The highlights of a trip to India are many: the stunning mosques and temples; the sumptuous palaces and wonderful architecture; the scenic beauty of the natural landscape; the myriad of flowers and the colorful dress of the women; the exotic handicrafts and craftsmanship.  There is also poverty and disease; there are traditions and customs that seem strange and awful to us; there is heart-wrenching beauty and heart-breaking sadness; there are the warm and friendly people; there is the exotic air lent by a rich and intricate cultural and religious tapestry. There is much to learn and a very great deal to enjoy.

  Tour Overview

Two nights at the Oberoi Hotel Delhi in deluxe rooms with a welcome dinner at Bukhara.  We have a full day here to explore the major sites of New and Old Delhi.

Fly to Khajuraho and to the Hotel Chandela. 

After lunch we visit the immaculately restored erotic Hindu temples of Khajuraho.  Further exploration the next morning and then fly to Varanasi for one night at the

Taj Ganges Hotel.  In the afternoon visit Sarnath where Siddhartha Guatama gave his first sermon opening Buddhism to the world. This evening visit the riverside "ghats" and experience the Festival of Lights.  Early the next morning we take a boat ride on  the holy river Ganga where our senses are assaulted by the rites and rituals of Hinduism reinforced by a walk through the old bazaars.  An afternoon flight to Delhi and drive to Agra.  

Agra and two nights at the highly acclaimed Amarvilas in deluxe rooms.  See the Taj Mahal at sunrise from the comfort of your room, followed by exploration of Agra, and a return to the ever fascinating Taj Mahal at sunset.

By road to Sawai Madhopur and on to Ranthambhor with two nights at the deluxe new  Vanyavilas.  Early morning and afternoon jeep safaris to Ranthambhor National Park take us into the home of the tiger. 

Another early morning game drive and then to Jaipur for two nights at the historic Rambagh Palace in luxury rooms.  A full day here includes a morning visit to Amber (ascent by elephant) and the afternoon in Jaipur City.

We move on to Pushkar's ancient and fascinating Camel Fair.  Our very special accommodations are in the Royal Tents of the Pushkar camp.

Drive to Udaipur and two nights at the Lake Palace Hotel in luxury rooms.  Our first day we are at leisure to explore this splendid city and to shop, ending with a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola.  The next morning we visit the City Palace and the gardens with a panoramic drive around the lake.  We enjoy cocktails on board the 150 year old Royal Barge.

By road to Jodhpur with a stop to see the wondrous Jain temple of Ranakpur .  We spend two nights at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in deluxe rooms.

The next morning we tour the uniquely well-preserved Meherangarh Fort and the medieval market, then by air to Delhi for our last evening at the Radisson Hotel in superior rooms. 

Find Out More

For tour details, availability and pricing (starting from $8,088.00 per person), we invite you to contact us:

tours@connoisseurstravel.com