From Delhi to the beautiful city of Udaipur, our tour reveals India's treasures.

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Jewels of India
Tigers, the Taj Mahal and more!

The vast subcontinent of India has many treasures and we will capture a few of the jewels. Our classic tour of India begins in Delhi as we are swept away to another time and another place. Dotted with hundreds of landmarks, Delhi, India's modern capital, is also a very ancient city. From the beautifully carved 12th century Qutab Minar to the parliament house with its Victorian and 20th century influences, Delhi's architectural gems transcend time.

Next we're off to Agra to tour the famous icon of India, the Taj Mahal. We'll also visit the Agra Fort with its 65-foot-tall walls and maze of temples, halls, gardens and mosques. Then we take a two-hour train ride to a lodge near the Ranthambore National Tiger Reserve for two nights and a chance to see tigers in their native environment.

We'll spend three days around Jaipur, the lovely "pink city" with its broad avenues and harmonious architecture. And we've added an extra night in Jaipur so we can celebrate the colorful Holi Festival there, and see Jaipur's Elephant Festival.

Our last stop will be Udaipur, considered by many to be the most beautiful city in all of India. Our lodging will be the magnificent Lake Palace Hotel, one of India's most famous hotels, with service and style reminiscent of a bygone age.

Highlights of this trip include:

• Explore Delhi with its vast and rich history.
  
• Watch sunrise illuminate the Taj Mahal.
  
• Visit a tiger preserve, with the possibility of observing the reclusive Bengal tigers in their native habitat.
  
• See the dreamy "pink city" of Jaipur and its famous seven gates.
  
• On our 2013 tour, experience Jaipur during both the Holi Festival of Colors and the Jaipur Elephant Festival.
  
• Visit the romantic and lovely city of Udaipur built around Lake Pichola.
  
• Relax after a day of touring at sumptuous five-star hotels, including the storied Lake Palace Hotel on an island in Lake Pichola.
  
• See Mughal history come alive before your eyes.
  
• Enjoy a four-night post-tour extension to the ancient Hindu center of Varanasi and the city of Khajuraho, known for its centuries-old temples celebrating the erotic.
  
• Explore India, a land of overwhelming sensations!
  

Dates:
March 19 to 31, 2013: $7,198: A trip for all guests to explore India.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, especially if the trip includes a cruise, we charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate, but we are not able to match you with someone.

Location: starts and ends in Delhi, India

Price includes: Transfers between Delhi Airport and hotel on arrival and departure; All surface transportation within India as outlined in tour itinerary in air-conditioned mini-coach or train; Flight from Udaipur to Delhi, including airport departure taxes; Five-Star hotels or hunting lodge each night, with private bath, in double occupancy (single rooms available, subject to availability); Two nights at the world-famous Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, surrounded by its own lake; Daily breakfast and six dinners, including wine at Welcome and Farewell dinners, plus two lunches while at Tiger Reserve and one lunch at a unique restaurant in Udaipur; Admission to sites described in itinerary; Services of English-speaking Indian guides, plus Hanns Ebensten Travel tour director (with minimum number of participants); All hotel service charges, government taxes, porterage, and gratuities for included meals.

Not included: International flights to and from Delhi; Visas for visiting India (information about obtaining a visa will be sent about 4 months before departure); Camera/video fee which is charged at some monuments; Lunches and dinners not described as being included; Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, and telephone calls; Gratuities for guides.

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