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Day 01 :Arrival-
Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International
airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
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Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old
Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old
Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets
and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort,
built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah
Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by
Lutyens, including the India Gate &
thePresidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era &
predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End
the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab
Minar.
Exclusive dinner at 'Chor Bizarre' - a "one of
its kind" restaurant where each corner beckons
you with old memorabilia and bric-a-brac
handpicked from various Chor Bazaars (Thieves'
Market) all over India. Apart from the Old
World ambience and unique setting, it is the
only restaurant that serves the most authentic
Kashmiri food from the south of the valley.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning transfer to Railway station to connect
one of the fastest train to Agra ( 0615 - 0800
) , on arrival transfer to hotel and proceed
for full day sightseeing of Agra to include
Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul
Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later
visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl
Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private
Audience. Also visit the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in
memory of her father. Evening at leisure.
Overnight Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Samode
Morning after breakfast drive to Samode
enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
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, leaving the buildings in virtually
perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Samode Upon arrival -
check-in at the hotel.
Samode - the small principality of Samode lies
50 kms northwest of the city of Jaipur and
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.
Samode 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. An evening at
Samode is a magical experience of former
princely India and part of an ongoing
tradition.
Day 05 : Samode - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur and Tour of the
impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge
just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the
hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant
for the slow but steady climb up to the main
gate, 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
Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a
colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of
a visiting Prince and ever since, it has
retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai
Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is
260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace,
Jantar Mantar the Observatory & Drive past
Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential
& business areas. Enjoy a stroll through the
colourful bazaar before returning to your
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (350 kms) - check
into the hotel.
Late afternoon tour of Jodhpur - includes
Meherangarh Fort - one of the most impressive
and formidable in the whole of fort - studded
Rajasthan. Also visit Jaswant Thada - the
Royal Cenotaphs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur (318 kms), enroute
visit Ranakpur Jain Temples the most
magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The
most distinctive features are the 29 halls
supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are
exactly alike. Thereafter continue drive to
Udaipur, check into the hotel. overnight
Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning City tour of Udaipur, one of India's
most romantic cities and famed for its lovely
palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City
Palace and wandering through its beautiful
rooms and apartments, then continue on to the
Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari and the
Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting
collection of puppets & paintings.
Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the
placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake
you have a wonderful view of the City Palace
stretching along the east bank, while the
south bank has pleasant gardens running down
to the waterside.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Mumbai
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Morning fly to Mumbai ( 0850-1035 ) on arrival
transfer to hotel and followed by City tour of
Bombay - the great port city with its
Victorian Gothic buildings from the British
Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour
includes 'Gateway of India' overlooking the
Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine
Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial
heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique
and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto
the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging
Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where
you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and
the Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also
visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to
the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the
bustling Crawford Market. Afternoon free for
own activities . Overnight at hotel
Day 10 : Mumbai
Early Morning transfer to airport for your
onward flight . |
