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Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrival Delhi, India. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from
airport to hotels. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama
Masjid (the largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between
1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal), the
Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi) and Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of
the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the
Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India
Gate, Birla Temple, Connaught Place and past Safdarjang's Tomb
(1753 AD).
Day 03 : Delhi - Jodhpur
Morning flight to Jodhpur and transfer to Hotel Umaid Bhawan
Palace, a vast building where the Maharaja still maintains his
residence. Afternoon visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and
see the cenotaphs of former rulers at Jaswant Thada. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 04 : Jodhpur - Luni (35 Kms)
Morning drive to Luni and check into Chanwa Fort Luni, an
exceptional example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon village safaris around Luni. See Bishnoi tribal villages and rural,
Rajasthani life.
Day 05 : Luni - Dhamli (75 Kms)
Morning drive to Dhamli, a typical Rajasthani village. Stay at
Beautiful Dhamli Fort.
Afternoon explore the village and see the traditional artisans at
work.
Day 06 : Dhamli - Deogarh (40 Kms)
Morning drive to Deogarh, a delightful small town reminiscent of
a Rajasthan, that few see today. Stay one night at the Deogarh
Mahal, an exquisitely restored, hilltop fort. Afternoon
exploration of the typical Rajasthani village surrounding the
fortress before paying an evening visit to the fascinating cave
temple and a stunning view point at sunset.
Day 07 : Deogarh - Narlai (155 Kms)
Morning drive to Narlai for two nights at Rawla Narlai, a 17th
century fortress gifted by Maharaj Umaid Singh to his brother in
1925 and, at the time, a hunting lodge.
Day 08 : Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur
Morning excursion to Kumbhalgarh, a massive hilltop fort
surrounded by walls and comprising a maze of temples and palaces.
After lunch at the Aodhi Hotel, visit some of the most impressive
temples in all India; the Jain Temples of Ranakpur.
Day 09 : Narlai - Udaipur (160kms)
Continue south to the enchanting city of Udaipur for one night at
the Lake Palace / Shiv Niwas Palace. Afternoon take a sail on
Lake Pichola
Day 10 : Udaipur - Dungarpur (120kms)
Morning visit the majestic City Palace, the lovely Sahelion Ki
Bari and Jagdish Temple.
Afternoon drive to Dungarpur, a small town nestling in the
Aravalli Hills. Stay two nights at the 19th century Udai Bilas
Palace, the former royal residence, and lying on the banks of the
Gaibsagar Lake.
Day 11 : Dungarpur
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive up to the old palace to see
the colorful and vibrant frescoes, exquisite miniature
paintings, glass and mirror inlay work. Proceed to the top of the
hill to watch the sun set over the hills.
Day 12 : Dungarpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Udaipur in time to board
connecting flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to
international airport for flight to the next destination.
Day 13 : Delhi - Abroad
Early morning flight to next destination. |
