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Experience India’s Rich Cultural Heritage
INDIA: Fairyland of Boundless Festivals.
Unity in diversity is truly an allure to India. It not only enables the people to enjoy the year-round festivities but also adds color to everyone’s life.
The land so vast has a land full of flora and fauna that are exotic and supreme in nature. There is a huge, forested area in every state where you can spot the best wildlife.
From an accommodating heart to an ever-smiling face, we bet Indians are the best when it comes to welcoming travelers with open arms.
14days from $9,495 per person
- Stay in former palaces, including iconic royal residences Such as the lavish Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur and the grand Rambagh Palace in Jaipur
- Embark on a private sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola, your palace hotel seemingly floating on the water beneath an orange-hued sky, and cap it off with a refreshing cocktail
- Behold the glorious Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset
- Set out on private safaris in Panna National Park, home to the elusive Bengal tiger, and enjoy an exclusive talk on conservation by a member of the local Pardhi community
- Observe priests performing an aarti ceremony on the banks of the Holy Ganges in Varanasi
- Experience the diverse appeal of India's great cities, from colorful, fast-paced Mumbai, the innovative Commercial heart of the country, to Delhi, a center for politics and, with its enduring British intluence, a blend of old and new
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local
Guides - Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
- Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&k On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
ARRIVE MUMBAI, INDIA
DAY 1
DAY 2
MUMBAI | THE GATEWAY OF INDIA
DAY 2
DAY 3-4
UDAIPUR | CRUISE TO JAG MANDIR
DAY 3-4
DAY 5-6
JAIPUR | DESIGN YOUR DAY
DAY 5-6
DAY 7-8
AGRA | VISIONS OF THE TAJ MAHAL
DAY 7-8
DAY 9
PANNA NARIONAL PARK | INTO THE WILD
DAY 9
DAY 10
PANNA NARIONAL PARK | TIGER TRACKING
DAY 10
DAY 11
KHAJURAHO & VARANASI | INDIA's HOLIEST CITY
DAY 11
DAY 12
VARANASI & DELHI | PRIVATE SUNRISE RIVER CRUISE
DAY 12
DAY 13
DELHI | EXPLORING THE OLD & THE NEW
DAY 13
DAY 1
ARRIVE MUMBAI, INDIA
Arrive in Mumbai, where an A&K Representative meets and transfers you to your iconic hotel.
Where you'll be staying
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
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DAY 1
DAY 2
MUMBAI | THE GATEWAY OF INDIA
Explore the city's classic sites, including the Gateway of India, an 85-foot-high arch whose design reflects India's Muslim and Hindu traditions. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhawan, a museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Next, see the Dhobi Ghat, the largest open-air laundry in the world and a wonderfully colorful spectacle to behold. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Where you'll be staying
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2
DAY 3-4
UDAIPUR | CRUISE TO JAG MANDIR
Fly to Udaipur and settle into your stunning palace hotel set in the middle of scenic Lake Pichola. Relax this afternoon before embarking on a private cruise past Jag Mandir, a marble palace on an island in Lake Pichola. Then, admire the vibrant sunset from your island hotel on a Scenic Sundowner followed by dinner. The next morning, visit the stunning City Palace, a marble complex
that offers unforgettable views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to the Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash Palace. Stroll through the Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor) before returning to the hotel.
Where you'll be staying
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Day3); Breakfast, Lunch(Day4)
DAY 3-4
DAY 5-6
JAIPUR | DESIGN YOUR DAY
Fly to Jaipur and check in to your hotel, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. Later, explore the City Palace, a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and
temples. Located within the palace's gates is the Mubarak Mahal, or "Auspicious Palace," which contains textiles including the royal formal costumes, Sanganeri block prints, Kashmiri pashminas
and silk saris. Then, visit Jantar Mantar, an open-air array of astronomical instruments. The next day, view the Palace of the Winds - built so the women of the royal household could observe street life without being seen. Proceed to explore the beautiful Mughal-style Amber Fort. This red sandstone and marble palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
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Practice Yoga During a Private Session at Rambagh Palace.
- Visit Digantar Vidyalyto interact with the students at an innovative school supported by A&K Philanthropy.
- Discover the Bazaars of Jaipur, taking in the vibe of local life and shopping for keepsakes from your journey.
Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Where you'll be staying
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
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Meals; Breakfast, Dinner (Day5); Breakfast, Lunch (Day6)
DAY 5-6
DAY 7-8
AGRA | VISIONS OF THE TAJ MAHAL
Drive to Agra, observing the colorful rural life of Rajasthan on your journey. Upon arrival, catch your first glimpse of the breathtaking Taj Mahal from your luxurious room. Visit the Taj Mahal in the late afternoon, as the setting sun bathes it in a soft orange glow. Return the next morning, when the rising sun lends a warm pink tint to its marble face. Visit the Agra Fort, once the prison of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal after the death of his beloved wife.
Where you'll be staying
THE OBEROI AMARVILAS, AGRA
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Meals; Breakfast, Lunch (Day 7); Breakfast, Dinner (Day 8)
DAY 7-8
DAY 9
PANNA NARIONAL PARK | INTO THE WILD
Depart by express train to Jhansi. After lunch, continue to remote Panna National Park, a haven for India's wildlife, and check in to your wilderness lodge. Then, on an A&K-exclusive experience, meet with a member of the nomadic Pardhi community to learn about their role in the continuing effort to repopulate Panna National Park with the majestic Bengal tiger.
Where you'll be staying
Pashan Garh, Panna National Park
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Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
DAY 10
PANNA NARIONAL PARK | TIGER TRACKING
Rise early for a game drive in Panna National Park aboard a four-wheel-drive vehicle, spotting crocodiles or perhaps the elusive Bengal tiger. Learn how a successful conservation program has
grown the park's tiger population, increasing the odds of a sighting. Return to the lodge to savor a Chef's Table experience featuring an Indian cooking demonstration, as your lodge's chef prepares local delicacies for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to Pashan Garh for dinner.
Where you'll be staying
Pashan Garh, Panna National Park
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Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
DAY 11
KHAJURAHO & VARANASI | INDIA's HOLIEST CITY
Drive to Khajuraho to see all of life - joy, love, divinity, war - depicted in detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Then, fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At dusk, beside the Ganges River, witness the aarti ceremony. Chanted prayers and rhythmic drumming fill the air as you watch lantern-bearing priests bid the gods and goddesses a restful slumber.
Where you'll be staying
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
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Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
DAY 12
VARANASI & DELHI | PRIVATE SUNRISE RIVER CRUISE
Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to observe activity along the ghats (stone steps leading down to the river), where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves. literally and spiritually. Later, fly to Delhi for a farewell dinner.
Where you'll be staying
The Oberoi, New Delhi
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Meals; Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12
DAY 13
DELHI | EXPLORING THE OLD & THE NEW
Visit the great Jama Masjid, the most important mosque in India. Completed in 1656, its two minarets each stand 131 feet tall. Then, Ride Like a Local by rickshaw through the narrow alleys and stalls of Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Like Jama Masjid, it dates to the era of Shah Jahan and today is a vital part of everyday life here-frequented by locals and a must-see destination for visitors. After lunch, tour New Delhi, including Humayun's Tomb, the last resting place of an esteemed 16th-century Mughal emperor and an architectural precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Where you'll be staying
The Oberoi, New Delhi
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Meals; Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13
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