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01 :
Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi. |
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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, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial.
Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night
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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 magnificient 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. |
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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. |
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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
17thcentury. Night stay in Jaipur. |
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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.
Night stay in Jaipur. |
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Day
07
: Jaipur - Ranthmbhore
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. Night stay in Dungarpur. |
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Day 12 :
Dungarpur - Udaipur
Morning drive towards Udaipur and visit Molela village
for its fine terracotta craft then transfer to hotel. 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. |
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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. Night stay in Udaipur. |
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Day
14
: Udaipur - Mumbai - Departure
Morning transfer to board the flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai & proceed
for half day tour of Mumbai covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales
Museum, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice
view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach. Evening transfer to airport to
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India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if you
enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,