Welcome To Tour 1
This is the spot reservation page for Tour 1. Please go through all the details before reserving your spot.
Tour 1 Dates
Jan 8 2026 Jan 20 2026. A total of 12 nights / 13 days
Number of Attendees
Minimum 6, Maximum 10
Tour 1 Route
The All over India Tour starts in Mumbai and ends in New Delhi. We will visit multiple cities in our journey across India.
Start - Mumbai (2 nights - 8th Jan to 10th Jan)
The India tour starts in Mumbai (Bombay). It has great connectivity and plenty of options to fly into from US and Europe.
In Mumbai, we will spend two day - primarily with the intention to decompress after a long travel and get acclimatised to India. It can be pretty overwhelming and we want to take it easy on the first day. There will be light sightseeing and observing dogs in the day and plenty of opportunities for everyone to overcome jetlag.
We will see quite a few dogs and cats in Mumbai as well as visit a popular spot for pet dogs to walk where they often interact with the Indies.
Next stop - Pune (3 nights - 10th Jan to 13th Jan)
On the third day of the tour, we take a short 4 hour drive to Kapil's home town - Pune. This is where we will do the maximum dog observations, meet very interesting dogs and people who work with dogs. We will also do a short hike to a hill where we are likely to be accompanied by free living dogs. The hike is easy and not challenging.
Pune will also host a few non-dog activities that will enhance our spiritual journey of being with dogs. We will have art based therapy, music therapy and food experiences.
Next stop - Goa (3 nights - 13th Jan to 16th Jan)
From Pune, we take a short 1 hour flight to Goa - a small state in the south of India. We will be staying by the beach with plenty of opportunities to unwind and observe beach dogs (Kapil's favourite dogs).
Goa is a good break from urban life. The dogs and people seem more relaxed!
Next stop - Kolkata (2 nights - 16th Jan to 18th Jan)
From Goa we take a 3 hour flight to Kolkata in West Bengal.
Kolkata is known for its grand colonial architecture, art and culture. But our priorities would be the dogs! Kolkata is home to The Dog Lab - India's only scientific research centre that does observational studies on free living dogs in India. The founder of the lab Dr. Anandita Bhadra will conduct a lecture for us in the city.
Next stop - Agra (1 night - 18th Jan - 19th Jan)
From Kolkata, we take a 2 hour flight to India's capital city - New Delhi. From the airport we take a taxi straight to Agra, which is about a 4 hour drive. In Agra, we will see the Taj Mahal and the dogs in and around the Taj Mahal. We are staying in Agra to give us flexibility for those who would like to see the palace again (it looks different during sunrise, sunset and in the day).
New Delhi (2 nights - 19th Jan to 20th Jan)
From Agra, we will take the taxi (or train) back to New Delhi for our final stop. In New Delhi, we will spend two days, with the tour ending on the last day in the evening. Your hotel will be booked until the following morning (21st Jan) since most of the flight options to leave India will be early in the morning.
In the city, we will observe dogs living under various stressors (some even political) and interact with communities who are striving extremely hard to maintain coexistence between humans and dogs.
A typical day
A typical day varies as per the city we are in but usually our day starts early. On some days we start as early as 6 am while on others it might be a bit late at 9 am. Morning time is when dogs are out and about so this time is critical for us to step out as well. On days when we get out early, breakfast is done after our observation session. On days we leave later, we eat breakfast at hotel and then head out.
From around 10 am to 3 pm we have time scheduled for rest. We may also have a discussion in this time or a non-dog activity. And lunch, of course.
In the early evening we step out again to observe the dogs before heading for dinner.
CEUs
For our 2025 tours we got approved CEUs from CCPBT (21), IAABC (25) and KPA (30). We will get them sorted for 2026 tours as well.
Costs
We're able to offer two prices for all attendees.
Double occupancy (all hotels) - $2200 per person
Single occupancy (all hotels) - $2700 person
Please note that there is a possibility of the price increase by 2% to 5% due to fluctuation in ticket prices for hotels and flights.
What is included in the price?
The price includes all of the following:
Stay
- 3 star hotels or better at every city
Travel within India
- Bus / Train from Mumbai to Pune
- Flight from Pune to Goa
- Flight from Goa to Kolkata
- Flight from Kolkata to New Delhi
- Train from Delhi to Agra
- Train from Agra to Delhi
- Mini bus in every city for local travel
Tourism
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Tickets to Taj Mahal and other monuments
Workshops
- Art Based Therapy
- Music Therapy
Safety
- Additional Local guides if necessary
Local dog support groups
- Fees for local dog support groups to take us to the best dog observation locations
Taxes
- Price is inclusive of all Indian taxes
What does the price not include?
The tour price does not include the following:
Travel
- Flight to India
- Flight out of India
- Airport pick up from Mumbai Airport (easy Ubers available)
- Airport drop to New Delhi Airport (easy Ubers available)
We advise that you book your own flights as per your convenience. You should book your flight coming into Mumbai (where the tour starts) and flying out of New Delhi (where the tour ends). You have the flexibility to either arrive early or leave later if you want to spend more time in India.
Food
Food prices will vary largely on preferences and dietary restrictions. Hence we have decided to not include it in the price. We will still provide the best Indian food experience without compromising on hygiene. Based on individual preferences of food, drinks and snacks, the total cost of meals should fall between $2 to $8 per meal. Our most expensive meal would be a fine-dine experience in Pune for $25.
Visa
$25 is the Indian visa fee for US citizens. Please check your embassy website for visa application process.
Insurance
Please purchase travel insurance of your choice.
Shopping
Shopping is pretty cheap but will be at your own expense.
Vaccinations
India is a rabies endemic country. Please follow guidelines as suggested by your health department to take relevant vaccinations before commencing your tour. Please note that regardless of your rabies vaccination status, if you were to be scratched or bitten by a dog, we will arrange an anti-rabies vaccine for you immediately.
Emergencies
We hope there aren't any but any emergencies that may occur won't be covered by the tour organisers.
Payment plans
The India tour is for you and we understand coming up with a large payment may not be convenient. We are therefore offering a zero interest payment plan as follows:
| Payment |
Due Date |
Double Occupancy |
Single Occupancy |
| First (reserve your spot) |
Time of spot reservation |
$200 |
$200 |
| Second |
June 30 2025 |
$500 |
$1000 |
| Third |
October 31 2025 |
$700 |
$700 |
| Fourth |
1st January 2026 |
$300 |
$300 |
| Fifth |
8th January 2026 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Total |
$2200 |
$2700 |
In case you would like to pay the whole amount up front, we can set that up for you as well.
Refund Policy
Unfortunately (mainly due to taxes), refunds won't be possible for the payments already made based on the payment plan above. Your refund would be the money that you would have to pay later.
For people with physical disabilities / Issues with walking
Observing dogs is done on foot. So we will spend a lot of time standing and walking around the streets of India. It is important that you are fit enough to be able to walk around 1-2 kilometers at one go.
India is unfortunately not great with infrastructure for people with physical disabilities. Airports and hotels will have provisions but public spaces will be challenging to navigate. If you have concerns please write to me on kapil@getfloof.com.
Age requirement
We require all attendees to be adults and over the age of 18 to attend this tour.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the tour, please reach out on kapil@getfloof.com. You can also WhatsApp on +91 904 905 6193 or find Kapil on facebook messenger (Kapil Patwardhan)
Want to reserve but don't know which tour?
Our preference is that at the time of booking you know which tour you want to attend. But in case it's not possible to decide right away, select a tour that you are most likely to attend and write to me on kapil@getfloof.com regarding the same. Since tours will be based on first come first served, you might not get plenty of time to make a switch later.
