14 Day Itinerary:
Nov 12 Thu: Los Angeles-Singapore-Delhi by SQ Depart the west coast this evening on board Singapore Airlines
Nov 13 Fri: Across International Dateline
Nov 14 Sat: Arrive Singapore Arrive Singapore and connect with your flight to Delhi. Early morning arrive India's capital city of Delhi You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the TAJ PALACE HOTEL (Superior Rooms). Overnight at the hotel.
Nov 15 Sun: Delhi This morning, a Yoga session could be arranged at a local Public park in Delhi (at no extra charge). Enjoy a full day tour of Old and New Delhi today. Among your stops are the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. (BD)
Nov 16 Mon: Delhi This morning, a Yoga session could be arranged at a local Public park in Delhi (at no extra charge). This morning drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President's House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. Afternoon at leisure for shopping etc. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Nov 17 Tue: Delhi / Varanasi by flight Today fly to Varanasi (India's holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL (Superior Rooms). In the afternoon visit the stupas, ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha's first sermon.
Nov 18 Wed: VaranasiEarly morning enjoy, the sunrise on the Ganges River with a boat ride. After the boat ride, you may wish to attend a Yoga session at the hotel (gardens at no extra charge). Later, enjoy a city tour and in the evening you will meet with a Numerologist. (B)
Nov 19 Thu: Varanasi / Khajuraho Morning you may wish to attend your Yoga session at the hotel (gardens at no extra charge). Later in the day enjoy a walking tour of the old city. Afternoon fly to Khajuraho, capital of the 9th to 13th century Chandela Dynasty. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to TAJ CHANDELA HOTEL (Superior Rooms). Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples, including Kandariya Mahadev (representing Chandela art at its best). (B)
Nov 20 Fri: Khajuraho / Agra This morning visit the principal Eastern group of temples, modest and less ornate than the Western Group. These temples reflect the simplicity inherent in Jainism. Later, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra, en route visiting Orcha, a medieval city frozen in time and space, existing to this day as it must have in the 17th century. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL (Superior Rooms). (B) TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS FOR PUBLIC.
Nov 21 Sat: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri After breakfast proceed on an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar during the 16th century, this city is perfectly preserved although it was abandoned due to a lack of water. Later this afternoon enjoy a city tour of Agra visiting the Fort and the Taj Mahal. (B)
Nov 22 Sun: Agra / Jaipur drive This morning you have the option to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal for a sunrise view. After breakfast depart for Jaipur. Check in upon arrival at TAJ JAI MAHAL PALACE HOTEL (Luxury Rooms). The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Nov 23 Mon: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur Sightseeing Morning you will visit the mountain fortress of Amber, riding royally atop regally painted and decorated elephants. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds," City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)
Nov 24 Tue: Jaipur/Delhi drive / Delhi - Singapore by SQMorning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi's international airport for flight to Singapore. (B)
Nov 25 Wed: Singapore - Los Angeles by SQ Arrive Home
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