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Day 01 / Arrival
Delhi
Arrive Delhi , meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New
Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India
was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit
the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand
government buildings, the President’s House ,
Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi
Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day 03 / Delhi
- Agra
Early morning drive to the city of Taj- Agra .Arrive
Agra in approx. 4 hours & transfer to hotel. Afternoon
visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone
fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna
and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in
1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a
colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcoveof
inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public
petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience)
where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal
ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock
Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly
kingdoms. Later at sunset visit the magnificient Taj
Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely
the most extravagant expression of love ever created.
20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this
memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Evening free
to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts
in its markets. Night stay in Agra.
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04 / Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur- the fabled “pink
city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the
former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in
the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe
through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it.
The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were
witnesses to the royal processions and splendours are
now living monuments enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-
a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town”
which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar,
built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.
Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 /
Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber
Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up
on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set
against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit
the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa mahal, this elaborate
building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which
the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could
sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and
future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time
has been accurately measured since the 17th century.
Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village
resort) where you will have an idea of the village life
of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional
Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting
activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 06 /
Jaipur
Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and
squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual
patterns of its people, which even includes attending
heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple. Optional
day tour to Sanganer town (for block printing factories)
or a lunch at Samode Palace. Sunset view of Jaipur from
the imposing Nahargarh fort.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 07 /
Jaipur - Ranthambore
Morning drive to Ranthambhore- famous for the wildlife
sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest
Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the
world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat.
Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Afternoon
3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is
open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national
park. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
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08 / Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi
Early morning Jungle safari in National Park. Later
drive to Kota & transfer to hotel . Afternoon visit
the palace , museum & also visit the fort city Bundi.
Night stay in Kota.
Day 09 /
Kota - Chittaurgarh
After breakfast picturesque drive towards Chittaurgarh
visiting ancient carved temples of Menal on the way.
The route covers glimpses of unspoiled tribal life.
Visit the Chittaur fort - the symbol of Rajput chivalry,
pride and honor. Night stay in Chittaurgarh.
Day 10 /
Chittaurgarh - Dungarpur
Drive to Dungarpur & transfer to the palace still
inhabited by the royal family- a rare opportunity to
be entertained by the royal family and closely see the
princely lifestyle. Day free for leisure. Night stay
in Dungarpur.
Day 11 / Dungarpur
Visit the stunning interiors of Juna Mahal palace. Walk
around the town in free time. The place has largest
concentration of Bhil tribal population in Rajasthan.
Night stay in Dungarpur.
Day 12 / Dungarpur
- Udaipur
Morning drive towards Udaipur and visit Molela village
for its fine terracotta craft then transfer to hotel.
Later sightseeing tour of Udaipur covering City Palace
and Saheliyon ki Bari. Evening free to explore the interesting
labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own. Night
stay in Udaipur.
Day 13 /
Udaipur
Day free to relax in the hotel or excursion to Ranakpur
Jain temples or Eklingji / Nagda. Boat ride sightseeing
of Lake Pichhola at sunset. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 14 / Udaipur
- Mumbai - Departure
Morning transfer to board the flight for Mumbai. Arrive
Mumbai & proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering
Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens
on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of
Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach. Evening transfer
to airport to board the onward flight.
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