Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & 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 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 pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station
to board the superfast airconditioned train to Agra. Breakfast
in the train, Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours, & transfer
to hotel. Later 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. Also visit
the Agra 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 alcove of 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.
Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts
in its markets. Night stay in Agra.
Day
04 / Agra - Ranthambhore
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, also a wonderful place for
bird watching 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 Ranthambhore & transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day
05 / Ranthambhore
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which
is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park
and back to the hotel. After lunch second visit to jungle and
enjoy the game viewing again. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day
06 / Ranthambhore - Jaipur
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which
is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park
and back to the hotel, later in the evening 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 splendors are now living monuments. Arrive Jaipur
& transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur
Day
07 / Jaipur
After breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot
be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded
hills later visit the City Palace-the royal residence of the
Maharaja of Jaipur and is known for its stunning architecture,
it also houses a museum. Later visit the Palace of Winds also
known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more
than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and
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. Night stay
in Jaipur.
Day
08 / Jaipur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur - an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan
enroute visiting the famous Brahma temple. Continue drive to
Udaipur. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
09 / Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built
in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as
the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James
Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest
of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
10 / Udaipur – Delhi / Mumbai - Departure
Transfer to airport to connect the onward flight for Delhi /
Mumbai.
| Cost
Per Person |
| |
01 Oct 2007 till 30th May 2008 |
| |
Twin |
Single |
| Luxury |
USD 4057 |
USD 7941 |
| Royal
|
USD 1954 |
USD 3734 |
| Classic
|
USD 1261 |
USD 2350 |
| Economy |
USD 960 |
USD 1745 |
| There
will be a supplement charge during Christmas Eve and New
year Eve. |
** Twin-
Cost per person on twin sharing for minimum two person
traveling.
** Single- Cost per single traveler.
Cost
Includes :
***** 09 nights accomodation as per the itinerary.
***** Daily breakfast except in Ranthambhore which is with
all meals
***** Train tickets for Delhi-Agra in airconditioned chair
car.
***** Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
***** All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
***** Local english speaking guides.
***** Elephant ride in Jaipur. ( Subject to availability),
Jungle safari by canter, Boat ride in Udaipur.
***** All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc. Cost does not include :
***** Entrance fee to monuments.
***** Any airfare.
***** Tips, laundry.
***** Any item not shown in Cost Includes. Internal Flights / Udaipur-Delhi : USD 134.50 per person in
economy class Airfares are subject to change any time without any prior notice Hotels Selected (Luxury)
Delhi : The Oberoi / Imperial
Agra : Amarvilas
Jaipur : Rajvilas
Ranthambhore : Vanyavilas
Udaipur : Udaivilas Hotels Selected (Royal)
Delhi : Nikko / The Grand Intercontinental / The Grand
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Ranthambhore : The Pugmark
Udaipur : Shiv Niwas / Trident Hotels Selected (Classic) Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park / Hotel Marina
Agra : Agra Ashok / Clarks / Howard Park Plaza
Jaipur : Hotel Jaipur Palace / Wall Street / Hotel Clarks Amer / KK Royal Days
Ranthambhore : Ranthambhore Bagh / Ranthambhore Regency
Udaipur : Uday Kothi / Shikarbadi / Swaroop Vilas Hotels Selected (Economy) Delhi : Hotel Dream Inn / Apra
Agra : Royale Residency / Deedar-e-Taj
Jaipur : Maurya Palace / Royal Plazzo Ranthambhore : Ranthambhore Bagh / Ranthambhore Regency
Udaipur : Vishnu Priya |