India with Luxury & Style (12 Days):
Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-I-12-11-23-07-BESI
Days
1 - 2: Depart for Delhi, INDIA
Depart on a flight to Delhi.
Day 3: Arrive in Delhi,
INDIA
Explore New Delhi, including Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan. In Old Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, Delhi's monument to Mahatma Gandhi; the Red Fort citadel; and Jama Masjid. ►Some suggested New Delhi hotels (in alphabetical order): Aman, New Delhi (V) Imperial (V) Leela Palace (V) Oberoi (V) Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 4: Delhi / Udaipur,
INDIA
This morning, you have an opportunity to visit the Deepalaya School before flying to Udaipur, where you are transferred to your spectacular fort-palace hotel in the Aravali Hills. Later, enjoy a sunset camel safari. ►Some suggested Udaipur hotels (in alphabetical order): Davi Garh(V) Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur (V) Taj Lake Palace (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 5: Udaipur,
INDIA
Make an evocative visit to the temples of Eklingji and Nagda. Later, board a motor launch (water levels permitting) for a lake cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola, visiting Jag Mandir Palace, resting on its own island.
►For Udaipur hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 6: Udaipur,
INDIA
After an evocative visit to the temples of Eklingji and Nagda,
cruise peaceful Lake Pichola (if water levels permit).
►For Udaipur hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 7 - 8: Udaipur
/ Jaipur,
INDIA
Fly to Jaipur this morning; then begin an afternoon of exploration. Admire the amazing astronomical devices at the outdoor Jantar Mantar Observatory and visit Jaipur's most famous building, the pink sandstone Hawa Mahal or "Palace of the Winds." The next day, explore the Amber Fort and go for an elephant ride in the company of a mahout. ►Some suggested Jaipur hotels (in alphabetical order): The Oberoi Rajvilás (V) Rambagh Palace (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 9: Jaipur
/ Agra,
INDIA
Travel overland through rural India, stopping at the red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Amarvilas (V)
Day 10: Agra,
INDIA
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Agra; then visit the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built of red sandstone and marble. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Amarvilas (V)
Day 11: Agra / Delhi,
INDIA
After a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, return to Delhi, stopping en route at Sikandra, the tomb of the great Mughal emperor Akbar. ►Some suggested Gurgaon (in Delhi) hotels (in alphabetical order): Oberoi Gurgaon (V) Taj Gurgaon (soon to open)
Trident Gurgaon