From Taj to Tiger

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From Taj to Tiger

Luxury Group Travel | 12 Days | Limited to 12 Guests

The best of northern India, with insider experiences and luxurious hotels
See the Taj Mahal when crowds are low and light is exquisite
Watch for Royal Bengal tigers on safari in Ranthambore National Park
Optional India trip extension to Varanasi, Hinduism’s most important pilgrimage site

A great introduction to India, this journey interlaces some of the country’s most compelling sights with one of its ﬁnest wildlife parks. We take unusually thoughtful looks at the “Golden Triangle”, then venture deep into Rajasthan, Land of the Maharajas, to wander among palaces and temples, to take in the charms of a rural village, and to safari in Ranthambore National Park—home to a quickly multiplying number of tigers. Along the way, our group of travelers (no more than 12) explores with talented guides and stays in absolutely top-notch hotels. If you prefer to travel privately, we’re happy to make this your own Custom Trip.

Trip Overview

When you stay primarily in palaces, one with a room with a view of the Taj, it is hard to find something lacking!

– Stuart H.

The pace, variety, type and intensity of activity, mix of active/relaxation time, nature of the properties and regions...fantastic!

– John B.

Day

1 – 2

Discover Old Delhi’s monuments and hidden corners, including the Red Fort A bicycle rickshaw whisks us through the crooked alleys of Chandni Chowk, one of India’s oldest and busiest bazaars.

Day

3 – 4

Flying to Udaipur, Rajasthan’s most romantic city, we revel in majestic palaces, cruise on Lake Pichola, wander past colorful homes, and learn about traditional arts, crafts, and marble work.

Day

5 – 6

Delve into the Rajasthani countryside, stopping at marble temple complexes and relaxing in the 17th-century village of Narlai Ranakpur’s expressive Jain temples and intricate carvings come to life.

Day

7 – 8

Jaipur, “the Pink City,” is a feast of rose-hued buildings, which we explore on foot We stop into Amer Fort, famous for its red sandstone, white marble, and mosaics.

Day

9 – 10

On safari in Ranthambore National Park, we watch for tigers, monkeys, and sloth bears, and savor the tented luxury of the award-winning Oberoi Vanyavilas.

Day

11 – 12

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise, and appreciate it from your private hotel balcony We tour Agra Fort, a 16th-century citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day

13 – 14

Optional Extension to Varanasi: Fly to the pilgrimage destination of Varanasi, stroll its enchanting alleyways, and witness the colorful activity along the sacred Ganges during an early-morning boat ride.

FEATURED PROPERTY

The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore

Ranked first among the top 25 small hotels in the world, this luxury property offers the chance to see Royal Bengal tigers and other wildlife. You'll stay in luxury tents, feeling transported back to the times of the Raj, when caravans of royalty would rest overnight under magnificent shelters in the vast Rajasthani desert.

Dates & Prices

Dates

11/08/24 – 11/19/24

01/26/25 – 02/06/25

Custom Trips offered October–April

Pricing

Group Trips: From $12,295 per person

Optional Varanasi Extension (2 days): From $1,350

based on double occupancy

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Most meals
Bottled water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of a GeoEx trip leader (Group Trip), local guides, drivers, and other staff
Some gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.