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Delhi
- Agra- Jaipur - Ranthambore - Kota- Chittaurgarh - Dungarpur
- Udaipur - Bombay ( 13 Nights / 14 Days )
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Day
01/Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, Meet and assist at the airport and 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 grand government buildings, the President’s
House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Also visit Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
DAY
03/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 magnificent
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
04/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 05/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. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village
resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan
here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances,
puppet show and various other interesting activities. Night stay
in Jaipur.
DAY
06/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.
DAY
07/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
08/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
09/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.
DAY
12/Dungarpur - Udaipur
Morning drive towards Udaipur and visit Molela village for its
fine terracotta craft before finally checking in. 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.
DAY
14/Udaipur - Bombay
Morning transfer to board the flight for Bombay, Arrive Bombay
& proceed for half day tour of Bombay. Evening transfer to
airport for onward journey.
