Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India

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Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India



Tour Description:

Explore India’s greatest treasures as you visit the
timeless Taj Mahal, seek the graceful Bengal tiger
and witness a holy rite beside the sacred Ganges —
all while staying in royal palaces-turned-luxury hotels.

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Dates & Pricing

Sunday 14 Apr 24 — Saturday 27 Apr 24Starting at $10,495 Get a Quote
Wednesday 01 May 24 — Tuesday 14 May 24Starting at $10,495 Get a Quote
Sunday 13 Oct 24 — Saturday 26 Oct 24Starting at $12,795 Get a Quote
Wednesday 16 Oct 24 — Tuesday 29 Oct 24Starting at $12,795 Get a Quote
Wednesday 23 Oct 24 — Tuesday 05 Nov 24Starting at $12,795 Get a Quote
Wednesday 30 Oct 24 — Tuesday 12 Nov 24Starting at $12,795 Get a Quote
Wednesday 13 Nov 24 — Tuesday 26 Nov 24Starting at $12,795 Get a Quote
Sunday 15 Dec 24 — Saturday 28 Dec 24Starting at $15,295 Get a Quote
Sunday 22 Dec 24 — Saturday 04 Jan 25Starting at $16,795 Get a Quote
Sunday 05 Jan 25 — Saturday 18 Jan 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
Wednesday 15 Jan 25 — Tuesday 28 Jan 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
Wednesday 22 Jan 25 — Tuesday 04 Feb 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
Sunday 26 Jan 25 — Saturday 08 Feb 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
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Sunday 13 Apr 25 — Saturday 26 Apr 25Starting at $10,995 Get a Quote
Wednesday 30 Apr 25 — Tuesday 13 May 25Starting at $10,995 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 22 Oct 25 — Tuesday 04 Nov 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
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Sunday 02 Nov 25 — Saturday 15 Nov 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
Sunday 23 Nov 25 — Saturday 06 Dec 25Starting at $12,995 Get a Quote
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ITINERARY

Day 1 - Mumbai, India
Arrive in Mumbai, where an A&K representative meets and transfers you to your iconic hotel.

Day 2 - Mumbai
Explore the city’s classic sites, including the Gateway of India, whose design reflects India’s Muslim and Hindu traditions. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhawan, dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Next, see the Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry, a wonderful spectacle to behold. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 3 - Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur and settle into your stunning palace hotel set in the middle of scenic Lake Pichola. After time to relax, embark on a private cruise past Jag Mandir, a marble palace on an island in Lake Pichola. Then, admire the vibrant sunset from your island hotel on a Scenic Sundowner followed by dinner.

Day 4 - Udaipur
Visit the stunning City Palace, a marble complex that offers unforgettable views of the lake. Continue to the Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash Palace. Stroll through the Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor). Enjoy a Chef’s Table cooking demonstration, followed by lunch, learning about the preparation of royal Mewar cuisine in a local family’s home.

Day 5 - Jaipur
Fly to Jaipur and check in to your hotel, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. Later, explore the City Palace, a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. Located within the palace’s gates is the Mubarak Mahal, or “Auspicious Palace,” which contains textiles including the royal formal costumes, Sanganeri block prints, Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris. Then, visit Jantar Mantar, an open-air array of astronomical instruments.

Day 6 - Jaipur
View the Palace of the Winds — built so the women of the royal household could observe street life without being seen. Explore the Mughal-style Amber Fort, a red sandstone and marble palace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities. Practice Yoga During a Private Session at historic Rambagh Palace. Visit Badal Mahal to interact with local women receiving training in craft making, supported by A&K Philanthropy. Discover the Bazaars of Jaipur, taking in the vibe of local life and shopping for keepsakes from your journey. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 7 - Agra
Drive to Agra, observing the colorful rural life of Rajasthan on your journey. Upon arrival, catch your first glimpse of the breathtaking Taj Mahal from your luxurious room. Visit the Taj Mahal in the late afternoon, as the setting sun bathes it in a soft orange glow.

Day 8 - Agra
Return to the Taj Mahal the next morning, when the rising sun lends a warm pink tint to its marble face. Visit the Agra Fort, once the prison of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal after the death of his beloved wife.

Day 9 - Panna National Park
Board a train to Jhansi. After lunch, continue to remote Panna National Park, a haven for India’s wildlife, and check in to your wilderness lodge. Then, on an A&K-exclusive experience, meet with a member of the local Pardhi community to learn their role in efforts to restore the Bengal tiger to the park.

Day 10 - Panna National Park
Rise early for a 4x4 game drive in Panna National Park, spotting crocodile and searching for tiger. Learn how a conservation program has grown the park’s tiger population, increasing the odds of a sighting. Return to the lodge to savor an Indian cooking demonstration, as your lodge’s chef prepares local dishes for lunch. Enjoy another game drive before returning to Pashan Garh for dinner.

Day 11 - Khajuraho & Varanasi
Drive to Khajuraho to see all of life — joy, love, divinity, war — depicted in detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Then, fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At dusk, beside the Ganges River, witness the aarti ceremony. Chanted prayers and rhythmic drumming fill the air as you watch lantern-bearing priests bid the gods and goddesses a restful slumber.

Day 12 - Varanasi & Delhi
Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to observe activity along the ghats, where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves, literally and spiritually. Later, fly to Delhi for a farewell dinner.

Day 13 - Delhi
Visit the great Jama Masjid, the most important mosque in India, completed in 1656. Then, ride by rickshaw through the narrow alleys and stalls of Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, a vital part of the daily life of locals and a must-see destination for visitors. After lunch, tour New Delhi, including Humayun’s Tomb, the last resting place of an esteemed 16th-century Mughal emperor and an architectural precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Day 14 - Delhi
Transfer to the airport early this morning for your flight home, or begin your post-tour extension to Kathmandu.