time, 10 1/2 hours ahead of the U.S. (EST). To ease the effects of jet lag, consider traveling to India a day early; ask at booking.
2. NEW DELHI, PAST AND PRESENT Explore contrasting images of Delhi, old and new, with an insider guide. Drive through Vijay Chowk, viewing the Secretariat buildings, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace and the India Gate. See the five-storied Qutb Minar Victory Tower, built in 1193, and visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is modeled after Islamic paradise gardens, and the Gandhi Smriti Museum. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
3. PAST MADE PERFECT IN OLD DELHI Explore Old Delhi’s labyrinthine streets, a memorable experience that offers an up-close look at 17th-century havelis (mansions), mosques and temples! Visit Lal Qila, commonly referred to as the Red Fort – and see Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The rest of the day is free for you to explore as you wish. Dine à la carte tonight at one of the hotel’s four restaurants boasting a variety of acclaimed international cuisine. Meals BD
4. FLY TO VARANASI & THE RIVER GANGES Fly to the spiritual capital of Varanasi on the River Ganges, one of the world’s oldest living cities, which has welcomed pilgrims since the 6th century BC; tour Sarnath, symbolizing the birth of Buddhism, and visit the National Museum. View the ceremonies of the evening prayer as you witness worshippers “putting the river to sleep” aboard a row boat on the River Ganges. Meals BLD
5. GANGES CRUISE & TEMPLES OF KHAJURAHO Rise early and take a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges before taking a flight to Khajuraho for an overnight stay. This little town is home to a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing many elaborately sculpted temples from the Chandella dynasty. Your hotel is surrounded by lush gardens near the temples. Meals BLD
Tauck Value Includes:
Stays at the “World’s Best” hotels, The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Oberoi Amarvilas (with Taj Mahal views from your room)
Two nights in Jaipur, highlighted with a visit to the Amber Fort and a Maharajah evening featuring dinner and entertainment
A boat ride on the River Ganges reveals cultural traditions centuries old in Varanasi
Exclusive insider visit to a chef’s private home in Kerala and a cooking demonstration for an authentic taste of daily life
Houseboat and river cruises, martial arts demo and Kathakali dance performance in tropical southern India
Demonstration in the art of dressing in a sari and turban Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
46 meals (16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, admissions, taxes and porterage
6. PALACES OF ORCHHA & A TRAIN TO AGRA Visit Orchha today, one of India’s most spectacular heritage sites. Explore the ruins of its 16th-century palaces and temples; once the opulent home of royalty, today parakeets and langurs live here. Journey by rail to Agra for two nights. Meals BLD
7. TAJ MAHAL / AGRA FORT
Wake up to views of the inimitable Taj Mahal from your hotel room today or take the opportunity to visit it on your own at sunrise illuminated in the light of dawn. A guided visit after breakfast reveals the fascinating love story behind this white marble wonder. Today’s sightseeing also includes a tour of the red sandstone Agra Fort, from which Mughal rulers governed
Images of everyday life charm Tauck guests throughout India and on a guided visit to the temples of Orchha Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
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