memorial in Delhi where Mahatma Gandhi, was cremated following his assassination in the year 1948.

Later drive to visit Humayun’s Tomb- The tomb of Humayun, second Mughal Emperor of India, was built by his widow, Biga Begum (Hajji Begum), in 1569-70, 14 years after his death.

Stop for the Lunch at Multi cuisine Restaurant in Delhi.

Later photography tour of India Gate- India Gate is a war memorial located in New Delhi, India. It stands as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the 42-meter-high archway is a prominent landmark in the city. It also houses the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to the unknown soldier.
Later photography tour of Parliament House and Grand President House.
Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 10 - Delhi – Agra

Monday January 12th, 2026 | B | L | D

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Agra, it’s about 3-4 hrs drive.

On arrival Agra, check- In to the hotel. Lunch at hotel.

After relaxation proceed the half day sightseeing tour of Agra which includes drive to visit Agra fort– The rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566.

Evening drive to Mehtab Bagh to enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal- This as the garden built in 16th century by Babur. This garden was tagged as the ‘moonlit pleasure garden’. This garden has kept its beauty for several centuries as; even Shah Jahan admired the garden. From this spot, he chose the right spot for his Taj Mahal.

Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 11 - Agra – Jaipur via Abhaneri

Tuesday January 13th, 2026 | B | L | D

Today’s Sunrise visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal- one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife.

Return back to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Later drive to Jaipur, it’s about 4-5 hrs drive.

Stop for Lunch at local multicuisine Restaurant.

En-route stop to visit Chand Baori at Abhaneri village- The present name of the village, ‘Abhaneri’, is believed to be a mispronunciation of ‘Abha Nagri’ or the ‘city of brightness’. This ancient village in Rajasthan is renowned for its post-Gupta or early medieval monuments, Chand Baori and Harshat Mata temple.

On arrival Jaipur and check-In to the hotel.

Shahpura House – This is a Palace converted into a hotel!
https://shahpura.com/hotel/shahpura-house/

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 12 - Jaipur

Wednesday January 14th, 2026 | B | L | D

Today after breakfast proceed the full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur which includes drive to visit impressive Amber Fort with Elephant Ride- The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Mughal ruling families.

Later tour of an Ajrakh / Block Printing class in Jaipur city. Stop for lunch at Indian multicuisine restaurant.

Later proceed the tour for Jal Mahal and proceed tour of the city -“The Pink City” is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds”, The City Palace and Open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical, instruments.

In the evening drive to attend Cultural Dinner with live Rajasthani Folk Music and Dance show.

Return back to the hotel for relax & overnight stay.

DAY 13 - Jaipur – Delhi

Thursday January 15th, 2026 | B | L | D

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi, it’s about 5 hrs drive.

On arrival Delhi and stop for the Lunch at Multicuisine Restaurant.

Later proceed to visit Lotus Temple- It’s a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986, costing $10 million. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.

Evening visit Qutub Minar (The tallest tower) It was built in 1192 by Qutb- ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan and first Muslim ruler of Delhi, and was completed in 1368 by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Return back to the hotel to attend Farewell dinner.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 14 - Delhi & Departure

Friday January 16th, 2026 | B | L

Today after breakfast, Relax and packing.

Around 1200 Noon, check out from the hotel to visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara & Birla Temple.

Stop for Lunch at Multicuisine Restaurant.

Later some shopping tour at local market and then transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for your onward destinations.

Services Included

  • Round-trip flight from JFK to Cochin / Delhi to JFK 
  • Economy: 1 piece @ 23 kg
  • All tours, activities, and accommodation as per the itinerary are included and arranged by Molloy University

Services Not Included

  • Excess baggage fees at the airport
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation 
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

Room Options

Single Room – may not available for all programs

Twin Shared – 2 beds

Double Room – 1 bed, 2 people

Price Info

Tour price: $3,400

Payment schedule:

$750 non-refundable deposit 

$1000 – October 15, 2025 

$1000  – November 20, 2025 

$650  –  December 5, 2025 

AIR SCHEDULE

DateFlight #OriginDestinationDeparture timeArrival time
Sat. Jan. 03, 2026EK 202JFK, NYDubai11:00 pm 8:25 pm +1

Sun. Jan 04, 2026EK 532Dubai

Cochin9:40 pm3:00 am +1 (Jan 05)
Fri. Jan 16, 2026EK 515DelhiDubai9:25 pm11:55 pm
Sat. Jan 17, 2026

EK 203DubaiJFK, NY2:35 am8:15 am

Terms and Conditions

Celestial Voyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers. The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.

A non refundable deposit of $750 is due upon registration. When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due

 

Payment Schedule

$750 non-refundable deposit

$1000 – October 15, 2025

$1000  – November 20, 2025

$650  –  December 5, 2025

  • When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due.
  • Final payment due: Friday, December 5, 2025

Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure: 

  • 100% trip cost  if cancellation is received after November 24, 2025 
  • Deposit of $750 is not refundable in case of trip cancelation prior to Nov 24, 2025.

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.
  4. Payment via Zelle

 

Travel Insurance

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.

Click on the link below for more details:

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Passport

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before July 16, 2026, you must apply to renew your passport.

Visa

Please check with the India Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA

Important reminder for U.S. citizens traveling to India –  Online Application:
The e-Visa application process is entirely online and is available on the official Government of India portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. 

For more information talk to:

Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.