Temples and Palaces of Northern India (land tour)

Dates: November 30, 2013 - December 14, 2013 (15 days)
Tour Leader: Annapurna Garimella

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This unique trip focuses upon masterpieces of Indian architecture and art, visiting eleven World Heritage sites. Explore three of the finest rock-cut temples in the world—all World Heritage sites. Master craftsmen carved fabulous rooms and even entire temple complexes completely out of the living rock. One contains what many consider the world’s finest and earliest Buddhist painting and sculpture. Visit four spectacular royal garden-tomb complexes of the mighty Mughal Empire that ruled most of India for over 400 years, beginning in 1526. In addition to the world famous Taj Mahal, you will also see its predecessor, Humayun’s tomb (both World Heritage sites); and the tomb of the grandest of all Mughal emperors, Akbar the Great. See many of India’s greatest royal fortress/palace complexes, whose massive battlements contain sumptuous courtyards, hallways, and royal chambers with intricate detail work. Several are World Heritage sites and several contain glittering collections of the accoutrements of Indian rajas (kings). Other highlights include: a royal astronomical complex with a 20-storey sundial—a World Heritage site; India’s largest temple complex with over 1,444 marble pillars, all carved in delicate detail; an afternoon viewing exotic birds in one of India’s few national parks that is a World Heritage site; viewing several great art collections, such as the National Museum and Prince of Wales Museum; and lively bazaars filled with crafts shops.

Pricing: $7,145 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1,745

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Itinerary

Saturday, November 30: Arrive DELHI, India
Sunday, December 1: DELHI
Monday, December 2: DELHI | MATHURA | SIKANDRA | AGRA
Tuesday, December 3: AGRA
Wednesday, December 4: AGRA | FATEHPUR SIKRI | BHARATPUR
Thursday, December 5: BHARATPUR | JAIPUR
Friday, December 6: JAIPUR
Saturday, December 7: JAIPUR | JODHPUR
Sunday, December 8: JODHPUR
Monday, December 9: JODHPUR | UDAIPUR
Tuesday, December 10: UDAIPUR | MUMBAI
Wednesday, December 11: MUMBAI | AURANGABAD | ELLORA | AURANGABAD
Thursday, December 12:  AURANGABAD | AJANTA | AURANGABAD
Friday, December 13: AURANGABAD | MUMBAI
Saturday, December 14: MUMBAI | ELEPHANTA | MUMBAI | HOME

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