DAY 1/ Arrival Delhi
Arrive
Delhi, meet and assist at the airport and transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
DAY 2/ 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 3/ 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.
DAY
4/ 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 5/ 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. Night stay in Jaipur.
DAY 6/ 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
7/ Jaipur - 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. 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.
DAY 8/ Ranthambhore - 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 9/ 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.
