India: Temples to Tigers
(Jan. 15 - Feb. 5, 2011)
Highlights
- See the great cities of India: DELHI, VARANASI, AGRA, JAIPUR & JODHPUR.
- Marvel at STUNNING ARCHITECTURE with Moghul, Persian and Hindu influences, from the TAJ MAHAL to the TEMPLES OF KHAJURAHO, or the PALACE HOTELS you stay in.
- Experience being on safari in search of ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS, leopards and more!
- See UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Delhi’s Qutb Minar, Humanun’s Tomb and Red Fort; Khajuraho’s temples, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra’s Fort and the TAJ MAHAL.
- Special experiences enhance your trip: Sound & Light Show at Khajuraho, sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, be guests of a family of traditional musicians, witness an “aarti” ceremony in Varanasi, ride an elephant to dinner; village visits by camel and jeep.
- First-class meals and carefully selected accommodations round out the experience!
Brief Itinerary
Jan. 15/16 - to DELHI: Fly to Delhi.
Jan. 17 & 18 - DELHI: Welcome dinner; tour Old & New Delhi. (The Manor, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Jan. 19, 20 & 21 - BANDAVGARH SAFARI: 2 full days on safari in search of tigers and other wildlife. (Bandhavvilas, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Jan. 22 - KHAJURAHO: Visit the famous temples near sunset. Sound and light show. (Taj Chandela, B, L, D)
Jan. 23 & 24 - VARANASI: Visit Sarnath (Buddhist site). Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges; walking tour of the old city. Enjoy a dance performance and share tea as guests of a family of traditional musicians. Witness an aarti ceremony (candlelit prayer) along the river. (Taj Ganges, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Jan. 25 - DELHI: Fly to Delhi. (The Lalit, B, L, D)
Jan. 26 & 27 - AGRA: Train to Agra. See the royal gardens, the Red Fort and the magical Taj Mahal. (Taj Gateway, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Jan. 28, 29 & 30 - JAIPUR: Visit Amber Fort; tour Jaipur; free time. Elephant safari to dinner. (The Trident, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 - NIMAJ: Go on walks, village visits, camel safaris in what was a hunting preserve to local nobility. (Chhatrasagar, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Feb. 2 & 3 - JODHPUR: Tour Mehangarh Fort, village jeep safari (weavers, potters). Farewell dinner. (Ajit Bhawan, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Feb. 4/5 - HOMEWARD: Fly to Delhi. Dayrooms & dinner. Fly homeward. (The Uppals, dayrooms, 1B, 1D)
Cost
From Delhi:
- CA$7,995
- Single Supplement: CA$2,660
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Jan. 29, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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