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Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrival Delhi, India. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer
from airport to hotel. 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) and the
Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past Safdarjang's
Tomb (1753 AD). Visit the 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 and Connaught Place.
Day 03 : Delhi - Neemrana (122kms)
Morning drive to Neemrana. Upon arrival in Neemrana, check into
Hotel Neemrana Fort, one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan
converted into a hotel. Afternoon explore the nearby village and
visit 18th century step-well located at walking distance.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Neemrana- Jaipur (145 kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur and upon arrival check into Hotel Rambagh
Palace for two nights. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 05 :Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort (located on a hill overlooking
the Maota Lake). You will climb to the fort on gaily-caparisoned
elephants. It is a stunning example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, popularly known as " The Pink City
of Rajasthan". Visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), which
is an elaborate façade behind which ladies of the court used to
observe life going on in the streets below. Also visit the City
Palace, a wonderful blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture where
the present Maharaja still resides. Also visit the Museum, which
houses a rare collection of manuscripts, paintings, carpets and
armory. Explore the Jantar Mantar, the observatory built by Sawai
Jai Singh in 1728. It is the best preserved amongst five
observatories built by him. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur- Ranthambhore (182 kms)
Morning drive south to Ranthambhore National Park, a former
private Royal hunting preserve. It lies at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya Hills. Stay two nights at the Sawai Madhopur
Lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Day 07 : Ranthambhore
Morning and evening game viewing
Much of this area comprises arid scrub jungles, together with
forested hills and artificial lakes. There is an impressive range
of birdlife on the lakes. The animal species includes sambar,
chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal,
tiger and leopard. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Ranthambhore - Kota (125 kms)
Morning drive to Kota en route visiting Bundi. Visit the City
Palace and the tremendous Taragarh or the Star Fort. Continue
drive to Kota and check into Hotel Brij Raj Bhawan / Umed Bhawan
for one night. Afternoon visit to Kota City Palace and Museum
with its outstanding collection of miniature paintings.
Day 09 : Kota - Bijaipur (170 Kms)
Morning drive to Biajipur, en route visiting the Bijolia, the
cluster of 11th century temples, and the well-preserved 12th
century temples at Menal. Stay one night at the 16th century
Bijaipur Castle amid the Vidhyachal ranges. Afternoon free to
take a jeep out to Pangarh Fort.
Day 10 : Bijaipur- Dhariyawad (150 Kms)
Morning drive south to Dhariyawad. En route visit Chittorgarh,
one of the most spectacular forts in Rajasthan. The impressive
remains of temples, towers and palaces date from the 7th to the
15th centuries. Upon arrival check into Hotel Dhariyawad Fort for
one night. The small, river bank town of Dhariyawad is centered
around the 16th century fort. Evening free to wander around the
village.
Day 11 : Dhariyawad - Dungarpur (100 Kms)
Morning drive to Dungarpur, a small town nestling in the Aravalli
hills. Check into the 19th century Udai Bilas Palace, the
erstwhile Royal Residence, and lies on the banks of the Gaibsagar
Lake. 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 (120 kms)
Morning drive to Udaipur. On arrival check into Hotel Shiv Niwas
Palace / Lake Palace for two nights. Afternoon motor launch
cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you
will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit
the Jag Mandir Palace - the other lovely island palace in the
middle of the lake. Built by Maharana Karan Singhji in 1622 as a
pleasure palace for royal function, this island palace has also
provided refuge to Prince Khurram who was more known as Emperor
Shah Jahan. It is also believed that he got the inspiration to
build the Taj Mahal from this Island Palace. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur
Morning, sightseeing tour of Udaipur. This is possibly the most
romantic city in Rajasthan. There would be no doubt as to why it
is called the "Venice of the East". Maharana Udai Singh founded
the city in 1568. Udaipur is full of palaces, temples and havelis,
ranging from the modest to the extravagant. Visit the City
Palace. At this palace complex, you will marvel at the rooms with
mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid
marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely
Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and the local folk
museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Udaipur - Delhi by flight
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport in time to take flight
for Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and check into hotel
Taj Palace.
Evening transfer from hotel to the international airport to
connect flight for onward destination. |
