MYSTERIES OF INDIA 15 DAYS • 26 MEALS $ FROM 3649
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Spend two nights in Varanasi, India’s holiest city. • Stand in awe of the illuminated Ganga Aarti ceremony. • Ascend by jeep to the top of Amber Fort. MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS • See the Taj Mahal at sunrise. • Experience two game drives in Ranthambore National Park. • Explore Old Delhi’s narrow streets by rickshaw.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! (Be sure to arrange before trip departure)
DAY 5 | Participate in a relaxing yoga class and learn basic exercises and breathing techniques from a local expert or enjoy a morning walking tour of Udaipur just as the city is waking up.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS • Sit down for a home-hosted dinner and observe daily life inside the old city.
EXPLORATIONS
SMALL GROUP TOUR TRAVEL WITH NO MORE THAN 24 GUESTS
unravel the mysteries of this vast and diverse country through its natural wonders, magnificent palace and flavourful cuisine.
• Revel in an interactive cooking demonstration followed by dinner.
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ADD A DAY ACCOMMODATIONS Day 1 Days 2, 3 Days 4, 5 Days 6, 7 Days 8, 9 Days 10, 11 Day 12 Days 13, 14
Overnight Flight Vivanta by Taj Dwarka, New Delhi Lalit Laxmi Vilas, Udaipur The Lalit, Jaipur Juna Mahal, Ranthambore Radisson Blu Taj East Gate, Agra Radisson Jass Hotel, Khajuraho Radisson Hotel, Varanasi
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL See page 105 for details.
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Delhi: Arrive early to discover India’s capital city. CALL FOR DETAILS
Day 1: Overnight Flight Day 2: Delhi, India - Tour Begins Welcome to Delhi, India’s capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Day 3: New Delhi Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Explore Old Delhi’s narrow streets by rickshaw, the traditional mode of transportation. Next you’ll tour New Delhi, visiting Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world. Behold the India Gate war memorial, the Parliament and the palatial Rashtrapati Bhawan – the President’s residence. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Delhi - Udaipur Fly to Udaipur, your gateway to Rajasthan, where chivalrous tales come to life at forts and palaces. Settle into your hotel, a carefully restored palace perched on a hill and overlooking the lake. (B, D) Day 5: Udaipur It’s your choice! Participate in a relaxing yoga class and learn basic exercises and breathing techniques from a local expert -OR- enjoy a morning walking tour of Udaipur just as the city is waking up. Later, we visit the exquisite City Palace – its main entrance, Tripolia, was built in 1725. Stop at Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Maids of Honour, and learn about the lifestyle of the royal ladies who once strolled through these gardens. This evening, cruise along Lake Pichola and take in views of the Jag Mandir Palace and the City Palace. (B) Day 6: Udaipur - Jaipur Depart for a scenic drive through the countryside to the “Pink City” of Jaipur. After having lunch and checking into your hotel, head out for a brief stop at Hawa Mahal,
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