Departure Dates:
2018:
2019:
- January - 21st
- February - 4th & 18th
- March - 4th & 18th
- April - 1st & 15th
- May - 6th & 20th
- June - 3rd & 17th
- July - 1st & 15th
- August - 5th & 19th
- September - 2nd & 16th
Inclusions:
- Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at the airport by office representative
- 13 nights accommodation in a shared twin room at below-mentioned hotels or similar available alternatives
- All transfers, sightseeing excursion as per program using private air-conditioned Vehicle
- English speaking local guide for all the visits as per program
- One time monument entry fee at all monuments mentioned in the program
- Dances in Bagore Ke Haveli in Udaipur
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
Exclusions:
- Any visa fee, airport taxes.
- Any Meal (lunch / dinner)
- Still or video camera fees
- Any tips to drive/guide/escort/restaurants etc
- Any porter-ages on arrival and departure at the hotel.
- Any extras like table drinks, telephone calls, any tips, laundry etc or any other items of personal nature
- Flights
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions and itinerary
Accommodation:
- Delhi, two nights:
- Standard Hotel: Sun Star Grand
- Premium: Holiday Inn
- Agra, one night:
- Standard Hotel: Siris -18
- Premium Hotel: Hotel Sarovar Premier
- Jaipur, two nights:
- Standard: Hyphan Ujjwal
- Premium: Park Regis
- Chittorgrah, one night:
- Standard: Udai Vilas Palace
- Premium: Udai Vilas Palace
- Udaipur, two nights:
- Standard: Raghuvantra Heritage
- Premium: Ram Pratap Palace
- Jodhpur, one night:
- Standard: Hotel Lords Inn
- Premium: Mapple Abhay
- Pushkar, one night:
- Standard: Aaram Baagh
- Premium: Bhanwar Singh Palace
- Mandawa, one night:
- Standard: Singhasan Haveli
- Premium: Vivana Haveli
- Delhi, one night:
- Standard: Sun Star Grand
- Premium: Imperial Grand
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi:
Upon arrival, meet the tour representative and receive a welcome garland at the airport. Then, travel to the first hotel. While check-in is organised, a representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you on the tour programme.
Day 2: Welcome to Delhi City Tour (B)
After breakfast, start a city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated); Red Fort from outside and Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India). Visit Chandni Chowk, a colourful shopping bazaar in the main street of Old Delhi. Next up is Laxminarayan Temple, a site dedicated to Lakshmi. The tour continues with a visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the palace-like building home to the President of India. Afterwards visit the beautiful Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple.
Overnight: Delhi (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 3 - Delhi - Agra (approx. 203kms) (B)
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City. On arrival check in at the hotel. This afternoon enjoy a city tour visiting the Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Overnight: Agra (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur 'The Pink City' (approx. 255kms)
After breakfast you will make your way to Jaipur, On arrival in Jaipur check in at the hotel. The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is instantly recognisable for it’s pink-washed buildings. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colourful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani textiles and trinkets.
Overnight: Jaipur (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 5: Jaipur City Tour & Amber Fort (B)
Today enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur - the picturesque capital of Rajasthan. Begin with a morning excursion to Amber Fort. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold, but its clear reflection on the lake is so beautiful, it seems like an illusion. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour visiting the City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh.
Overnight: Jaipur (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 6: Jaipur – Chittorgarh
After breakfast leave Chittorgarh, on arrival check-in at hotel after lunch (on direct payment basis). Later visit Fort Chittorgarh - now on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Evening free. Overnight stay. (Only Standard Option)
Day 7: Chittorgarh - Udaipur
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur, On arrival in Udaipur, check-in at hotel. In the evening, enjoy dances at Bagore Ke Haveli.
Overnight at hotel. (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 8: In Udaipur
After breakfast, you will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Pichola Lake is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India. Later, city tour of Udaipur and visit Sahelion Ki Bari and City Palace
Overnight at hotel. (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 9: Udaipur – Ranakpur –Jodhpur (Drive: 5 hours approx.)
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En route, you will also visit Ranakpur Jain Temples.
Ranakpur Temples: The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century, the main temple is the Adinath or Chaumukha temple (the four-faced temple) dedicated to the first tirthankara Adinath. Tucked away deep in the forested Aravalli hills, this is easily one of the most beautiful Jain temples in India.
Continue drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The graceful palaces, forts and temples of the city bring the historic grandeur to life. Evening free to visit Markets.
Overnight: Jodhpur (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 10: Jodhpur - Pushkar (approx. 185kms) (B)
After breakfast enjoy a tour visiting Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a steep hill. Later proceed to visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble.
Later depart to Pushkar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Pushkar is characterised by a picturesque valley, mountainous regions, uncommon scenic spots and several pilgrimage sites of importance. It has one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites of India and houses the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world.
Overnight: Pushkar (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 11: Pushkar - Mandawa (approx. 255kms) (B)
After breakfast, Enjoy a morning tour of Pushkar visiting the Brahma temple, beautifully painted in shades of blue and red and was constructed using marble and stone slabs. It is believed to be almost 2,000 years old. Also visit the Pushkar lake, surrounded by almost 500 big and small temples.
Later depart for Mandawa. On arrival check in at the hotel. Mandawa is a small town in the heart of the Shekhawati region. The place is known not only for its Havelis (mansions) but also for its Fort Palace. Enjoy a late afternoon visit to the havelis to see the frescoes and paintings and enjoy their beautiful murals.
Overnight: Mandawa (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 12: Mandawa - Delhi (approx. 220kms) (B)
This morning you will enjoy the village walk along with visit of Havelies, later depart by surface back to Delhi. Check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Delhi (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)
Day 13: Dehli (B)
Day free for shopping, or leisure.
Day 14: Depart Delhi, (B, In-Flight Meals)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
