Palace Life 16 days: NOV 3-18, 2001/ Jan 20-Feb 4, 2002
With Marcia Watson
Travel through exotic, colorful Rajasthan--the land of the maharajas! Stay in historic palaces and heritage properties. Visit ancient sites; see incredible art & architecture; experience the culture of the divesre peoples of India.
Join our small group or select your own dates and go with your own group of friends/family. Solo travelers welcome also.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Delhi. Transfer to Taj Palace.
Day 2:
Delhi Breakfast at hotel with introductions and orientation. Afternoon: Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, including Red Fort, Gates of India and riksha ride thru the market in Old Delhi. Welcome dinner at Baujee ka Dhaba--a traditional rajasthani restaurant in the village Haus Kauz, south Delhi.
(B) (D)
Day 3:
Delhi-Mandawa-Nawalgarah (Shekhawati) Breakfast at the hotel and depart by car. Visit Nawalgarh & Mandawa including old Painted Havelis. Overnight Mandawa Castle
(B)
Day 4:
Nawalgarth-Bikaner Breakfast at hotel and depart by car for Bikaner. Visit Bikaner and The Fort. Lalgarh Palace Hotel
(B)
Day 5:
Bikaner-Jaisalmer Breakfast at the hotel and depart by car for Jaisalmer. On arrival, transfer to Hotel Gorbandh Palace. Evening: free independent activities.
(B)
Day 6:
Jaisalmer Breakfast at hotel. Morning: sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, The Golden City of India, including Jain Temples and the Fort. Sunset: visit Chatris.
(B)
Day 7:
Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Breakfast at hotel and depart by car for Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawain Palace Hotel
(B)
Day 8:
Jodhpur Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur; afternoon independent to stroll the quaint village. Umaid Bhawain Palace Hotel
(B)
Day 9:
Jodphur-Ranakpur-Udaipur Breakfast at hotel and depart by car for Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur-Jain Temple with 1444 pillars. On arrival in Udaipur, transfer to Lake Palace Hotel.
(B)
Day 10:
Udaipur Morning city tour of Udaipur, including The Royal Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari (The Ladies' Garden) and bazaars. Afternoon private boat ride on Lake Pichola.
(B)
Day 11:
Udaipur-Jaipur Fly to Jaipur. Dep 0810, ar 915. Drive to Samode Palace. After lunch walk to the charming village nearby. Upon return from the village, have a palace tour, dinner & overnight.
(B) (D)
Day 12:
Jaipur Visit The Pink City of India, including the City Palace, Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds) and the Jantar Mantar Observatory. Overnight Rambagh Palace
(B)
Day 13:
Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber Fort, including elephant ride to the front gate; afternoon independent to relax, shop. Overnight Rambagh Palace
(B)
Day 14:
Jaipur-Fatehphur Sikri-Agra Breakfast at hotel and depart by car for Agra. Enroute visited The Deserted City, Fatehpur Sikri. Taj View Hotel; rooms with a view of Taj Mahal
(B)
Day 15:
Agra-Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Morningvisit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; afternoon independent to visit artisans showcase of marble inlay, shop relax.
(B)
Day 16:
Relaxed morning. After early lunch depart by car for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi by 5pm. Transfer to Hyatt Hotel for wash/change (shared rooms). Farewell cocktail hour and dinner. Transfer to International Airport for flight home.
(B) (D)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Package Includes:
Airport Transfers, Land Transportation by private car, Hotels as listed or similiar, Daily breakfasts, Experienced Guides, Entrance Fees to attractions, American escort throughout tour
prices subject to change
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