Tauck's ultimate India tour takes you from accommodations at some of the world's most award-winning palace hotels to home visits and special cultural connections, you'll explore India's amazing diversity.
You will be absolutely amazed by all that is included on A Portrait of India, Tauck's most comprehensive India tour that gives you a complete look this complex country from north to south – Tauck Value for 2011 is unbeatable in both additional inclusions and price! Live like a maharajah on travels from northern India to its southern tip, while taking in cultural treasures and staying in some of the world's top-rated hotels. Two-night stays at the award-winning The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, include views of the spectacular Taj Mahal – and in Udaipur, you'll long remember the magnificent The Oberoi Udaivilas, a palace-style hotel overlooking a serene lake. Tauck's popular India tour is applauded by guests for its unique sightseeing experiences and many inclusions. Travel by traditional trishaw several times, including a memorable ride in Old Delhi through back streets and bazaars; view the amazing temples of Khajuraho; and cruise by houseboat in southern India through Kerala’s beautiful canals. Some of the most moving experiences include a boat ride in Varanasi to witness spiritual ceremonies along the River Ganges; an exclusive insider visit to a chef's private home in the southern region of Kerala – with a cooking demonstration and a taste of hospitality; a special Maharajah evening with dinner and entertainment; a sari and turban demonstration; houseboat and river cruises, a martial arts demonstration, a dance performance... and so much more. With special insights provided by Tauck's local experts, Tauck's India tour is a must for any world traveler!
Departures
21, 28 Sep; 12, 19 Oct; 2, 9, 30 Nov; 14, 21, 28 Dec 2012.
Inclusions
- Stays at the "World's Best" hotels, The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Oberoi Amarvilas (with Taj Mahal views from your room)
- Two nights in Jaipur, highlighted with a visit to the Amber Fort and a Maharajah evening featuring dinner and entertainment
- A boat ride on the River Ganges reveals cultural traditions centuries old in Varanasi
- Exclusive insider visit to a chef's private home in Kerala and a cooking demonstration for an authentic taste of daily life
- Houseboat and river cruises, martial arts demo and Kathakali dance performance in tropical southern India
- Demonstration in the art of dressing in a sari and turban
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 46 meals (16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage