Timeless India: Tigers & Traditions with Mumbai & Udaipur

16 Day Tour from Mumbai to Delhi
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Start your journey in bustling Mumbai and visit the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Travel to the romantic city of Udaipur and explore its shimmering lakes by boat at sunset. Witness the symbol of eternal devotion with a sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal—one of the New7Wonders of the World—where Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan enlisted more than 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to create a towering white-marble mausoleum dedicated to his wife. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless mine of experiences. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on two thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Your journey concludes in Varanasi, the holiest of Hindu cities, to observe the striking Ganga Aarti, a spiritual worship ceremony held on the ghats leading down to the sacred Ganges River. A mosaic of memories awaits on this Small Group Discovery tour of India.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Guided sightseeing in Mumbai includes the Gateway of India and Mani Bhavan, the former residence of Mahatma Ghandi
• Visit a traditional Dhobi Ghat (open-air laundromat)
• Guided sightseeing of Udaipur including admission to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
• Boat ride on Lake Pichola at sunset
• Orientation tour of Delhi with visits to Jama Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb
• [LF] Rickshaw ride through historic Chandni Chowk market
• Indian cuisine cooking demonstration with a local chef
• Sunrise guided visit to the Taj Mahal
• Tour of Agra Fort
• Two open-air safari game drives in Ranthambore National Park
• Guided tour of Amber Fort
• Visit to a vocational training program for children in Jaipur
• [LF] Home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family, including sari- and turban-tying demonstration
• Visits to Fatehpur Sikri, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar
• Take a boat ride at dawn to observe the Hindus’ devotional bathing and meditation rituals in the Ganges River
• Witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony on the steps leading to the Ganges
• Excursion to Sarnath
• Intra-vacation flights as listed in the itinerary