Abhaneri step well Women ’ s Cooperative , Ranthambore
DAY 9 • Optional morning canter safari • O . A . T . Camp • Meditation and yoga session
Embark on an optional canter safari early this morning , or enjoy breakfast and some time at leisure . At midday , depart for our yoga and wellness camp in Rajasthan , situated on the edge of a small town in the heart of rural India . Tonight , we ’ ll sit by the campfire as dancers entertain us .
Meals : B , L , D | O . A . T . Camp
DAY 10 • Explore Abhaneri step well • Overland to Agra
Travel overland to Agra , stopping en route to explore the step well of Abhaneri . We ’ ll hear about Mughal
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 8 , discover what life is like near Ranthambore National Park during a visit to a local school supported by Grand Circle Foundation , and while spending A Day in the Life of Khawa village history along the way to our destination . Upon arrival , we ’ ll check into our hotel and spend the evening at leisure .
Meals : B , L | Jaypee Palace or similar
DAY 11 • Taj Mahal • Controversial Topic : Acid attacks against women • Agra Fort
Today we ’ ll view a sight unlike any other : the Taj Mahal . Afterward , we ’ ll discuss the Controversial Topic of acid attacks with two female survivors before venturing to Agra Fort . The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish .
Meals : B , D | Jaypee Palace or similar
DAY 12 • Lucknow • Cooking lesson Drive to Lucknow . After checking in to our hotel , you ’ ll have some free time . Later , learn how to make traditional kebab from a local chef .
Meals : B , L , D | Taj Mahal Lucknow or similar
DAY 13 • Explore Old Lucknow • Kathak dance school visit
Enjoy a full day experiencing multifaceted Lucknow , beginning with a visit to Old Lucknow . Then , enjoy a traditional dance demonstration at the Kathak Dance Training Center before lunch . Your afternoon is free until we reconvene for dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | Taj Mahal Lucknow or similar
DAY 14 • Varanasi • Sacred light ceremony on the Ganges
Drive to Varanasi this morning , one of the oldest and holiest of Hindu places . After lunch , enjoy
free time to explore . Later , we ’ ll board a boat for a unique vantage point of the River Ganges , as well as the sacred aarti light ceremony priests perform on its banks .
Meals : B , L | Taj Ganges , Varanasi or similar
DAY 15 • Visit Buddhist learning center of Sarnath
Visit Sarnath , where Buddha preached the first sermon on his new religion in 530 BC . Following lunch , the afternoon is yours to explore independently .
Meals : B , D | Taj Ganges , Varanasi or similar
DAY 16 • Yoga class • Fly to Delhi or begin post-trip extension
Rise early this morning for a relaxing yoga and meditation session led by a local teacher . This afternoon we fly to Delhi , where we ’ ll spend the night . Or , if you are taking the Nepal : Kathmandu & Pokhara post-trip extension , you ’ ll catch your connecting flight to Kathmandu upon arrival in Delhi .
Meals : B , D | Lemon Tree Premier Hotel
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Rise before dawn to return to the U . S . Meals : B
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