India with Luxury & Style (14 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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Pattadakal
Kapaleeshwar Temple

DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:

On this once-in-a-lifetime journey through India, visit the jewel city of Chennai where you’ll explore the Kapaleeswar Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva and discover its intricately carved 120-foot gopuram. Board the Golden Chariot train for a 5-day journey across India. Stop in Bandipur and take a walk on the wild side as you go on safari to spot elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, wild boar and the exclusive tiger and leopard. In Hampi, visit the ruins of the 14th century Vijayanagara empire and wander through the colorful Bazzar. Explore the banks of the Malaprabha River to discover the Pattadakal World Heritage Site. Disembark the Golden Chariot and spend the remainder of your time in Goa, the “Pearl of the Orient,” and Mumbai.

• Visit the 14th century Santhome Cathedral Church, which houses the remains of St. Thomas the Apostle

• In Mahabalipuram, see Five Rathas (chariots), rock-cut monoliths, named after the 5 Pandavas, and Bas-relief of Arjuna’s penance

• Travel on the The Golden Chariot train featuring two restaurants with a variety of cuisine, an elegant lounge bar, two massage rooms and a fully equipped gym

• Explore Hoysala Temple with its richly carved walls depicting the life of the Hoysala Kings

Overview:

India is a mystical land that presents the traveler with a bamboozling array of unforgettable experiences. Apart from its ancient spiritual framework, India's vastness also challenges the imagination, being home to one sixth of the world's population.

India has an intoxicatingly rich history, which has spawned a number of exquisite palaces, temples and monuments. The most frequently visited part of India is the Golden Triangle, comprised of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Meanwhile, the people-packed cities of Mumbai (Bombay) and Kolkata (Calcutta) have a bustling, colorful charm, while the holy city of Varanasi and the awe-inspiring temples of Tamil Nadu are rewarding places of pilgrimage.

For those in search of tropical bliss, there are the palm-fringed beaches of Goa and Kerala. And for fresh air and serenity, India ripples with pristine mountains and hills, from the towering beauty of the mighty Himalayas to a bevy of beautiful pine forests, orchards and babbling streams.