Tar Heel Travel
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Mystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. Staying at excellent hotels, your small group, limited to 24 travelers, travels the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, great city of the Rajput. Begin the 17-day exploration with a three-night stay in the Indian capital, touring the important sights of both Old and New Delhi and enjoying a rickshaw ride through colorful Chandni Chowk market.
Get acquainted next with the “pink city” of Jaipur, where highlights of a three-night visit include the stunning Hawa Mahal palace, Amber Fort and a home-hosted dinner with a Rajasthan family. A singular experience follows with the opportunity to search for the elusive Bengal tiger on game drives during a two-night stay near Ranthambore National Park, once a royal hunting ground, with its picturesque ruins.
Departing for Gadoli, embark on a village walk to meet Meena tribespeople. En route to the ancient Mughal stronghold of Agra, visit the impressive 3,500-step Chand Baori step well. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and take an Indian cuisine cooking lesson. The journey ends with three nights in Hinduism’s holiest city, Varanasi. While cruising on the Ganges, experience life along the sacred river and witness a traditional aarti ceremony. Visit nearby Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites; and Sarnath Museum, housing a superb collection of Buddhist artifacts. Absorb the beauty of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal on an optional 6-day/4-night post-tour extension that includes extensive sightseeing.
Days 2 - 4 - Delhi
Days 5 - 7 - Jaipur
Days 8 - 9 - Ranthambore
Day 10 - Gadoli Days 11 - 12 - Agra
Days 13 - 15: Varanasi
Day 16 - Delhi
Day 17 - Depart Delhi, India for U.S.
Base Price: from $6,687* (air and taxes included) per person, based on double occupancy
- Additional solo supplement of $1,595
- * Pricing dependent on departure city; Airline fees and taxes subject to change
- Air upgrades may be available. Contact Odysseys Unlimited directly at (888) 370-6765 for options.
Inclusions:
- 15 nights accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class and First Class hotels.
- 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners including a Farewell Dinner.
- See brochure for full details
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure or on the tour operator’s website.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.