Duration : 11 Days
Destinations : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur


About This Tour :
This tour is ideal for a first time visitor to India, visiting some of the best known culturally rich and historically important sights of India. Your journey starts in India's capital - Delhi, a bustling metropolis with a perfect blend of the ancient and the modern. You then travel to Agra, home of the world's most famous monument of love - the Taj Mahal. Your tour then takes you through the desert state of Rajasthan, where you visit the colorful "Pink city" of Jaipur, the "blue city" of Jodhpur and the "Venice of the East" Udaipur, before returning to Delhi in time for some last minute shopping or in time for your flight home.

The Hotels used in this programme are a perfect blend of modern First Class Hotels coupled with Heritage palaces, selected with a view of enhancing your total experience of India.All Hotels on this trip are equipped with modern facilities like Air-conditioning, also all have swimming pools and of course ensuite facilities.



Day-01: Arrive Delhi
You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International airport and transferred to Hotel The Park. Your home for the next two nights, The Park, New Delhi is modern 05 star hotel located in the city centre, with easy access to government and commercial districts, shopping area and restaurants. All the rooms offer luxury, style and comfort with contemporary touches. Facilities here include multi-cuisine restaurants, bar, health club and swimming pool. No activity is scheduled today, since most International flights arrive into Delhi late evening.Overnight at the hotel.

Day-02: In Delhi
At 0830 hours, meet your tour guide and your fellow travellers for a short breifing in the Hotel Lobby followed by a full day combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The mighty Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat -- the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate -- a 42 m high war memorial, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, The tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar -- a 73 m high victory tower and The Bahai Temple -- shaped like a lotus flower and a proof of India's secularism. Overnight at the hotel.

Day-03: Drive Delhi - Agra
Early morning depart for Agra (220 kms--4 hours)and check in at hotel The Trident. The Trident is a part of the Oberoi Group of Hotels, offering excellent facilities including a swimming pool and a multicuisine restaurant, set in landscaped gardens very close to the Taj Mahal and other tourist attractions. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal. One of the wonders of the world -- a monument of love created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world, The Red fort -- a testament to the rise and fall of the Mughal empire built by Emperor Akbar in red sand stone over 400 years ago.Overnight at the hotel.

Day-04: Drive Agra - Jaipur
Early morning depart for Jaipur (250 kms--5 hours) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th century, this city was abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of water. The entire city of Red sand stone (sand stone palaces and temples) is virtually intact and a site worth seeing is the 54 m high main entrance. The Buland Darwaza, The gate of victory constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat. On arrival in Jaipur check in at hotel Alsisar Haveli, your home for the next two nights.An erstwhile merchants home ,the Alsisar Haveli lies tucked away in the heart of pink city, and has been lovingly restored into a charming Hotel, complete with sit out courtyards,a small swimming pool and a bar.Overnight at the hotel. .

Day-05: In Jaipur
A full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur -- the pink city takes you to the Hawa Mahal -- The Palace of Winds, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens, The Jantar Mantar -- the largest and best preserved 18th century stone observatory, The City Palace --still the home of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur housing an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Also visit to Amber Fort, situated 11 kms away from Jaipur, Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside & overlooking a lake, which reflects it's terraces & ramparts. The climb to the fort is on gaily-bedecked Elephants. Overnight at the hotel.


Day-06: Drive Jaipur - Jodhpur
Early morning depart for Jodhpur(330 kms-7 hours) and check in at hotel Ajit Bhawan, your home for the next two nights. The Ajit Bhawan offers you old world elegance, with the modern comforts of a classic heritage hotel and the privilige of being a guest of the Maharaj's family. Every room is unique, with a distinctive feel of the Raj, antiques from various periods and photographs from the family archives create an ambience that suggests a private home rather than a hotel room.Facilities here include a multi-cuisine restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Overnight at the hotel.



Day-07: In Jodhpur
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Your tour of this desert city takes you to one of the most imposing Forts -- The Mehrangarh Fort, with its intricately carved sand stone edifice setting, seemingly impregnable and built a top a 400 ft high rock. Close to the Fort is The Jaswant Thada -- the royal crematorium and a cenotaph of the rulers of Jodhpur built in translucent white marble. Walk through the local giridkot and The Sardar market, colorful bazaars where one can shop for textiles, handicrafts and clay figurines.Overnight at the hotel.


Day-08: Drive Jodhpur - Udaipur
Early morning depart for Udaipur (275 kms--6 hours) and check in at hotel Shiv Niwas Palace, your home for the next two nights. The Shiv Niwas Palace is a grand heritage palace hotel ,at the Southern end of the Palace complex with stunning views over Lake Pichola and the town spread beneath it.It offers facilities like a multi cuisine restaurant, bar and a swimming pool.Overnight at the hotel. is a grand heritage palace hotel, at the Southern end of the Palace complex with stunning views over Lake Pichola and the town spread beneath it. It offers facilities like a multi cuisine restaurant, bar and a swimming pool. Overnight at the hotel.


Day-09: In Udaipur
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. One of most romantic cities of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the city of lakes. Your tour takes you to City Palace -- towering over the lake, this is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, the main part of the palace is preserved as a museum with a large & varied collection of glass, porcelain figures & miniature paintings. Located only 150 mts from the city palace is the famous Jagdish temple -- which enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe and Saheliyon ki bari -- or garden of the maids of honour. A small ornamental garden with fountains, stone elephants & a delightful lotus pool. Overnight at the hotel.


Day-10: Fly Udaipur - Delhi
Transfer to the airport intime to connect flight for Delhi (Jet Airways flight 9W 3318 ) departing Udaipur at 1305 hrs and arriving Delhi at 1445 hrs . Met on arrival in Delhi and transfer to hotel The Park. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or do some last minute shopping .Overnight at the hotel.

Day-11: Depart Delhi
Checkout of Hotel at 1200hrs and transfer to the airport intime to connect your flight home.


Tour Cost :
Valid from 01st Oct'04 to 15th April'05 : US$ 1150 per person
Valid from 16th April'05 till 30th Sept'05 : US$ 1031 per person

Our tour price includes:-
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis at the Hotels mentioned above.
2. Full English breakfast daily.
3. Land transportation exactly as per itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
4. Sightseeing tours exactly as per itinerary along with an English Speaking Guide and including entrance fees to all monuments and places of interest.
5. Complimentary mineral water and soft drinks during long drives.
6. Economy class air fare Udaipur/Delhi

Our tour price excludes:-
1. International airfare to/from India
2. Visas
3. Meals other than Breakfast
4. Expenses of personal nature like beverages/laundry/phone calls etc.
5. Gratuities
6. Camera fees
7. Any items not specifically mentioned in inclusions above.




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