Private Jet: India, Sri Lanka, & the Maldives. 2012. 21 Days.
Timeless India. Get there now. Bring your most sensible shoes and your keenest set of eyes.
From London, wing over to India's city of Udaipur, which wears her Rajasthani palaces like the Fred Leighton bejeweled starlets on the red carpet at the Oscars.
Step off the beaten path for a look at Jainism and the temples of Ranakpur.
The Ellora Caves allow us to examine Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism side by side. These elaborately carves caves stand as a testament to religious tolerance 2,000 years ago.
Then into India's Great Thar Desert, where we ride camels atop shifting dunes as the sun sets.
From sand to city. Head for Jodhpur to tour an immense fortress and see exquisite examples of Rajasthani architecture. Our home in town? A maharaja's palace.
Learn about Sikhism in Amritsar's Golden Temple.
India's Taj Mahal in Agra speaks volumes about a man's love for his deceased wife. Words cannot compare. This iconic monument in white marble is a stunner.
Varanasi is Hinduism's hub. See pilgrims perform their ablutions by the side of the sacred Ganges.
Buddha stopped in nearby Sarnath to preach the way to nirvana. We go there, too. Enlightenment is possible...
In Hyderabad, we see another side of India. Watch as the Hyderabadis make their mark on the 21st century. But the history here, too, is worth our time.
Fly beyond India's shores to Sri Lanka (once, Ceylon). From the capital city of Colombo, head toward Habarana in a vintage steam train. Ride elephants, see a working spice plantation, or go on safari.
Relaxation is the byword on the Maldives, a gorgeous archipelago off India's southern tip. Swim. Snorkel. Lose yourself in paradise.
Returning home might be a touch difficult. Don't say we didn't warn you.
This itinerary is subject to change.
Please note: On this journey, R. Crusoe & Son partners with TCS & Starquest Expeditions, and Crusoe travelers share the private jet with other, non-Crusoe travelers.
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