This epic private journey astonishes with all of the vibrant, intoxicating experiences that make India so superlative. Among the many wonders you will explore are the astounding cave complexes and elaborate stone carvings of Ellora and Ajanta, the “Pink City” of Jaipur with its pastel sandstone buildings, sunrise over the ivory-white marble Taj Mahal, the colossal and intricately ornamented Agra Fort, beautiful Hindu temples, and the exotic bazaars of “Old Delhi.” Delving into the rustic beauty of rural India, a stay at the cottages of the Dera Village eco-lodge introduces you to Indian village life and the warmth of true Indian hospitality. A land of the earliest antiquity, alive with a plethora of languages, religions, ethnicities and cultures—discover the riches that makes this broad subcontinent of charming people absolutely essential to visit.