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Mumbai - Udaipur - Deogarh - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
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10 Nights from $3,441 w/air, hotel & air taxes*
This sample price includes ALL air taxes & fuel surcharges: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on Friday, September 06, 2013, departure from Los Angeles Intl, CA. Choose your own departure city and dates.
This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
•  International round-trip airfare
•  Flight into Mumbai and out of Delhi
•  Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
•  Daily breakfast at all hotels.
•  Meeting and assistance on arrival and departures.
•  2 nights in Mumbai.
•  Flight Mumbai to Udaipur
•  1 night in Udaipur.
•  Transfer from Udaipur to Deogarh.
•  1 night in Deogarh.
•  Transfer from Deogarh to Jaipur.
•  2 nights in Jaipur
•  Transfer from Jaipur to Agra
•  1 night in Agra.
•  Train transfer from Agra to Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho via Orchha.
•  1 night in Khajuraho.
•  Flight from Khajuraho to Varanasi
•  1 night in Varanasi.
•  Flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
•  1 night in Delhi.
•  Visit to the temples of Khajuraho.
•  Visit to the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal.
•  Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur, subject to availability. Else, Jeep ride will be provided.
•  Boat ride in Varanasi.
•  Rickshaw ride in Delhi.
•  Train fare for sector Agra - Jhansi on air conditioned chair car basis.
•  Chauffeured air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours.
•  English speaking guide will be provided for sightseeing and excursion tours.
•  All currently applicable taxes.
Price history for this itinerary (past 14 days):
From Los Angeles Intl, CA for 10 nights
$3,440 * incl.tax
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Day 1: Arrive Mumbai

Upon your arrival in Mumbai, the fast paced commercial and celluloid capital of India, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel for 2 nights stay.
Day 2: Day in Mumbai

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Mumbai.

Optional:
Optional Elephanta Caves Tour: Enjoy an excursion tour to the rock cut Elephanta Caves (located 10 Km from the Gateway of India, Mumbai). A short ferry ride takes you across the harbor to the island of Elephanta for a visit to the Great Cave Temple, which dates back to 550 A.D. Elephanta's most striking figure represents the three aspects of Shiva - the creator, preserver and destroyer (at extra charge).

This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Mumbai visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India,
Gandhi museum and the bustling Dhobi Ghats, where you will see hundreds of men and their families engaged in the family business of washing clothes.
Day 3: Mumbai to Udaipur

This morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Udaipur, your entry port to colorful Rajasthan. A romantic and serene city, Udaipur nestles in the scenic valley of Aravalli hills, surrounded by three lakes - Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar.

This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Udaipur, visiting the City Palace (one of the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, which is now a museum, royal residence and luxury hotel), Saheliyon-Ki-Bari (Garden of the Maids of honor), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (a folklore museum) and Jagdish Temple.

Optional:

Option for excursion to Eklingji Temple: Early afternoon, you have the option to visit the most famous temples of Rajasthan. Located in the town of Eklingji (Kailashpuri), the place got its popular name from the temple. Eklingji Temple is positioned at a distance of 22 km in the north of Udaipur. (At extra charge)
Option for boat cruise at Lake Pichola, Udaipur: Enjoy an evening boat cruise at the serene Lake Pichola (at extra charge)
Day 4: Udaipur to Deogarh

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Deogarh for an enriching Rajasthani village experience. En-route, make a brief stop to visit the massive Kumbalgarh fort, built in the 15th century.

Upon arrival in Deogarh, check in at your hotel.

Optional:

- Rural Ramble - a Jeep Safari, a drive into the countryside with an escort
- Rural Rail - A local train ride through a wooded hill section (Deogarh to Phulad. 1930's train track)
- Trekking (in the hills)
- English saddle horse riding around the hotel and the nearby villages.
- Romantic Horse carriage ride
- Morning Walk and Breakfast
- A walk through the village
- Bird watching (near the lakes)
- Relaxing massage by expert Ayurvedic masseurs from Keralla
- Picnics can also be arranged
- Cycling single or tandem
- Special Romantic Dinners
 
Day 5: Deogarh to Jaipur

This morning, take a rural walk exploring the village of Deogarh, where you get a chance to interact with local villagers.
Later, embark on your drive to Jaipur - land of the Rajputs. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and traditional arts and crafts. Known, as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is home to ancient forts and palaces and is one of India's most well planned cities.

Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 6: Day in Jaipur

After breakfast, visit the Amber fort, which was built in the 16th century. An elephant ride will help you ascend to this hilltop fort (elephants are subject to availability). Alternatively, you could choose to walk or drive up to the fort.

This afternoon, visit the City Palace complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory. Also drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built in the 18th century. This palace with its innumerable windows and screened balconies was especially built for the royal women to view the city and processions from behind their purdahs.

The 'Pink City', of Jaipur is well known for its beautiful carpets, enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brassware and many other arts and crafts. Later in the afternoon, visit gem and carpet weaving factories, and enjoy haggling for souvenirs in colorful bazaars of Jaipur

Optional:
Option for Hot Air Balloon Flight and Village Safari: Early morning, you have the option to enjoy a hot air balloon flight over the pink city of Jaipur, giving you the opportunity to float above forts and palaces and village settlements beneath. (At supplement charge)

Option for Elephant Safari with Breakfast: Early morning, embark on a short drive to Dera Amer for a fascinating elephant safari, followed by a scrumptious breakfast at Dera Amer (at supplement charge).

Option for Home Hosted Dinner: This evening you have the option to learn more about local lifestyle and culture of India with dinner at an Indian home. Spend time talking to your hosts and learn about their way of life. You may also opt for a unique opportunity to step inside an Indian kitchen and learn the age old art of Indian culinary delights. Your hosts will be happy to share their secret recipes and give you some handy tips about Indian cooking (at extra charge)
Day 7: Jaipur to Agra

After an early breakfast, embark on your drive to Agra, city of the world famous Taj Mahal.

Upon arrival in Agra, check in at your hotel and freshen up. This afternoon, visit the Agra fort, lying across the River Yamuna, built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.

Then, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. You may wish to stay at the Taj Mahal, to see the glistening white marble beauty by sunset.

Optional:
Option to watch a live theatre performance: This evening, you have the option to watch a live theatre performance, introducing you to the story of the Taj Mahal. Watch the spectacular performance - 'Mohabbat the Taj - The saga of love', staging the largest replica of the Taj Mahal, and presenting the legend of love that created this magnificent mausoleum (at extra charge)
 
Day 8: Agra to Khajuraho

This morning board an express train to Jhansi. Then, embark on a short drive to Orchha, a medieval riverside town known for its palaces and temples. Apart from the famous landmarks like Jahangir Mahal and Laxmi Narayan Temple, the town is peppered with fascinating little shrines and memorials. Enjoy an afternoon tour of Orchha.

Then continue drive to Khajuraho - a UNESCO world heritage site in central India, famous for its erotic sculptured temples. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, check in to your hotel and freshen up.

Optional:
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Dance Show: Enjoy the evening watching a live Indian classical dance show at an auditorium at Khajuraho (at extra charge)
Option to watch the famous Khajuraho Sound and Light Show: Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sound and light show at the historic temples of Khajuraho (at extra charge)
Day 9: Khajuraho to Varanasi

This morning visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kama sutra. Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD.
Later you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India (also known as Kashi and Benaras).

This evening, experience a rickshaw ride to the ghats to enjoy the grand 'Aarti' ceremony conducted every day at sunset by white-robed priests. The young priests sway in seemingly choreographed movements, worshiping the river goddess with incense, flowers and earthen lamps.
Day 10: Varanasi to Delhi

Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Holy River Ganges. See the 'bathing ghats' where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Sun God by immersing themselves in the holy water of River Ganges, and the 'burning ghats' where cremations are conducted.

After breakfast, visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century BC to 12th century AD. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the national emblem of India. Visit the ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple and the Sarnath Museum.

Later in the afternoon, catch your flight to Delhi, the capital city of India. Spend the afternoon, discovering the modern city of New Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the world's tallest minaret; Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold tomb, still in active worship; Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial arch built in honor of the soldiers who died in the second world war; drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, the most imposing features of Lutyen's Delhi

Optional:

Option for Home Hosted Dinner: This evening you have the option to learn more about local lifestyle and culture of India with dinner at an Indian home. Spend time talking to your hosts and learn about their way of life. You may also opt for a unique opportunity to step inside an Indian kitchen and learn the age old art of Indian culinary delights. Your hosts will be happy to share their secret recipes and give you some handy tips about Indian cooking (at extra charge)
Day 11: Day in Delhi (DEPARTURE)

Today, enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; a rikshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, 'silver street', one of the largest trading centers of India; drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India's freedom from the British Raj; visit Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi

Later this afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Included:

- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
- Meeting and assistance on arrival and departures
- Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur, subject to availability. Else, Jeep ride will be provided
- Chauffeured air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours
- English speaking guide will be provided for sightseeing and excursion tours
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi
- Boat ride in Varanasi
- Train fare for sector Agra - Jhansi on air conditioned chair car basis
- Domestic / International air fare

Not included:

- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Local payments in domestic currency, such as entry fees to monuments, tips and gratuities
- Indian Visa Fees
- Optional excursion tours, as mentioned in itinerary
- Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above
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* Sample prices displayed include international and domestic airline tickets as per itinerary and ALL airline-related taxes and fuel surcharges and are per person, based on double occupancy, and are dynamic in nature. Prices do not include insurance or delivery charges which are optional and customizable by the traveler. The airfare portion of the itinerary price is based on economy class, midweek departure. Prices do not include fees for carry on or checked baggage which can add up to $120 per ticket on a roundtrip flight. It also does not include any entrance fees or visa fees that may be charged at international airports. Some cities may charge local taxes that can only be collected by hotel at destination.
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