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North India & Rajasthan Air Safari - 2008

India - Rich and authentic culture, exotic game viewing, ancient history and architectural masterpieces.

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi/Agra, India

On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your private aircraft for a short flight to Agra. Check into your hotel where your first sunset will include a view of the Taj Mahal. This evening, meet for a welcome reception.

Lodging: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Days 2 - 3

Agra

After a mystical sun rise visit to the Taj Mahal, continue to the Agra Fort - a powerful Mughal monument built from red sandstone. The following morning take a river voyage through the National Chambal Sanctuary in search of marsh crocodiles and Gangetic dolphins, followed by a camel safari. This afternoon is at leisure to rest at your hotel overlooking the Taj, or explore more fascinating sites of Agra.

Lodging: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Days 4 - 5

Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur, Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, the artfully carved royal "City of Victory" that blends both Islamic and Hindu architectural elements. Continue to Bharatpur and get up close to a myriad of colorful birds in Keoladeo National Park. This evening, arrive in Jaipur, and the next day, explore the City Palace, home to a museum of rare manuscripts, paintings and armory. Walk or ride an elephant to the top of the hill to visit the Amber Fort with commanding views of the rugged landscape, followed by a private dinner with a local family.

Lodging: The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

Days 6 - 7

Jaisalmer, Siana

Board your private aircraft and fly to Jaisalmer, a magnificent yellow sandstone fort that rises out of the desert with a golden hue. Continue by private air to the rural town of Nun, where you will drive to a speciallyerected private tent camp set atop a sand dune in the Rajasthan Desert. The following morning search for leopards, bluebull antelopes, wild boars, and desert foxes from safari jeeps, then visit shepherds and their villages, and help cook a traditional Indian meal with your host family.

Lodging: Siana Tented Camp

Day 8

Ranakpur

Drive through mountains and valleys to Ranakpur, and discover one of the most complex and extensive Jain temples in India renowned for their carved stone workmanship. Participate in a ritual worship at the temple and see a folk dance of the Bheel tribe.

Lodging: Maharani Bagh

Days 9 - 10

Udaipur

Continue by road through the dry deciduous forests of Khumbulgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, dominated by Dhok trees and black-faced langur monkeys. At Udaipur, take a boat ride on a the lake to see marble island's palaces and gardens. The next day visit the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.

Lodging: The Oberoi, Udaivilas

Days 11 - 12

Sanchi, Pench Tiger Reserve

Fly to Sanchi and see one of the oldest groups of Buddhist monuments that crowns a hilltop with commanding views. After lunch continue by private air to Nagpur and the tented Pench Jungle Camp. Over the next two days explore these rich deciduous forests. You'll have walks with naturalists, and game viewing and bird-watching in the Pench Tiger Reserve by elephant back or four wheel-drive vehicles.

Lodging: Pench Jungle Camp

Days 13 - 15

Pench, Mumbai, Flights Home

After a full day of activities at Pench, board an evening commercial flight to Mumbai. The following morning explore this harbor city's sites, such as Marine Drive. There will be time for last minute shopping before departing home.

Lodging: The Taj Mahal Palace

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