Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India - Pushkar Fair Reverse Routing

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Explore kaleidoscopic India, seeing contrasting Old and New Delhi, holy Varanasi and — if luck has it — the elusive Bengal tiger in Panna National Park. Behold the peerless Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, attend the colorful Pushkar Fair, and privately cruise placid Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Explore kaleidoscopic India, seeing contrasting Old and New Delhi, holy Varanasi and — if luck has it — the elusive Bengal tiger in Panna National Park. Behold the peerless Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, attend the colorful Pushkar Fair, and privately cruise placid Lake Pichola in Udaipur.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City Delhi
End City Mumbai

Destinations

  • India

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Delhi, India

Arrive in Delhi, India’s vibrant capital city, where you are met by an Abercrombie & Kent representative and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

This morning, Ride Like a Local and set off on an exciting rickshaw ride through the carts and stalls of Chandni Chowk bazaar, one the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. After lunch, tour New Delhi, including Humayun’s Tomb, the last resting place of an esteemed...

Day 3: Varanasi

Fly to Varanasi this morning, a city sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike. Enjoy a city tour and check in to your hotel. At dusk, head to the banks of the sacred Ganges River to witness the aarti ceremony. Chanted prayers and rhythmic drumming fill the air as you watch lantern-bearing priests bid the gods and goddesses a restful slumber.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Varanasi/Khajuraho

Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to observe activity along the ghats (stone steps leading down to the river), where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves, literally and spiritually. Spend the rest of the morning relaxing at your hotel. Then...

Day 5: Panna National Park

Rise early this morning for a game drive in Panna National Park by four-wheel-drive vehicle, spotting crocodiles or perhaps the elusive Bengal tiger. Learn how a successful conservation program has grown the park’s tiger population, increasing the odds of a sighting. ...

Day 6: Agra

Today, travel through the countryside to Jhansi, where you board your express train to Agra. Check-in to your luxury hotel and catch your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal through your window.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Agra

Few sights in the world are as breathtaking as the Taj Mahal. This elaborate mausoleum, created by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of the most beloved of his wives, is the apex of Mughal architecture, its gem-encrusted marble skin giving it a shimmering, intangible q...

Day 8: Jaipur

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur and check in to your hotel, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. Later, explore the City Palace, a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. Located within the palace’s gates is the Mu...

Day 9: Jaipur

See the Palace of the Winds – built for the women of the royal household to observe street life without being seen. Proceed to explore the beautiful Mughal-style Amber Fort. This red sandstone and marble palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, enjoy on...

Day 10: Pushkar

Early this morning, drive to the otherwise quiet, secluded desert town of Pushkar, sharing the road with camels, trucks, cattle, water buffalo and rickshaws as you approach. Spend the next two days experiencing the bustling Pushkar Fair, a colorful whirl of activity drawing people from all around the globe.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Pushkar

Enjoy another opportunity to experience the Pushkar Fair. See painted and adorned camels and cattle being traded; peruse stalls selling camel tassels and woven gypsy dowry bags; and witness Hindu devotees as they throng the ghats around Pushkar Lake in order to bathe, cleanse their sins and attain a place in heaven.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Udaipur

Drive to Udaipur, stopping for lunch en route. Continue to Udaipur and check in to your romantic hotel.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Udaipur

Explore the City Palace, a marble complex that offers unforgettable views of Lake Pichola and its surroundings. Continue to the Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash Palace. Stroll through the Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor) before returning to the hotel. L...

Day 14: Mumbai

Fly in the morning to the cosmopolitan city of Mumbai, India’s bustling, vibrant commercial capital. After checking in to your hotel, you may see the city at leisure or simply relax. In the evening, join fellow guests for a farewell dinner.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15: Mumbai

This morning, explore the city’s classic sites, beginning with the Gateway of India, an 85-foot-high arch with a design that reflects India’s Muslim and Hindu traditions. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhawan, a museum dedicated to the life and works of Mah...

Day 16: Mumbai

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Price per day$998
Last Updated: 10/2/2024

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Meals Included
  • 15 Breakfast
  • 8 Lunch
  • 10 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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