Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
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Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 8 Welcome to Delhi Explore Colourful Jaipur
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop journey through northern India's most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers this evening. household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. You'll Hotel - Le Meridien New Delhi have some free time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, you could choose to join Included Meals - Welcome Reception our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and Day 2 hopefully receiving one in return.
Discover the Delights of Old Delhi Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, Day 9 navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, ride Venture to Deogarh through the colourful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate of the Deogarh thikana. You'll overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial properties - Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the centre of an expansive dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the the campaign for India's independence from Britain. You'll come face-to-face with world discreetly from behind the fort's jali windows. This evening, a 'Local the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the Specialist' will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends. of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi's Hotel - Deogarh Mahal streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of Day 10 leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences. Delve into Deogarh and All Aboard a Included Meals - Breakfast Rural Railway
Day 3 Join the locals in their favourite commute when you board a metre-gauge train See the Sights of Delhi from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar who didn't Dive Into Culture this morning and join a guided walking tour run by one of the enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local rehabilitated street children who were taken in by the Salaam Baalak Trust in people. 'Dive Into Culture' watching the rural landscapes flash past as you Delhi. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and supports this non- experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could profit organisation and the street children for whom it cares. Later, walk through choose to take an optional village walk with a 'Local Specialist'. Or simply enjoy Paharganj Bazaar, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. shop every day. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by Join your fellow travellers for an enchanting cultural dance show, followed by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed dinner. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavours for lunch at a local restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Day 11 Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated Journey to Udaipur with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The to your hotel later, you’ll drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a have the rest of the afternoon free, or perhaps join one of our Optional sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside Experiences. façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Hills provide a mesmerising backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There's no better way to end the day than on the water. Day 4 Sunset at the Taj Mahal Hotel - Fateh Niwas
It's time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch there are many reasons to love Agra, its own 'monument to love', the Taj Mahal is Day 12 perhaps the most captivating. You'll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with Uncover Udaipur's Treasures rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur's away from your fellow travellers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could from the palace's ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and dinner. coloured glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped Day 5 fountains dotted around before a 'Dive Into Culture' encounter with the city's From the Taj to the Tigers lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals' day to day. There's more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you'll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a Included Meals - Breakfast royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital Day 13 was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Fly to Mumbai and Set Sail to Elephanta Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be Island abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy - a rusty-red sandstone Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India's masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in largest city. There's nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you'll stay discovering all it has to offer. But first, embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbour for the next two nights. to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hotel - Anuraga Palace Return to your hotel later for dinner and some free time before your last day of sightseeing tomorrow. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Hotel - President - IHCL SeleQtions
Roam Ranthambore in Search of Tigers Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which Day 14 was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day Explore Mumbai's Metropolis sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animal and birdlife that find sanctuary here. You'll also want to have your camera ready Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of in case the park's tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to breakfast, followed by some time to relax or consider joining an Optional India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you'll 'Dive Experience. After lunch, there's more time to explore the park for glimpses of the Into Culture' exploring the world's largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of various species of bird and wildlife. Dinner is served this evening at your hotel. kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Day 7 Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a Onwards to Jaipur century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join once Mahatma Gandhi's residence during his stay in Mumbai. You'll have some a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood of Rajasthan. A skilled 'Local Specialist' will show you the tricks of the trade as you Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner. own block-printing skills. Later, you'll see the talents of local craftspeople on Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colourful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its Day 15 embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive 'Be Farewell Mumbai My Guest' dinner in their home. 'Connect With Locals' and savour some of the local delicacies. Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to Hotel - Hilton your fellow travellers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple Experience India’s rich spirituality at the Birla Mandir, one of the most Discover the Lotus Temple and Dilli Haat famous temples in Jaipur, dedicated to the Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu and Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Lotus Temple, an architectural Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is made of pure white marble and you’ll find marvel famous for its unique lotus structure which has won several awards beautiful sculptures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological for its style of building. It is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad scenes. You’ll get to witness the enchanting Aarti (religious ceremony), with ’petals’ arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors an up-close view of the priest who has a tray with a small bell and offerings opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27 metres and a of food, water, flowers and incense. A traditional ‘Aarti lamp’ is passed capacity for 2,500 people. It is a modern style non-religion-oriented temple around the deity accompanied by singing and the ceremony ends with open to all and is surrounded by nine ponds and gardens covering 26 acres everyone sharing the food that has been offered to the Gods. The price in total. Afterwards spend some time browsing at Dilli Haat INA, an open-air shown is in US dollars. food plaza cum craft bazaar which was established to encourage arts and crafts in India. It has food stalls representing each state in India and offers a Adult Price: $19.00* complete variety of tasty Indian snacks from across the country. Products * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and on offer also include many ethnic creations such as rosewood and subject to change. sandalwood carvings, colourful fabrics and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $23.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Village Walk Join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk around Deogarh village. Visit the local market and marvel at the quaint sweet shop, barber shop and other shops which are essential for the needs of daily life. With the help of the Local Specialist, take the opportunity to talk to the locals and the AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 shopkeepers to gain an understanding of their lifestyle. There will also be an opportunity to visit one of the village houses and enjoy a cup of local Delhi's Heritage Park: Sunder Nursery tea chai, prepared for you by the family that lives there. The price shown is Visit the Sunder Nursery with a Local Specialist and discover the fascinating in US dollars. Biodiversity Zone as well as the stunning gardens inside the nursery such as the Paradise Garden, Water Garden and Sunken Garden. Dating back to Adult Price: $20.00* the 16 th century, this spectacular heritage park complex is a treasure trove * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and of attractions. It covers an area of 90 acres and boasts several UNESCO subject to change. World Heritage monuments, 300 plant and tree species, marble fountains, raised sandstone pathways and around 80 resident bird species. After discovering the nursery’s main attractions on a walking tour with the Local Specialist, enjoy some free time to explore further at your leisure. The price shown is in US dollars. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Adult Price: $23.00* The Art of Painting on Water * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Visit a local artist and discover Jal Sanjhi, the rare art of painting on water. subject to change. Boiling water is placed in a flat container and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year old stencils and a palette of special colours to start the magic over the floating canvas. As more and more colours and stencils are used the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 piece is finished the artist dips his hand into the water causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for one day at the most before the powders Mohabbat-E Taj Show eventually sink. Following the demonstration, take the opportunity to try Spend a memorable evening getting to know the epic love story of Shah this for yourself and be sure to take photographs of your finished Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in a thrilling Bollywood style show. The 90- masterpiece! The price shown is in US dollars. minute song and dance performance paints a vivid tale of how Shah Jahan built the iconic Taj Mahal after his beloved wife Mumtaz died in childbirth. Adult Price: $63.00* The show features the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, made in pure white * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Makrana marble, just like the real mausoleum. Performed by over 80 subject to change. talented artists dressed in dazzling costumes, this is sure to be a night to remember! The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 subject to change. Bollywood Adventure Ever since the first film was screened at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai in 1896, India’s motion picture industry (now known as Bollywood) has captivated millions of audiences. India now produces close to one AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 thousand feature films every year -including films in Hindi and several regional languages besides documentaries, TV serials and commercials. Our Save the Tigers: The Dhonk Initiative Bollywood tour is led by a Local Specialist and includes a selection of Interact with local women working on indigenous craft forms at the Dhonk various activities relating to the Indian television and film making industry. Textile Studio and take the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Save the Tiger’ Visit a famous studio in Mumbai and see the various sets used when cause. The Dhonk initiative started several years ago to encourage local filming the movies such as a police station, courtroom, jail etc. The Local families away from poaching tigers and other terrible activities such as Specialist will explain how everything works behind the scenes, including illegal cutting of trees, grazing, ecologically harmful ways of farming etc. This how special effects are done and it may be possible to view some actual live initiative provided them with an ethical livelihood. It’s a holistic craft project filming (subject to availability on the day of the visit). There will also be the and a huge variety of products are manufactured. Meet the Manager who opportunity to watch a brief documentary on 100 years of Bollywood will give a brief talk about the project and with the Travel Director on-hand history, learn about voice recording and see a performance by real to assist with translating, chat with the local women and learn more about Bollywood dancers. Photography is allowed everywhere during the tour the work they do. The price shown is in US dollars. except where live filming is taking place. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $15.00* Adult Price: $124.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change. Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 8 Welcome to Delhi Explore Colourful Jaipur
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop journey through northern India's most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers this evening. household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. You'll Hotel - Le Meridien New Delhi have some free time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, you could choose to join Included Meals - Welcome Reception our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and Day 2 hopefully receiving one in return.
Discover the Delights of Old Delhi Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, Day 9 navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, ride Venture to Deogarh through the colourful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate of the Deogarh thikana. You'll overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial properties - Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the centre of an expansive dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the the campaign for India's independence from Britain. You'll come face-to-face with world discreetly from behind the fort's jali windows. This evening, a 'Local the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the Specialist' will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends. of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi's Hotel - Deogarh Mahal streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of Day 10 leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences. Delve into Deogarh and All Aboard a Included Meals - Breakfast Rural Railway
Day 3 Join the locals in their favourite commute when you board a metre-gauge train See the Sights of Delhi from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar who didn't Dive Into Culture this morning and join a guided walking tour run by one of the enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local rehabilitated street children who were taken in by the Salaam Baalak Trust in people. 'Dive Into Culture' watching the rural landscapes flash past as you Delhi. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and supports this non- experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could profit organisation and the street children for whom it cares. Later, walk through choose to take an optional village walk with a 'Local Specialist'. Or simply enjoy Paharganj Bazaar, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. shop every day. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by Join your fellow travellers for an enchanting cultural dance show, followed by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed dinner. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavours for lunch at a local restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Day 11 Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated Journey to Udaipur with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The to your hotel later, you’ll drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a have the rest of the afternoon free, or perhaps join one of our Optional sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside Experiences. façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Hills provide a mesmerising backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There's no better way to end the day than on the water. Day 4 Sunset at the Taj Mahal Hotel - Fateh Niwas
It's time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch there are many reasons to love Agra, its own 'monument to love', the Taj Mahal is Day 12 perhaps the most captivating. You'll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with Uncover Udaipur's Treasures rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur's away from your fellow travellers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could from the palace's ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and dinner. coloured glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped Day 5 fountains dotted around before a 'Dive Into Culture' encounter with the city's From the Taj to the Tigers lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals' day to day. There's more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you'll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a Included Meals - Breakfast royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital Day 13 was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Fly to Mumbai and Set Sail to Elephanta Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be Island abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy - a rusty-red sandstone Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India's masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in largest city. There's nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you'll stay discovering all it has to offer. But first, embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbour for the next two nights. to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hotel - Anuraga Palace Return to your hotel later for dinner and some free time before your last day of sightseeing tomorrow. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Hotel - President - IHCL SeleQtions
Roam Ranthambore in Search of Tigers Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which Day 14 was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day Explore Mumbai's Metropolis sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animal and birdlife that find sanctuary here. You'll also want to have your camera ready Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of in case the park's tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to breakfast, followed by some time to relax or consider joining an Optional India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you'll 'Dive Experience. After lunch, there's more time to explore the park for glimpses of the Into Culture' exploring the world's largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of various species of bird and wildlife. Dinner is served this evening at your hotel. kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Day 7 Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a Onwards to Jaipur century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join once Mahatma Gandhi's residence during his stay in Mumbai. You'll have some a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood of Rajasthan. A skilled 'Local Specialist' will show you the tricks of the trade as you Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner. own block-printing skills. Later, you'll see the talents of local craftspeople on Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colourful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its Day 15 embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive 'Be Farewell Mumbai My Guest' dinner in their home. 'Connect With Locals' and savour some of the local delicacies. Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to Hotel - Hilton your fellow travellers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple Experience India’s rich spirituality at the Birla Mandir, one of the most Discover the Lotus Temple and Dilli Haat famous temples in Jaipur, dedicated to the Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu and Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Lotus Temple, an architectural Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is made of pure white marble and you’ll find marvel famous for its unique lotus structure which has won several awards beautiful sculptures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological for its style of building. It is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad scenes. You’ll get to witness the enchanting Aarti (religious ceremony), with ’petals’ arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors an up-close view of the priest who has a tray with a small bell and offerings opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27 metres and a of food, water, flowers and incense. A traditional ‘Aarti lamp’ is passed capacity for 2,500 people. It is a modern style non-religion-oriented temple around the deity accompanied by singing and the ceremony ends with open to all and is surrounded by nine ponds and gardens covering 26 acres everyone sharing the food that has been offered to the Gods. The price in total. Afterwards spend some time browsing at Dilli Haat INA, an open-air shown is in US dollars. food plaza cum craft bazaar which was established to encourage arts and crafts in India. It has food stalls representing each state in India and offers a Adult Price: $19.00* complete variety of tasty Indian snacks from across the country. Products * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and on offer also include many ethnic creations such as rosewood and subject to change. sandalwood carvings, colourful fabrics and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $23.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Village Walk Join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk around Deogarh village. Visit the local market and marvel at the quaint sweet shop, barber shop and other shops which are essential for the needs of daily life. With the help of the Local Specialist, take the opportunity to talk to the locals and the AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 shopkeepers to gain an understanding of their lifestyle. There will also be an opportunity to visit one of the village houses and enjoy a cup of local Delhi's Heritage Park: Sunder Nursery tea chai, prepared for you by the family that lives there. The price shown is Visit the Sunder Nursery with a Local Specialist and discover the fascinating in US dollars. Biodiversity Zone as well as the stunning gardens inside the nursery such as the Paradise Garden, Water Garden and Sunken Garden. Dating back to Adult Price: $20.00* the 16 th century, this spectacular heritage park complex is a treasure trove * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and of attractions. It covers an area of 90 acres and boasts several UNESCO subject to change. World Heritage monuments, 300 plant and tree species, marble fountains, raised sandstone pathways and around 80 resident bird species. After discovering the nursery’s main attractions on a walking tour with the Local Specialist, enjoy some free time to explore further at your leisure. The price shown is in US dollars. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Adult Price: $23.00* The Art of Painting on Water * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Visit a local artist and discover Jal Sanjhi, the rare art of painting on water. subject to change. Boiling water is placed in a flat container and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year old stencils and a palette of special colours to start the magic over the floating canvas. As more and more colours and stencils are used the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 piece is finished the artist dips his hand into the water causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for one day at the most before the powders Mohabbat-E Taj Show eventually sink. Following the demonstration, take the opportunity to try Spend a memorable evening getting to know the epic love story of Shah this for yourself and be sure to take photographs of your finished Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in a thrilling Bollywood style show. The 90- masterpiece! The price shown is in US dollars. minute song and dance performance paints a vivid tale of how Shah Jahan built the iconic Taj Mahal after his beloved wife Mumtaz died in childbirth. Adult Price: $63.00* The show features the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, made in pure white * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Makrana marble, just like the real mausoleum. Performed by over 80 subject to change. talented artists dressed in dazzling costumes, this is sure to be a night to remember! The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 subject to change. Bollywood Adventure Ever since the first film was screened at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai in 1896, India’s motion picture industry (now known as Bollywood) has captivated millions of audiences. India now produces close to one AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 thousand feature films every year -including films in Hindi and several regional languages besides documentaries, TV serials and commercials. Our Save the Tigers: The Dhonk Initiative Bollywood tour is led by a Local Specialist and includes a selection of Interact with local women working on indigenous craft forms at the Dhonk various activities relating to the Indian television and film making industry. Textile Studio and take the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Save the Tiger’ Visit a famous studio in Mumbai and see the various sets used when cause. The Dhonk initiative started several years ago to encourage local filming the movies such as a police station, courtroom, jail etc. The Local families away from poaching tigers and other terrible activities such as Specialist will explain how everything works behind the scenes, including illegal cutting of trees, grazing, ecologically harmful ways of farming etc. This how special effects are done and it may be possible to view some actual live initiative provided them with an ethical livelihood. It’s a holistic craft project filming (subject to availability on the day of the visit). There will also be the and a huge variety of products are manufactured. Meet the Manager who opportunity to watch a brief documentary on 100 years of Bollywood will give a brief talk about the project and with the Travel Director on-hand history, learn about voice recording and see a performance by real to assist with translating, chat with the local women and learn more about Bollywood dancers. Photography is allowed everywhere during the tour the work they do. The price shown is in US dollars. except where live filming is taking place. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $15.00* Adult Price: $124.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change. Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
Your itinerary
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Day 1 Day 8 Welcome to Delhi Explore Colourful Jaipur
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop journey through northern India's most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers this evening. household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. You'll Hotel - Le Meridien New Delhi have some free time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, you could choose to join Included Meals - Welcome Reception our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and Day 2 hopefully receiving one in return.
Discover the Delights of Old Delhi Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, Day 9 navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, ride Venture to Deogarh through the colourful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate of the Deogarh thikana. You'll overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial properties - Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the centre of an expansive dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the the campaign for India's independence from Britain. You'll come face-to-face with world discreetly from behind the fort's jali windows. This evening, a 'Local the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the Specialist' will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends. of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi's Hotel - Deogarh Mahal streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of Day 10 leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences. Delve into Deogarh and All Aboard a Included Meals - Breakfast Rural Railway
Day 3 Join the locals in their favourite commute when you board a metre-gauge train See the Sights of Delhi from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar who didn't Dive Into Culture this morning and join a guided walking tour run by one of the enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local rehabilitated street children who were taken in by the Salaam Baalak Trust in people. 'Dive Into Culture' watching the rural landscapes flash past as you Delhi. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and supports this non- experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could profit organisation and the street children for whom it cares. Later, walk through choose to take an optional village walk with a 'Local Specialist'. Or simply enjoy Paharganj Bazaar, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. shop every day. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by Join your fellow travellers for an enchanting cultural dance show, followed by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed dinner. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavours for lunch at a local restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Day 11 Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated Journey to Udaipur with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The to your hotel later, you’ll drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a have the rest of the afternoon free, or perhaps join one of our Optional sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside Experiences. façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Hills provide a mesmerising backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There's no better way to end the day than on the water. Day 4 Sunset at the Taj Mahal Hotel - Fateh Niwas
It's time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch there are many reasons to love Agra, its own 'monument to love', the Taj Mahal is Day 12 perhaps the most captivating. You'll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with Uncover Udaipur's Treasures rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur's away from your fellow travellers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could from the palace's ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and dinner. coloured glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped Day 5 fountains dotted around before a 'Dive Into Culture' encounter with the city's From the Taj to the Tigers lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals' day to day. There's more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you'll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a Included Meals - Breakfast royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital Day 13 was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Fly to Mumbai and Set Sail to Elephanta Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be Island abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy - a rusty-red sandstone Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India's masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in largest city. There's nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you'll stay discovering all it has to offer. But first, embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbour for the next two nights. to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hotel - Anuraga Palace Return to your hotel later for dinner and some free time before your last day of sightseeing tomorrow. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Roam Ranthambore in Search of Tigers Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which Day 14 was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day Explore Mumbai's Metropolis sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animal and birdlife that find sanctuary here. You'll also want to have your camera ready Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of in case the park's tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to breakfast, followed by some time to relax or consider joining an Optional India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you'll 'Dive Experience. After lunch, there's more time to explore the park for glimpses of the Into Culture' exploring the world's largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of various species of bird and wildlife. Dinner is served this evening at your hotel. kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Day 7 Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a Onwards to Jaipur century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join once Mahatma Gandhi's residence during his stay in Mumbai. You'll have some a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood of Rajasthan. A skilled 'Local Specialist' will show you the tricks of the trade as you Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner. own block-printing skills. Later, you'll see the talents of local craftspeople on Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colourful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its Day 15 embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive 'Be Farewell Mumbai My Guest' dinner in their home. 'Connect With Locals' and savour some of the local delicacies. Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to Hotel - Hilton your fellow travellers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple Experience India’s rich spirituality at the Birla Mandir, one of the most Discover the Lotus Temple and Dilli Haat famous temples in Jaipur, dedicated to the Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu and Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Lotus Temple, an architectural Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is made of pure white marble and you’ll find marvel famous for its unique lotus structure which has won several awards beautiful sculptures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological for its style of building. It is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad scenes. You’ll get to witness the enchanting Aarti (religious ceremony), with ’petals’ arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors an up-close view of the priest who has a tray with a small bell and offerings opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27 metres and a of food, water, flowers and incense. A traditional ‘Aarti lamp’ is passed capacity for 2,500 people. It is a modern style non-religion-oriented temple around the deity accompanied by singing and the ceremony ends with open to all and is surrounded by nine ponds and gardens covering 26 acres everyone sharing the food that has been offered to the Gods. The price in total. Afterwards spend some time browsing at Dilli Haat INA, an open-air shown is in US dollars. food plaza cum craft bazaar which was established to encourage arts and crafts in India. It has food stalls representing each state in India and offers a Adult Price: $19.00* complete variety of tasty Indian snacks from across the country. Products * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and on offer also include many ethnic creations such as rosewood and subject to change. sandalwood carvings, colourful fabrics and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $23.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Village Walk Join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk around Deogarh village. Visit the local market and marvel at the quaint sweet shop, barber shop and other shops which are essential for the needs of daily life. With the help of the Local Specialist, take the opportunity to talk to the locals and the AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 shopkeepers to gain an understanding of their lifestyle. There will also be an opportunity to visit one of the village houses and enjoy a cup of local Delhi's Heritage Park: Sunder Nursery tea chai, prepared for you by the family that lives there. The price shown is Visit the Sunder Nursery with a Local Specialist and discover the fascinating in US dollars. Biodiversity Zone as well as the stunning gardens inside the nursery such as the Paradise Garden, Water Garden and Sunken Garden. Dating back to Adult Price: $20.00* the 16 th century, this spectacular heritage park complex is a treasure trove * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and of attractions. It covers an area of 90 acres and boasts several UNESCO subject to change. World Heritage monuments, 300 plant and tree species, marble fountains, raised sandstone pathways and around 80 resident bird species. After discovering the nursery’s main attractions on a walking tour with the Local Specialist, enjoy some free time to explore further at your leisure. The price shown is in US dollars. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Adult Price: $23.00* The Art of Painting on Water * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Visit a local artist and discover Jal Sanjhi, the rare art of painting on water. subject to change. Boiling water is placed in a flat container and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year old stencils and a palette of special colours to start the magic over the floating canvas. As more and more colours and stencils are used the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 piece is finished the artist dips his hand into the water causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for one day at the most before the powders Mohabbat-E Taj Show eventually sink. Following the demonstration, take the opportunity to try Spend a memorable evening getting to know the epic love story of Shah this for yourself and be sure to take photographs of your finished Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in a thrilling Bollywood style show. The 90- masterpiece! The price shown is in US dollars. minute song and dance performance paints a vivid tale of how Shah Jahan built the iconic Taj Mahal after his beloved wife Mumtaz died in childbirth. Adult Price: $63.00* The show features the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, made in pure white * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Makrana marble, just like the real mausoleum. Performed by over 80 subject to change. talented artists dressed in dazzling costumes, this is sure to be a night to remember! The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 subject to change. Bollywood Adventure Ever since the first film was screened at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai in 1896, India’s motion picture industry (now known as Bollywood) has captivated millions of audiences. India now produces close to one AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 thousand feature films every year -including films in Hindi and several regional languages besides documentaries, TV serials and commercials. Our Save the Tigers: The Dhonk Initiative Bollywood tour is led by a Local Specialist and includes a selection of Interact with local women working on indigenous craft forms at the Dhonk various activities relating to the Indian television and film making industry. Textile Studio and take the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Save the Tiger’ Visit a famous studio in Mumbai and see the various sets used when cause. The Dhonk initiative started several years ago to encourage local filming the movies such as a police station, courtroom, jail etc. The Local families away from poaching tigers and other terrible activities such as Specialist will explain how everything works behind the scenes, including illegal cutting of trees, grazing, ecologically harmful ways of farming etc. This how special effects are done and it may be possible to view some actual live initiative provided them with an ethical livelihood. It’s a holistic craft project filming (subject to availability on the day of the visit). There will also be the and a huge variety of products are manufactured. Meet the Manager who opportunity to watch a brief documentary on 100 years of Bollywood will give a brief talk about the project and with the Travel Director on-hand history, learn about voice recording and see a performance by real to assist with translating, chat with the local women and learn more about Bollywood dancers. Photography is allowed everywhere during the tour the work they do. The price shown is in US dollars. except where live filming is taking place. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $15.00* Adult Price: $124.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change. Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 8 Welcome to Delhi Explore Colourful Jaipur
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop journey through northern India's most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers this evening. household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. You'll Hotel - Le Meridien New Delhi have some free time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, you could choose to join Included Meals - Welcome Reception our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and Day 2 hopefully receiving one in return.
Discover the Delights of Old Delhi Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, Day 9 navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, ride Venture to Deogarh through the colourful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate of the Deogarh thikana. You'll overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial properties - Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the centre of an expansive dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the the campaign for India's independence from Britain. You'll come face-to-face with world discreetly from behind the fort's jali windows. This evening, a 'Local the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the Specialist' will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends. of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi's Hotel - Deogarh Mahal streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of Day 10 leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences. Delve into Deogarh and All Aboard a Included Meals - Breakfast Rural Railway
Day 3 Join the locals in their favourite commute when you board a metre-gauge train See the Sights of Delhi from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar who didn't Dive Into Culture this morning and join a guided walking tour run by one of the enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local rehabilitated street children who were taken in by the Salaam Baalak Trust in people. 'Dive Into Culture' watching the rural landscapes flash past as you Delhi. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and supports this non- experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could profit organisation and the street children for whom it cares. Later, walk through choose to take an optional village walk with a 'Local Specialist'. Or simply enjoy Paharganj Bazaar, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. shop every day. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by Join your fellow travellers for an enchanting cultural dance show, followed by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed dinner. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavours for lunch at a local restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Day 11 Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated Journey to Udaipur with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The to your hotel later, you’ll drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a have the rest of the afternoon free, or perhaps join one of our Optional sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside Experiences. façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Hills provide a mesmerising backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There's no better way to end the day than on the water. Day 4 Sunset at the Taj Mahal Hotel - Fateh Niwas
It's time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch there are many reasons to love Agra, its own 'monument to love', the Taj Mahal is Day 12 perhaps the most captivating. You'll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with Uncover Udaipur's Treasures rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur's away from your fellow travellers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could from the palace's ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and dinner. coloured glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped Day 5 fountains dotted around before a 'Dive Into Culture' encounter with the city's From the Taj to the Tigers lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals' day to day. There's more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you'll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a Included Meals - Breakfast royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital Day 13 was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Fly to Mumbai and Set Sail to Elephanta Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be Island abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy - a rusty-red sandstone Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India's masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in largest city. There's nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you'll stay discovering all it has to offer. But first, embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbour for the next two nights. to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hotel - Anuraga Palace Return to your hotel later for dinner and some free time before your last day of sightseeing tomorrow. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Roam Ranthambore in Search of Tigers Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which Day 14 was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day Explore Mumbai's Metropolis sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animal and birdlife that find sanctuary here. You'll also want to have your camera ready Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of in case the park's tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to breakfast, followed by some time to relax or consider joining an Optional India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you'll 'Dive Experience. After lunch, there's more time to explore the park for glimpses of the Into Culture' exploring the world's largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of various species of bird and wildlife. Dinner is served this evening at your hotel. kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Day 7 Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a Onwards to Jaipur century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join once Mahatma Gandhi's residence during his stay in Mumbai. You'll have some a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood of Rajasthan. A skilled 'Local Specialist' will show you the tricks of the trade as you Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner. own block-printing skills. Later, you'll see the talents of local craftspeople on Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colourful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its Day 15 embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive 'Be Farewell Mumbai My Guest' dinner in their home. 'Connect With Locals' and savour some of the local delicacies. Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to Hotel - Hilton your fellow travellers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple Experience India’s rich spirituality at the Birla Mandir, one of the most Discover the Lotus Temple and Dilli Haat famous temples in Jaipur, dedicated to the Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu and Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Lotus Temple, an architectural Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is made of pure white marble and you’ll find marvel famous for its unique lotus structure which has won several awards beautiful sculptures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological for its style of building. It is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad scenes. You’ll get to witness the enchanting Aarti (religious ceremony), with ’petals’ arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors an up-close view of the priest who has a tray with a small bell and offerings opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27 metres and a of food, water, flowers and incense. A traditional ‘Aarti lamp’ is passed capacity for 2,500 people. It is a modern style non-religion-oriented temple around the deity accompanied by singing and the ceremony ends with open to all and is surrounded by nine ponds and gardens covering 26 acres everyone sharing the food that has been offered to the Gods. The price in total. Afterwards spend some time browsing at Dilli Haat INA, an open-air shown is in US dollars. food plaza cum craft bazaar which was established to encourage arts and crafts in India. It has food stalls representing each state in India and offers a Adult Price: $19.00* complete variety of tasty Indian snacks from across the country. Products * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and on offer also include many ethnic creations such as rosewood and subject to change. sandalwood carvings, colourful fabrics and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $23.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Village Walk Join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk around Deogarh village. Visit the local market and marvel at the quaint sweet shop, barber shop and other shops which are essential for the needs of daily life. With the help of the Local Specialist, take the opportunity to talk to the locals and the AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 shopkeepers to gain an understanding of their lifestyle. There will also be an opportunity to visit one of the village houses and enjoy a cup of local Delhi's Heritage Park: Sunder Nursery tea chai, prepared for you by the family that lives there. The price shown is Visit the Sunder Nursery with a Local Specialist and discover the fascinating in US dollars. Biodiversity Zone as well as the stunning gardens inside the nursery such as the Paradise Garden, Water Garden and Sunken Garden. Dating back to Adult Price: $20.00* the 16 th century, this spectacular heritage park complex is a treasure trove * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and of attractions. It covers an area of 90 acres and boasts several UNESCO subject to change. World Heritage monuments, 300 plant and tree species, marble fountains, raised sandstone pathways and around 80 resident bird species. After discovering the nursery’s main attractions on a walking tour with the Local Specialist, enjoy some free time to explore further at your leisure. The price shown is in US dollars. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Adult Price: $23.00* The Art of Painting on Water * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Visit a local artist and discover Jal Sanjhi, the rare art of painting on water. subject to change. Boiling water is placed in a flat container and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year old stencils and a palette of special colours to start the magic over the floating canvas. As more and more colours and stencils are used the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 piece is finished the artist dips his hand into the water causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for one day at the most before the powders Mohabbat-E Taj Show eventually sink. Following the demonstration, take the opportunity to try Spend a memorable evening getting to know the epic love story of Shah this for yourself and be sure to take photographs of your finished Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in a thrilling Bollywood style show. The 90- masterpiece! The price shown is in US dollars. minute song and dance performance paints a vivid tale of how Shah Jahan built the iconic Taj Mahal after his beloved wife Mumtaz died in childbirth. Adult Price: $63.00* The show features the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, made in pure white * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Makrana marble, just like the real mausoleum. Performed by over 80 subject to change. talented artists dressed in dazzling costumes, this is sure to be a night to remember! The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 subject to change. Bollywood Adventure Ever since the first film was screened at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai in 1896, India’s motion picture industry (now known as Bollywood) has captivated millions of audiences. India now produces close to one AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 thousand feature films every year -including films in Hindi and several regional languages besides documentaries, TV serials and commercials. Our Save the Tigers: The Dhonk Initiative Bollywood tour is led by a Local Specialist and includes a selection of Interact with local women working on indigenous craft forms at the Dhonk various activities relating to the Indian television and film making industry. Textile Studio and take the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Save the Tiger’ Visit a famous studio in Mumbai and see the various sets used when cause. The Dhonk initiative started several years ago to encourage local filming the movies such as a police station, courtroom, jail etc. The Local families away from poaching tigers and other terrible activities such as Specialist will explain how everything works behind the scenes, including illegal cutting of trees, grazing, ecologically harmful ways of farming etc. This how special effects are done and it may be possible to view some actual live initiative provided them with an ethical livelihood. It’s a holistic craft project filming (subject to availability on the day of the visit). There will also be the and a huge variety of products are manufactured. Meet the Manager who opportunity to watch a brief documentary on 100 years of Bollywood will give a brief talk about the project and with the Travel Director on-hand history, learn about voice recording and see a performance by real to assist with translating, chat with the local women and learn more about Bollywood dancers. Photography is allowed everywhere during the tour the work they do. The price shown is in US dollars. except where live filming is taking place. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $15.00* Adult Price: $124.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change. Colours of Rajasthan with Mumbai
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Day 1 Day 8 Welcome to Delhi Explore Colourful Jaipur
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop journey through northern India's most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetisers this evening. household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. You'll Hotel - Le Meridien New Delhi have some free time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, you could choose to join Included Meals - Welcome Reception our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and Day 2 hopefully receiving one in return.
Discover the Delights of Old Delhi Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Savour the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, Day 9 navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, ride Venture to Deogarh through the colourful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate of the Deogarh thikana. You'll overnight in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial properties - Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the centre of an expansive dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the the campaign for India's independence from Britain. You'll come face-to-face with world discreetly from behind the fort's jali windows. This evening, a 'Local the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the Specialist' will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends. of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi's Hotel - Deogarh Mahal streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of Day 10 leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences. Delve into Deogarh and All Aboard a Included Meals - Breakfast Rural Railway
Day 3 Join the locals in their favourite commute when you board a metre-gauge train See the Sights of Delhi from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar who didn't Dive Into Culture this morning and join a guided walking tour run by one of the enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local rehabilitated street children who were taken in by the Salaam Baalak Trust in people. 'Dive Into Culture' watching the rural landscapes flash past as you Delhi. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and supports this non- experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could profit organisation and the street children for whom it cares. Later, walk through choose to take an optional village walk with a 'Local Specialist'. Or simply enjoy Paharganj Bazaar, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. shop every day. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by Join your fellow travellers for an enchanting cultural dance show, followed by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed dinner. Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavours for lunch at a local restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Day 11 Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated Journey to Udaipur with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The to your hotel later, you’ll drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a have the rest of the afternoon free, or perhaps join one of our Optional sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside Experiences. façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Hills provide a mesmerising backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There's no better way to end the day than on the water. Day 4 Sunset at the Taj Mahal Hotel - Fateh Niwas
It's time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch there are many reasons to love Agra, its own 'monument to love', the Taj Mahal is Day 12 perhaps the most captivating. You'll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with Uncover Udaipur's Treasures rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur's away from your fellow travellers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could from the palace's ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and dinner. coloured glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple Hotel - Double Tree by Hilton and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped Day 5 fountains dotted around before a 'Dive Into Culture' encounter with the city's From the Taj to the Tigers lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals' day to day. There's more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you'll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a Included Meals - Breakfast royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital Day 13 was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Fly to Mumbai and Set Sail to Elephanta Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be Island abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy - a rusty-red sandstone Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India's masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in largest city. There's nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you'll stay discovering all it has to offer. But first, embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbour for the next two nights. to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hotel - Anuraga Palace Return to your hotel later for dinner and some free time before your last day of sightseeing tomorrow. Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Roam Ranthambore in Search of Tigers Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which Day 14 was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day Explore Mumbai's Metropolis sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animal and birdlife that find sanctuary here. You'll also want to have your camera ready Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of in case the park's tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to breakfast, followed by some time to relax or consider joining an Optional India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you'll 'Dive Experience. After lunch, there's more time to explore the park for glimpses of the Into Culture' exploring the world's largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of various species of bird and wildlife. Dinner is served this evening at your hotel. kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Day 7 Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a Onwards to Jaipur century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join once Mahatma Gandhi's residence during his stay in Mumbai. You'll have some a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood of Rajasthan. A skilled 'Local Specialist' will show you the tricks of the trade as you Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner. own block-printing skills. Later, you'll see the talents of local craftspeople on Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colourful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its Day 15 embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive 'Be Farewell Mumbai My Guest' dinner in their home. 'Connect With Locals' and savour some of the local delicacies. Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to Hotel - Hilton your fellow travellers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
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AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Aarti Ceremony at the Birla Temple Experience India’s rich spirituality at the Birla Mandir, one of the most Discover the Lotus Temple and Dilli Haat famous temples in Jaipur, dedicated to the Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu and Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Lotus Temple, an architectural Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is made of pure white marble and you’ll find marvel famous for its unique lotus structure which has won several awards beautiful sculptures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological for its style of building. It is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad scenes. You’ll get to witness the enchanting Aarti (religious ceremony), with ’petals’ arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors an up-close view of the priest who has a tray with a small bell and offerings opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27 metres and a of food, water, flowers and incense. A traditional ‘Aarti lamp’ is passed capacity for 2,500 people. It is a modern style non-religion-oriented temple around the deity accompanied by singing and the ceremony ends with open to all and is surrounded by nine ponds and gardens covering 26 acres everyone sharing the food that has been offered to the Gods. The price in total. Afterwards spend some time browsing at Dilli Haat INA, an open-air shown is in US dollars. food plaza cum craft bazaar which was established to encourage arts and crafts in India. It has food stalls representing each state in India and offers a Adult Price: $19.00* complete variety of tasty Indian snacks from across the country. Products * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and on offer also include many ethnic creations such as rosewood and subject to change. sandalwood carvings, colourful fabrics and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $23.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Village Walk Join a Local Specialist for a leisurely walk around Deogarh village. Visit the local market and marvel at the quaint sweet shop, barber shop and other shops which are essential for the needs of daily life. With the help of the Local Specialist, take the opportunity to talk to the locals and the AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 shopkeepers to gain an understanding of their lifestyle. There will also be an opportunity to visit one of the village houses and enjoy a cup of local Delhi's Heritage Park: Sunder Nursery tea chai, prepared for you by the family that lives there. The price shown is Visit the Sunder Nursery with a Local Specialist and discover the fascinating in US dollars. Biodiversity Zone as well as the stunning gardens inside the nursery such as the Paradise Garden, Water Garden and Sunken Garden. Dating back to Adult Price: $20.00* the 16 th century, this spectacular heritage park complex is a treasure trove * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and of attractions. It covers an area of 90 acres and boasts several UNESCO subject to change. World Heritage monuments, 300 plant and tree species, marble fountains, raised sandstone pathways and around 80 resident bird species. After discovering the nursery’s main attractions on a walking tour with the Local Specialist, enjoy some free time to explore further at your leisure. The price shown is in US dollars. AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Adult Price: $23.00* The Art of Painting on Water * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Visit a local artist and discover Jal Sanjhi, the rare art of painting on water. subject to change. Boiling water is placed in a flat container and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year old stencils and a palette of special colours to start the magic over the floating canvas. As more and more colours and stencils are used the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 piece is finished the artist dips his hand into the water causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for one day at the most before the powders Mohabbat-E Taj Show eventually sink. Following the demonstration, take the opportunity to try Spend a memorable evening getting to know the epic love story of Shah this for yourself and be sure to take photographs of your finished Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in a thrilling Bollywood style show. The 90- masterpiece! The price shown is in US dollars. minute song and dance performance paints a vivid tale of how Shah Jahan built the iconic Taj Mahal after his beloved wife Mumtaz died in childbirth. Adult Price: $63.00* The show features the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, made in pure white * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Makrana marble, just like the real mausoleum. Performed by over 80 subject to change. talented artists dressed in dazzling costumes, this is sure to be a night to remember! The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 subject to change. Bollywood Adventure Ever since the first film was screened at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai in 1896, India’s motion picture industry (now known as Bollywood) has captivated millions of audiences. India now produces close to one AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 thousand feature films every year -including films in Hindi and several regional languages besides documentaries, TV serials and commercials. Our Save the Tigers: The Dhonk Initiative Bollywood tour is led by a Local Specialist and includes a selection of Interact with local women working on indigenous craft forms at the Dhonk various activities relating to the Indian television and film making industry. Textile Studio and take the opportunity to contribute to the ‘Save the Tiger’ Visit a famous studio in Mumbai and see the various sets used when cause. The Dhonk initiative started several years ago to encourage local filming the movies such as a police station, courtroom, jail etc. The Local families away from poaching tigers and other terrible activities such as Specialist will explain how everything works behind the scenes, including illegal cutting of trees, grazing, ecologically harmful ways of farming etc. This how special effects are done and it may be possible to view some actual live initiative provided them with an ethical livelihood. It’s a holistic craft project filming (subject to availability on the day of the visit). There will also be the and a huge variety of products are manufactured. Meet the Manager who opportunity to watch a brief documentary on 100 years of Bollywood will give a brief talk about the project and with the Travel Director on-hand history, learn about voice recording and see a performance by real to assist with translating, chat with the local women and learn more about Bollywood dancers. Photography is allowed everywhere during the tour the work they do. The price shown is in US dollars. except where live filming is taking place. The price shown is in US dollars.
Adult Price: $15.00* Adult Price: $124.00*
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