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| Day 1 - Arrival Delhi |
Arrive Delhi. Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi. .
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Day 2 - Delhi - Agra (By Road)
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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.
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| Day 3 - 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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| Day 4 - 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 5 - Jaipur |
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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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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 board the onward flight.
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