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India

India presents visitors with a kaleidoscope of colors, cultures, sights and sounds. A visit is a feast for the senses, but more than that, it is a way to see and learn about facets of nature and culture that are fare from our ordinary experience.

Our 18-day expedition includes India's most wonderful sites and cultures. We begin in the coastal city of Mumbai, where we see the 1,200-year-old elephanta Caves with their spectacular carvings.

We visit Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks, India's signature wildlife areas, and look for birds and wildlife, including the country's prize sightings - the tiger. Since most animals, including tigers, have little fear of elephants, riding atop an elephant provides an ideal way to see tigers up close.

Price: $7,496.00 Single | $5,598.00 Double

Program Day-by-Day
1	Fly to Mumbai and spend two nights at the Taj President Hotel.
2	Fly to Mumbai and spend two nights at the Taj President Hotel.
3	Visit the Elephanta Caves and Gateway of India. A city tour takes in the historic Fort area, including Victoria Terminus, Rajabai Clock Tower, High court, Prince of Wales Museum and Crawford Market. We continue to Malabar Hill before touring the Jain temple. (B,L,D)
4	Explore Kanha National Park in open 4x4 jeeps, searching for barasingha deer, Indian gaur and troops of langurs. We keep an eye out for the park's greatest prize: Bengal tiger, with the opportunity to observe them from elephant back. We spend three nights at Kanha Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D Daily)
5	Explore Kanha National Park in open 4x4 jeeps, searching for barasingha deer, Indian gaur and troops of langurs. We keep an eye out for the park's greatest prize: Bengal tiger, with the opportunity to observe them from elephant back. We spend three nights at Kanha Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D Daily)
6	Explore Kanha National Park in open 4x4 jeeps, searching for barasingha deer, Indian gaur and troops of langurs. We keep an eye out for the park's greatest prize: Bengal tiger, with the opportunity to observe them from elephant back. We spend three nights at Kanha Jungle Lodge. (B,L,D Daily)
7	En route to Bandhavgarh National Park, we visit a local home and stop in the town of Mandla. We continue to Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge, our home for three nights. (B, Pick L, D)
8	Bandhavgarh National Park is one of India.s most important tiger reserves and home to 250 species of birds. Other residents include various antelope species, jungle cats and Indian wild dog. Daily wildlife excursions are in open four-wheel drive vehicles and possibly from the back of an elephant. (B,L D Daily)
9	Bandhavgarh National Park is one of India.s most important tiger reserves and home to 250 species of birds. Other residents include various antelope species, jungle cats and Indian wild dog. Daily wildlife excursions are in open four-wheel drive vehicles and possibly from the back of an elephant. (B,L D Daily)
10	Pass through Madhya Pradesh en route to the Khajuraho Temples, all adorned with erotic stone carvings. Spend tonight at the Jass Radisson. (B,L,D)
11	Explore Orchha's 16th and 17th century temples and palaces before boarding the Shatabdi Express to Agra. We stay at Agra's ITC Mughal. (B,L, Box D)
12	Watch sunrise paint the Taj Mahal a variety of hues. Explore the Agra Fort before continuing to Bharatpur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri. We spend two nights at the laxmi Vilas Palace. Enjoy daily excursions in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the world.s most important bird sanctuaries and home to the famed nilgai. (B,L, D Daily)
13	Watch sunrise paint the Taj Mahal a variety of hues. Explore the Agra Fort before continuing to Bharatpur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri. We spend two nights at the laxmi Vilas Palace. Enjoy daily excursions in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the world.s most important bird sanctuaries and home to the famed nilgai. (B,L, D Daily)
14	Drive to the "Pink City" of Jaipur, spending two nights at the Sheraton Rajputana. We ride elephants to Amber Fort, and also explore the Sheesh Mahal and Hawa Mahal, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. (B,L,D Daily)
15	Drive to the "Pink City" of Jaipur, spending two nights at the Sheraton Rajputana. We ride elephants to Amber Fort, and also explore the Sheesh Mahal and Hawa Mahal, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. (B,L,D Daily)
16	En route to Delhi stop at the 19th century Samode Palace. In Delhi stay at The Claridges. Enjoy touring Delhi, seeing Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jami Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Before flying back to the U.S.., we also explore Qutb Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. (Days 16 & 17: B,LD)
17	En route to Delhi stop at the 19th century Samode Palace. In Delhi stay at The Claridges. Enjoy touring Delhi, seeing Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jami Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Before flying back to the U.S.., we also explore Qutb Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. (Days 16 & 17: B,LD)
18	En route to Delhi stop at the 19th century Samode Palace. In Delhi stay at The Claridges. Enjoy touring Delhi, seeing Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jami Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Before flying back to the U.S.., we also explore Qutb Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. (Days 16 & 17: B,LD)