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2023 Tour Details
How do you express your eternal devotion to the love of your life? Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan enlisted the help of more than 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to erect a towering white marble mausoleum in honor of his wife who died during childbirth. A sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New7Wonders of the World, is just the beginning of your love affair with India. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless gem mine of experiences you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on three thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. A mosaic of memories awaits on this radiant tour of India. Start your travels in Dubai, where among the world’s tallest buildings await the world’s loftiest experiences. Add a Monograms vacation to glitzy Dubai to your tour of India to experience the city’s Old World markets and world-class shopping, sweeping sand dunes and dazzling beaches, and traditional Bedouin villages and futuristic vibe. Cap off experience in Asia and immerse yourself in the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities when you add a Monograms vacation to Varanasi to your tour of India. A sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River to watch the striking ritual of devotional bathing along the river’s edge is one of many unforgettable experiences found in this city.
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MUMBAISightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Gateway of India, a Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Gardens, Mumbai Museum, and Mani Bhavan; Host service during your stayCOCHINSightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, and St. Francis Church; walking tour of Jewish quarter; cruise the backwaters of Kerala; Host service during your stay DELHIVisit Qutub Minar, Humayan’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstrationAGRA Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by
tonga, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri BHARATPUR–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARKTravel by trainRANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Three game drives by open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicleJAIPUR
Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and the City Palace & MuseumNEPAL Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Hanuman Dhoka, the Temple of Kumari, and Boudhanath; excursion to Patan including Durbar Square; Host service during your
Game drives take place in open-air safari vehicles.
American breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
DUBAIArrive in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Welcome to Dubai! Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
DUBAIDUBAI Guided sightseeing with visits to the spice souk and gold souk. Walking tour through Bastayika Quarter. Visit Burj Khalifa and ascend to the At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor. Free time this afternoon. Breakfast
DUBAIDUBAI Full day at your leisure. Breakfast
DUBAI–DELHI, INDIADUBAI Fly to Delhi.DELHI Free time this evening. Breakfast
DELHIDELHI Orientation drive includes the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s famous bazaar. Visit to Qutub Minar. Welcome dinner includes an Indian cooking demonstration with a local chef.
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DELHI–AGRA DELHI Visits to Humayun’s Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Afternoon drive to Agra. AGRA Free time this evening. Breakfast
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AGRAAGRA Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and visit to Agra Fort. Visit a marble workshop. Free time this afternoon and evening.
BreakfastENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Agra with a tour of the ancient village of Kachhpura. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARKAGRA Visit to Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).BHARATPUR Train trip to Ranthambore National Park. RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. Breakfast
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RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARKRANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Visit to Dastkar Bazaar, a nonprofit that supports local traditional craftspeople. Breakfast
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RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Morning game drive in the park. JAIPUR Free time this afternoon before dinner in a local Indian noble family home with sari- and turban-tying demonstration.
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JAIPURJAIPUR Visits to Amber Fort, City Palace and its museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner. Breakfast
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JAIPUR–DELHIJAIPUR Free time this morning before your flight to Delhi. .DELHI Free time this evening. Breakfast
DELHI–VARANASIDELHI Fly to Varanasi.VARANASI Evening guided sightseeing to witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading down to the Ganges River. Breakfast
VARANASIVARANASI Sunrise boat ride to watch local religious ritual —the Hindus’ devotional bathing in the Ganges. Free time this afternoon. Breakfast
VARANASI–DELHIVARANASI Free time this morning before your flight back to Delhi.DELHI Free time this evening. Breakfast
DELHIYour tour ends with breakfast this morning. Breakfast
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"My name is Anil. I have always been fascinated by the diversities and different ethnic cultures of India so I decided to pursue tourism as a career. I love the profession I am in and cannot think about doing anything else. In Indian culture we say "ATHITHI DEVO BHAVA" which means Guest should be treated equal to GOD. I try and ensure that my clients have the best and most diverse experience. A holiday to remember for the rest of their lives which will bring them back to India over and over again."
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
"With my years of experience in the travel industry, I am committed to making your time in India incredible. My motto is "Atithi devo bhavah." When translated into English it means "the Guest is God" or "Guest become God," expressing the idea that each person visiting India should be served in the best possible manner."