13-Nights Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India - Luxury Small Group Journeys from $14,225

Abercrombie & Kent

OFFER ID 1501430

Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India
Explore India’s greatest treasures as you visit the timeless Taj Mahal, seek the graceful Bengal tiger and witness a holy rite beside the sacred Ganges — all while staying in royal palaces-turned-luxury hotels.


13 nights from $14,225 per person

Itinerary

Abercrombie & Kent: Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India

DAY 1 Mumbai, India

Arrive in Mumbai, where an A&K representative meets and transfers you to your iconic hotel.


The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Meals:

DAY 2 Mumbai

Explore the city’s classic sites, including the Gateway of India, whose design reflects India’s Muslim and Hindu traditions. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum and Mani Bhawan, dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Next, see the Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry, a wonderful spectacle to behold. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.


The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 Udaipur

Fly to Udaipur and settle into your stunning palace hotel set in the middle of scenic Lake Pichola. After time to relax, embark on a private cruise past Jag Mandir, a marble palace on an island in Lake Pichola. Then, admire the vibrant sunset from your island hotel on a Scenic Sundowner followed by dinner.


Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 Udaipur

Visit the stunning City Palace, a marble complex that offers unforgettable views of the lake. Continue to the Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash Palace. Stroll through the Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor) before returning to the hotel.


Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5 Jaipur

Fly to Jaipur and check in to your hotel, the former residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. Later, explore the City Palace, a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. Located within the palace’s gates is the Mubarak Mahal, or “Auspicious Palace,” which contains textiles including the royal formal costumes, Sanganeri block prints, Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris. Then, visit Jantar Mantar, an open-air array of astronomical instruments.


Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 Jaipur

View the Palace of the Winds — built so the women of the royal household could observe street life without being seen. Explore the Mughal-style Amber Fort, a red sandstone and marble palace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

Practice Yoga During a Private Session at historic Rambagh Palace.

Visit Digantar Vidyalay to interact with the students at an innovative school supported by A&K Philanthropy.

Discover the Bazaars of Jaipur, taking in the vibe of local life and shopping for keepsakes from your journey.

Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.


Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 Agra

Drive to Agra, observing the colorful rural life of Rajasthan on your journey. Upon arrival, catch your first glimpse of the breathtaking Taj Mahal from your luxurious room. Visit the Taj Mahal in the late afternoon, as the setting sun bathes it in a soft orange glow.


The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8 Agra

Return to the Taj Mahal the next morning, when the rising sun lends a warm pink tint to its marble face. Visit the Agra Fort, once the prison of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal after the death of his beloved wife.


The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 Panna National Park

Board a train to Jhansi. After lunch, continue to remote Panna National Park, a haven for India’s wildlife, and check in to your wilderness lodge. Then, on an A&K-exclusive experience, meet with a member of the local Pardhi community to learn their role in efforts to restore the Bengal tiger to the park.


Pashan Garh, Panna National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 Panna National Park

Rise early for a 4x4 game drive in Panna National Park, spotting crocodile and searching for tiger. Learn how a conservation program has grown the park’s tiger population, increasing the odds of a sighting. Return to the lodge to savor a Chef’s Table experience featuring an Indian cooking demonstration, as your lodge’s chef prepares local dishes for lunch. Enjoy another game drive before returning to Pashan Garh for dinner.


Pashan Garh, Panna National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 Khajuraho & Varanasi

Drive to Khajuraho to see all of life — joy, love, divinity, war — depicted in detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Then, fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At dusk, beside the Ganges River, witness the aarti ceremony. Chanted prayers and rhythmic drumming fill the air as you watch lantern-bearing priests bid the gods and goddesses a restful slumber.


Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 Varanasi & Delhi

Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to observe activity along the ghats (stone steps leading down to the river), where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves, literally and spiritually. Later, fly to Delhi for a farewell dinner.


The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 13 Delhi

Visit the great Jama Masjid, the most important mosque in India, completed in 1656. Then, Ride Like a Local by rickshaw through the narrow alleys and stalls of Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, a vital part of the daily life of locals and a must-see destination for visitors. After lunch, tour New Delhi, including Humayun’s Tomb, the last resting place of an esteemed 16th-century Mughal emperor and an architectural precursor of the Taj Mahal.


The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 14 Delhi

Transfer to the airport early this morning for your flight home, or begin your post-tour extension to Kathmandu.




Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Varanasi
Khajuraho
Panna National Park
Jhansi
Delhi (New Delhi)
Agra
Jaipur
Udaipur
Mumbai

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
10/30/2024 - 11/12/2024
from $14,225 per person
11/03/2024 - 11/16/2024
from $14,225 per person
11/13/2024 - 11/26/2024
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11/24/2024 - 12/07/2024
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12/01/2024 - 12/14/2024
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12/15/2024 - 12/28/2024
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12/22/2024 - 01/04/2025
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