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Luxury Small Group Journeys
Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India - Pushkar Fair Reverse Routing 2024
16 days
Limited to 18 guests
Explore kaleidoscopic India, seeing contrasting Old and New Delhi, holy Varanasi and — if luck has it — the elusive Bengal tiger in Panna National Park. Behold the peerless Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, attend the colorful Pushkar Fair, and privately cruise placid Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
A&K Advantages
- Enjoy two days at the Pushkar Fair to experience its vibrant spectacle
- Stay in former palaces, including iconic royal residences such as the lavish Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur and the grand Rambagh Palace in Jaipur
- Embark on a private sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola, your palace hotel seemingly floating on the water beneath an orange-hued sky, and cap it off with a refreshing cocktail
- Behold the glorious Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset
- Set out on private safaris in Panna National Park, home to the elusive Bengal tiger, and enjoy an exclusive talk on conservation by a member of the local Pardhi community
- Observe priests performing an aarti ceremony on the banks of the Holy Ganges in Varanasi
- Experience the diverse appeal of India’s great cities, from Delhi, a center for politics and, with its enduring British influence, a blend of old and new, to colorful, fast-paced Mumbai, the innovative commercial heart of the country
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
Arrive Delhi, India
Day 2
Delhi | Exploring the Old & the New
Day 3
Varanasi | India’s Holiest City
Day 4
Varanasi/Khajuraho | Private Sunrise River Cruise
Day 5
Panna National Park | Tracking the Bengal Tiger
Day 6
Agra | Visions of the Taj Mahal
Day 7
Agra | Monuments of Emperors
Day 8
Jaipur | The Pink City
Day 9
Jaipur | Design Your Day
Day 10
Pushkar | Experiencing the Colorful Fair
Day 11
Pushkar | A Bevy of Activity
Day 12
Udaipur | Temples & Palaces
Day 13
Udaipur | Cruise to Jag Mandir
Day 14
Mumbai | Bustling Environs
Day 15
Mumbai | The Gateway of India
Day 16
Depart Mumbai
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