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Mysteries of India
The Taj Mahal, temples and tigers - experience all the spice of India on this 15-day tour. See the Taj Mahal bathed in the light of sunrise and sunset. Embark on an evening cruise across Lake Pichola. Enjoy magnificent views of the Jag Mandir Palace. Participate in a yoga class with a local expert. See the City Palace in Jaipur. Experience two game drives in Ranthambore National Park. Tour Mother Teresa's Charity Home. Visit the site of Buddha's first sermon. Take an early morning ride on the holy River Ganges. Highlights Old Delhi, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Game Drives, Taj Mahal, Mother Teresa's Charity Home Collette Experience Experience two game drives in Ranthambore National Park.Visit Mother Teresa's Charity Home and witness how her work continues.See the Taj Mahal at sunrise.Spend two nights in Varanasi, India's holiest city. |
| Call (877) 888-6180 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10576547 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Air 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight | | Day 2 | Delhi | Delhi, India - Tour Begins : Welcome to Delhi, India's capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. | | Day 3 | New Delhi | New Delhi : Today discover the origin and history of the Hindi language, learning key words and phrases so you can better communicate with locals ? Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi ? Visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque ? Explore Old Delhi's narrow streets by rickshaw, the traditional mode of transportation ? Tour New Delhi, visiting Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world ? Visit Humayun's tomb - considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal for its Indo-Persian design; it was built by the widow of a great Mughal Emperor ? Behold the India Gate war memorial, the Parliament and the palatial Rastrapathi Bhawan - the President's residence. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 4 | Udaipur | Delhi - Udaipur : Fly to Udaipur this morning, your gateway to Rajasthan ? Check into your hotel, a restored palace overlooking the lake ? This evening, cruise by boat along Lake Pichola taking in views of the Jag Mandir Palace and the City Palace. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 5 | Udaipur | Udaipur : Visit the exquisite City Palace ? Its main entrance, Tripolia, was built in 1725 ? Set off to see the largest temple in Udaipur - Jagdish Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu after its construction in the 16th century ? Stop at Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Maids of Honor ? Learn about the lifestyle of the royal ladies who once strolled through these gardens. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 6 | Jaipur | Udaipur - Jaipur : Fly to the "Pink City," Jaipur ? Stop briefly at Hawa Mahal, home to a former Maharaja, beholding its facade of 953 windows ? Visit the City Palace, finding gardens, courtyards, intricate decorative art and carved doorways ? Marvel at Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 7 | Jaipur | Jaipur : Participate in a relaxing yoga class, learning basic exercises and breathing techniques from a local expert ? Ride an elephant* to the top of Amber Fort, India's former seat of power ? Tap into local customs during lunch as you learn about turban and sari tying ? Stroll through a flower market for a glimpse into the art of making garlands used in traditional Indian welcome ceremonies ? Sit down tonight for a home-hosted dinner, observing daily life inside the old city. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 8 | Ranthambore | Jaipur - Ranthambore : Travel to Ranthambore National Park, learning of Project Tiger's efforts at conservation in the country ? A naturalist discusses the wildlife of the country with a slideshow and discussion ? Embark on a game viewing drive by canter, an open air vehicle. ? Watch for marsh crocodiles, hyenas, sloth bears and even tigers. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 9 | Ranthambore | Ranthambore : Rise and shine early for a game viewing drive ? Afterwards, enjoy breakfast at your hotel ? Visit the Ranthambore School of Art which recruits students from neighboring villages and trains them to be self-sufficient artists ? Next, visit Dastkar Ranthambore Project, founded in 1981 by six women united to protect India's traditional artisans. Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included. | | Day 10 | Agra | Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra : An early morning train brings you to Bharatpur ? Enjoy brunch ? Set off for Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbarin in the 16th century; boasting palaces and mosques, this city was larger than London when it was constructed ? Your day ends in Agra. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. | | Day 11 | Agra | Agra : Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise aboard a tonga - or horse carriage - that takes you to its gates ? The Taj Mahal took 22 years and 20,000 men to build ? Built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world ? Visit Agra Fort, the seat of the Mughal Empire ? Continue to Mother Teresa's Charity Home, a residence for orphans that is supported by the efforts of the Collette Foundation ? Here, the sisters provide children with clothing, food, affection and quality education. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 12 | Khajuraho | Agra - Jhansi - Occhra - Khajuraho : Board your train for Jhansi ? Continue to Occhra and visit Jahangir Mahal ? Notice the palace's aura of grandeur and opulence representative of Bundela School of Architecture ? Continue to Khajuraho, your home for the evening. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. | | Day 13 | Varanasi | Khajuraho - Varanasi : Visit the Chandel Temple complex and behold some of the finest examples of temple architecture in northern India ? Fly to Varanasi, a simplistic and charming city with a universal mystique ? Tonight, visit the Ghats - the banks of the river - witnessing the illuminated Ganga Aarti ceremony ? A Hindu scholar discusses the philosophy of Hinduism with you. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 14 | Varanasi | Varanasi : Cruise along the River Ganges past various Ghats where you'll see people ritually cleansing themselves of their sins, hoping for salvation ? A city tour of Varanasi includes Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva; Benaras Hindu University; and Bharat Mata Temple ? Continue to Sarnath where Siddarth Gautama, later known as Buddha, gave his first sermon on a quiet grove in the 6th century BC ? Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner this evening. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 15 | Delhi | Varanasi - Delhi - Tour Ends : Enjoy a morning at leisure before flying back to Delhi ? Later, depart for the international airport for your flight home. Today breakfast will be included. |
| | | The Grand Hotel, Delhi | Fateh Garh Palace, Udaipur | | Trident Hotel, Jaipur | Dev Vilas, Ranthambore | | Trident Hotel, Agra | Radisson Jass Hotel Shimla, Khajuraho | | Radisson Hotel, Varanasi | |
| | NOTE: Specials are marked with a * NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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