DAYS 1-3: India
After arriving in Mumbai your second day begins with a visit to the Gateway of India and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor "laundry." Continue to Malabar Hill, the most exclusive residential area in Mumbai, and the Jain Temple, one of the most beautiful in the world. Its walls are adorned with beautiful Jain paintings, and the ceiling showcases the different planets as personified in Hindu mythology.

DAY 4: Mumbai
Renowned for their huge reliefs and sculptures, the cave temples of Elephanta Island are considered to be among the most perfect expressions of Indian art of their time. Cruise across Bombay Harbour to this UNESCO World Heritage Site to view these intricately carved cave temples. During your free afternoon, you may wish to indulge in one of the many holistic therapies available at The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree or take in the magnificent views of the Arabian Sea during an afternoon tea in your hotel's lounge.

DAY 5: Mumbai/Nagpur/Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve is the only habitat of the rare, hard-ground Barasingha swamp deer. Its lush forests and meadows provide an ideal habitat for animals to live, breed and flourish. Witness a tribal dance performance prior to this evening's dinner at your lodge.

DAYS 6-7: Kanha Tiger Reserve
Spend your days at the reserve on morning and afternoon bush drives that may reward you with sightings of the elusive Indian fox, striped hyena, panther, and chausingha (four-horned antelope).

DAYS 8-9: Nagpur/Delhi
This morning, enjoy one last bush drive by private Jeep. After lunch drive to Nagpur for a flight to Delhi. The next day, a brief tour of Delhi takes you to the Red Fort and one of the most famous mosques in Delhi, Jama Masjid. Stroll through the colorful Chawri Bazaar, looking for handicraft bargains. When the Emperor of India shifted the capital of the Indian Empire from Calcutta to Delhi, New Delhi was laid out to the south of Mughal Old Delhi, and overlays the site of seven ancient cities. As a result, New Delhi is filled with many historic monuments including 16th-century Humayun's Tomb and the 13th-century Qutub Minar. Surrounded by formal gardens, the terraces at the tomb provide superb views of the surrounding countryside. Drive along Rajpath (the King's Way), a broad avenue flanked on both sides by ornamental ponds, and see the imposing India Gate, a war memorial to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in World War I. At the opposite end of Rajpath is Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Later, return to your hotel.

DAY 10: Delhi/Agra
Agra is an intriguing blend of red sandstone and white marble, narrow alleyways, and the charm of its Mughal heritage. Visit the famous Agra Fort, an imposing structure built by Akbar in AD 1565, and the beautiful Pearl Mosque and palaces within its 70-foot wall. This evening visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal, a monument to love, and watch the colors in the marble change at sunset.

DAY 11: Agra/Bharatpur/Ranthambore
Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise before your train ride to Sawai Madhopur and your luxury jungle resort.

DAYS 12-13: Ranthambore
Ranthambore is a World Heritage Site with lake palaces and old forts, often frequented by wandering tiger. In the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, look for tiger, leopard, hyena, jackal and wild boar. Spend your days here relaxing at your resort, go on afternoon game drives, and one evening enjoy a presentation by renowned naturalist Fateh Singh Rathore.

DAYS 14-15: Ranthambore/Jaipur
After a final morning game drive and breakfast, drive to Jaipur, known as the "Pink City" because of its extensive use of pink plastered stone. Visit the Amber Fort and explore the chambers and hallways, famous for the exceptional design and ornamentation. Other highlights include Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds,) the Jantar Mantar Observatory, and an optional excursion to shop for Jaipur blue pottery and jewelry.

DAY 16: Jaipur/Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Delhi and check in to your hotel in the late afternoon.