16-Day Signature India
Expedition
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Day 1 -
In Flight
Day 2 - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi this evening and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
Buffet
breakfast; half-day tour of Old and New Delhi, including visits to Jama Masjid
and the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon: visit Humayuns
Tomb and Qutab
Minar.
Day 3 - Delhi /
Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel;
fly to Udaipur. Spend the day at leisure. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 4 - Udaipur
Breakfast
at the hotel. Visit Eklingji & Nagda
Temples. Afternoon tour of Udaipur: visit
City Palace Complex, Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum,
and Jagdish Temple. Visit Saheli Ki Bari Garden.
Day 5 - Udaipur
/ Ranakpur / Deogarh
Breakfast
before a
drive to Deogarh via Ranakpur.
In Deogarh, check into your medieval palace hotel. Here, you may
choose a trk in the hills, a walk in the village, or enjoy a local tribal warrior dance or
a performance by
folk musicians and artists.
Day 6 - Deogarh
/ Jodhpur
Have
breakfast,
then drive to Jodhpur. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Here,
take in the spectacle of countless cultural celebrations, of which
the Marwar Festival an annual feature is the most inspiring.
Day 7 - Jodhpur
/ Jaipur
After
breakfast visit Mehrangarh Fort, as well as Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh
Khana and Daulat Khana some of the important palaces. Also, see Umaid
Bhawan Palace, an amazing feature of which is the
underground swimming pool. Lunch in Jodhpur before leaving for Jaipur,
the Pink City. On arrival check in to the hotel and spend the rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 8 - Jaipur
This
morning, visit
Amber Fort. The highlight
here is the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace). Later, tour Jaipur City,
visiting City Palace, Jantar
Mantar, and Hawa Mahal.
Day 9 - Jaipur /
Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
After
breakfast, drive to Agra via the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Sandstone City,
and the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. In Agra,
check in to the hotel, and tour the city, including Agra Fort and
the Mausoleum of Itmad. Sunset visit to Taj
Mahal. Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays!
Day 10 - Agra /
Jhansi / Orchha / Khajuraho
After
breakfast take the train to Jhansi, then proceed to Orchha. Tour the
many sites within the Fort Complex before lunch, and then drive on
the Khajuraho. Check in to the hotel and enjoy an evening at
leisure.
Day 11 -
Khajuraho / Bandhavgarh
After
breakfast, visit Eastern & Western groups of Temples. This
afternoon, drive to Bandhavgarh, check in to Bandhavgarh Jungle
Lodge. While staying in Bandhavgarh National Park, you will
likely encounter tiger, chital, chansingha (four-horned
antelope). The park is home to some 150 species of birds, including the
blue-bearded beeeaters, white-browed fantails, and Malabar
hornbill.
Days 12 & 13 -
Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives by Jeep with an
English-speaking naturalist. Optional excursion to see the
imposing fort located within the sanctuary, which offers spectacular
views of the park.
Day 14 -
Bandhavgarh / Jabalpur / Delhi
Early morning
drive to Jabalpur Airport. Fly to Delhi. On arrival in
Delhi, transfer to dayrooms at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure. Prepare for your evening flight home or onward, enjoy the
amenities of the hotel, pick up last-minute souvenirs, or just rest
up for your farewell dinner. After dinner, transfer to the airport
for flights home or onward.
Day 15 - In
Flight
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