Authentic experiences in India: Bombay and the Taj Mahal

The India expedition from International Expeditions includes India's most wonderful sites and cultures. We begin in the coastal town of Mumbai (Bombay), where we see the 1,200-year-old Elephanta Caves. We visit Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks, India's signature wildlife areas. On the India Tiger Safari we look for a variety of wildlife not only the country's prize sighting - the tiger. You'll explore the extravagant, renowned carvings of the temples of Khajuraho and in the great cities of Delhi and Jaipur, you'll see stunning architecture and the great old towns. And of course, you'll visit the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most beautiful monuments and quite possibly the most architecturally perfect building. Fine accommodations are an integral part of the India Tiger Safari experience. You'll stay in outstanding game lodges, luxurious hotels and historic palaces. And so that you get the most out of your journey, you'll be accompanied throughout your stay by a top naturalist guide, complemented by local experts in many of the places you visit. Please join us as we explore, in depth, this magical place.

About International Expeditions

When you travel with International Expeditions, you travel with a company that not only shows you some of the most remarkable places in the world - but does so in a way that's as enriching as we can make it. Our escorted tours, planned and continuously refined over almost three decades, include many elements that would be next to impossible to do otherwise. On our rainforest tours, for example, we'll take you further into the reserves than anyone else, so that you have the chance for some exceptional sightings. And as you learn, you'll also have a lot of fun and laughter - the joy that comes from making new discoveries in the company of friends who share in the excitement. Our escorted tours are companionable adventures. Our unique itineraries and trail-blazing spirit have led International Expeditions to be awarded as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth by the editors of National Geographic Adventure magazine (2008 & 2009). We are proud to be included on Travel and Leisure magazine's list of "World's Best" tour operators and safari outfitters for the fifth consecutive year (2004-2010). And recently Travel and Leisure rated our 10-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/V Evolution as one of the "50 most romantic places on Earth." Our Amazon River tour was recognized in National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the "25 Greatest Adventures in the World," and by renowned writer Patricia Schultz as one of the 1,000 Places To See Before You Die. Our Web site was voted part of the "Best of the Web" by Forbes magazine. These and other honors are a testament to our mission of providing guests with the very best experiences we possibly can, and to the passion and dedication that our staff members bring to their work. In 1990, International Expeditions helped to form The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) by providing the major source of funding, and our founder and former president, Richard Ryel, also served as a member of the original board. TIES works to bring communities, conservation and sustainable travel together to promote ecotourism trips to natural areas, while conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people. For more information on The International Ecotourism Society, please visit: www.ecotourism.org. -Text and photos courtesy of International Expeditions