A PORTRAIT OF INDIA
INDIA THROUGH THE AGES reveals itself in architectural wonders, royal feasts, ceremonies reflecting spiritual traditions, and opulent palaces, some reborn today as unrivaled Oberoi luxury hotels where you will stay during visits to Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur... Indulge in services and sights reserved for royalty as you explore New Delhi... experience sacred rituals of Varanasi on the River Ganges... find eternal love at the Taj Mahal and a fairy tale city at the Red Fort of Agra... and let yourself be mesmerized by Maharajah gems in Jaipur, a jeweled lake in Udaipur, the art of living in Kerala, and the metropolis of Mumbai.
1. ARRIVE NEW DELHI
Tour begins: The Leela Palace Hotel, New Delhi. A transfer is included from Indira Gandhi Int’l Airport to The Leela Palace Hotel, New Delhi, a landmark hotel in the heart of downtown. Most international flights arrive between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM local time, 10.5 hours ahead of the U.S. (EST). To ease jet lag, we recommend arriving in India a day early; ask at booking.
2. OLD AND NEW IN DELHI
Discover the contrasts of Delhi with a local guide on a drive through the Secretariat buildings, Parliament House, Presidential Palace and the iconic India Gate, a colossal monument inspired
46 3. PAST PERFECT... OLD DELHI
Explore Old Delhi’s labyrinthine streets for a compelling look at 17th-century mansions, mosques and temples. Visit the
by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. See the ancient Qutb Minar Victory Tower – the tallest minaret in India – and Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site modeled after Islamic paradise gardens. At Gandhi Smriti, visit the home where Mahatma Gandhi was staying when his life was ended by an assassin; the house and grounds are now a museum and Gandhi’s room is preserved as it was in his lifetime. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals BLD
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