10. ROYAL TEMPLES AND PALACES Udaipur is a Rajasthan city of palaces and lakes, often called the “Most Romantic City in India.” A cruise this morning on Lake Pichola reveals a shimmering white city whose sights include Saheliyon-ki-Bari, a royal garden designed for strolling; Jagdish Mandir Temple, where music or chanting is heard throughout the day; and the City Palace, once the elegant living quarters of the Maharajah of Udaipur, over the lake. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and spend the afternoon indulging in the elegant amenities of your hotel. Later join us for a demonstration in the traditional art of donning a sari for ladies and a turban for gents, before dinner at a restaurant owned by descendants of the caterers to the royal family. Meals BLD


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11. A BALLOON RIDE AND THE LOCAL MARKETS Early this morning, soar over the landscape aboard a hot air balloon, then climb aboard a rickshaw for a sightseeing excursion through the colorful spice and vegetable markets of the city. The remainder of your day is free. Meals BD


12. THE MALABAR COAST Fly to Kochi (via Mumbai), a prosperous city on the scenic west coast of India, known as Cochin in colonial times and the center of the Indian spice trade for centuries. Take a relaxing afternoon cruise along picturesque waterways where local fishermen use nets to collect their day’s catch. Then sail out into the Arabian Sea for a sunset that blazes into view with brilliant colors. Colorful sights continue back at your hotel when you attend a performance by world-renowned Kathakali dancers. Meals BD


astronomical skills that impress with the accuracy of instruments dating to the early 18th century. A special Maharajah evening includes entertainment, music and dance. Meals BLD


8. AMBER GEMS OF JAIPUR The massive gateways, pavilions and palaces of Jaipur’s Amber Fort are an interesting blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, set against rugged hills. Inside forbidding walls meant to protect its 16th-century occupants, discover a palace whose walls are covered with paintings, carvings, precious stones and mirrors. Following a guided tour and lunch at the Raj Palace, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore Jaipur as you wish. Meals BLD


9. JAIPUR TO UDAIPUR A flight from Jaipur to Udaipur today is rewarded with a three-night stay at your luxury Oberoi hotel, nestled along the banks of Lake Pichola and spread over fifty acres, which includes a twenty-acre wildlife sanctuary with deer and wild boar. Consistently voted among the top luxury hotels in the world, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur is a destination experience unrivaled anywhere. Dine here at your leisure tonight. Meals BLD


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13. KERALA HISTORY & FLAVORFUL CUISINE Start the day with a lecture focusing on the multicultural influences of Kerala history, before a guided tour of Kochi and Fort Cochin, with their intriguing blends of European, Asian and


Stay three nights at the luxurious Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur


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