14 Days
Nov 12 Thu: Los Angeles-Singapore-Delhi by SQ
Depart the west coast this evening on board
Singapore Airlines
Nov 13 Fri: Across International Dateline
Nov 14 Sat: Arrive Singapore
Arrive Singapore and connect with your flight to
Delhi. Early morning arrive India's capital city of
Delhi You are greeted with a traditional Indian
welcome and escorted to the TAJ PALACE HOTEL
(Superior Rooms). Overnight at the hotel.
Nov 15 Sun: Delhi
This morning, a Yoga session could be arranged at a
local Public park in Delhi (at no extra charge).
Enjoy a full day tour of Old and New Delhi today.
Among your stops are the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka
Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar.
Afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome
Dinner. (BD)
Nov 16 Mon: Delhi
This morning, a Yoga session could be arranged at a
local Public park in Delhi (at no extra charge).
This morning drive along Rajpath to view the
Parliament House, the President's House and India
Gate. Visit the Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and
Birla Temple. Afternoon at leisure for shopping etc.
Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Nov 17 Tue: Delhi / Varanasi by flight
Today fly to Varanasi (India's holiest city),
located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival,
you are met and transferred to TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL
(Superior Rooms). In the afternoon visit the stupas,
ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha's first
sermon.
Nov 18 Wed: Varanasi
Early morning enjoy, the sunrise on the Ganges River
with a boat ride. After the boat ride, you may wish
to attend a Yoga session at the hotel (gardens at no
extra charge). Later, enjoy a city tour and in the
evening you will meet with a Numerologist. (B)
Nov 19 Thu: Varanasi / Khajuraho
Morning you may wish to attend your Yoga session at
the hotel (gardens at no extra charge). Later in the
day enjoy a walking tour of the old city. Afternoon
fly to Khajuraho, capital of the 9th to 13th century
Chandela Dynasty. Upon arrival you are met and
transferred to TAJ CHANDELA HOTEL (Superior Rooms).
Visit the Western group of temples containing the
largest and loveliest temples, including Kandariya
Mahadev (representing Chandela art at its best). (B)
Nov 20 Fri: Khajuraho / Agra
This morning visit the principal Eastern group of
temples, modest and less ornate than the Western
Group. These temples reflect the simplicity inherent
in Jainism. Later, drive to Jhansi to board the
train to Agra, en route visiting Orcha, a medieval
city frozen in time and space, existing to this day
as it must have in the 17th century. Upon arrival
you are met and transferred to TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL
(Superior Rooms). (B) TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
FOR PUBLIC.
Nov 21 Sat: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast proceed on an excursion to Fatehpur
Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar during the 16th
century, this city is perfectly preserved although
it was abandoned due to a lack of water. Later this
afternoon enjoy a city tour of Agra visiting the
Fort and the Taj Mahal. (B)
Nov 22 Sun: Agra / Jaipur drive
This morning you have the option to visit the
magnificent Taj Mahal for a sunrise view. After
breakfast depart for Jaipur. Check in upon arrival
at TAJ JAI MAHAL PALACE HOTEL (Luxury Rooms). The
afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Nov 23 Mon: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur
Sightseeing
Morning you will visit the mountain fortress of
Amber, riding royally atop regally painted and
decorated elephants. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur
City, visiting Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds,"
City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B
Nov 24 Tue: Jaipur/Delhi drive / Delhi -
Singapore by SQ
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi's
international airport for flight to Singapore. (B)
Nov 25 Wed: Singapore - Los Angeles by SQ
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