Day 01 Arrival at Delhi
Upon your arrival you will be received by our company representative and transferred
to your hotel. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi - Jodhpur by flight
In time transfer to domestic airport to catch your flight to Jodhpur. Post lunch
session introduces you to the fabulous spice market of Jodhpur the 2nd largest
city in Rajasthan. Walk along the market to feel the odours of the spices filling
the air around you. Then go to Mandore gardens the then capital of Marwar to
view some of the fabulous cenotaphs and the hall of local heroes of the wars.
Drive back to Jodhpur and see the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the present residence
of the king of Jodhpur. Retire to your hotel in Luni and relax.
Day 03 Jodhpur
Today we drive up to the majestic Mehrangarh fort, the stronghold of the Rathore
princes from 1453AD. We see the superb collection of paintings and arms and
ammunitions. The view of the city from the rampart walls is breath taking. Later
we take you on a safari to discover the hidden beauty of the jungle life. Here
you would be visiting the Bishnoi villages. Bishnois are a tribe that respects
life in every form - animals trees and even dead branches. They are vegetarians
and even in the villages they protect the animal life and don't let anybody
practice hunting in the vicinity of their villages. They live in a joint family
system where the oldest member is generally the head of the family. Then we
would like you to witness the opium ceremony with the Patels - a rich tribe.
It is a ceremony prevalent in this part of Rajasthan where the youth offers
opium to drink mixed with water to the elders of the family when they come back
from work in the fields.
Day 04 Jodhpur - Jaipur by train
Early morning transfer to railway station to catch your train to Jaipur. Upon
arrival check into your hotel and rest. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight
at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 05 Jaipur:
In the morning an excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Visit the various palaces within the fort premises. The City Palace houses the
Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The largest
and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II is in
Jaipur. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is
still in use. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink
encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand
for the palace women.
Day 06 Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast at hotel drive towards Agra via Fatehpursikri. The deserted,
red sandstone city that Emperor Akbar built as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city
and its "ruins" are in pristine condition... it's not hard to imagine
what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit
the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Upon arrival in Agra check
in at the hotel.
Day 07 Agra
Taj Mahal is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising
sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that houses the tomb of his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and
was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning
design, balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for
its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen anywhere in the world. Then see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where
Shahjahan was imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb. Post lunch visit Itmad ud
Daulah - it is the first mughal building built out completely of marble. In
many contexts it is referred to being the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. Then
visit Sikandara the tomb of the great emperor Akbar.
Day 08 Agra - Delhi
After breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check into your
hotel and relax. Rest of the day is free to shopping. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 09 Delhi - Home
Delhi is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and
the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient
land. A window to the Indian kaleidoscope Start a tour of Old and New Delhi
after breakfast visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and drive past the Red
Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. A sightseeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the
ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the
Diplomatic Enclave. Meet your Tour Manager for a tour debrief and FAREWELL DINNER.
Proceed to the airport for flight with sweet memories of India.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
- ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS,
- ALL TRANSFERS,
- AIR-CONDITIONED CAR WITH DRIVER AT DISPOSAL,
- MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
- DAILY BREAKFASTS
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
- ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT - JAIPUR,
- RICKSHAW RIDE IN OLD DELHI,
- ALL PARKING, ROAD TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
- SUNRISE / SUNSET VISIT OF TAJ MAHAL,
- AIRFARE FROM DELHI - JODHPUR
- ALL ENTRANCES TO MONUMENTS.
- TRAIN FARE FROM JODHPUR - JAIPUR
