Essence of India
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Overview
Highlights
- Cruise along the picturesque Lake Pichola
- Take an exciting auto-rickshaw ride through Jodhpur
- Enjoy a thrilling jeep ride at Amer Fort
- Canter Safari excursions in Ranthambore/Keoladeo National Park
- See the majestic Taj Mahal change color at sunrise
- Witness the beautiful Puja ceremony
- Cruise along the legendary River Ganges
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Trip includes
- 14 nights premier hotel accommodation
- 2 nights accommodation at Rathambore National Park (January to May only)
- Select gourmet meals
- Group airport transfers & ground transportation
- National Escort & Local Insider Guides
- Visa fees for US & Canada passport holders
- Sightseeing & entrance fees
Itinerary
Accommodation: Kempinski Ambience
Depart on your overnight flight from the USA to India. Upon arrival in Delhi, you are welcomed by our Wendy Wu representative and transferred to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kempinski Ambience
Drive past the Red Fort followed by a walk through Chandni Chowk Bazaar. Visit India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid and visit the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple. View India Gate and visit Gandhi Smriti and Qutub Minar. This evening, dine at the Olive Bar & Kitchen, situated in an ancient Mughal mansion.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Fly to Udaipur, a city of lakes, palaces and temples. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel
Drive around Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery and Sahelion Ki Bari and tour the City Palace. Relax on a Lake Pichola cruise before admiring the lake views while dining on the Sunset Terrace at the Fateh Prakash Palace.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Raas Hotel
Travel to Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City. Stop by Ranakpur, built in the 15th century and is the largest temple complex of the Jain religion in India.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Raas Hotel
Begin the day at Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Enjoy an auto rickshaw ride followed by a leisurely stroll through Subzi Mandi market. Tonight is an unforgettable dining experience at Hanwant Mahal, a former royal residence.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Khem Villas
Drive to Jaipur and enjoy shopping at a local bazaar inside the walled city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Khem Villas
Stop by Hawa Mahal before continuing to Amer Fort with a jeep ride to the entrance and visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. This evening, dine at the 1135 AD restaurant, located inside the highest ramparts of the Amer Fort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Blue
(January to May–via Ranthambore). Travel to Ranthambore National Park, one of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Over the next two days, explore the incredible wildlife and ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blue
Rise early this morning to witness the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his third wife. On to Agra Fort and Sadar Bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel
Board the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi and continue to Khajuraho, stopping in the medieval city of Orchha and later enjoy a cultural dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Gateway
Commence our tour of the Western group of Khajuraho temples and later fly to Varanasi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride to the ghats of the River Ganges and witness the Puja ceremony.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Gateway
Enjoy an early morning boat ride along the River Ganges followed by a city tour of Varanasi. Later, drive to Sarnath and visit the Buddhist sites.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Hotel
Fly to Delhi and enjoy the day at leisure in this dynamic city.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the Delhi airport for your flight back to the USA.
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What's excluded
- International Flights
- Passport and Visa Charges
- Personal Expenses
If you wish to cancel a confirmed booking, you must do so by writing to our office. Cancellation charges are based on the date of receipt of your written confirmation. Cancellation charges as a percentage of the total vacation cost are:
65 or more days - Retention of deposit
64 – 42 days - 30% of booking value
41 – 30 days - 60% of booking value
29 – 14 days - 90% of booking value
Fewer than 14 days - 100% of booking value
In addition, air tickets are 100% non-refundable once issued. Instant purchase airfare is issued at time of payment.
If you have to cancel for a reason that is covered by your insurance, it is your responsibility to contact the travel insurer. Wendy Wu Tours holds no responsibility for any travel insurance claims, either paid or denied.
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