<strong>India</strong>…A Woman’s ViewDelhi ❖ Udaipur ❖ Jodhpur ❖ Jaipur ❖ AgraPlus! Optional Extension to Varanasi12 Days / 11 Nights ❖ Tuesday ArrivalsTOUR INCLUDES• Flights within <strong>India</strong> (Delhi-Udaipur / Jodhpur-Jaipur)• 11 Nights Deluxe & Superior First-Class Hotels• Meals: Buffet Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch, 2 Hotel Dinners• Comprehensive Sightseeing per Itinerary• Services <strong>of</strong> English-speaking Local Guides and/or Tour Escort• Transfers upon Arrival and DepartureHIGHLIGHTS• Explore the Markets and Lively Bazaars <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>• Visit a Girls’ School in Udaipur• Shop with a Chef at the Local Market• Cooking Lessons <strong>of</strong> Typical Rajasthan Cuisine• Evening visit to Birla Mandir for an Aarti Ceremony• Cycle Rickshaw Ride through the Bazaars in Jaipur• Visit with a Local Family in Jaipur• Visit a NGO dedicated to the Empowerment <strong>of</strong> Women• See the astonishing Taj Mahal at Sunset• Try a traditional Henna Tattoo• Learn the art <strong>of</strong> wearing a Traditional Sari• Complimentary Ayurvedic massage at the Kairali AyurvedicCenter(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (WD) Welcome Dinner (FD) Farewell DinnerACCOMMODATIONSCity Nights HotelDelhi 2 Taj Palace HotelUdaipur 2 Fateh Prakash PalaceJodhpur 2 Vivanta by Taj Hari MahalJaipur 2 Taj Jai Mahal PalaceAgra 2 Taj Gateway Hotel – Superior Taj Mahal ViewDelhi 1 Taj Palace HotelOptional Extension to VaranasiVaranasi 2 Taj Gateway Hotel Ganges – Executive RoomDelhi★Jodhpur ••Agra• Jaipur•VaranasiUdaipur •<strong>India</strong>ITINERARYDAY 1 | TUE: Arrive Delhi, <strong>India</strong>Arrive in Delhi; meeting and transfer to hotel.Riverbank with Taj Mahal in backgroundDAY 2 | WED: DelhiA full day <strong>of</strong> touring awaits! In New Delhi, city <strong>of</strong> airy boulevards,lush parks and gardens, visit the graceful Qutab Minar, EmperorHumayun’s mausoleum and the modern Lakshmi Narayan temple.Drive past the <strong>India</strong> Gate War Memorial, Rashtrapati Bhawan,Parliament House. In Old Delhi visit the Red Fort, Raj GhatMemorial and Jama Masjid, <strong>India</strong>’s largest mosque. Explore ChandiChowk; immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere <strong>of</strong> an <strong>India</strong>nbazaar concluding at Dilli Haat, a market exclusively for handicraftsand souvenirs from across the country. Tonight, a Welcome Dinner atthe hotel celebrates your arrival. (WD)Note: The Oct. 25, 2011 departure will have the unique opportunityto witness the world-famous Diwali Festival, one <strong>of</strong> the largest Hindufestival complete with fireworks and streaming lights. .DAY 3 | THU: Delhi / UdaipurDepart Delhi by flight to Udaipur; transfer to the hotel. In theafternoon, visit to a local girl’s school; see how education uplifts andintegrates the development <strong>of</strong> girls in <strong>India</strong>. Later, a relaxing boat rideon Lake Pichola before returning to the hotel. (B)DAY 4 | FRI: UdaipurThis morning, visit to the local vegetable and spice market — shopfor the ingredients for your afternoon cooking class! Then, tourUdaipur including the expansive City Palace, which houses theextravagantly ornate Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, studded withglittering Belgium Mirrors, the Moti Mahal and the Palace <strong>of</strong> LordKrishna. Later, visit the Jagdish Temple and the Sahelion Ki BariGardens and drive around scenic Fatehsagar Lake. Return to the hotelto join the Chef ’s Cooking Lessons <strong>of</strong> local recipes typical toRajasthan. In the evening, meet to discuss today’s discoveries over ahot cup <strong>of</strong> tea with local <strong>India</strong>n snacks. Once an herbal remedy10 ESCORT ED TOURS
Sari factoryHenna hand paintingamong hill tribes, <strong>India</strong> tea has grown into a national drink withdistinctive qualities to refresh and satisfy every palate. (B)DAY 5 | SAT: Udaipur / JodhpurDrive to Jodhpur, stopping en route in Ranakpur, one <strong>of</strong> the Jain’sfive holiest pilgrimage centers, visiting the famous Jain Temples<strong>of</strong> Ranakpur, dating back to the 14th and 15th century. Continueon a drive to Rohetgarh; stop for lunch, followed by a jeep rideto the neighboring Bishnoi village. The Bishnois, known asfervent environmentalists would sacrifice their lives to protect theenvironment. Depart Udaipur to Jodhpur, known for its impressivefortified bastions for overnight. Evening at leisure. (B.L)DAY 6 | SUN: JodhpurMorning tour <strong>of</strong> Jodhpur visits the Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan’smost impressive structure. Explore its magnificent palaces withmeticulously carved panels and latticed windows. Next, continue ontoJaswant Thada and the Museum housed in the majestic UmaidBhawan Palace. In the afternoon, a “tuk-tuk” ride takes you throughthe local markets. Stop at Rawat Sweets to try some <strong>of</strong> the deliciouslocal snacks. Tonight, we suggest a visit to the local pub — listen tothe music and try some <strong>of</strong> the local beverages. (B)DAY 7 | MON: Jodhpur / JaipurMorning flight to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you’re invited to visit a localfamily; enjoy their company and gain a greater understanding intotheir daily life. Evening: Visit to Birla Mandir for an “Aarti” prayerritual — an ancient Vedic concept <strong>of</strong> a fire ceremony. (B)DAY 8 | TUE: JaipurMorning visit to the beautiful Amber Fort, a superb example <strong>of</strong>classic Rajput architecture, with its ornate terraces and ramparts —the interior has many royal halls and extraordinary wall paintings.Experience an elephant ride up to the ramparts <strong>of</strong> the Fort. Stop at theHawa Mahal, the Palace <strong>of</strong> Winds, with its lacey ornamental façade.Afternoon tour begins with the Maharaja’s City Palace and its ArmoryMuseum, which houses an array <strong>of</strong> weapons. Continue to JantarMantar, the largest stone marble-crafted observatory in the world.Evening: Cycle rickshaw ride through the local bazaars in thisfabulous “Pink City”. (B)DAY 9 | WED: Jaipur / AgraMorning visit to an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) dedicatedto the empowerment <strong>of</strong> woman and young girls. You’ll hear abouttheir goals for female equality and development in all spheres <strong>of</strong> life.Afternoon drive to Agra. Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an epic poem in redsandstone built by Emperor Akbar as his capital — its glorious courtyardsand palaces conjure up dreams <strong>of</strong> the mysterious past. Arrive in Agra.At sunset, visit to the Taj Mahal — an astounding experience! (B)DAY 10 | THU: AgraIn the morning, visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal – perhaps the mostperfect architectural monument in the world, built by Emperor ShahJahan as a memorial to his beloved wife. This extraordinary structure,<strong>of</strong> white marble and precious stones, was built by 20,000 craftsmenover the span <strong>of</strong> 17 years. Later, visit the riverside Agra Fort withits sprawling halls <strong>of</strong> private and public palaces. Try the `tonga’(traditional horse carriage) ride and stop by a Sadar bazaar. Meet aHenna artist – she will paint some intricate designs and create Hennatattoos just for you. Dress yourself in an <strong>India</strong>n Sari and learn to tieand wrap it for the most gorgeous effects. Then, a facial artist willindulge you with an optional <strong>India</strong> bridal make-up. After yourmakeover, on to the hotel for a festive Farewell Dinner. A perfect dayto savor all <strong>of</strong> your <strong>India</strong> experiences. (B.FD)DAY 11 | FRI: Agra / DelhiDepart Agra and return to Delhi. In the late afternoon enjoy aspecial complimentary Ayurvedic massage at the Kairali AyurvedicCenter — your fatigue will disappear and you’ll be ready for yourflight home next day. (B)DAY 12 | SAT: Depart DelhiDepart Delhi on your flight back to the U.S. or extend your tourto Varanasi and/or Nepal. (B)ESCORTED TOURS 11