Graduation Season 2026
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Shah Family Graduation Trip

May 5 – May 19, 2026  •  Boston → Rochester → NYC → DC → Boston → San Jose

PhD Hooding at RIT, Astha's Tufts graduation, and a family East Coast road trip stitched together into one plan.

🎓 2 graduations 🚗 East Coast road trip core ✈️ Family arrivals and split returns
Travel Party
15
Main Trip Days
10+
Cities
12
Flights
Key Dates
Road Trip Route
Accommodation Summary
Key Reminders
📌 Check in online 24 hrs before each flight
📌 Pack modest attire for BAPS Temple visit
📌 Niagara Falls visit is US side only — no passport needed
📌 Book Amtrak early for best Boston ↔ DC prices
📌 Make restaurant reservation for May 8 celebration dinner
📌 Reserve BAPS Temple visit at baps.org

All Flights

Accommodation & Stays

All lodging for the trip — hotels, Airbnbs, and family stays.

Booking Checklist

Trip Budget

Estimated costs for the entire trip. Ranges account for booking timing and choices.

Spend Breakdown by Category

Weather Forecast

Ticket Documents

View or download ticket PDFs for each flight and stay.

Important Info