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Imperial Escapade
The Imperial Escapade
Duration : 8 Nights & 9 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Samode - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive-Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel
for the overnight.
Day 02 : Delhi 
In the morning after breakfast city tour of this imperial British capital of
the 20th century introduces you to the Qutub Minar – the tallest free standing
minaret in stone in the world; then onto Humayun’s tomb – the first Mughal construction
in India from 1565 AD. Also see the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate built
in the earlier half of the 20th century. Drive through the old city past the
Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid – the biggest of its kind in India. Here
take a rickshaw through the winding streets of the old city to see the life
of the people in this part of the world. A perfect introduction of your tour.
The rickshaw puller pulls you through the imperial avenue the Chandni Chowk
where you will find each and every small business under the sky. Finally, reach
Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, where your chauffeur is waiting for
you to take you to your next stop the Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple in activity.
Day 03 : Delhi - 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. You will be driven to the Taj mahal on board
a horse carriage from your hotel like the erstwhile imperials in India. Then
see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his own son
Aurangzeb. In the evening witness a light and sound show on the replica of the
Taj mahal and relive the 400 years old legacy.
Day 04 : Agra - Samode
After breakfast visit the Red Fort that lies on the bend of the river Yamuna,
almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years
1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of
red sandstone and a moat.
Drive to Samode enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built
in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned.
Continue to Samode.
The small principality of Samode dates back to the 16th Century. The 7th ruler
of Amber, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire, had twelve sons, one of
whom was awarded the feudatory seat of Samode for his gallantry and outstanding
service. The construction of the fort began 400 years ago and each successive
ruler added to the fort and the palace. The comfortable palace is today full
of architectural delights with stately corridors, frescoed walls ethereal audience
halls, harmoniously reflecting the skill of master craftsmen.
Day 05 : Samode – Jaipur
Morning explore the surroundings of Samode villages. Later drive to Jaipur.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.
Tour of the Pink City - Surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills,
Jaipur is the picturesque Pink City – Jaipur that takes its name from the prince,
soldier and astronomer Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727. Jaipur
is notable for its distinctive pink coloring. The whole of the old city, including
many fine palaces and buildings, was constructed from solid blocks of sandstone
or faced with the same stone. But it was only in 1853that it gained its famous
title, the "Pink City"- it was painted pink for the first time in honour of
a visit from Prince Albert. You will also visit the Palace of Winds, the open
air astronomical observatory built in 1727 to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
At the foot of the hill you will mount elegantly decorated elephant for the
slow and steady climb up to the palace, making your entrance in the time honoured
fashion. 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 ruling families.
Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving,
semi-precious stones and local crafts which still thrive from the day of Maharaja
Jai Singh's patronage when he designed special areas in the city for the 'bandhanas',
the 'cheepas' and the 'meenakari' workers.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Udaipur
Transfer to the Airport or flight Jaipur/Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur, the
guests will be met and transferred to hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of City Palace that is simply enormous - an assemblance
of not one but four separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding
all other palaces for colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at rooms with
mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies;
and the Peacock Courtyard.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola by sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island
- in the middle of the romantic Lake Pichola. It commands a magnificent view
of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and
it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.
Day 08 : Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous
for the stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola.
It was the former Palace of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most
glamorous hotels in India. The tour will cover the magnificent City Palace,
the Jagdish Temple, and a drive around the other nearby lakes. then continue
on to the Garden of Maidens and the Folklore Museum to view the interesting
collection of puppets & paintings.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi
In the morning transfer from hotel to the airport for fight Udaipur/Delhi (0810/1045hrs).
Upon arrival the guest will be met and transferred to hotel. Transfer from hotel
to the airport for flight back home.
TOUR ENDS
The tour will include:
• Daily breakfasts
• All sight seeing and tours mentioned in the itinerary
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
• Overnight stay in the hotels mentioned
• All entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the itinerary
• Air conditioned car with chauffeur
• All applicable taxes
• Rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi
• Magic show in Agra
• Puppet show in Jaipur
• Farewell dinner on the last day in Delhi before departure to international
airport.
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