Tours available all days until 30th September 2020
Includes:
- Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure at the airport by office representative.
- 13-night accommodation on sharing twin-room
- Breakfast at below mentioned hotels or similar available alternates
- One-night in overnight train (no breakfast)
- All transfers, sightseeing excursion as per itinerary using private air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking local guide for all the visits as per itinerary
- One-time monument entry fee at all monuments mentioned in the itinerary
- Boat ride in Udaipur
- Train fare in three-tier AC Sleeper in overnight train from Jodhpur to Delhi
- Government Service Tax
Excludes:
- Any visa fees, or airport taxes
- Meals (lunch/dinner) apart from mentioned in itinerary
- 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
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
- Transfer to the hotel
- Overnight at hotel
Assistance on arrival at airport by an office representative, later you will be transferred to hotel. On arrival you will complete the check-in formalities.
Day 2: Delhi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day city tour of Old and New Delhi
- Evening free
- Overnight at hotel
Old Delhi came into prominence when Shah Jahan moved his capital from Agra to Delhi. Visit the 300 year old Chandni Chowk market. A maze of lanes crowded with shops selling an extraordinary variety of items and food, the noise and crowds are a quintessential part of any Indian market.
From here you continue to the Jama Masjid or Friday Mosque. This is India's largest mosque designed by Shah Jahan, and was his last architectural legacy. Originally it was called Masjid-I-Jahanuma, which means "mosque commanding a view of the world". In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old Delhi, is Raj Ghat a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the main architect of India's independence. You pass through the Red Fort that dominates this area is the landmark. Built in the mid-17th century by Shah Jahan, it was plundered by the marauding armies of Nadir Shah and later by British soldiers.
In the afternoon, take a tour of New Delhi, visit Qutab Minar - the tapering monument begun in 1199 was built to symbolize the supremacy of Islam. This structure was eventually the prototype of all minars or towers in India. Drive past the India Gate, Presidential Palace and Parliament House.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
- Drive 4 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
After an early breakfast leave for Agra - the city of the Taj Mahal. On arrival check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Taj Mahal and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Day 4: Agra - Abhanery - Ranthambore
- Drive 6 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
After an early breakfast leave for Ranthambore - The Tiger Reserve. Enroute visit Chand Baori in Abhaneri, later proceed to Ranthambore.
Day 5: Ranthambore
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Overnight at hotel
Morning Jungle Safari into the national park, later return to the hotel. After lunch free time in the hotel, and later an optional Jungle Safari into the national park (optional on direct payment basis).
Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur
- Drive 5 hours approx
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Overnight at hotel
After breakfast proceed to Jaipur - India's pink city. On arrival check-in at hotel, later enjoy lights at Jal Mahal Palace and stroll in the colourful bazaars.
Day 7: Jaipur
After an early breakfast take a tour of the Amer Fort Complex. Also see the Nahargarh and Jaigarh Forts from outside. Later visit the City Palace. Lunch in a local restaurant (on direct payment basis). Evening free to explore some gorgeous local markets and fill your bags with handicrafts.
Day 8: Jaipur - Pushkar
- Drive 5 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
After breakfast leave for Pushkar - the temple town. On arrival lunch in a local restaurant (on direct payment basis) in Pushkar, and later enjoy a camel ride in Pushkar.
Day 9: Pushkar - Udaipur
- Drive 4 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
In the morning, visit the famous Pushkar Lake that is believed to be the one and only worship place of Lord Brahma. Also visit the Lord Brahma temple and Cattle fairground where the world famous Pushkar Cattle Fair is held every year. After breakfast, the rest of the day is free for leisure or you can visit the local market or enjoy the hotel’s recreational facilities. Later leave for Udaipur - the lovely lake city. On arrival check-in at hotel. Lunch in the hotel later. Take a walk around lake Fateh Sagar.
Day 10: Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Later visit the City Palace and Museum. Free time to visit the local market.
Day 11: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
- Drive 5 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
After an early breakfast, leave for Fort Kumbhalgarh - now on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Kumbhalgarh.
Day 12: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur
- Drive 4 hours approx
- Overnight at hotel
After breakfast proceed to Jodhpur.
Day 13: Jodhpur - Delhi
- Overnight train
- Train (#12462) MandoreExp - departure from Jodhpur evening
- Carry packed dinner from Jodhpur
- Overnight on the train
After breakfast visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada. Lunch at hotel, and after lunch free time to visit the markets in Jodhpur. Later transfer to railway station to board the overnight train to New Delhi.
Day 14: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi Central Station. Transfer to your hotel. Breakfast on direct payment.
Day 15: Departure Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time to relax (check-out time at 12.00pm). Later transfer to the IGI airport in New Delhi for your journey back home.
Standard Hotels:
- Delhi: two nights - Sun Star Grand
- Agra: one night - Siris -18
- Ranthambore: two nights - Ranthambore National Resort
- Jaipur: two nights - Fort Chhandra Gupt
- Pushkar: one night - Pushkar Bagh
- Udaipur: two nights - Swaroop Vilas
- Kumbhalgarh: one night - Kumbhal Palace
- Jodhpur: one night - Haveli in Pal
- Delhi: one night - Sun Star Grand
Superior Hotels:
- Delhi: two nights - Holiday Inn MayurVihar
- Agra: one night - Four Points by Sheraton
- Ranthambore: two nights - Tiger Roar
- Jaipur: two nights - Grand Uniyara
- Pushkar: one night - Bhanwar Singh Palace
- Udaipur: two nights - Ram Pratap Palace
- Kumbhalgarh: one night - Kumbhalgarh Safari Resort
- Jodhpur: one night - Devi Bhawan
- Delhi: one night - Welcome Hotel Dwarka
Please note: The Taj Mahal and Jama Masjit are closed to visitors on Fridays. Elephants and Tongas are always subject to availability. Hotel check-in times are 2pm and check-out times are midday.
