Varanasi
ASIA
Taj Mahal , Agra Bengal tiger , 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 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 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 16th-century Humayun 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 • Home-Hosted Dinner Travel overland to Jaipur , called the “ Pink City ” for the rosy hue of its sandstone buildings . Upon arrival , the early afternoon is yours . This evening , savor homemade food and cultural exchange at a Home- Hosted Dinner .
Meals : B , D | Radisson Jaipur City Center or similar
DAY 6 • Jaipur • Visit Amber Fort Explore Jaipur ’ s remarkably well-preserved , 16th-century Amber Fort before enjoying free time for the balance of the day .
Meals : B , L | Radisson Jaipur City Center or similar
DAY 7 • Ranthambore National Park • Gameviewing 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 • A Day in the Life of a local village • Visit GCF-supported school
Spend A Day in the Life of a local village , beginning with a meeting with several of the local women who are taking a lead in their community . They ’ ll enlighten us
about the controversial practice of child marriage in
India . Then , visit to a school supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation . We ’ ll also visit a women ’ s collective before dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | Nahargarh Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Optional morning canter safari • O . A . T . Camp • Meditation and yoga session
Embark on an optional safari aboard a large , open-air vehicle called a canter , or enjoy breakfast and some time at leisure . At midday , depart for our yoga and wellness camp in Rajasthan , near 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
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 9 , experience India under the stars during a tented camp stay in rural Rajasthan .
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