Amongst The Maharajas

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This itinerary provides the perfect framework for a spectacular opportunity to live like a Maharajah, however it can be designed to suit your preferred pace, price and pursuits. Contact us for a tailormade journey.

DAY 1 | DELHI | 2 NIGHTS

Welcome to India! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel to rest and recuperate after your flight, and to prepare for the next two weeks of inspiring experiences.

DAY 2 | DELHI

Relax this morning before heading out to explore Old & New Delhi. Marvel at the city’s British-inspured and Mughal architecture before travelling to bustling Old Delhi to enjoy a fun Street Eats walking tour as you explore this fascinating, pulsating old city and its narrow lanes.

DAY 3 | VARANASI | 2 NIGHTS

Fly to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India and, after settling in to your accommodation, soak up the atmosphere as you walk along the famous ghats (steps) that line the Ganges River before visiting the Durga Temple, dedicated to Maa Durga and of immense religious importance in Hinduisn, and the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. At the end of the day experience the breathtaking evening Aarti ceremony at the Dasaswamedh Ghat.

DAY 4 | VARANASI

Rise early this morning for an unforgettable boat ride on the River Ganges to witness pilgrims perform puja along the banks of the river and cruise past the funeral ghat’s from a respectful distance. Later visit Sarnath, a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha preached his first sermon, just outside Varanasi.

DAY 5 | AGRA | 2 NIGHTS

Fly from Varanasi to Agra today arriving in time to check into your hotel. before your seeing your first sight of the Taj Mahal. On the bank of the Yamuna River you will watch the sunset over the Taj Mahal from the impressive Mehtab Bagh Gardens.

DAY 6 | AGRA

An early start is well worth it today, to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise to see the changing colours over the structures of the mausoleum. Later tour Agra Fort steeped in history and visit the ‘restorers of the Taj – craftsmen who have been taught the art of recreating the stone encrusted marble that was used to build the Taj. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure.

DAY 7 | RANTHAMBORE | 2 NIGHTS

This morning visit the eerie, yet magnificent, abandoned royal Mughal capital of Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri en-route to Bharatpur Railway Station. Board your First Class train for a journey of just under 2.5 hours to Ranthambore National Park. Whilst this is a short train journey you wil have the opportunity to watch rural India pass by viewing places where villagers go about their daily routine and where nature is an integral part of life… soak up the glory of the countryside, breathe the unpolluted air and sway to the zigzag movement of the train as it carries you to Rannthambore in time to check in to your lodge and head out on your first jungle drive in search of tiger!