Itinerary

Days 1-2

Depart on an overnight flight to Delhi.

Day 3

Your hotel is available for immediate occupancy. Design Your Day from the option provided below. You also have the opportunity to visit the Deepalaya School. Tonight join fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

DESIGN YOUR DAY - DELHI: Visit three temples of Delhi: Sikh, Birla (Hindu) and Bahai, or explore the bustling shopping areas of Delhi Haat.

The Oberoi New Delhi B L D The Oberoi New Delhi B L

Day 4

Explore the cultures and contrasts of both Old and New Delhi. View the awe-inspiring Red Fort, pause at Ghandi's memorial on the banks of the Yamuna River and visit Humayun's Tomb, a Mughal complex whose designs prefigured the Taj Mahal. The Oberoi New Delhi B L D The Oberoi New Delhi B L D

Day 5

Travel overland to Agra, stopping en route at Sikandra. End your day watching the sunset over the breathtaking Taj Mahal. The Oberoi Amarvilás B L D The Oberoi Amarvilás B L D

Day 6

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Agra, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the imposing Agra Fort, built of red sandstone and marble, and the Taj Mahal at sunrise. This afternoon you have the option of an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted red sandstone city. The Oberoi Amarvilás B L D The Oberoi Amarvilás B L D

Day 7

After a morning at leisure, take an afternoon flight to Jaipur, known as the "pink city" for its abundance of pink plastered stone. Oberoi Rajvilás B L D The Oberoi Rajvilás B L D

Day 8

Visit Amber Fort, then enjoy an elephant ride at a local Indian village accompanied by a professional mahout (trainer). Also visit Jantar Mantar Observatory, and view the "Palace of the Winds." Oberoi Rajvilás B L D The Oberoi Rajvilás B L D

Day 9

DESIGN YOUR DAY from the activities described below. The Oberoi Rajvilás B D

DESIGN YOUR DAY - JAIPUR: Tour a spice market followed by a Thali dinner; journey through the Moghul empire with a Royal historian; relax at a private yoga session; or shop with your guide.

The Oberoi Rajvilás B D

Day 10

Travel overland to Pushkar, possibly the largest camel- and cattle-trading fair in the world. Settle into your private majarajah tent, your home for two nights. Maharajah tents B L D Maharajah tents B L D

Day 11

Spend a full day with your expert A&K Tour Director and local guide enjoying the wonder and incredible photographic opportunities, or spend a quiet morning walk amid the gypsy campfires. Maharajah tents B L D Maharajah tents B L D

Day 12

Travel overland to Jodhpur. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Umaid Bhawan Palace B L D Umaid Bhawan Palace B L D

Day 13

After breakfast, enjoy a four-wheel-drive safari to the Salawas area and spend time with local potters in a Bishnoi village, which was created soon after the great famine of 1485. A wise local man observed that the famine was the result of the deforestation in the region and formulated a list of 29 rules (Bish-noi means "29"in the Hindi language), including the prohibition of tree cutting, that form the basis of the Bishnoi philosophy. This afternoon's exploring includes the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India, and Jaswant Thada, a 19th-century cenotaph. Umaid Bhawan Palace B L D Umaid Bhawan Palace B L D

Day 14

Today, drive through the picturesque Aravalli Hills to the Jain pilgrimage center of Ranakpur. Over 1,444 exquisitely detailed marble pillars support the temple. After lunch, continue to Udaipur. The Oberoi Udaivilás B L D The Oberoi Udaivilás B L D

Days 15-16

Spend two days in the romantic, wistful and serene city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace and take a private tour of the Crystal Gallery, located in Fateh Prakash Palace. Stroll through Sahelion Ki Bari, the "Garden of the Maids of Honor." Also explore the temples of Eklingji and Nagda and have lunch at Devi Garh, a fort-palace hotel in the Aravalli Hills. Take a private cruise to Jag Mandir on Lake Pichola (water levels permitting) and enjoy a private dance performance during dinner. The Oberoi Udaivilás B L D The Oberoi Udaivilás B L D

Day 17

Fly to Mumbai. A privately chartered cruise through Mumbai Harbor brings you to the rock-cut cave temples on Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can ride a Toy Train to the steps leading up to the sculptures. The Oberoi Mumbai B L D The Oberoi Mumbai B L D

Day 18

This morning, visit the Prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India, an 85-foot-high arch in front of the sea, followed by Mani Bhawan, the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Afterward, view the colossal Dhobi ghat. Celebrate an end to this fascinating journey with fellow travellers over cocktails and a farewell dinner. The Oberoi Mumbai B L D The Oberoi Mumbai B L D

Day 19

Transfer to the airport to board a homebound flight. B B