Heart of India
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Highlights
- Visit Raj Ghat, a beautifully serene monument.
- Visiting the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India
- Enjoy short ride by rickshaw through the crowded lanes of the Chandni Chowk bazaar.
- Visiting Qutab Minar, a spectacular example of Indo-Islamic architecture topped by a 234-foot-high tower.
- Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Jaipur and its surroundings
- See the Jantar Mantar, a remarkable astronomical and astrological observatory built in the 18th century
- See the Royal Bengal tiger
- Visit the sprawling Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River.
- Visit the east and west temple complexes that the Chandelas constructed.
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Trip includes
- International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
- All land transportation and 3 internal flights
- Accommodations for 14 nights in hotels and 1 night at an OAT camp
- 33 meals—daily breakfast, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
- 25 small group activities
- Services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, camp staff, and luggage porters
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next OAT trip—an average of $272 Please note: The information above is for the Heart of India main itinerary only. Our 19-day Nagaur and Pushkar Festival itineraries include 2 extra days in India, with an additional night’s accommodation in an OAT Camp in Rajasthan and 7 additional meals (2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 4 Dinners).
Itinerary
You'll arrive in Delhi today, where your Trip Leader will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Here we'll be joined by travelers who took our optional Bhutan: The Hidden Kingdom pre-trip extension.
After breakfast, we head out to see the highlights of New Delhi.
The British laid out the broad, tree-lined avenues and neat street grid of New Delhi (i...
After breakfast, we’ll journey to Jaipur, called the “Pink City” for the rosy hue of its sandstone buildings. En route, we’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. When we arrive in Jaipur, we’ll check in to our hotel. Tonight we’ll gather for dinner at a local restaurant.
In the early morning, when nocturnal animals may still be active, we head out for game-viewing before breakfast. Once again, our mode of transportation is a cant...
A Day in the Life Watch OAT travelers experience the unique culture of a Ranthambore community. After breakfast, we'll stroll into a loc...
Today, we'll visit Abhaneri to view an ancient baolis, essentially a step-well or waterway built to provide a constant water supply to local inhabitants.
Then, w...
To enjoy and make the most of this very long, overland, travel day, you'll need to approach it with curiosity, an adventurous spirit, and a healthy sense of hum...
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