An Indian Odyssey
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This morning, we depart Australia, via Jakarta, eagerly anticipating the astonishing diversity of India. As the sun dips low in the sky, our private jet lands in Kochi. The city is as much water as it is land, laid across the mouths of seven rivers and their numerous ...
This morning, stroll the north shore which is awash with Kochi’s iconic Chinese fishing nets. Aided by a local fisherman, you can try your hand at casting one. Another relic of Kochi's past is the Paradesi Synagogue. Built in 1567, it is the oldest Jewish house of wor...
We leave the city today for a day-long retreat in the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, the state to which Kochi belongs. Kerala is said to translate as 'land of coconuts', and as we are gently carried down its canals and lakes in a private houseboat, we only need to loo...
Late this morning, we board our private jet, flying north along the coast towards Goa. A light lunch is served en route. On arrival, we are driven to Taj Exotica, our resort, set right on gorgeous Benaulim Beach. We check in to garden villas generously spaced througho...
As a premier city in the Portuguese empire, Goa was lavished with grand cathedrals. This morning we visit two. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Baroque-style building with an ornate façade and altar, that contains the body of St Francis Xavier, the Jesuit famed for evan...
Our morning flight sees us heading into the heart of northern India. After enjoying lunch onboard our private jet, Udaipur welcomes us early in the afternoon. We are driven to the shores of Lake Pichola, where a private boat ferries us to our residence for two nights....
Today, we devote ourselves to the awe-inspiring architecture of Udaipur's other royal buildings and gardens. Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles fuse perfectly to form the balconies, towers and cupolas of the City Palace - in actuality, a sprawling complex of m...
We depart Udaipur, enjoying a light lunch on our jet before arriving in Jaipur. As soon as we land, we check in to the Taj Rambagh Palace, our home for three nights. As with our last residence, this too has an illustrious past - it was the court of the last ruling Mah...
Greet the day spectacularly with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the legendary Amber Fort in Amer, seat of the kingdom before Jaipur was built. Those who prefer not to wake so early can join us later for an exploration of the fort from the ground.We board 4WD ve...
We further immerse ourselves in the lives of the maharajas, with a morning tour that takes in Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace. Hawa Mahal means 'palace of the breeze', so named for the intricately latticed façade that lets in cooling breezes, and more fa...
This is our final morning in Jaipur. You may choose to spend it exploring the streets at your own pace, or, if you're after a more immersive experience, go on a bicycle and gastronomic tour of the city. We stop at a few favourite local haunts, sampling freshly made sw...
This morning, the Taj Mahal beckons a thorough exploration. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan, as a tomb for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it takes Persian principles of architecture to soaring heights. We travel there in our hotel's golf buggies, with the option of fol...
We board our short flight to Varanasi, enjoying a light lunch onboard. The Taj Gateway Hotel, set in 40 acres of peaceful gardens, welcomes us for one night. Our first stop is Sarnath, a half hour drive away. It was here, in the deer park, that Buddha reportedly deliv...
By dawn, the ghats of Varanasi are a completely different place. Only a handful of devout pilgrims are up at this hour, allowing us a clear view of the enchanting geometry of steps painted in vivid colours. Overhead, a few lonely birds circle while the worshippers tak...
Today promises to be a heady immersion into the city's many personalities, starting with a privately chartered tram tour. Our heritage tram picks us up then travels the length of the city, taking in numerous historical, cultural and religious sites. Some highlights in...
This is our last morning in India. After breakfast, spend your time on these Your World experiences, including those from Friday.We return to our hotel and check out before having a relaxing lunch. It is mid-afternoon when we board our private jet for our journey home.
As you contemplate your favourite parts of our odyssey, allow our inflight crew to pamper you for the last time. Flying via Darwin to Sydney, we land in Australia this morning, where we say our goodbyes. Here's to your next Captain's Choice journey.
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