Mystical India
Mystical India
Oct 24 - Nov 10, 2010
Nov 4 - 21, 2010 (Cancelled)
Discover the cultural and natural treasures of northern India, featuring Ranthambore National Park
Starting at $4,395
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  • This tour is one of our Smithsonian Journeys Signature tours and is designed for small groups of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by one of our exceptional Smithsonian Study Leaders, all top experts in their fields. This tour represents outstanding travel value, featuring included international airfare.
  • A writer and curator of Indian art, Minhazz Majumdar has also served as a development consultant for many government and non-government groups in India. Minhazz will lead the October departure. Rita Sodha, has a PhD in Art History, and is a lecturer in the Department of Art History, at the University of Baroda’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Rita will lead the November departure.
  • Enjoy private home-hosted dinners with Delhi and Jaipur families.
  • Spend two nights at Ranthambore National Park, one of India's premier tiger reserves.
  • Experience an intimate tour of the holy city of Varanasi and enjoy an exclusive dance performance.
  • Take a camel safari and visit with a tribal family in Kalakho.
  • Join in a yoga demonstration and chanting at a local ashram.
  • Attend a traditional aarti offering ceremony on the Ganges.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites in India:
    • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
    • Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
    • The Red Fort Complex, Delhi
    • Fatehpur Sikri
    • The Khajuraho Group of Monuments
    • The Agra Fort
    • The Taj Mahal, Agra
    To see a complete list of all our tours featuring World Heritage sites, click here.
    • TRAVELER COMMENT
  • "Smithsonian provides excellent tours, rich in content, well-informed guides, contrasts in experiences (plane, train, camel, elephant, and rickshaw). Every need of the traveler is looked after—transfer of luggage from hotels, trains, and aircraft—absolutely hassle-free."
    -Brendan M. Keegan, Mystical India, January 2009


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