Explore the highlights of India on a six-night escorted vacation that visits Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Pushkar, for $1699 per person including all taxes. Save at least $430 on the price of purchasing the components of this package separately.

This fast-paced guided itinerary features the impressive Taj Mahal, the temples of Old and New Delhi, a rickshaw ride through the old part of the Pink City in Jaipur, and a pooja ceremony with a Hindu priest at water's edge of the lake in Pushkar -- one of India's holiest cities. Other highlights include demonstrations of marble craftsmanship, carpet weaving and block printing. 

Different from a large group format, this trip is limited to no more than 16 people per guaranteed departure, and includes:

• Roundtrip nonstop airfare from NYC (+$100 from Chicago; +$300 from LA or San Francisco on Singapore Airlines)
• Six nights accommodations: 4.5-star or higher in Delhi (one night), Agra (two nights), Jaipur (two nights) in addition to one night in Pushkar
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Daily breakfast
• Services of an English-speaking tour manager
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
• All transportation by air-conditioned, chauffeured vehicle
• All taxes, fees and fuel surcharges

Depart on Sept. 5, 17, 2012, or April 3, 2013. Other select October-March dates also are discounted, starting at $100 more.

Also available: For $2288, opt for a more in-depth 13-night escorted itinerary that visits nine cities and saves at least $550 on comparable vacations. Please inquire with Indus Travel.