India with Luxury & Style (12 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:

• In Old Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, Delhi's monument to Mahatma Gandhi; the Red Fort citadel; and the Jama Masjid
• In Udaipur, visit to the temples of Eklingji and Nagda, cruise peaceful Lake Pichola, tour City Palace and the gardens of Sahelion-Ki-Bari
• Fly to Jaipur to visit the architectural wonders of the City Palace, and Jaipur's most famous building, the Hawa Mahal: "Palace of the Winds."
• Admire the amazing astronomical devices at the outdoor Jantar Mantar Observatory
• Explore the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built of red sandstone and marble
• While in Jaipur, go for an elephant ride in the company of a mahout
• After a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, travel overland to Delhi, with an en-route stop at Sikandra, the tomb of the great Moghul emperor Akbar

Overview:

India's sheer diversity - its wealth of culture, history and spectacular geography cannot fail to impress even the most seasoned traveller. Ancient forts and palaces, spice markets, cities teeming with people, the sweeping dunes of Rajasthan, vast plains carved up by the Ganges and its tributaries and the lush green south, flanked by superb beaches, all contrast with the majestic grandeur of the mighty Himalayas.

The people, customs, language, landscape and architecture change dramatically between regions. If history is your thing, India will satisfy even the most enquiring mind. There are forts, abandoned cities, ruins, battlefields, palaces and monuments in abundance, while religious intrigue is fuelled by the Ganges and myriad temples, ranging from ancient to modern - and with everything in-between. The Himalayas afford some of the most breathtaking walking country on the planet and are home to some sensational, award-winning spas; while Goa and Kerala in the south offer excellent beaches, palm-groves, crumbling forts, lush vegetation and stunning backwaters: a vast network of lakes, lagoons, rivers and canals.