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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS► Soak it all in at the Pushkar Camel Fair, a colorful cacophony of bazaars and

performances

► Explore the hustle and bustle of Delhi bazaars on a bicycle rickshaw

► Marvel at sunset AND sunrise at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders ofthe World

► Enjoy a cooking class in a local home

► Perfect the art of cooking an Indian dish in Jaipur

TRIP ROUTE

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QUICK VIEW ITINERARYarrive in Delhi, dinner on your ownDay 1

explore New and Old Delhi, welcome dinnerDay 2

drive to Agra, visit the Red Fort of Agra, sunset at the Taj MahalDay 3

sunrise at the Taj Mahal, drive to Jaipur, visit Chand BaoriDay 4

explore the Amber Fort, learn to cook traditional Indian dishesDay 5

explore Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum, shop forjewelry and textiles

Day 6

drive to Pushkar, spend the afternoon at the Pushkar Camel FairDay 7

spend a full day exploring the Pushkar Camel FairDay 8

drive to Udaipur, sunset boat cruiseDay 9

explore Eklingji and Nagda temples, relax at your hotelDay 10

explore Udaipur, celebrate at a farewell dinnerDay 11

morning shopping or relaxation, fly to Delhi, connect with yourflight home

Day 12

TRIP PRICEMain Trip: $5,990Optional Single Accommodations: $1,550Internal Air: $180

ACTIVITY LEVELModerate

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DAY 1Sunday11/7/21

Arrive in Delhiarrive in Delhi, dinner on your ownWelcome to Delhi and India! An ancient city that has something for

everyone, Delhi has been settled seven times over the centuries. Thecity has grown in a way that reflects its past while retaining itscosmopolitan flavor. It is India’s showcase for architecture, religion,shopping, and culture.

During your adventure you’ll get to know your expert Indian guide,who will help you learn about local traditions, culture, history, and thePushkar Camel Fair. You are also accompanied by anAdventureWomen Ambassador, committed to helping make yourexperience a fun and personally rewarding adventure, and cheeringyou on as you reach beyond your comfort zone to take on newchallenges in your own unique way!

ArrivalInformation

Arrive at the Delhi Airport (DEL) today after10:00am.

Pickup andTransfer

You will be picked up at the airport in Delhi andtransferred to your hotel. Please note that check-instarts at 2:00pm.

Dinner on YourOwn

Take this evening to relax after your long flights.Enjoy dinner on your own at a nearby restaurant orin the hotel. Rest up for tomorrow!

AccommodationsTaj Palace Hotel

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DAY 2Monday

11/8/21

Delhiexplore New and Old Delhi, welcome dinnerExplore Delhi, capital and political hub of India. Delhi has been

continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC and has served as acapital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured,ransacked, and rebuilt several times, and modern Delhi is a group ofseveral cities spread across the metropolitan region.

Explore Delhi Start your exploration of New Delhi with a drive pastIndia Gate, the stone arch of triumph bearing thenames of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died inWorld War I.

Take some time to soak in the view at Humayun’sTomb, built in the mid-16th century by the seniorwife of the second Mughal emperor. This is the firstsignificant example of Mughal architecture in India,and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.The elements of its design are echoed in the TajMahal. The building is squat with high archedentrances topped by a bulbous dome andsurrounded by formal gardens. Found at thegardens are the red-and-white sandstone and black-and-yellow marble tomb of Humayun’s wife and,somewhat surprisingly, the tomb of Humayun’sbarber!

If you have the energy, visit Dilli Haat, a traditionalvillage market, which includes a food and craftbazaar, displaying the richness of Indian culture. Youmay have the opportunity to have Henna painted.

Lunch Meet your group for lunch at your hotel beforeheading out for the afternoon.

ContinueExploring Delhi

Continue epxploring Delhi, driving past India Gateand taking some time to soak in the view atHumayun’s Tomb, built in the mid-16th century bythe senior wife of the second Mughal emperor.

WelcomeDinner

This evening, enjoy an official welcome dinnerwhere you will get to know your group, your guide,and your Ambassador. Toast the adventures tocome!

Accommodations

Meals Included

Taj Palace Hotel

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 3Tuesday

11/9/21

Delhi to Agradrive to Agra, visit the Red Fort of Agra, sunset at the Taj MahalThe origins of the city of Agra can be traced back to the days of the

Mahabharata, the epic poem of Great India when it was calledAgrevana, meaning “the edge of the forest.” Agra served as capital forthe Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries and flourished asa center of art, drawing inspiration from Persian, Islamic, Turkish,Byzantine and Indian styles. It has been immortalized ever since by theTaj Mahal – a magnificent marble mausoleum that epitomizes love, yetAgra has so many more monuments that tell a rich narrative of thetides and times of Man.

Drive to Agra Leave Delhi this morning for Agra, which is about athree-hour drive. Arrive in time for lunch at yourhotel.

Agra Fort The Red Fort of Agra was founded by EmperorAkbar in 1565 on the right bank of the Yamuna. Thewalls of Agra Fort are made of red sandstone andcontain palaces, audience halls, and mosques. Thepalace is notable for its smooth blending of Hinduand central Asian architectural styles.

Visit the TajMahal

Enjoy a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal, one of theSeven Wonders of the World. This experience willtake your breath away.

Accommodations

Meals Included

ITC Mughal Hotel

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DAY 4Wednesday

11/10/21

Agra to Jaipursunrise at the Taj Mahal, drive to Jaipur, visit Chand BaoriJaipur is known as the Pink City, a rather idealized description of the

terra-cotta-colored lime plaster that coats the old part of the city’swalls, buildings, and temples. The reasons for painting the town pinkare unknown, but various theories, but the most popular reason is thatpink is the traditional color of hospitality, and the city was freshlypainted and paved with pink gravel to warmly welcome Edward VII forhis visit in 1876. The city is painted pink once every 10 years by theMunicipal Corporation.

Sunrise at theTaj Mahal

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, allowing you a glimpseof the monument with the changing backdrop of themorning sky, watching it go from a dull gray to ashimmering white as the sun rises.

Drive to Jaipur Leave Agra and drive to Jaipur this morning. Enjoylunch en route. The total drive will take just over fivehours.

Visit ChandBaori

On the way to Jaipur, visit Chand Baori, one of thelargest stepwells in the world. Enjoy the view as youlook down on this cross between a coliseum and anM.C. Escher painting.

Accommodations

Meals Included

ITC Rajputana Hotel

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 5Thursday

11/11/21

Jaipurexplore the Amber Fort, learn to cook traditional Indian dishesThe history and times of Jaipur are deeply entwined with the stories of

royal princes and princesses, with grand Mughals and later with visitingdignitaries from the British Royal family or 20th century royalty like theU.S. Presidential families. Modern Jaipur plays host to all of them and tomany thousands who come here, enchanted by all that the city has tooffer. Jaipur is undoubtedly a city of kings and queens and itsdistinctive architecture clearly emphasizes this. Even so it has atimeless appeal, since many of the traditional crafts patronized by 18thcentury rulers are still thriving. There are streets that are famous forjewelry, tie-and-dye, pottery, “meenakari,” leatherwork, and stonecarvings.

Amber Fort Visit the Amber Fort, an opulent four-level palaceconstructed of red sandstone and marble. Soak inthe history of the palace and enjoy the stunningarchitectural photo opportunities.

Cooking Class Learn the secrets of Indian cooking from a localwoman. Sit down together and enjoy lunch in herhome!

Dinner Have dinner with your group this evening.

Accommodations

Meals Included

ITC Rajputana Hotel

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 6Friday

11/12/21

Jaipurexplore Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum, shop forSpend another day exploring the pink city of Jaipur with your

AdventureWomen friends.

Jantar Mantar A visit to the Jantar Mantar observatory, built in theearly 1700s by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur’s ruler and akeen astronomer, will showcase Central Asia’s richlegacy of astronomy. Its sixteen massiveinstruments are works of art in themselves andsome can forecast the weather even today!

City PalaceMuseum

Visit the City Palace complex, the seat of theMaharajah of Jaipur, which consists of an impressivearray of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

Textile andJewelryShopping

This evening, take some time to go shopping for thetextiles and jewelry for which Jaipur is famous. Makesure you bargain!

Accommodations

Meals Included

ITC Rajputana Hotel

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 7Saturday

11/13/21

Jaipur to Pushkardrive to Pushkar, spend the afternoon at the Pushkar Camel FairPushkar is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs, and is filled with

temples. Most of the temples in the area are from the 18th century andlater, as many temples were destroyed by Muslim conquests in thearea. The most famous temple is the red-spired Brahma Temple.

Drive toPushkar

Head to Pushkar this morning. The drive will takeabout three hours.

Afternoon atthe Fair

Explore the Pushkar fair and the colorful bazaarsthis afternoon. Spend some time with an astrologer!

Enjoy Camp Enjoy your comfortable camp. These mobile tentsare air conditioned and have attached bathrooms.

Accommodations

Meals Included

Deluxe TentedCamp

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 8Sunday11/14/21

Pushkarspend a full day exploring the Pushkar Camel FairPushkar is famous for its camel fair, an annual, multi-day livestock fair.

Apart from trading of livestock, it is an important pilgrimage season forHindus to the Pushkar Lake. Cultural events and competitions includedancing, tug of war, and a longest mustache competition amongothers.

Pushkar Fair Spend the day at the Pushkar Fair, enjoying thewonder, absurdity, chaos, and incrediblephotographic opportunities.

Meals All of your meals will be at camp today.

Accommodations

Meals Included

Deluxe TentedCamp

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 9Monday11/15/21

Pushkar to Udaipurdrive to Udaipur, sunset boat cruiseUdaipur is known as the “City of Lakes” and was founded on the edge

of Lake Pichola in 1553. It boasts historic forts and palaces, museums,and an opportunity to view the sunset from the lake!

Drive toUdaipur

Leave the frenzy of Pushkar this morning and driveto Udaipur. Today’s drive will take about five and ahalf hours. You’ll arrive at your hotel in time forlunch.

Sunset BoatCruise

Enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Theviews of the historic buildings surrounding the lakein the glow of the early evening light.

Accommodations

Meals Included

Fatehgarh

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 10Tuesday11/16/21

Udaipurexplore Eklingji and Nagda temples, relax at your hotelThe City Palace in Udaipur was built over the course of nearly 400

years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty. It isthe largest palace of its type in Rajasthan, and provides a panoramicview of Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, the Jagdish Temple,and the Monsoon Palace.

Eklingji andNagda Temples

Explore Eklingji, a Hindu temple complex in activeuse near Udaipur. Contrast this to Nagda, where youwill explore the remains of the temples dedicated toVishnu.

Lunch Enjoy a delicious lunch from high up on a hill. Enjoythe expansive views of the countryside.

AfternoonActivities

Spend the afternoon at your hotel. Enjoy the pooland the view!

Accommodations

Meals Included

Fatehgarh

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 11Wednesday

11/17/21

Udaipurexplore Udaipur, celebrate at a farewell dinnerSpend another day exploring the beautiful city of Udaipur, where the

city is built up against the lake.

Explore Udaipur Standing in a valley among green hills on the banksof the wide, blue Lake Pichola, Udaipur is a beautifuland charming city. Visit the City Palace, whichboasts a conglomeration of buildings added byvarious Maharanas, yet somehow retains a surprisinguniformity of design. Participate in a blessingceremony at Jagdish Temple.

Lunch Savor lunch at a local restaurant.

Farewell Dinner Before dinner, take a lesson in sari tying or havehenna painted. Enjoy a farewell dinner with yourgroup, toasting the end of a fantastic adventure inIndia!

Accommodations

Meals Included

Fatehgarh

breakfast, lunch,dinner

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DAY 12Thursday

11/18/21

Depart Udaipurmorning shopping or relaxation, fly to Delhi, connect with yourEnjoy one last day in India before heading home.

MorningOptions

If you still need some last-minute souvenirs, yourguide can arrange to take you on a shopping tripthis morning. Alternatively, feel free to just kick upyour feet and relax at your hotel.

Fly to Delhi Fly from Udaipur to Delhi. You’ll be met at theairport and transferred to your hotel where you canshower and repack before your long flights home.

Transfer to theAirport

Transfer to the Delhi airport for your flights home.

DepartureInformation

Depart from the Delhi Airport (DEL) in the lateevening.

Please note: AdventureWomen will attempt to adhere to theitinerary as much as possible. However, certain conditions (political,climatic, environmental, and cultural) may necessitate changes inthe itinerary. AdventureWomen reserves the right to alter anyitinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notifyparticipants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurredby such changes will be the responsibility of the participants.

Accommodations

Meals Included

JW MarriottAerocity

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Accommodation Details

Taj Palace Hotel The luxurious Taj Palace, New Delhi, is spread out over six acresof lush gardens in the heart of India’s capital city. It is an oasis ofcalm while still being right in the middle of the city’s action.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer; electricity;Wifi

ITC MughalHotel

Sprawled over 35 acres of luxurious gardens near the Taj Mahal,ITC Mughal, a luxury hotel in Agra is a fitting tribute to the greatMughal builders of the past. The ITC recreates a paradise for thecontemporary Mogul- full of splendor and perfection which wasthe hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer; electricity;Wifi

ITC RajputanaHotel

Designed to echo the traditional havelis of the region, ITCRajputana has a red brick exterior rising to different levels arounda central area. Long corridors, secluded courtyards, andsimplified lattice work recall Rajasthani architecture in a modernuncluttered and contemporary idiom and bring alive the spirit ofRajasthan and makes it distinguished amongst the hotels ofJaipur.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer; electricity;Wifi

Deluxe TentedCamp

Enjoy your deluxe tented camp, situated close enough to theexcitement that is the Pushkar Camel Fair for easy access, but faraway enough to give you a peaceful stay at camp. Yourcomfortable tents are air conditioned and are complete with ensuite bathrooms and you’ll be well taken care of by the attentivestaff.

Amenities: En suite bathrooms: soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer; electricity; Wifi

Fatehgarh Fatehgarh is a heritage structure that has been transplantedstone by stone, pillar by pillar to create this exceptional hotel. Itcelebrates the environmental, cultural, and spiritual heritage ofthe past. The hotel is perched on the edge of Udaipur city in theAravalli ranges, with 360° commanding views, and welcomesguests with style and traditional fanfare.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer; electricity;Wifi

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JW MarriottAerocity

Located adjacent to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the JWMarriott Aerocity features large rooms with ultra-comfortablebedding and marble bathrooms, as well as 24-hour room serviceand modern technology. Choose from among several outstandingon-site restaurants or get a massage at the spa before yourflights home.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer; electricity;Wifi

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Included:► Accommodations as per itinerary based on double occupancy

► All meals as listed in the itinerary

► All ground transportation

► Domestic airfare (priced separately from the main trip)

► Guided sightseeing and activities as indicated in the itinerary

► English-speaking guide throughout the trip

► One group transfer on arrival and departure

► Bottled water and soft drinks in vehicles

► Gratuities for airport representatives, baggage handling, and forincluded meals

Not Included:► International airfare to and from India

► Optional activities

► Meals not specified in the itinerary

► Alcoholic beverages (unless otherwise specified)

► Fees for passport, visas, immunizations, or travel insurance

► Cost of hospitalization or evacuation

► Items of a personal nature

► Gratuities for guide, driver, and handyman

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