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| Grand Forts & Palaces Tour Package (14 Nights / 15 days) |
| Delhi -
Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Gajner - Bikaner - Jaisalmer -
Rohet - Mount Abu - Udaipur - Delhi |
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| If exotic forts, grandeur palaces, rich heritage and history are your idea of a perfect holiday destination, our exclusive 'Grand Forts & Palaces Tour Package' is just right for you. You may want to travel light as you will surely end up with huge shopping baggage at the end of the trip. Visit historic landmarks, which till today bear the signs of India’s royal history. Travel across time immemorial and take in the sights and sounds of the majestic Indian empire, which still stands tall. |
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport with
garlands. Our executive would escort you to your
hotel Imperial / Similar 5 Star Category Hotel . We
would have done a pre check in for you at the hotel
which saves you time in the middle of the night.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Visit Humayun’s Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 2: Delhi - City Tour
After a good rest and a leisurely breakfast , we'll
take an orientation tour of the city, that s quite a
remarkable mixture of the old and new. The very
modern metro , which once was the seat of most of
the ruling clans of Hindustan. The visit includes
the 12 th century qutub minar and the vibrant old
Delhi.
In the evening a welcome dinner with Indian cuisine
and cocktails.
The tour of New Delhi begins with a drive past
Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab
Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of
victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the
Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam
mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the
vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500
years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the
Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government
buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New
Delhi's main shopping area. Visit Humayun's Tomb –
considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal .
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After a restful night and a leisurely breakfast, we
head out for agra the city of the Taj. One of the
most beautiful buildings in the world and wonders of
the modern world.
Upon arrival check in at the Taj View. Afternoon
visit the magnificent sites of the mughal era
including the majestic Agra fort and the very serene
Itmad-ud-daulah or the baby taj.
One of the Seven Wonders of the world built by
Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory oh his beloved
consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000.
Craftsmen and master builders came from all over
Asia to join in the great work – from Baghdad,
Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble,
India's finest; was quarried at Makrana near
Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were
imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab,
Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet,
Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrosolite from
Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen,
Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and
Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
After breakfast we drive for about an hour or so to
stop at the wonderful but deserted city of the
MUGHALS - Fatehpur Sikri. Sikri is a must visit
monument, then Today we drive to the city of it's
own charms , the pink city jaipur. Upon arrival
check in at the jai Mahal Palace for a stay of 2
nights. This evening we explore the walled city ,
the vibrant colours of jaipur and particiate in the
special treasure hunt and rickshaw ride .We spend a
good time in the illuminated bazaars where time
stands still.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur - AMBER FORT - City Tour
A busy day of sightseeing takes us to the hilltop Fort of Amber, ascended on caparisoned elephants; the City Palace, current home of the Royal Family; the Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar observatory. We host you a lunch at the restaurant renowned not just for its tongue teasing meals but also the ay oven demonstrations and the very special event for us .....the turban tying.
Fort / Palace of AMBER was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals
and the Rajputs. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: JAIPUR was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaar. The Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterizes the old city, while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, add to the spectacle of the city.
Day 6: Jaipur - Mandawa
This morning, we depart for the very special region
of Rajasthan, also known as the open air art
gallery. Upon arrival around lunch , check in at the
Mandawa castle / desert resort. The afternoon offers
us a chance to walk through the narrow lanes and
witness the wall frescos from the 15th-16th
centaury.
Think of the most famous of the Marwari business
families in India, and it s a fair bet that a
painted haveli by that name exists in Shekhawati.
Singhania, Goenka, Birla, Bharatiya, Jalan, Saraf,
and Poddar the list is impressive. The successful
Marwari ventured out to the ports of Bombay and
Calcutta, prospered and spent lavishly on
beautifully painted havelis in the 18th and 19th
centuries. The painters are as much at ease with
Krishna and the gopis as with the Wright brothers
trying to fly their machines. Shekhawati is not a
town or a village, but a region comprising Sikar and
Jhunjhunu districts with a network of towns
Nawalgarh, Dhundlodh, Mandawa, Lachhmangarh,
Fatehpur and Sikar.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mandawa.
Day 7: Mandawa - Gajner (Bikaner)
A morning drive brings us to Gajner Palace, a former
hunting lodge besides a lake, built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh of Bikaner, where we spend the next two
nights. The afternoon is free to explore the
surroundings of the palace and view birds and animal
life along the lake.
Day 8: Bikaner
Today we enjoy an excursion to Bikaner to see the
imposing Junagarh Fort, the Royal Complex and the
Camel breeding Farm. Evening we return to the Gajner
palace for a cocktail session with folk dance and
music. Get prepared to be pampered to dance the
local belly dance.
Day 9: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
A long but interesting drive through the desert thar
brings us to Jaisalmer, the golden city once an
important staging point on the trade routes to
Persia. Our two night stop here has been arranged at
the Fort Rajwada, a comfortable modern hotel built
in local style.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
Today's sightseeing of Jaisalmer town takes us to
the Gadisar Lake with its gateway temple and carved
havelis of local merchants and an evening camel ride
into dunes of the Thar Desert at sunset rounds off
our visit to this medieval city.
Day 11: Jaisalmer - Rohet
The village Rohet at its doorstep is out next stop,
where we are guests of the royal family. En route we
visit the grand Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a
hilltop, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and the Jaswant
Thada in Jodhpur. Located in the heart of a village,
Rohet Garh offers a chance to get close to the
locals of the region or simply relax by the pool and
unwind to prepare for the further caravan.
This evening we host you a bar-be-que dinner by
the pool.
Day 12: Rohet - Mount Abu
We head south through scenic countryside towards
Udaipur, visiting the stunning Jain Temple at
Ranakpur, with its 1444 marble pillars, on the way.
En route we host you a lunch at the very special
Ranakpur hill resort.
Continue on to Mount Abu. Which is located at an
elevation of 1220 metres and is considered as the
only Hill station in the states of Rajasthan and
Gujarat.
Upon arrival check in at your hotel and overnight
stay.
Hidden in thick woodland north of the town, the
Jain temples at Dilwara are architectural gems,
decorated with what is thought to be the most
intricate marble carving in the world.
The focal point of Mount Abu is the Nakki Lake
which was formed when , according to a legend, the
gods scratched away at the mountain with their
fingernails (nakh).
The city is also home to the Brahma Kumaris –
members of an international spiritual movement whose
headquarters are located in a quiet valley behind
the lake.
Overnight stay at Mount Abu.
Day 13: Mount Abu - Udaipur
After breakfast drive from Mount Abu to Udaipur .
The drive takes approximately 5 ˝ hours and presents
a splendid sampling of the Jungles of Rajasthan.
Upon arrival at Udaipur transfer to the hotel and
overnight stay.Day 14: Udaipur
The morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur includes the
City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-Bari, a
pleasure garden built for the royal maids-of-honour.
This evening we offer you a sunset boat ride on the
placid waters of Lake Pichola.
UDAIPUR is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital with
no fort . Coming to life after the final sacking of
Chittaur , Udaipur saw an explosive of building
activity- temples, palaces and Havelis.
Lake Pichola with its two islands-Jagniwas(now the
Lake Palace Hotel) and Jagmandir defines Udaipur .
The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial
Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century by
damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful
chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment.
Dinner and over night at the hotel.
Day 15: Udaipur - Delhi
Morning at leisure for relaxation or last minute
souvenir shopping in the lake city. Transfer to the
airport in the afternoon for flight back to Delhi
arriving early evening.
Our representative shall meet you at the Delhi
airport and arrange transfer to a hotel close to the
airport for a short stay / dinner (dependant on your
flight schedule).
Late night transfer back to the airport for
onward flight home.
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| *Single Supplement Available for 35% Extra.
* Kindly put in a Rate request for The Tour cost of Four Star hotels. |
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Inclusions: The tour includes
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations
e) Meals as prescribed
f) All internal flights
Exclusions:
a) International flights and taxes etc
b) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides
c) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified |
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