Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Abroad - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, warm welcome with the flower garlands and transfer to hotel. overnight.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include the magnificent Red Fort, The Jama masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk. Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Qutab Minar, Birla Mandir, Huyamun`s Tomb, India Gate, Bhai Temple and Government buildings. overnight at hotel
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Morning at 0700 hours drive to Agra, arrive at around 1100 hours and proceed for sightseeing of Agra Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal and the famous Red Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built the extravagant Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death . Both buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders of the World. Later visit marble cutting centre old city and bazaars etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. This was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder. later drive to Jaipur enroute 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National Park. Evening arrive in Jaipur. Overnight.
Day 5: Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the Pink City – will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa, afternoon sightseeing in the Shekhawati region, often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan.
Day 7: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner, afternoon sightseeing in Bikaner include Junagarh Fort an imposing fort with beautiful palaces that are made out of a mix of marble and red sandstone, The city`s dity Karni Mata, the temple dedicated to her provides sanctuary to mice in the belief that those who serve the Goddess are reborn as mice. Overnight.
Day 8: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning visit the camel breeding farm and drive to Jaisalmer, enroute visit desert village. Overnight.
Day 9: Jaisalmer
The Rich and beautiful palaces and " Havelis " of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour, their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum. Sightseeing in Jaisalmer include, Sonar Kila, Patwon ki haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand dunes of thar desert. Overnight.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Osiyan. Osian is an ancient town on the famous oriental trade route. Its numerous temples are date back to the 8th century. Overnight.
Day 11: Jodhpur
Gateway to the Thar desert, the city is known for its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Some of these are now India`s finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput clan. Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehrangarh Fort built by the city`s founder five centuries ago, Jaswant Thada, museum , bazaar and excursion to Mandore. Overnight.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex (open at 1200 hours). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple, one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India. Overnight.
Day 13: Udaipur
Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its hilltop fortesses, fairytale palaces and exotic legends and its urben and industrial centre, the city is proud of its heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting and crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have now been transformed into palace hotels. Sightseeing of Udaipur include, City palace museum, Bharatiya Lok Mandal, Sahelyon Ki bari, Partap memorial and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit Jagmandir. Overnight.
Day 14: Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning fly to Mumbai (0850-1035) on arrival transfer to hotel and followed by City tour of Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market. Afternoon free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Mumbai - abroad
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Tour Cost : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Our per person cost for the above program minimum based on 02 pax will be as under :
a) Cost based on Superior Hotels
Twin Sharing per person USD= 2075-00 per person
SGL Room Supplement USD= 925-00 nett
Supplement for Airfare USD= 198-00 per person
( Udaipur - Bombay : Economy Class )
Hotels Used : Oberoi Maidens / City Park - Delhi , Clarks Shiraz / Holiday Inn - Agra , Royal Orchid / Clarks Amer - Jaipur , Castle / Desert Resort - Mandawa , Gajner Palace - Bikaner , Gorbandh Palace - Jaisalmer , Ajit Bhawan Palace - Jodhpur , Trident Hilton - Udaipur , Fariyas - Mumbai
b) Cost based on Deluxe Hotels
Twin Sharing per person USD= 2960-00 per person
SGL Room Supplement USD= 1515-00 nett
Supplement for Airfare USD= 198-00 per person
( Udaipur - Bombay : Economy Class )
Hotels Used : Taj Palace / Intercontinental The Grand - Delhi , Taj View / Trident Hilton - Agra , Jai Mahal Palace / Samode Haveli - Jaipur , Castle / Desert Resort - Mandawa , Laxmi Niwas Palace - Bikaner , Fort Rajwada - Jaisalmer , Taj Hari Mahal - Jodhpur , Fateh Prakash Palace / Shiv Niwas Palace - Udaipur , Hilton Towers / Taj President - Mumbai
Important :
Rates are Not Valid from 20 Dec to 05 Jan 2008
Rates does not include any x mas / New Years's Dinner Supplement
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis
- Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing as per the above program by private a/c Deluxe car with English speaking driver
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fee at monuments
- 02 Hours Cycle Rikshaw Safari in Bharatpur
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort Jaipur
- Short Camel Ride in Jaisalmer
- Boatride in Udaipur
- Udaipur - Mumbai air fare in Economy class
- Welcome with flower garlands at airport
- Assistance services by Scenic Journeys representative
- All presently applicable taxes
Price does does not include:
- Above mentioned cost does not include any air fare
- Airport tax
- Unspecified meals
- Table drinking
- Telephone call
- Laundry
- Camera fee
- Tips insurance and any other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned above
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