Women buying silks at Sadar Market , Rajasthan
Heart of India
India : Delhi , Jaipur , Ranthambore , Abhaneri Camp , Agra , Lucknow , Varanasi For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / hoipricing
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If you ’ re looking for adventure , explore India , where every moment brings new stimulation . The scent of roasted cumin seeds wafting through a Delhi bazaar ... a young girl ’ s bracelets jangling as she prepares for a festival ... Hindu pilgrims descending ghats into the holy Ganges . From the excitement of the “ Golden Triangle ” cities of Delhi , Agra , and Jaipur to the tranquility of the unexpected retreats that lie between them — including two nights in Ranthambore National Park — we explore it all on this tour of India . Expert Trip Experience Leaders will bring you behind the scenes and off the beaten path with their intimate understanding of India past and present .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on your overnight flight to Delhi , India .
DAY 2 • Arrive Delhi , India Arrive in Delhi today , where an O . A . T . representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel . Here we ’ 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 Gather with your fellow travelers for a briefing by your Trip Experience Leader . Then , we ’ ll begin our
108 Heart of India discoveries this afternoon in Delhi by visiting a Sikh temple , where we ’ ll see the temple ’ s community kitchen in action . Later , enjoy free time to explore .
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DAY 4 • Humayun Tomb visit • Explore Raj Ghat • Controversial Topic : Hindu / Muslim relations in India with a Muslim family After breakfast , we ’ ll venture to the historic 16th-century Humayun Tomb before riding to the Raj Ghat neighborhood and memorial . Prior to an included 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 , a section of New Delhi named after the British architect responsible for much of the architectural design . This evening , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
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DAY 5 • Jaipur • Amber Fort We ’ ll 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 at a local restaurant , we ’ ll visit Jaipur ’ s Amber Fort-Palace , a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site .
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DAY 6 • Jaipur • Visit local paper factory • Home-Hosted Dinner Visit a local paper factory and meet local artisans before enjoying free time in the afternoon . 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 .
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DAY 7 • Ranthambore National Park • Gameviewing drive Travel today to Ranthambore National Park , a former hunting reserve that now houses a wide variety of Indian wildlife . We ’ ll venture into the park on a game-viewing drive to search for Bengal tigers and other animals . Please note : Ranthambore National Park is closed between August and September . Departures during