India with Luxury & Style (15 Days, including Rajasthan's first Project Tiger Reserve): Sample Itinerary Outline

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Map ofIndia with Luxury & Style (15 Days, including Rajasthan's first Project Tiger Reserve) TourDays 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.

Day 15: Arrive Home