India with Luxury & Style (15 Days, including Rajasthan's first Project Tiger Reserve):
Sample Itinerary Outline
ID #: DT-I-15-11-23-07-BESI
Days
1 - 2: Depart for Delhi, INDIA
Depart on a flight to Delhi.
Day 3: Arrive in Delhi,
INDIA
Your room is available for immediate occupancy. Explore New
Delhi this afternoon. ►Some suggested Delhi hotels (in alphabetical order): Aman, New Delhi (V) Imperial (V) Leela Palace (V) Oberoi (V) Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 4: Delhi,
INDIA
In Old Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, Delhi's monument to Mahatma
Gandhi; the Red Fort citadel; and the Jama Masjid. ►For Delhi hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 5: Delhi,
INDIA / Udaipur,
INDIA
Fly to Udaipur and transfer to your spectacular fort-palace
hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure. ►Some suggested Udaipur hotels (in alphabetical order): Davi Garh(V) Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur (V) Taj Lake Palace (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 6: Udaipur,
INDIA
After an evocative visit to the temples of Eklingji and Nagda,
cruise peaceful Lake Pichola (if water levels permit). ►For Udaipur hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 7: Udaipur,
INDIA
A tour of Udaipur includes the City Palace and the gardens of
Sahelion-Ki-Bari or "Gardens of the Maids of Honor."
For Udaipur hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 8: Udaipur,
INDIA / Jaipur,
INDIA
An early morning flight brings you to Jaipur, a bustling
metropolis. Visit the architectural wonders of the City Palace,
and Jaipur's most famous building, the Hawa Mahal: "Palace of
the Winds." ►Some suggested Jaipur hotels (in alphabetical order): Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur (V) The Rambagh Palace, Jaipur (V) ►Together, we will find the best choice for you!
Day 9: Jaipur,
INDIA
Your day begins with a visit to Amber Fort. Next a visit to a
local Indian village includes an elephant ride accompanied by a
professional mahout. An afternoon at leisure to perhaps
indulge in the spa at your resort. ►For Jaipur hotel suggestions, see above.
Day 10: Jaipur,
INDIA / Ranthambore,
INDIA
Travel to Ranthambore, Rajasthan's first Project Tiger Reserve,
for game viewing in this animal-rich environment. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Vanyavilás
Day 11: Ranthambore,
INDIA
On morning and late-afternoon game drives, you are likely to see
spotted deer, Nilgai (blue bull) and sloth bear. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Vanyavilás
Day 12: Ranthambore,
INDIA / Bharatpur,
INDIA / Agra,
INDIA
Journey by train to Bharatpur, then on by road to Agra, stopping
at Fatehpur Sikri, the now-deserted 16th-century red stone city
and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in Agra for a first visit
to the Taj Mahal by sunset. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Amarvilás
Day 13: Agra,
INDIA
Explore the imposing Agra Fort, built of red sandstone and
marble. Your afternoon is at leisure or take an optional return
visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal. ►Suggested hotel: The Oberoi Amarvilás
Day 14: Agra,
INDIA / Delhi,
INDIA
After a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, travel overland to
Delhi, with an en-route stop at Sikandra, the tomb of the great
Moghul emperor Akbar. Arrive at Delhi in time to relax and
prepare for your onward flight. ►For Delhi hotel suggestions, see above.