Amber Fort , Jaipur
ASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
Ganges River , Varanasi Ranthambore National Park
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on your overnight flight to Delhi , India .
DAY 2 • Arrive Delhi , India Upon arrival in Delhi , an O . A . T . representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel , where you ’ ll be joined by travelers who took our optional Bhutan : The Last Shangri-La pre-trip extension .
The Claridges New Delhi or similar
DAY 3 • Visit Sikh Temple Our discoveries begin this afternoon in Delhi when we visit a Sikh temple , where we ’ ll see the temple ’ s community kitchen in action . Later , enjoy free time to explore .
Meals : B | The Claridges New Delhi or similar
DAY 4 • Humayun ’ s Tomb visit • Explore Raj Ghat • Controversial Topic : Hindu & Muslim relations in India
Venture to the historic Humayun ’ s Tomb before riding to the Raj Ghat neighborhood and memorial . Prior to lunch , we ’ ll visit a Muslim family to discuss the Controversial Topic of Hindu and Muslim relations in India . En route to our hotel , we ’ ll drive through Lutyens ’ Delhi , named for the British architect responsible for its architectural design . This evening , enjoy a Welcome Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | The Claridges New Delhi or similar
DAY 5 • Jaipur • Amber Fort Travel overland to Jaipur , called the “ Pink City ” for the rosy hue of its sandstone buildings . Upon arrival , the early afternoon is yours . Following dinner , we ’ ll visit Jaipur ’ s Amber Fort-Palace , a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Meals : B , D | Lemon Tree Premier Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Jaipur • Visit local paper factory • Home-Hosted Dinner
Visit a local paper factory and meet local artisans before enjoying free time . Tonight , we ’ ll gather for a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local family , where we ’ ll converse about marriage in India , which has historically been arranged .
Meals : B , D | Lemon Tree Premier Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Ranthambore National Park • Game-viewing drive
Travel today to Ranthambore National Park , a former hunting reserve that now houses a wide variety of wildlife . On our afternoon game-viewing drive , we ’ ll search for Bengal tigers and other animals .
Please note : Ranthambore National Park is closed between August and September . Departures during these months will visit Sawai Mansingh Animal Sanctuary instead .
Meals : B , L , D | Nahargarh Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Visit GCF-supported school • A Day in the Life of a local village
Spend A Day in the Life of a local village , beginning with a visit to a school supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation . Next , we meet the villagers , including the local women who are taking a lead in their community . After free time , we ’ ll visit a women ’ s collective before dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | Nahargarh Hotel or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
Celebrate the spirit of India on two festival itineraries , both featuring two additional nights : the Nagaur Festival from February 6-13 and the Pushkar Festival from October 31-November 7
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