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THE TOUR
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival in the arrival hall our representative will
receive you and guide you to your vehicle. Drive to your
designated hotel Svelte Suites. Our
representative will assist you with the check-in
formalities and inform you of your next day’s program.
Day 02: DELHI
Since the flights arrive late in the night the morning
is to relax and unwind.
Later in the day you will begin your sightseeing of the
important sites in the city.
Some of the monuments worth visiting are the Red Fort,
Jama Masid (Mosque), Gandhi Memorial,
India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb & the Qutab
Minar. It is also recommended that one drives around
Lutyen’s Delhi and walk in Connaught Place.
A welcome dinner is arranged for you at the "Veda"
restaurant in Connaught Place.
NOTE: Red Fort is
closed on Mondays.
Day 03: DELHI - AGRA
Today you have a long drive to the City of the Taj,
Agra. We recommend that you start early to beat the
morning traffic. Your selected hotel here is the Hotel
ITC Mughal, which has won the Aga Khan award for
architecture.
The Taj Mahal is beautiful at any time of the day
but the best time & way to visit the Taj Mahal is to
view it first from a distance namely from the Red Fort
and then go and immerse into the beauty of this
magnificent architectural wonder of the World.
A special program to take you back into the era of Shah
Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal has been created
and enacted by master artists at the "Kalakriti"
auditorium. Your tickets have been booked to enjoy the
show.
Day 04: AGRA - SAMODE
After breakfast drive to Samode. Enroute visit a
beautiful and deserted medieval city Fatehpur Sikri
built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. The
Mughals later abandoned it for lack of water.
On arrival at the Samode Bagh, a garden with
Tented Camp, a very beautiful setting for those who like
soft adventure. You will have a tea break before you get
on a Camel back to explore the surrounding villages from
the height. Later drive a short distance to the Palace,
which is your home for the next two nights.
Day 05: SAMODE
After a leisurely breakfast drive to visit the
Amber Fort the seat of the Maharajas of Jaipur
before the city of Jaipur was founded.
Since the visit is quite extensive take a break at one
of the local restaurants for a refreshing drink or a
light midday meal. Next on the agenda is the visit of
the City Palace Museum & the Jantar Mantar,
the stone Observatory in the heart of the Old City.
Return back to Samode Palace.
Day 06: SAMODE – JODHPUR -- MANVAR
In the morning drive to the Sanganer Airport in Jaipur
to connect flight to Jodhpur. After arrival you will
have a short visit of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort.
Flight Schedule - IT4301 0930/1200 HRS.
Later drive to the Manvar Desert Camp, which is
located in the midst of sand dunes in the Thar Desert
in am amazing setting. You will watch the Sunset over
the sand dune horizon while sipping on a good cup of
Indian Tea.
The Camp is your home in the desert, an excellent place
for a family break.
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Day 07: MANWAR
Morning enjoy a two hour Jeep Safari in which you
will visit villages, see a few craftsmen at work and en
route might come across Indian Gazelle, Blue Bulls, or a
Desert Fox.
Later in the afternoon enjoy a camel ride, which takes
you to the highest dune overlooking the camp for the
sunset and a sundowner.
Day 08: MANWAR - NARLAI
After breakfast drive via on your way to Narlai, a
quaint little hamlet dotted with beautiful old temples,
a step well and marble archways.
The beautiful village surrounded by Aravalli Hill
Ranges is arrived after driving through some interesting
villages.
The Hotel Rawala Narlai has been done up very
tastefully by its well-known designer owner, Ragvendra
Singh Rathore.
Day 09: NARLAI - UDAIPUR
One of the most liked activity of this hamlet is to take
a walk up to the nearby Lake. The fresh air and the
surroundings of the bold stone, temples and the smell of
the earth make this walk a very special one. Once you
reach the Lake site you see a lot of migratory birds and
you can enjoy them from the distance having a good
Indian Tea sitting on the Rock.
Get back to the hotel & enjoy a good sumptuous breakfast
served by the self-trained local staff from the village.
Enjoy the rest of the morning at the swimming pool. Get
ready to leave around midday and look forward to your
next surprise at the Ranakpur Jain Temples. The main
Temple stands on 1444 pillars and has a unique
architecture.
After the visit drive through the hills all the way to
the city of Lakes, Udaipur. Your selected Hotel here is
a newly built Fort, Fatehgarh. Its design is
based on inspirations from the temple you have visited
in Ranakpur. Enjoy the view from the terrace &
all around.
Day 10: UDAIPUR
Enjoy the morning view at sunrise from your room window
of the surrounding valley or the city surrounded with
lakes. After breakfast drive into the city to do the
sightseeing and shopping. Important sites to be visited
are the City Palace, the Jagdish Temple, Folk
Art Museum & the Sahelion ki Bari (Maidens
Garden).
Later in the late afternoon enjoy a private boat ride on
Lake Pichola and visit the Jag Mandir.
A special dinner is arranged for you at the at main
Palace "Shiv Niwas” which is now a all suit Place
Hotel.
Day 11: UDAIPUR - Mumbai - GOA
Since there is no direct flight from Udaipur to Goa you
will fly via Mumbai and arrive in Goa sometime midday.
Your selected hotel here is The Leela Palace Beach
Resort the sprawling Resort is South of the city and
has very nice beach. It is built around an artificially
created Lagoon and a small Golf Course.
Flight Schedule - 9W3401 0840/1020 HRS.
9W475 1200/1300 HRS.
Day 12: GOA
Day at leisure.
Day 13: GOA
Day at leisure.
Day 14: GOA / MUMBAI
Today you fly to Mumbai with all good memories of a
wonderful, exciting, educative, relaxing Family Holiday.
Since the international connections are late in the
night therefore we have selected an airport hotel for
you the The Leela Kempenski.
Flight Schedule - 9W737 1340/1440 HRS.
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Day 15: MUMBAI / USA
Our airport representative will inform you about the
departure details and assist you at the check-in counter
and ensure that your luggage is tagged properly for your
home destination.
Delhi - Agra - Samode -
Manwar - Narlai - Udaipur - Goa - Mumbai
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