ASIA Traveling Well Includes…
• Multiple-night stays at three hotels ranked among the “World’s Best” hotels by Travel + Leisure readers – The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Oberoi Rajvilas and The Oberoi Amarvilas
• Two nights in Jaipur, highlighted by a Maharajah evening featuring dinner and entertainment • An exclusive visit to the home of a Keralan chef for a cooking demonstration and dinner • A luncheon cruise on a traditional thatched-roofed rice boat • Kathakali and Mohiniattam dance performances & a martial arts demonstration • In Udaipur, a lesson in the art of dressing in a sari or turban and a hot air balloon ride
• 44 meals, airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted, gratuities to local guides, service charges, admissions, taxes and porterage
massive 16th-century Red Fort – once the residence of Mughal emperors, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and Raj Ghat, the memorial set on the site of Gandhi’s cremation. The rest of the day is free to do as you wish, with many sites, shops and museums close to your hotel. Dine at leisure tonight. Meals B
4. FLY TO SPIRITUAL VARANASI Take a morning flight to Varanasi. Considered the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi is set along the banks of the River Ganges and is home to numerous religious sites that have been welcoming pilgrims as far back as 6 BC. With a guide, visit the ruins, temple and museum at Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, and the National Museum. The River Ganges not only supports the highest density of humans in the world but is considered sacred by Hindus; witness the evening prayer spectacle along the river’s ghats (stairs that line the banks) as hundreds of pilgrims line the steps to chant, pray and “put the river to sleep”; then board small oar-powered boats to row along the river, a most memorable experience. Meals BLD
5. GANGES RIVER CRUISE AND ON TO AGRA Join the many who greet morning on the Ganges from aboard your private sunrise cruise – an amazing experience. Fly to Agra for a two-night stay; your room at the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra overlooks the Taj Mahal. Enjoy lunch upon your arrival and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals BLD
6. THE TAJ MAHAL AND AGRA FORT Wake up to views of the mesmerizing Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Your guided visit to the Taj Mahal this morning reveals the love story behind the white wonder, as well as the unique design and relief work in marble and inlay with precious and semi-precious stones that make it a monument apart. Sightseeing continues at the 16th-century Red Fort of Agra, not far from the gardens
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of the Taj Mahal. This red sandstone fortress encompasses the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, home to fairy-tale palaces and two very beautiful mosques made of pure marble. Dine at a choice of two fine hotel restaurants tonight. Meals BLD
7. JOURNEY TO JAIPUR & PALATIAL SITES Drive to Jaipur for a two-night stay at a luxury Oberoi hotel, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon, join us for a guided visit to the magnificent City Palace Museum; inside are exhibits of historic royal costumes that include exquisite Pashmina shawls and silk saris. At the Jantar Mantar Observatory, discover
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