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• Ride the Palace on Wheels, a train that evokes the splendor of the maharajas. • Explore six UNESCO World Heritage sites with a National Geographic Expert. • Experience the traditions of one of India’s vibrant festivals, such as Diwali or Holi.
DAYS 4–8 I PALACE ON WHEELS Explore Jaipur, from the Amber Fort and City Palace to the Jantar Mantar observatory. Then settle into your cabin aboard the Palace on Wheels. Over the next four days, track elusive tigers and other wildlife in Ranthambore National Park and visit Chittauragarh Fort. In Udaipur, admire the architecture of the City Palace and enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola. Continue to Jaisalmer, where we’ll see elaborate havelis and ride camels in the Thar Desert before dinner and a folk performance. Then venture into the blue-hued old city of Jodhpur and visit the 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort. Palace on Wheels | Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D
DAYS 1–3 I DELHI, INDIA/JAIPUR Arrive in Delhi and set out on a guided tour of Old and New Delhi, including Humayun's Tomb and a museum honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Travel to the "pink city" of Jaipur, and visit the stunning Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. The Taj Mahal Hotel; Jai Mahal Palace Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
DAYS 9–11 I KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK/AGRA/DELHI Disembark in Bharatpur and spot wildlife in Keoladeo Ghana National Park. After a cooking demonstration, stroll through Bharatpur village. Travel to Agra and visit the fabled Taj Mahal at sunset and sunrise. Explore Agra Fort and stop at a marble inlay workshop before a final sunset visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to Delhi and relax in day rooms before your flight home. ITC Mughal; The Taj Mahal Hotel Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
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A National Geographic Expert and Expedition Leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join us along the way.
Arati Kumar-Rao Photographer, Writer Arati Kumar-Rao is a National Geographic Explorer, environmental photographer, writer, and artist who chronicles South Asia’s changing landscapes and climate, and their effect on livelihoods and biodiversity. Arati has worked extensively in the deserts of Rajasthan, documenting the landscape, biodiversity, and the pastoralist way of life that includes a unique method of rainwater harvesting. INFORMATION Dates: This expedition is offered from October through March, except in December. Prices are per person based, on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Photography Expeditions: Several of our departures are designated photography expeditions, designed for all skill levels and led by a National Geographic photographer.
Above: The breathtaking Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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