“We found this trip to be very moving in many different ways. You have to see it to believe it. Every day brought
us a new happening – not knowing what tomorrow would bring, how could that past day be better! India, and all its people, have found a place in our hearts.
” – Bob & Judy Koesters, OH
India in the 16th and 17th centuries, and an optional excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, once the Mughal capital in the 16th century. This remarkably preserved walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner is at your leisure in the hotel. Meals BLD
8. MUSEUMS & MORE IN JAIPUR Continue on to Jaipur for two nights at your palatial Oberoi hotel. View the magnificent City Palace Museum and the Jantar Mantar Observatory and enjoy a very special Maharajah evening, complete with entertainment, music and dance. Meals BLD
9. THE GEMS OF JAIPUR The massive gateways, pillared pavilions and palaces nestled within Jaipur’s imposing Amber Fort pay lasting tribute to the many kingdoms it served over the centuries. Tour the domed Amber Palace within the complex, with its glittering mirrored interiors; spend the afternoon as you please in Jaipur. Meals BLD
10. SARIS & TURBANS & ON TO UDAIPUR After a morning of leisure at your hotel, join us for a closer look at daily life in Jaipur. Learn the art of dressing in a sari and a turban during a private demonstration, then take a rickshaw ride to visit the Birla Mandir, a modern architectural marvel surrounded by lush green gardens. Fly to Udaipur for two nights at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, Travel + Leisure’s “Number 1 Hotel in the World” in 2007. Conceived as a traditional palace with rambling courtyards, fountains, reflection pools and gardens, it exudes the romance and splendor of a royal era. Meals BLD
11. GARDENS, TEMPLES & PALACES A leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola sets the stage for a sightseeing tour with our local guide. Your explorations include a visit to the fountain gardens of Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jagdish Mandir Temple, and the City Palace, a labyrinth of ornate courtyards and temples, as well as a museum and the former living quarters of the Maharaja of Udaipur. The rest of the day is free. Meals BLD
12. FLY TO COCHIN IN TROPICAL KERALA Fly south to Cochin in tropical Kerala. Your stay begins with a cruise along inland waterways to see fishermen collecting the day’s catch. This region is renowned for blazing sunsets – a sail on the Arabian Sea offers you a front-row view to this natural spectacle. The Kathakali Dancers perform for you before dinner. Meals BLD
View the ancient sculptures of Elephanta Island near Mumbai, experience poignant ceremonial rituals in Varanasi, and spend two magical nights at a palatial resort in Udaipur
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