Wings Over the World itineraries feature private charter flights between destinations, allowing you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.
Explore India’s treasures, from the splendidly beautiful Taj Mahal to the palaces of Jaipur, witness the sacred aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi and seek out the elusive Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, all while staying in some of the country’s most iconic and luxurious hotels.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Mumbai, the illustrious gateway of India, where you are met and privately transferred to your luxurious hotel.
The Oberoi, Mumbai
Explore Mumbai on a visit that appeals to all of your senses, heading to a railway station to watch the famous dabbawalas, who deliver thousands of hot home-cooked meals in time for lunch. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum. After savouring lunch at a local restaurant, visit a local spice market. Return to your hotel where this evening you enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner.
The Oberoi, Mumbai | Meals: BLD
Fly by private charter to Jaipur in the heart of Rajasthan. Travel to the southeast toward Ranthambore National Park. Along the way, stop for an exciting camel cart ride in the Rajasthani countryside followed by lunch at Talabgoan Castle. This evening at your hotel, listen to a special talk on Ranthambore’s wildlife and enjoy a Scenic Sundowner.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore | Meals: BLD
Explore Ranthambore National Park on two thrilling game drives, spotting crocodiles, sloth bears, leopards or perhaps the rare and majestic Bengal tiger. Alternatively, you may choose to visit Ranthambore Fort this afternoon, which offers panoramic views of these former royal hunting grounds.
The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore | Meals: BLD
Travel overland to Jaipur, where you settle into your stunning room set in a beautiful garden and featuring exotic design touches, such as local textiles, in a fantasy of pinks, purples and greens. Later this afternoon, visit the local bazaar, taking in the colours and vibrancy of local life.
The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur | Meals: BD
Explore the Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of red sandstone and overlooking a lake, it features opulent and influential design flourishes worthy of the Rajput rulers who once called it home. Savour lunch at a local restaurant, and then visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory, an open-air array of astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II that includes the world’s largest stone sundial.
The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur | Meals: BLD
Join the pandit (Hindu priest) for a Hindu blessing ceremony at a 300-year-old temple in the hotel. Savour lunch and a Chef ’s Table cooking demonstration, learning about the use of Indian spices in local specialties. Then, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Return to your luxurious hotel for an evening at leisure.
The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur | Meals: BL
Today, fly to Agra via private charter. Upon arrival, explore the peerless Taj Mahal, a travel moment that never fails to amaze. Later, reboard your jet for a flight to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines sacred to Hindus and Buddhists.
Taj Ganges, Varanasi | Meals: BLD
Discover Sarnath, the place chosen by Buddha to deliver his first sermon. Explore the ruins of a once-flourishing Buddhist monastery and look around a museum of Buddhist art and sculpture. At dusk, beside the Ganges River, witness the aarti ceremony, as lantern-bearing priests bid the gods a restful slumber.
Taj Ganges, Varanasi | Meals: BLD
Rise early for a private sunrise cruise on the Ganges River to observe activity along the ghats (stone steps leading down to the river), where locals and pilgrims cleanse themselves, literally and spiritually. Later, fly to Delhi for a farewell dinner.
The Oberoi, New Delhi | Meals: BD
Set out to explore Delhi, both old and new. Visit Jama Masjid, the most important mosque in India. Ride Like a Local by rickshaw through Chandni Chowk bazaar and encounter Humayun’s Tomb — an architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal. Return to your hotel by late afternoon.
The Oberoi, New Delhi | Meals: BL
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: B
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 9:00 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: end of sightseeing at 5:00 p.m. on Day 11.
Please Note: Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination is required for this program.
Flight Details:
Mumbai–Jaipur (1 hr 15 min)
Jaipur–Agra (30 min)
Agra–Varanasi (1 hr)
Varanasi–Delhi (1 hr 15 min)
Aircraft: Dassault Falcon 2000 or comparable (Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change).
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
| Oct 11, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023 |
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| Price AU$48,585pp | Single Supplement AU$5,345 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Available | Enquire |
| Nov 8, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 |
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| Price AU$48,585pp | Single Supplement AU$5,345 | Internal Air (From) AU$0 | Availability Available | Enquire |
