The Mystical India - Pre-reservation 2018

The Mystical India - Pre-reservation 2024

March 2024 (10 Days / 9 Nights)
This tour starts and ends in Delhi

We are currently in the process of planning this tour. Once we have all the activities, dates, hotels and other details confirmed, and the pricing finalized, we will post a complete itinerary, including the price. If you would like to be notified of this tour's availability when the planning process is completed, please complete the pre-reservation form.

PRE-RESERVATION FORM

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India's effervescence surpasses the simple combination of the beauty of its landscape and the intricacy of its ancient architecture. Mystical and spiritual, India is a land of rich contrasts. Its complexity makes it indelibly spiritual at one moment, then architecturally glorious, then astonishingly natural, then culturally fascinating. A country by name but by its scope, it's a continent, incredibly diverse and enveloped in color, texture and scents woven into its mind-boggling richness. India's cultural tapestry unveils a country with many faces, each unraveling a feast of fresh experiences, infused with a kaleidoscopic blend of enchantment and sensual indulgence. From the clothing that pops with bright blues and yellows to the glowing pink architecture, and from the golden desert to the emerald jungle, India is all about color. And just when you think that the countryside or cityscape couldn’t get any more exciting, you’ll be presented with another captivating burst of life and color. Many see India as the blueprint of the world we live in, and having been ruled by hundreds of kings and emperors, its history reads like a vivid fairy tale, with some episodes straight from a horror novel. It is so wonderfully different, with no other place to compare it to, that it's hard to find words to describe it without resorting to the cliché "you have to see it to believe it". It's mesmerizing, exotic, exciting and mystical, but also frustrating, confusing and chaotic. No matter how much you've traveled, how many countries you've visited, when you first arrive in India, it will hit you like a gale force wind, a hurricane of sounds, smells, and color where nothing is as it seems. The Mystical India tour covers the most iconic sights of Northern India, the classic Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) with the additions of the lakeside jewel city of Udaipur and India's spiritual capital of Varanasi, while offering experiences that go deeper and beyond the typical first-time India visit. The tour's carefully designed itinerary presents multiple aspects of India, a microcosm of cultures, combining its cinematic sights and landscapes, its forts, palaces and temples, as well as the eternal Taj Mahal, a kaleidoscopic culture, head-spinning history, and constant expressions of joie de vivre. In addition, the tour is timed to coincide with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights which symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance" and we'll celebrate it with an Indian family.

HIGHLIGHTS

Delhi: Humayun’s Tomb ● Jama Masjid ● Raj Ghat ● India Gate ● Indira Gandhi Memorial ● Parliament ● Qutub Minar ● Rickshaw ride through the bazaars of Old Delhi ● Bollywood inspired theatre performance
Udaipur: City Palace ● Jagmandir ● Bagore ki Haveli ● Private boat ride on Lake Pichola ● Dharohar Dance Show
Jaipur: Amber Fort ● Jantar Mantar ● City Palace ● Palace of the Winds ● Elephant ride at Amber Fort
Agra: Taj Mahal ● Agra Fort ● Fatehpur Sikri ● Visit to a local orphanage ● Cooking presentation, henna painting and Saree draping demonstration ● Diwali celebrations
Varanasi: Spiritual Varanasi and the holy Ganges River ● Sarnath Buddhist holy site ● Yoga and meditation session

Itinerary specifics subject to change.

Testimonials

By far the best vacation I have ever taken. I loved, loved, loved the accommodations and the food was fantastic. All the local tour guides were excellent. – Linda from Massachusetts

This tour surpassed expectations. I really did not know what to expect but this tour was phenomenal. The whole group was like we had known each other for years. I have never had such an incredible experience. – Barbara from Oklahoma

India was a life changing experience – specifically Varanasi – Roxanne from Missouri

Loved it – a dream come true! The local tour guides were wonderful, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. – Theresa from California

This was an excellent tour. Everything was first class from the accommodations to the activities. I was really happy with the value of the tour, because of all the included meals and activities. No surprises! – Madalyne from Texas

Meeting new people and learning about the different cultures were the best. This was a very well put together tour that had the right amount of free time. It covered a wide range of interests and I felt I had learned a great deal about the history of the areas we visited and the culture. – Renee from South Dakota

The India tour was interesting and enjoyable. We had a great tour director, great guides, great women and a great experience! – Joanne from Missouri

It was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it! The cities were all interesting and beautiful. Our guide was superb. This trip is very affordable as well. Thanks for your hard work! – Sharon from Illinois

I really enjoyed the tour. The activities were well planned. The tour guides were knowledgeable and added lots to the trip. It was everything I wanted it to be. – Liz from Texas