Heart of India (2012)

Delhi • Jaipur • Ranthambore • Agra • Khajuraho • Varanasi
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $2895
  • $181 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 17 days
  • from only:
  • $3645
  • $215 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your adventure, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Portland, OR, San Francisco, Seattle

22hrs

Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC (Dulles)

20hrs

Dallas, Denver, Houston, Orlando, Minneapolis

24hrs

New York (JFK)

15hrs

Miami

25hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Delhi, India. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on an OAT trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

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Unique Accommodations

Suryaa New Delhi Exterior
Suryaa New Delhi Room
Suryaa New Delhi Dining

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Suryaa New Delhi
New Delhi, India

This well-appointed hotel is located in the heart of New Delhi, close to many temples and other historic monuments. Each of its 242 guest rooms features a minibar, satellite TV, a private safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, high-speed Internet access, and a hair dryer. You’ll be able to relax in style in the hotel’s swimming pool, sauna, or whirlpool.

Park Prime Hotel, Jaipur, India, exterior

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Park Prime Hotel
Jaipur, India

Located in the heart of Jaipur, the Park Prime Hotel also invites you to unwind at the swimming pool, massage center, or fitness center. Its 83 rooms are elegantly appointed, air-conditioned, and each offers a TV, wireless Internet access, and minibar. Enjoy international cuisine in the main dining room or a more casual ambiance at the rooftop terrace grill or the pub.

Nahargarh Hotel, Ranthambhore, India, exterior
Nahargarh Hotel, Ranthambhore, India, room
Nahargarh Hotel, Ranthambhore, India, exterior

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Nahargarh Hotel
Ranthambhore, India

Located near Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary, this 42-room lodge was decorated to evoke the feeling of staying in a palace. During your stay, you’ll enjoy a multi-cuisine restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. Our air-conditioned rooms feature telephone, radio/alarm clock, and private bath with shower.

Jaypee Palace, Agra, India, exterior 2
Jaypee Palace, Agra, India, exterior

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Jaypee Palace
Agra, India

Set amidst 25 acres of landscaped gardens, the Jaypee Palace combines traditional charm with modern amenities. With 350 guest rooms, the property features a restaurant, cocktail lounge, swimming pool, and sauna. Our air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, telephone, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a private bath with shower and hair dryer.

OAT Camp Abha Nagri exterior
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OAT Camp Abha Nagri
OAT Camp Abha Nagri exterior 2
OAT Camp Abha Nagri, interior

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OAT Camp
Abha Nagri, India

Situated on five acres of land within view of the Aravali Mountains, our rural retreat consists of 14 air-cooled, tent-roof cottages, each with a veranda and private bath. There is also a separate dining area where we’ll dine on organic cuisine prepared on-site in the modern kitchen.

Travelers on our Festival Departures will stay at similar camps in Nagaur or Pushkar.

Radisson Khajuraho exterior
Radisson Khajuraho room

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Radisson Khajuraho
Khajuraho, India

Enjoy beautiful landscape and gardens as you relax in style at the Radisson Khajuraho. All 86 rooms include high-speed Internet access, a private safe, minibar, hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a private balcony with a view of the pool or gardens. This hotel features a multi-cuisine restaurant, spa services, an outdoor pool, and fitness facilities.

Radisson Varanasi Hotel, Varanasi, India, exterior
Radisson Varanasi Hotel, Varanasi, India, interior

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Radisson Varanasi Hotel
Varanasi, India

Built in 2003, this hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the business district yet just 25 minutes from the main ghats of the Ganges. The hotel offers a restaurant, indoor swimming pool, health club, and beauty salon. Our air-conditioned rooms include television, telephone, radio/alarm clock, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

The Village Lodge Exterior
The Village Lodge Room

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The Village Lodge
Paro, Bhutan (pre-trip extension)

Located in the fertile Paro Valley amidst forested hillsides, the Village Lodge offers traditional Bhutanese furnishings in a peaceful setting. Nine rooms include private baths, TV and telephone, and a restaurant and bar are on-site.

Houseboat, Cochin, India

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Houseboat
Cochin, India (post-trip extension)

Discover the peaceful backwaters of Cochin aboard a fleet of wooden houseboats, each with just two cabins, a lounge, sun deck, and dining area. Each of the traditionally decorated cabins has a picture window, fan, and a private bath with shower.

Gokarna Forest Resort, Exterior
Gokarna Forest Resort interior 2
Gokarna Forest Resort room 2
Gokarna Forest Resort pool 2

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Gokarna Forest Resort
Kathmandu, Nepal (post-trip extension)

Just minutes from Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, the Gokarna Forest Resort boasts breathtaking views of the Nepalese valley from all of its 95 rooms. Each room features a private bath and comfortable furnishings. A spa and golf course are on-site.

Please note:

All the hotels we have chosen feature a variety of standard amenities, as well as private baths with Western-style toilet facilities. Our tented camp is comfortable but basic, with private baths.