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An Insider’s Look at India’s Hidden Treasures
From the majestic minarets of the Taj Mahal to the hallowed banks of the Ganges River, take a closer look at the very best of India, as seen on an A&K luxury India tour. Discover highlights in Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Varanasi, and a vibrant spectrum of experiences, well-preserved icons, revered traditions, and uniquely A&K insider moments.
By Bob Whiting, A&K Staff Writer | January 5, 2018
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On a private sunrise cruise of the Ganges River, in Varanasi, guests release traditional offerings of candles and flower petals.
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Witnessing the Aarti ceremony at dusk beside the Ganges, as chanted prayers and rhythmic drumming fill the air.
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A vendor in Varanasi sells items for the cremation ceremony practiced by Hindus along the Ganges River.
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One of the 85 Hindu and Jain temples in Khajuraho, adorned with sculptures depicting every aspect of life — joy, love, divinity, war and far more.
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Rickshaw drivers awaiting guests, ready to transport them on a spirited ride through the Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi.
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Outside the peerless Taj Mahal, perhaps the most perfectly proportioned building in the world, which A&K guests behold on sunset and sunrise visits.
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Overlooking the pool and lounge at the Oberoi Amarvillas in Agra, where guest accommodations offer views of the Taj Mahal.
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A&K guests enjoying a chef-led cooking demonstration at Pashan Garh, Taj Safari Lodge, outside Panna National Park, learn how local spices are used in Indian cuisine.
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A Sadhu — as a religious ascetic or holy person is called in the Hindu and Jain faiths — looks on impassively, as worldly life goes on all around him in Varanasi.
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A small group of like-minded guests led by an A&K Resident Tour Director prepare to explore Jama Masjid, a mosque of great importance in Delhi.
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A detailed example of the marvelous pottery available to A&K guests from the artisans of Agra.
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Seen from a distance, a temple in Khajuraho reveals its distinctive architectural splendor.
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The stylish decor at Pashan Garh echo the natural patterns and textures found in the forests of nearby Panna National Park.
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Observing activity along the ghats — stone steps leading down to the river, where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves, literally and spiritually — on a private Ganges cruise.
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