Signature India a Pre-Arranged, Locally Guided Independent Journey with Abercrombie & Kent
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Signature India A Pre-Arranged, Locally Guided Independent Journey with Abercrombie & Kent Strolling through the filigreed interior of the Red Fort in Delhi Earn two Incircle points* for virtually every dollar spent on Horchow Travel purchases with your Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman credit cards. *Visit Incircle.com for details. 12 Days | Departs Thursday, returns Monday DAYS 1–2: USA or Canada/ bazaar by rickshaw, inching your way Experience the best of India on Delhi, India through cars and wandering cows and this independent journey through Board an overnight flight to Delhi. Arrive peering at the wares for sale in the Rajasthan, the country’s northern in India’s capital, a city awash in a colorful crowded shop fronts. The Oberoi New region and its most culturally mix of people, aromas and tastes — from Delhi/The Taj Mahal Hotel B L significant. Explore a wealth of its dazzling palaces to its bustling bazaars. DAY 4: Delhi/Udaipur UNESCO World Heritage Sites The Oberoi New Delhi/The Taj Mahal This morning, fly to the romantic city and diverse landscapes, from the of Udaipur, where you are transferred stunning Taj Mahal to Udaipur’s Hotel palaces to the towering Qutub DAY 3: Delhi to your fort-palace hotel in the Aravalli Minar in Delhi. Lodge in some of the Explore New Delhi, including the soaring Hills outside the city. Later, enjoy a sunset world’s finest hotels tower of Qutub Minar, a UNESCO camel safari to the small lake of Bappa and enjoy privately World Heritage Site; Humayun’s Tomb, Rawal. Devi Garh B chauffeured tours a pre-cursor to the Taj Mahal; and the DAY 5: Udaipur throughout. massive India Gate. In Old Delhi, visit This morning, visit the ornate temples the marvelous Red Fort citadel and of Eklingji and Nagda, nestled in the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Aravalli Hills. Later, return to the city India and Shah Jahan’s last architectural and board a motor launch (water levels extravagance. Venture through the permitting) for a lake cruise on the narrow lanes of the Chandni Chowk placid waters of Lake Pichola, visiting For Dates & Prices please contact Horchow TraVel at 800-944-9760, [email protected] OR VISIT horchow.com/traVEL Jag Mandir, a 17th-century palace built for royal parties and Enhance Your Journey with an A&K Extension functions that rests on its own island. Choose from the options below or visit our website for details. The Oberoi Udaivilas/Taj Lake Palace B DAY 6: Udaipur SOUTH INdiA (5 days) After an in-depth exploration of the many rooms, winding corridors and courtyards of the City Palace, located along the Sail the tranquil backwaters of picturesque shores of Lake Pichola, head next door to the Fateh Prakesh Kerala and marvel at the exotic charm Palace. Continue to Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of of Kochi. Honor), with its detailed fountains, tranquil lotus pool and marble elephants. The Oberoi Udaivilas/Taj Lake Palace B BHUTAN (4 days) DAY 7: Udaipur/Jaipur View Himalayan vistas and revered temples Fly to Jaipur, known as the “pink city” for its many palaces and in this country once ensconced from the temples constructed with pink plastered stone. The color was outside world. applied to mimic the red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities. This afternoon, start your exploration of Jaipur. Admire the amazing astronomical devices at the outdoor Jantar Mantar Observatory and make a photo stop at the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). The Oberoi Rajvilas/Rambagh Palace B DAY 8: Jaipur This morning, explore the spacious courtyards and Mughal-style buildings of the 17th-century Amber Fort. Then travel to a private farm in the Rajasthani countryside for an exclusive elephant ride in the company of an expert mahout (trainer). Savor an al fresco lunch, served overlooking an elephant polo field with views of the surrounding desert hills as a backdrop. The Oberoi Rajvilas/Rambagh Palace B L DAY 9: Jaipur/Agra The romantic setting of Lake Pichola in Udaipur Travel overland through rural India, stopping at the abandoned red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Delhi Site. Arrive in Agra this afternoon.The Oberoi Amarvilas B DAY 10: Agra Agra Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal at sunrise, and then tour Agra, including the imposing Agra Fort. Cross a bridge — so small Jaipur it is only accessible by private parties such as yours — over the Udaipur Yamuna River to visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s mausoleum, sometimes called the “Baby Taj” for its ornate carvings and inlay work. From AIR INDIA this vantage point, enjoy yet another perspective of the Taj Mahal. ROAD Return to the Taj Mahal again in the late afternoon to watch as the sunset’s waning light changes the color of its walls. Or opt to OVERVIEW: watch the sunset with a sundowner in hand from your luxury • 12 days, visiting Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur and Agra hotel room, which affords incredible views of the structure right from your balcony. The Oberoi Amarvilas B A&K ADVANTAGES: DAY 11: Agra/Delhi • In Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur, choose from lodging in historic Travel to Gurgaon, in the outskirts of Delhi. En route, visit royal palaces with Taj or luxurious villa resorts with Oberoi, Sikandra, the tomb of Mughal emperor Akbar. all among India’s (and the world’s) finest properties Trident Gurgaon/The Taj Palace B • Experience the charm of romantic Udaipur during a DAY 12: Delhi/USA or Canada sunset camel safari Transfer to the airport to board a homebound flight.B • Cruise picturesque Lake Pichola for a new perspective of surrounding Udaipur • Ride an elephant alongside a skilled mahout and experience this traditional form of transportation in Jaipur • Visit the famous Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset to capture the full scope — and best photographs — of this monument For Dates & Prices please contact Horchow TraVel at 800-944-9760, [email protected] OR VISIT horchow.com/traVEL AS10- Map Signature India.