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Bhutan : The Last Shangri-La
PRE-TRIP : 8 nights from $ 3395 Only $ 425 per night
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these months will visit Sawai Mansingh Animal Sanctuary instead .
B , L , D — Nahargarh Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Visit Grand Circle Foundationsupported school • A Day in the Life of a local village Spend A Day in the Life of a local village this today , 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 .
B , L , D — Nahargarh Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Optional morning canter safari • O . A . T . Camp • Meditation and yoga session Embark on an option canter safari early this morning , or enjoy breakfast and some time at leisure at the hotel this morning . At midday , depart for our yoga and wellness camp in Rajasthan , on the edge of a small town in the heart of rural India . Tonight , we ’ ll sit by the campfire as dancers entertain us .
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 , and later enjoy lunch in Bharatpur . We ’ ll hear about Mughal history along the way to our destination . We ’ ll check into our hotel upon arrival and spend the evening at leisure .
B , L — Jaypee Palace or similar
DAY 11 • Controversial Topic : Acid attacks against women • Taj Mahal • 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 .
B , D — Jaypee Palace or similar
DAY 12 • Lucknow • Cooking lesson After breakfast , we ’ ll drive to Lucknow , a recently added destination . After checking in to our hotel , you ’ ll have some free time . Later , learn how to make traditional kebab from a local chef .
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 at a local restaurant . Your afternoon is free until we reconvene for dinner at a local restaurant .
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 .
B , L — Taj Ganges , Varanasi or similar
DAY 15 • Visit Buddhist learning center of Sarnath Visit Sarnath this morning , where Buddha preached the first sermon on his new religion in 530 BC . After lunch , venture to the bathing ghats located alongside the sacred River Ganges . Here ,
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we ’ ll witness temple priests perform aarti , the sacred light ceremony .
B — 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 , fly directly to Kathmandu via Delhi instead .
B , D — Lemon Tree Premier Hotel
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Rise before dawn to return to the U . S .
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POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 1895 Only $ 316 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Kolkata on your Bhutan pre-trip extension for $ 150 per person , per night
• Arrive early or stay later for your main trip in Delhi for $ 175 per person , per night
• Spend more time in Kathmandu at the end of your Nepal post-trip extension for $ 150 per person , per night
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