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Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1683721
From the grandeur of its maharajas to untamed jungle wilderness and a spiritual heart within bustling cities, India is a land steeped in tradition and wonder. Travelling by private jet, this elevated adventure combines visits to architectural marvels, authentic cuisine, exclusive moments and stays in some of the country’s most exceptional hotels.
11 nights from $45,995 per person
1 Arrive Mumbai, India
Arrive in Mumbai, the illustrious gateway of India. Once the stronghold of the British East India Company, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the financial and commercial capital of India as well as a jumping-off point for exploring the rest of the subcontinent.
Explore Mumbai on a visit that appeals to all of your senses, heading to a railway station to watch the famous dabbawalas, who deliver thousands of hot, home-cooked lunches. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit a local spice market. Tonight at your hotel, relax with a cocktail and dinner.
Fly by private charter to Jaipur in the heart of Rajasthan. Travel to the southeast toward Ranthambore National Park. Along the way, stop for an exciting camel cart ride in the Rajasthani countryside, followed by lunch at Talabgoan Castle. This evening at your hotel, listen, cocktail in hand, to a special talk on Ranthambore’s wildlife.
Explore Ranthambore National Park on two thrilling game drives, spotting crocodiles, sloth bears, leopards or perhaps the majestic Bengal tiger. Alternatively, you may choose to visit Ranthambore Fort this afternoon, a former royal hunting ground.
Visit the Tiger Learning Center to see how local communities are taking a creative new approach to coexisting with tigers and other wildlife, a project supported by A&K Philanthropy. Then venture overland to the capital city of northern India’s Rajasthan state, delightful Jaipur. Tracing its origins to the 18th century, it is today a bustling metropolis, home to an exciting fusion of contemporary works of art with timeless archaeological wonders. Check in to your stunning villa set in a beautiful garden with a private plunge pool and featuring exotic design touches. Visit the local bazaar, taking in the colors and vibrancy of local life.
On a day that offers a change of pace, join a pandit (Hindu priest) for a Hindu blessing ceremony in your hotel. After lunch and a chef-led cooking demonstration on the use of Indian spices, the rest of your day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own.
Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to see the ghats (stone steps leading down to the river), where locals and pilgrims gather to cleanse themselves. Fly to Delhi for a farewell dinner.
Ever-bustling and excitingly chaotic, Delhi is a study in history and modernization, with a story that dates back 3,000 years, replete with Mughal monuments and lively bazaars. Explore Delhi, old and new, visiting Jama Masjid, riding by rickshaw through Chandni Chowk bazaar and viewing ornate Humayun’s Tomb. Stop for lunch at a restored 19th-century mansion, and take in views of Old Delhi from the rooftop of Haveli Dharampura.
After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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USA
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