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LUXURY REDEFINED. This is a tour designed for that discriminating traveler who wants and expects only the best. You will experience India in a high quality 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' tour. Stay in India's Luxury Premier hotels with each hotel crowning a distinctive character and style. Be ready to be pampered by attention to details and personalized services. Your private luxury sedan with chauffeur, English speaking India expert local guides, Full American breakfast daily, bottled drinking water on tours, prepaid gratuities to your drivers/guides, baggage handling, entrance fees to monuments, camera fees, etc. are included to ensure a hassle free tour to India.
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Day 1
YOUR TOUR BEGINS
The vast and exotic subcontinent of India beckons as we depart West Coast or East Coast for Delhi, India.
Day 2 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. It's history |
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goes back 2000 years. Few capitals in the world have as many monuments as Delhi. THE OBEROI/TAJ MAHAL.
Day 3 DELHI (B)
New Delhi tour this morning, visiting the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-ft sandstone tower, and Humayun's tomb. See the Government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi.
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Day 4 DELHI - JODHPUR (B)
Today we fly to Jodhpur. Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills. Dominating the view is a massive fortress. Within the walls are royal palaces with priceless jewels and a striking collection of art objects. Afternoon tour of Meherangarh Fort and Jodhpur city.
TAJ UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
Day 5 JODHPUR (B)
Drive a short distance to Osian where we participate in one of the most interesting features of this tour, a Village Safari. Experience first-hand the true rural life of India not often seen by tourists. The Bishnoi tribal people in this area are strict vegetarians; they have allowed herds of black buck to roam unharmed around their villages. Later |
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| enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes. On return, visit the Osian temples and Mandore Gardens. |
Day 6 JODHPUR - UDAIPUR (B)
On our drive to Udaipur, we will stop at the beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur. This 15th century temple, built in white marble, has exquisite intricate carvings. It is amazing to find that among hundreds of pillars no two are alike. Continue your drive to Udaipur, which stands in a valley amid green hills on the banks of the wide, steel blue Lake Pichola. OBEROI UDAIVILAS/LAKE PALACE.Day 7 UDAIPUR (B)
Tour of Udaipur, visiting the vast and exquisite City |
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| Palace of the Maharana. Amber, jade and colored glass gives the palace a sparkling, yet ethereal quality. See Fateh Sagar Lake, the Jagdish Temple, etc. In the afternoon, a scenic cruise on Lake Pichola including a visit to the Jagmandir Palace. |
Day 8 UDAIPUR - JAIPUR (B)
Today we fly to Jaipur - the rose-pink capital of Rajasthan. Surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India. Afternoon tour, visiting the Royal Observatory and Palace Museum. We will also see the ornate and elaborate Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal, a striking landmark of Jaipur. OBEROI RAJVILAS/RAMBAGH PALACE.
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Day 9
JAIPUR (B)
This morning we visit Amber Fort. Riding on elegantly caparisoned elephants, we make our way to the fort. Inside, we will find lavish courtyards, beautifully decorated halls and the Chamber of Mirrors. Later visit exotic 'bazaars' of Jaipur.
Day 10 JAIPUR - AGRA (B)
Today we drive to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. OBEROI AMARVILAS.
Day 11 AGRA (B)
We will visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 AD in memory of his Queen. It took the world's best craftsmen and over 20,000 workers almost 20 years to build this dream. We'll also visit the Agra Fort. Later sample the arts of the region.
Day 12 AGRA - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Travel to Delhi with day use rooms at an airport hotel. Later in the evening transfer to airport for your homebound flight.
Day 13 ARRIVE
West Coast or East Coast.
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