Spotlight on India 2016

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Our shortest India tour, "Spotlight on India" is tailor-made for those seeking a shorter visit to India while wishing to explore the "Golden Triangle," with stays at some of the world's finest hotels.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Multiple-night stays at hotels consistently on 'world's best' lists
    • including The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra (with Taj Mahal views from your guest room) and The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur; a boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi to witness spiritual traditions; special Maharaja evening in Jaipur; sari and turban demonstration in Udaipur

What's this trip about?

    Our shortest India tour, "Spotlight on India" is tailor-made for those seeking a shorter visit to India while wishing to explore the "Golden Triangle," with stays at some of the world's finest hotels.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNew Delhi, India
End CityUdaipur, India

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur
  • Taj Mahal
  • Udaipur
  • Varanasi

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Multiple-night stays at three hotels ranked among the 15 "World's Best" hotels by the readers of Travel + Leisure - The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Oberoi Rajvilas and The Oberoi Amarvilas (offering unparalleled views of the Taj Mahal) Three nights in the "City of Lakes," Udaipur, including a sari & turban demonstration, and an auto-rickshaw tour of the city's spice and vegetable markets Two nights in Jaipur, highlighted by a visit to the Amber Fort and a Maharajah evening featuring dinner and entertainment Boat ride on the River Ganges, providing an opportunity to experience revered, centuries-old traditions in Varanasi A visit to walled Old Delhi, brimming with 17th-century havelis (mansions), temples, mosques and rickshaws Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 31 meals (11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive New Delhi
Tour begins: The Leela Palace New Delhi. A transfer is included from Indira Gandhi International Airport to your luxury hotel, The Leela Palace New Delhi, a beautiful new property in the heart of the city. Due to flight schedules, you will probably arrive at the hotel af...
Day 2 Explore New Delhi, where old & new converge
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 by the Arc d'Triomphe in Paris. See the ancient Qutb Minar Victory Tower - the t...
Day 3 Delving into the past in Old Delhi
Check out the colorful bazaars, sacred temples, 17th-century havelis (mansions) and colonial monuments in the winding streets of Old Delhi, the capital of Muslim India from the 12th through the 19th centuries. See the sumptuous Red Fort palaces, the symbol of Indian nati...
Day 4 Rituals on the River Ganges in Varanasi
Your flight to Varanasi takes you to the city traversed by the River Ganges; considered the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi 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...
Day 5 Sunrise Ganges cruise and off to Agra and the Taj Mahal
Rise early for a cruise on the River Ganges to view the Varanasi sunrise ceremonies, then fly to Agra for a two-night stay and tomorrow's visit to one of the world's most famous and recognizable buildings, the Taj Mahal. An incredible domed mausoleum complex of white mar...
Day 6 Wonders in Agra - the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
You'll see it first from your hotel, enjoying a privileged location next to 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...
Day 7 Enjoy the royal treatment in Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur for a two-night stay in 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 sar...
Day 8 Jaipur's glittering palaces & pavilions
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 pai...
Day 9 On to Udaipur
Fly today from Jaipur to Udaipur, a Rajasthan city of palaces and lakes, often called the "Venice of the East" and the "Most Romantic City in India." Dinner is at your leisure in your hotel, named India's best hotel by Condé Nast Traveler and 4th in the world's top 100 hotels. MEALS : B, L, D LODGING : The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur PORTOFCALL : Udaipur, India

Day 10 Lake Pichola cruise & Udaipur's temples & palaces
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 q...
Day 11 Optional balloon ride, Udaipur's markets and as you please
Early risers may choose to soar over amazing Udaipur on an optional hot air balloon ride* at dawn (an additional $240 per person). Then, today's sightseeing begins in Udaipur with an auto-rickshaw ride around the city's bustling spice and vegetable markets, for an insigh...
Day 12 Fly to Dehli for your journey home
Fly to Delhi; transfer to the Trident, Gurgaon, close to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where rooms are reserved for your comfort. Tour ends: Delhi. Most international flights depart early the next day. MEALS : B, L

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Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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