Name: Zoom India-Journey Through India Like a Maharaja
Start: 2022-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Delhi, India

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Sep 10 - 20, 2022

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Zoom India-Journey Through India Like a Maharaja

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Sep 10 - 20, 2022

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India's beauty and diversity will enrich you with her culture, stun you with her modernity, embrace you with her warmth, and overwhelm you with her hospitality…

Our Zoom Vacation combines the ultimate luxury with seamless exploration of one of the world's most fascinating countries. You will stay in the absolute best hotels and palaces in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur), including, among others the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, rated number 1 by TripAdvisor

Of course one of your highlights will be visiting the Taj Mahal. For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, color and song. Since the 17th century, travelers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love; few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.

With optional add-on tours to Nepal Before and Bhutan after.

• Accommodations at the finest 5 star hotels and palaces in India

• Services of a Zoom Concierge throughout your trip. This trip is being hosted by Zoom Vacations co-owner Joel Cabrera

• Services of an accompanying English speaking local Indian tour guide for the entire duration of the itinerary

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers

• Buffet breakfast daily and lunch almost daily in exclusive forts, palaces and country settings

• Cocktail reception and welcome dinner in Mumbai in a modern setting

• Taste of Mumbai city tour, including Dhobi Ghat and Jane Temple

• Evening tour of Varanasi by rickshaw followed by a cruise on the Ganges River

• Professionally guided tour of the Sarnath’s temples and Archeological Museum of Buddhist art treasures in Varanasi, including entrance fees

• Professionally guided tour of the 11th Century Qutab Minar Tower in Delhi

• Professionally guided tour of Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, and other sites of interest in Delhi, including entrance fees

• Rickshaw ride through the streets and markets of Delhi

• Professionally guided tour of the Mahatma Ghandi Memorial in Delhi

• Professionally guided tour of the 16th Century abandoned city near Delhi, including entrance fees

• Train journey from Delhi to Agra

• Professionally guided tour of the magnificent Red Fort in Agra, including entrance fees

• Professionally guided tour of the Taj Mahal in Agra, including entrance fees

• Professionally guided tour of Jaipur, known as the "Pink City”, including a rickshaw visit to a bird sanctuary showcasing an astonishing range of flora and fauna

• Unique village visit and walking tour near Jaipur

• Private elephant safari in a beautiful country setting followed by brunch in Jaipur

• Visit to the Amber Fort and Professionally guided tour of the Maharajah’s City Palace in Jaipur, including entrance fees. Elephant ride is based on availability

• Professionally guided tour of the Jodhpur including entrance fees to the incredible sites in the Blue City

• Visit the magnificent Mehrangarh fort which dominates the town ringed with its massive protective walls

• Tour the ancient trading town of Osian

• Tour smaller villages near Jodhpur by camel

• Enjoy a sensational BBQ dinner in a camel camp in the dessert near Jodhpur, while enjoying local folk entertainment

• Professionally guided tour of Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East

• Private decorated boat cruise on Udaipur’s stunning Lake Pichola with views of old walled city, palaces and ancient temples

• Professionally guided tour of the City Palace and a private viewing of its Crystal Gallery (the largest in the world) in Udaipur, including entrance fees

• Professionally guided tour of the 11th Century ruins and the a 15th Century complex of 108 temples near Udaipur

• Farewell cocktails and evening event in Udaipur in a regal setting

• Professionally Guided shopping excursions. Find incredible rugs, beautiful textiles, hand-carved marble items, and more

• Much, much more! Contact us for more information

Space is limited. Call us today to book this tour:

773.772.9666.

International and domestic airfare not included. However, Zoom Vacations will arrange all necessary internal flights.

Your valid passport should have at least two blank visa pages and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country you are visiting. Note: Passport pages titled "Endorsement Pages" are not visa pages.

Please note that travelers to India need to have a Indian Visa in advance of your trip in order to enter India. For more information, click here.

While Zoom Vacations will assist when possible, please note that passport, visa, and vaccination requirements vary from country to country and are the sole responsibility of the traveler. If you are a US resident, you may click here for more information on passport, visa, and vaccination requirements for various countries.

*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations® is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.

Please read Terms and Conditions prior to booking.

For more information on entry and exit requirements, see here.

Accommodations
at the finest 5 star hotels in Bhutan
Concierge
Services of a Zoom Concierge throughout your trip
English speaking Guide
Services of an accompanying English speaking local tour guide for the entire duration of the itinerary
transfers
Private arrival and departure airport transfers
meals
Reception
Cocktail reception and welcome dinner in Mumbai in a modern setting
Mumbai Tour
Taste of Mumbai city tour, including Dhobi Ghat and Jane Temple
Evening tour
Of Varanasi by rickshaw followed by a cruise on the Ganges River
Professionally guided t
Of the Sarnath’s temples and Archeological Museum of Buddhist art treasures in Varanasi, including entrance fees
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Professionally guided tour of the 11th Century Qutab Minar Tower in Delh
Guided tour
Professionally guided tour of Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, and other sites of interest in Delhi, including entrance fees
Rickshaw ride
Through the streets and markets of Delhi
Guided tour
Professionally guided tour of the Mahatma Ghandi Memorial in Delhi
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Professionally guided tour of the 16th Century abandoned city near Delhi, including entrance fees
Train journey
Train journey from Delhi to Agra
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Professionally guided tour of the magnificent Red Fort in Agra, including entrance fees
Guided tour
Professionally guided tour of the Taj Mahal in Agra, including entrance fees
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Professionally guided tour of Jaipur, known as the "Pink City”, including a rickshaw visit to a bird sanctuary showcasing an astonishing range of flora and fauna
Village visit
Unique village visit and walking tour near Jaipur
Private elephant safari
In a beautiful country setting followed by brunch in Jaipur
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Visit to the Amber Fort and Professionally guided tour of the Maharajah’s City Palace in Jaipur, including entrance fees. Elephant ride is based on availability
Guided tour
Of the Jodhpur including entrance fees to the incredible sites in the Blue City
Visit
To the magnificent Mehrangarh fort which dominates the town ringed with its massive protective walls
Tour
The ancient trading town of Osian
Tour
Smaller villages near Jodhpur by camel
Dinner
Enjoy a sensational BBQ dinner in a camel camp in the dessert near Jodhpur, while enjoying local folk entertainment
Guided tour
Of Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East
Cruise
Private decorated boat cruise on Udaipur’s stunning Lake Pichola with views of old walled city, palaces and ancient temples
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Professionally guided tour of the City Palace and a private viewing of its Crystal Gallery (the largest in the world) in Udaipur, including entrance fees
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Of the 11th Century ruins and the a 15th Century complex of 108 temples near Udaipur
Farewell evening
Farewell cocktails and evening event in Udaipur in a regal setting
shopping excursions
Find incredible rugs, beautiful textiles, hand-carved marble items, and more

Day One
Day One
Arrive in Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport this evening. You will be met at the airport by a Zoom Vacations representative who will transfer to our hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Your room is available for immediate checkin.

Delhi is a city built and re-built seven times over several centuries. The capital city today marries the quaint and unique elements of different historical eras with the pace of the bustling, growing economy. At every turn of the road, the past and the present coexist. Old Delhi was the capital of Mughal rulers between 17th and 19th century and has many mosques, monuments & forts. New Delhi, the imperial city was created by the British as the capital of India. In 1911, Edwin Lutyens, the most renowned architect of the day, was chosen to design New Delhi which flaunts a surprising number of impressive monuments related to its conquests by the Mughals, Turks, Persians and ultimately the British.

Evening: Welcome Dinner and Cocktails at a surprise location

Accommodations: The Taj Palace New Delhi - Mumbai (2 nights)

Since it opened in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has created its own unique history. From Maharajas and Princes to various Kings, Presidents, CEOs and entertainers, the Taj has played the perfect host. The hotel is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai.
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
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Day Two
Day Two
Delhi
Buffet Breakfast at leisure in hotel

Begin your day with an exploration starting in Old Delhi, visiting the Jama Masjid, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world and is constructed in red sandstone and white marble. The main prayer hall has a seating capacity of more than 20,000 worshippers.

Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi. Jahanara Begum, the daughter of Shah Jahan designed this commercial place in 1648.

Drive through the majestic boulevards of New Delhi. The Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace) is where the Viceroy once lived and now is the official residence of the President of India. It is an imposing structure with 340 rooms, constructed high up on Raisina Hill. View India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honor of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I

This afternoon we visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first great example of Mughal architecture in India, it developed to become the hallmark of the Mughal Dynasty. The squat building of white marble and red sandstone, with a dome and high arched entrances, surrounded by formal gardens, is generally regarded as a prototype of the famed Taj Mahal of Agra. Humayun’s wife is buried in the red-and-white sandstone, black-and yellow marble tomb.

Later we visit Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory, 72.5-meter-high with five distinct stories. The construction of this minaret commenced in 1193 and was completed in 1368. Built on the foundation of a Hindu temple, many elements of the construction reflect their Hindu and Jain origins. Within the complex, there are myriad monuments that combine both Islamic calligraphy and Hindu motifs.

Accommodations: The Taj Palace New Delhi
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast
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Day Three
Day Three
Delhi to Agra
Buffet Breakfast at leisure in hotel

After breakfast we will drive to Agra covering distance of 215 kms – approx. 4 hours.

Agra - Akbarabad, as Agra was known during the Mughal era, is home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architectures. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the monumental beauty of Agra has inspired countless people around the world. This third largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites

On arrival check-in at your hotel.

In the afternoon visit Agra Fort. An imposing structure with walls of red sandstone, almost two miles long and contains palaces, audience halls and mosques. The fort presents a good sampling of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles. It was built by the third Mughal Emperor, Akbar. Subsequent additions were made to the fort by his son Jahangir and grandson Shahjahan.

Later visit Taj Mahal by sunset. The 17th century Taj Mahal is often called a poem in stone. If so, the mausoleum is a love poem - created by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by a Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. (Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday).

Accommodations: The Oberoi Amarvilas – Premier with Balcony Room
Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast

The Oberoi Amar Vilas - Agra (1 night)

The Oberoi Amarvilas is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is an incredible display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable. Allow yourself to be swept away by Taj Mahal's romance at dusk. Let the nights be filled with the magic of the Taj by moonlight.
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Day One

Arrive in Delhi

Arrive at Delhi International Airport this evening. You will be met at the airport by a Zoom Vacations representative who will transfer to our hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Your room is available for immediate checkin.

Delhi is a city built and re-built seven times over several centuries. The capital city today marries the quaint and unique elements of different historical eras with the pace of the bustling, growing economy. At every turn of the road, the past and the present coexist. Old Delhi was the capital of Mughal rulers between 17th and 19th century and has many mosques, monuments & forts. New Delhi, the imperial city was created by the British as the capital of India. In 1911, Edwin Lutyens, the most renowned architect of the day, was chosen to design New Delhi which flaunts a surprising number of impressive monuments related to its conquests by the Mughals, Turks, Persians and ultimately the British.

Evening: Welcome Dinner and Cocktails at a surprise location

Accommodations: The Taj Palace New Delhi - Mumbai (2 nights)

Since it opened in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has created its own unique history. From Maharajas and Princes to various Kings, Presidents, CEOs and entertainers, the Taj has played the perfect host. The hotel is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai.
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

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