Million Air Summer 2020

EXPLORE INDIA INDIA

India is one of the most vibrant places on Earth and it’s full of contrasts. It has buzzing metropolises and sleepy countrysides; deserts, jungle and mountains; urban skyscrapers and ancient palaces. And Micato, a specialist in India travel, has put together an incredible 18-day journey to see it all, accompanied by a private guide. You’ll visit major cities, including Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai, and see their top sights, including a tour of the private areas of Jaipur’s City Palace, which is still a royal residence, and historical sites like Amber Fort, Gateway of India, and museums and galleries. There are plenty of shopping opportunities for fabulous gems, artwork, textiles and rugs. India has a deep spiritual side encompassing many religions; you will get to see many of them by visiting temples and mosques, as well as participating in an aarti ceremony at the holy River Ganges or volunteering at a Sikh temple. And of course, you’ll visit the world’s most famous ode to love, Taj Mahal, which you will tour at sunset and sunrise. But it’s not all cities and temples; India has beautiful nature as well. You’ll visit Ranthambore for a tiger safari (perhaps seeing tigers with their cubs), take to Rajasthan’s skies for a hot-air balloon ride and sail on a houseboat in scenic Alleppey, called the Venice of the East. Accommodations include opulent hotels and luxury tented camps from Taj Hotels, Oberoi and Aman. Micato is extremely well connected and has access to unique experiences, like pigeon flying in Old Delhi; watching Mumbai’s dabbawalas , who deliver 100,000 meals from homes to offices each day; a personal Bollywood dance lesson; and private Kathakali theater performances. -KS From $29,575 per person based on two people traveling. Contact Marion Miller, director of bespoke collection India, Micato, mmiller@micato.com, +1 212 545 1908, micato.com

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