LUXURY TOURS IN INDIA

Forts & Palaces in Rajasthan

Duration : 12 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra

Rajasthan is the desert state of india. An area of great beauty and contrast , it is the home of the valorous and colorful people - the rajputs , jats, and bishnois. It is also a land, which successfully combines the dazzling burning sands with simmering lake palaces. The hard rugged backdrop of shifting sand dunes has surprisingly inspired the imaginative creation of temples, forts and palaces of stunning artistry. It has also inspired color and pageantry as never before. One is simply transported back in time by a few centuries while travelling through this wonderful area of india. The Rajasthan nostalgia is sure to stay with one for a long time.

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight . Afternoon sightseeing tour of combined of old and new Delhi visiting the Red Fort ,Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Govt. Sect. Etc.

Day 02 : Delhi/ Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa . Later visit the painted havelis of Shekhawati.

Day 03 : Mandawa/ Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of Bikaner town to visit the fort.

Day 04 : Bikaner / Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer through the Thar desert.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Morning sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the Fort, Havelis and Garhi Sar, Cenotopah & Sun at Sun set . (optional camel safari).

Day 06 : Jaisalmer/Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon city tour visiting the fort , Jaswant Thara, Mandore Gardens.

Day 07 : Jodhpur/Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting the Ranakpur Jain temples.

Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the fort, Sahelion -ki -bari. Puppet museum etc. Evening boat ride on the lake. A most memorable boat ride with the reflections of the majestic lake palace at its best against the setting sun.

Day 09 : Udaipur/Jaipur
Morning flight to Jaipur .

Day 10 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to the Amber fort/ Enjoy the elephant back ascent to the fort. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace , observatory and Hawa Mahal ( palace of winds).

Day 11 : Jaipur/Agra
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal and the fort.

Day 12 : Agra/Delhi
Afternoon drive to Delhi, enroute visiting Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara. On arrival transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.

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Golden Triangle Tour

Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi

Golden Triangle is an introductory tour of India which highlights the main places of tourist interests.During this tour we start with visiting the capital of India - New Delhi and then proceed towards a Typical Rajasthan Village - Samode and onwards to the Pink City of India - Jaipur visiting the Palace and Fort.Continuing our journey to Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri and onward to visit the world wonder the famous Taj Mahal in Agra.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.

Afternoon we'll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur
Depart for Jaipur by surface . Enroute our journey we visit the famous Samode Village and visit the Palace and the Samode Bagh . We continue our journey to Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your pre booked Hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds. From here we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel.

Day 06 : Agra
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.

Day 07 : Agar - Delhi
Later this morning we leave for Delhi, stopping en route at Sikandra to view the 1613 built tomb of Akbar.Upon arrival check in at your prebooked Hotel.
Rest of the day for personal last minute shopping etc.
Evening Dinner.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 : Leave Delhi
Departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey


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