Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport with garlands. Our
executive would escort you to your hotel. We would have done a pre check in for you at the hotel which saves you time in middle of the night. New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high.
Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Visit Humayun’s Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 2: Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Then your personal guide takes you to the fantastic sites of old and new delhi. The sites include the Jama Masjid, Raj ghat (Gandhi’s memorial), Humayun’s tomb and the 12 th centuary qutab Minar. During the day you also drive through the government building like the president house, the parliament, India gate and the sikh temple. Evening we cease the opportunity to host you a welcome dinner at the Village Bistro on a roof top. Overnight at the hotel. includes: (B), (D).
Day 3: Delhi -Agra (4 hrs / 200 kms)
After the breakfast you would be assisted during your checkout and then you continue to drive to Agra. The drive is approximately 5 hrs, but very comfortable and offers a chance to witness the country at it’s best. Arrive agra by lunch and check in at the oberoi Amar villas. The remainder of the day is free for individual activities and enjoying the spa and massage at the hotel. The tour offers you the complete spa package with compliments. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Agra
The day starts early as we offer you to visit the great monument once again by sun rise. After the visit you return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon the guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the mughal era, icluding the Agra fort and itmad-ud-daulah, commonly known as baby taj. Evening you return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B)
Agra - Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the world built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory oh his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000. Craftsmen and master builders came from all over Asia to join in the great work – from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India’s finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from distant lands, Jasper from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Day 5: Jaipur
Checkout after breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur, the pink city ( 6hrs/ 260 kms). En route visit the famous deserted city of the mughals, fatehpur sikri founded by great mughal emperor Akbar.
Late afternoon arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel. The evening you have an option to take a heritage walk into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and enjoy a rickshaw ride and the treasure hunt organized especially for you. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
The splendid Fort, Palace of Amber was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer - King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: Jaipur was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaar. The Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterizes the old city, while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, add to the spectacle of the city.
Day 6: Jaipur
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide takes you to the majestic Amer fort. You ascent the fort, the royal way. The sight seeing of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished astronomical observatory and the royal city palace complex. We would like to offer you a traditional silver platter lunch at a restaurant known for it’s cooking demonstration and the most exclusive for us, a turban demonstration. There is also a turban museum there. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 7: Jodhpur
This morning you drive to Jodhpur(6 hrs/ 300 km). The drive is long but comfortable with a couple of convenient stops and offers you to witness the change in the landscape as well as the costumes and turbans of the natives. Late evening arrive in Jodhpur and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Jodhpur
The blue city, the city of marwar (local name of the region) has the most majestic fortress and the colorful markets to offer. Your personal guide takes you on a tour to the land of rathore rajputs. The tour includes the mehran garh fort, jaswant thada and a visit to the near by clock tower market. Return to the hotel around lunch. Later leave for a jeep safari that takes you in the interiors of marwar to meet the locals and also witness the opium ceremony of the local feudals. Overnight at the hotel. includes: (B).
Day 9: Udaipur
Today you drive another stretch of 6 hrs to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens. Enroute visiting the most extravagant temple of the jains, the ranakpur temple, with it’s distinctly carved 1444 pillars. We host you a lunch at the very special ranakpur hill resort. After lunch a drive through the hills brings you into udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (L).
Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital in Rajasthan which has no fort. Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittor, Udaipur saw an explosion of building activity - temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Picchola with its two islands - Jagniwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jagmandir defines Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment.
Day 10: Udaipur
The day starts with a visit to the jagdish temple, the sahelion ki bari garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of lake pichola, the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a farewell dinner at the splendid Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance performance from the locals. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 11: Delhi and Mumbai
A late morning departure to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi or Mumbai. Upon arrival we provide you the day rooms, till your further departure. Includes: (B).
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis.
- Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments.
- Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations.
- Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations.
- One welcome dinner, one farewell dinner with cocktails, 2 lunches.
Price Excludes:
- International flights and taxes etc.
- Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
- Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.
Notes:
- Single Supplement Available for 35% Extra.
- Kindly put in a Rate request for The Tour cost of Four Star hotels.
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