SPOTLIGHT ON INDIA
View the Taj Mahal from your room at The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, just one of many colorful sights of life in India
“Spotlight on India” is the first 12 days of “A Portrait of India” – it is tailor-made for those seeking a shorter visit to India while wishing to explore the “Golden Triangle”; stay at some of the world’s finest hotels!
Tauck Value Includes:
Hotels consistently included on “world’s best” lists including The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Oberoi Amarvilas (with Taj Mahal views from your guest room)
Two nights in Jaipur, highlighted with a visit to the Amber Fort and a Maharajah evening featuring dinner and entertainment
An oar-powered boat ride on the River Ganges in Varanasi to learn about time-honored spiritual traditions
Hands-on demonstration in the art of dressing in a traditional sari and turban in Jaipur
Overnight in Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
31 meals (11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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1. ARRIVE NEW DELHI Tour begins: The Oberoi, New Delhi. A transfer is included from Indira Gandhi International Airport to The Oberoi, New Delhi.
2. GUIDED SIGHTSEEING IN NEW DELHI Accompanied by a local guide, view Parliament House, the Presidential Palace and the India Gate; see the five-storied Qutb Minar Victory Tower; and visit Humayun’s Tomb and the Gandhi Smriti Museum. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals BLD
3. EXPLORING OLD DELHI & THE RED FORT Travel through Old Delhi’s labyrinthine streets for an up-close look at Lal Qila, referred to as the Red Fort, and see Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The rest of the day is free. Meals BD
4. FLY TO SPIRITUAL VARANASI Fly to the spiritual capital of Varanasi on the River Ganges; tour Sarnath, symbolizing the birth of Buddhism, and visit the National Museum. View the ceremonies of the evening prayer as you witness nightly rituals on the River Ganges. Meals BLD
5. GANGES CRUISE & OVERNIGHT IN KHAJURAHO Rise early and take a 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. Meals BLD
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