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Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi ( 13 Nights / 14 Days )
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Day
01/Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi-Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day
02/Delhi - Agra
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi:
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Afternoon drive to agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Day
03/Agra - Jaipur
Morning at sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - 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-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. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
04 /Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort the ancient capital of the state
until 1728 and see the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering
with mirrors, Jai Mahal and temple of Kali. Ascend, on elephant
back, the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon city
sight seeing tour, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan was given
a colour of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince.
Ever since, it has retained the colour. Built by Maharaja Jai
Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit
maharaja’s City Palace of winds. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
05/ Jaipur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur- an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan
enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved
in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive
features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars
of which no two are like. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
06/ Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour. Built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja
Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic
spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit theCity
Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s
resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art
museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon leisure. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 07/Udaipur - Jodhpur
Drive for Jodhpur after breakfast. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
08/Jodhpur
Morning city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce
Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the
fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada,
an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant
singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day
09/Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
10/Jaisalmer
Morning city sight seeing tour. Throbbing in the heart of the
Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland
in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic.
The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal
Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation
of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort the Patwon Ki Haveli
( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, whit their carved balconies
and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening
camel ride to visit Sam Dune.
Day
11/Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 12 / Bikaner
Morning after breakfast city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day
13/Bikaner - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava, on arrival check in at
the hotel. Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandava, foundin 1755
by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants,
has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle
one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house
of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from
1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting
items, preserved in a museum.
Day
14/Mandawa - Delhi - Departure
Drive for Delhi, Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport for onward
Journey.
Cost
Per Person |
| |
16
Apr 08 - 31 Aug 08 |
01
Sep 07 - 15 Apr 08 |
| |
Twin |
Single |
Twin |
Single |
| Luxury |
USD 2918 |
USD 5732 |
USD 3576 |
USD 6942 |
| Royal |
USD 1890 |
USD 3633 |
USD 1845 |
USD 4307 |
| Classic |
USD 1499 |
USD 2892 |
USD 1467 |
USD 2830 |
| Economy |
USD 1176 |
USD 2307 |
USD 1040 |
USD 2026 |
There
will be a supplement charge during Christmas Eve and
New year Eve.
|
** Twin- Cost per person on twin sharing for
minimum two person traveling.
Cost Includes :
*** 13 nights accomodation as per the itinerary
with daily breakfast.
*** Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
*** All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
*** Local english speaking guides.
*** Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to availability), Boat
ride in Udaipur, Camel ride in Jaisalmer.
*** All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.
Cost does not include :
*** Entrance fee to monuments.
*** Any airfare
*** Tips, laundry.
*** Any item not shown in Cost Includes.
Hotels Selected - Luxury
Delhi : The Oberoi / Imperial
Agra : Amar Vilas
Jaipur : RajVilas
Udaipur : Udaivilas
Jodhpur : Taj Hari Mahal
Jaisalmer : Fort Rajwada
Bikaner : Lallgarh Palace
Mandawa : Castle Mandawa
Hotels Selected - Royal
Delhi : Nikko / The Grand Intercontinental / The Grand
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Udaipur : Shiv Niwas / Trident
Jodhpur : Fortune The Ummed
Jaisalmer : Fort Rajwada / Gorbandh Palace
Bikaner : Lallgarh Palace/ Bhanwar Niwas
Mandawa : Castle Mandawa / Desert Resort
Hotels Selected - Classic
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park / Hotel Marina
Agra : Agra Ashok / Clarks / Howard Park Plaza
Jaipur : Hotel Jaipur Palace / Wall Street / Hotel Clarks Amer / KK Royal Days
Udaipur : Uday Kothi / Shikarbadi / Swaroop Vilas
Jaisalmer : Jawahar Niwas / Rang Mahal
Jodhpur : Balsamand Palace/ Ajit Bhawan/ Shree Ram International
Bikaner : Lallgarh Palace/ Bhanwar Niwas
Mandawa : Castle Mandawa/ Desert Resort
Hotels Selected - Economy
Delhi : Hotel Dream Inn / Apra
Agra : Royale Residency / Deedar-e-Taj
Jaipur : Maurya Palace / Royal Plazzo
Udaipur : Vishnu Priya
Jodhpur : Days Inn
Jaisalmer : Narain Niwas
Bikaner : Basant Bihar
Mandawa : Mandawa Haveli
Special care is taken while selecting the hotels , As you may be aware that prices for same category of hotels are NOT the same , we select the hotels based on the quality & services & not just because it is a 4 * or 5 * hotel, Thatswhy some hotels listed in our classic catergory ( 4 * ) are actual 5 * hotels but we use them in 4 * categories. Hotels
are subject to availability, please note that due to
peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels
in 4 * -- 5* category are already fully booked
for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise
the booking, we shall start booking the hotels . It may
be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower
category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price. For Luxury Hotels Suppliment charge 16 nov. to 30th nov., 20 Dec. to 5th jan 2008.and 1st feb. to 29th feb.
