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Essence of India Premier Tour 53 Jodhpur INSIDER EXPERIENCES • 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 Ranthmabore/Keoladeo National Park • Watch the majestic Taj Mahal change color at sunrise • Witness the beautiful Puja ceremony • Cruise along the legendary River Ganges MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. PREMIER COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS: LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS Delhi Kempinski Ambience • Udaipur Sheraton Hotel Jodhpur Raas Hotel • Ranthambore Khem Villas Agra Radisson Blue • Khajuraho Radisson Hotel Varanasi The Gateway • Delhi Grand Hotel GOURMET DINNERS Condé Nast Traveler-winner Olive Bar & Kitchen in Delhi Views at the Sunset Terrace overlooking Lake Pichola in Udaipur Dine at the former royal residence Hanwant Mahal in Jodhpur A royal meal at the 1135 AD at Amer Fort in Jaipur *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services & fees for US and Canadian passport holders only Group airport transfers Domestic ground transportation (within India) Premier accommodations and taxes • Gourmet meals as indicated Sightseeing and entrance fees with English-speaking guide National Escort throughout with Local Insider Guides at each destination GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* FEB 6, 2015 FEB 23, 2015 MAR 20, 2015 APR 6, 2015 SEP 25, 2015 OCT 12, 2015 OCT 23, 2015 NOV 9, 2015 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $134 per person on this tour to be paid locally. DAYS 10 - 12: JAIPUR TO AGRA January to May – via Ranthambore Travel to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Explore the incredible wildlife and surrounding forest for the next two days on canter safari excursions. On the third day, board a train to Bharatpur. Upon arrival, have lunch and visit Fatehpur Sikri. Later this evening, enjoy the Mohabbat the Taj show at Kalakirti. (B, L, D) September to December – via Bharatpur On departures September to December, the alternative itinerary will spend two nights in Bharatpur with a day trip to Keoladeo National Park before arriving in Agra. (B, L, D) DAY 13: AGRA View the Taj Mahal in all its glory as the sun is rising. Later, visit Agra Fort and Sadar Bazaar. (B, L) DAY 14: AGRA TO KHAJURAHO Rise early and board the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. Continue by road to Khajuraho, stopping in the medieval city of Orchha and later, enjoy a cultural dance performance. (B, L) DAY 15: KHAJURAHO TO VARANASI Commence your 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. (B, L) DAY 16: VARANASI 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. (B, L) DAY 17: VARANASI TO DELHI Fly to Delhi and enjoy the day at leisure in this dynamic city. (B) DAY 18: DEPART DELHI Transfer to the Delhi airport for your flight back to the USA. (B) $6,995 $7,095