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THE TOUR
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival our representative will receive you and
guide you to your vehicle. Drive to your designated
hotel Taj Mahal. 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.
You have a very interesting walk today around the Qutub
Minar, which is an important landmark of Delhi. The area
around Qutab Minar is full of very interesting
ruins of ancient settlements of the Hindu & Islamic
rulers. Also the British used the area for weekend
getaways from the Imperial Delhi. During this Walk you
will discover the Jamali Kamali Mosque, and the
ruins of the Palaces, Gardens laid by the English & a
Step Well. You will require a whole morning approx. 4
hrs to discover the entire area.
Day 03: DELHI / UDAIPUR
Our representative will escort you to the airport and
help you in all formalities for check-in for your flight
to Udaipur. Upon arrival you will be received at
the airport and transferred to your hotel. Udaipur is
known as the “Venice of the East” because of the
Lakes and the setting of the city on the shores.
Flight Schedule - 9W707 1205/1300 HRS.
Later in the late afternoon enjoy a private boat ride on
Lake Pichola and visit the Jag Mandir.
Day 04: UDAIPUR
After a leisurely breakfast visit the City Palace
built on the shores of the Pichola Lake and start your
walk of the Old City.
The first interesting sight at the Tripolia Gate of the
City Palace will be the seven Torans (archways). The
first part of the Bazaar is full of small shops on both
sides of the road selling Handicrafts. Further down the
road, there the Jagdish Temple. You continue your
walk down the road towards the Clock Tower where you
will see many interesting local shops selling different
articles of day-to-day requirements. From Clock Tower
you turn into the Silver market, where you will see many
shops selling Silver Jewellery and articles.
Further down the road are shops for hand made
shoes, which are typical of the region. You can buy some
of the typical embroidery shoes called Jutties. The road
takes you to the Vegetable Market and the walk end at
the Delhi Gate, an important landmark of the City.
Rest of the day is free to go for shopping or relax at
the pool.
Day 05: UDAIPUR / NARLAI
Today you have an exciting drive through the Aravalli
Hills to the Temples of Ranakpur. The main temple
complex stands on 1444 marble pillars and no two pillars
have the same carving them. The entire complex is tucked
away in a gorge in the Hills and offers an insight into the Jain religion.
You will drive further on to Ghanerao from where you
will start your walk through the hills and villages in
the Aravalli Hills. You will cover approx. 8 miles at
leisure and arrive at Narlai just before the
sunset.
Narlai is a quaint little hamlet dotted with beautiful
old temples, a step well and marble archways. The Hotel
Rawala Narlai has been done up very tastefully by
its well-known designer owner, Ragvendra Singh Rathore.
Once you have settled down you can enjoy a quite dinner
on the poolside Lawns.
Day 06: NARLAI / JODHPUR
In the morning enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then get
ready to drive to Jodhpur. After arrival in the City
drive to your hotel our representative will be there to
assist you with the check-in formalities.
The City of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha in the 15th
cent and is dotted with many unique charaters. As you go
around the city you will find that most houses are built
of red sand stone which is quarried around the City
itself. The view of the City from the Fort loks all blue
giving the City a new name “ Blue City”. The
Mehrangarh Fort itself and the Umaid Bhawan
Palace perched on top of two rocky hills can be seen
from any part of the city or from a far distance.
A walk around the Clock Tower and parts of the old city
are also worthwhile. Rest of the evening is at leisure.
Day 07: JODHPUR / OSIAN
After a leisurely breakfast you leave for Osian, your
encounter with the real Sand Dunes and desert
experience.
You will be staying at the Desert camp of Reggie Singh
the grandson of Maharaja Ratan Singh of Jodhpur who is
famous for his Polo and Shikar exploits.
On arrival you will be welcomed at the camp and taken to
your comfortable Royal Tents with a Veranda in
the front and a bath room attached at the back.
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Later in the evening folk musicians and
dancers will entertain you around a bonfire. This
will be followed by a candlelight dinner.
Day 08: OSIAN – JODHPUR - JAIPUR
You will have an early breakfast and then head out on a
02 hour Camel Safari where you will get to the some
Bishnoi villages, shepherds and Chinkars
or Black Bucks.
After your return to the Camp pack up and get ready to
leave the Camp to drive to the airport in Jodhpur to
take a flight to Jaipur.
Flight Schedule - IT4302 1600/1830 HRS.
You will be received at the airport and escorted to your
hotel.
Rest of the evening is free for individual activities.
Day 09: JAIPUR
After breakfast you embark for an exciting walking trip
of Amer Palace and its surroundings. The walk
will culminate with a lunch with the Royal Family
members of Jaipur at Dera Amer.
Once you have visited the Amer Palace complex take a
short break and get ready for the next leg of walk which
will take you through the Old City behind the Palace, to
the Akbari Mosque in Amer town and then along the hills
through the jungle to a very beautiful Govinddevji
Temple at the foot hills. Once you are at the Temple
you can look back and see the trail you had followed
down here with the Jaigarh Fort in the backdrop.
The valley is miles long and on a clear day one can see
as far as the horizon goes. After the visit of the
Temple you will walk down to our Lunch spot at Dera
Amer. Dera Amer is the Farm House of the family
members of the Jaipur Royal Family . You will enjoy the
lunch cooked by the family who will also join you and
narrate old stories & their experiences of the Raj.
Day 10: JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE
Today you have a five hour journey by road to reach
Ranthombore, which at one time was the hunting grounds
for the Royal Family of Jaipur. The Sanctuary has over
38 tigers and the numbers are growing due to safe
breeding grounds & constant vigil by the authorities.
After arrival and settling down at your resort you will
be met with our naturalist who will take you in a
private Jeep for the first round of Safari into the
Jungle.
In the evening our naturalist will show you a slide show
& talk to you about the Park and give you detailed
information. He will also inform you about the day’s
activity fir the next day.
Day 11: RANTHAMBORE
You have a full day to enjoy the Park and the
surroundings including the Fort perched on top of the
hill.
Day 12: RANTHAMBORE – BHARATPUR – AGRA
Today you have a train Journey to Bharatpur, which is
where the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary was established
in 1956. The Bird Sanctuary was also a hunting ground of
the Maharajas of Bharatpur. The Sanctuary is spread over
20 sq. miles & is famous for the Siberian Cranes and
many other migratory birds. There is also a large number
of residential ones to be seen here.
After arrival you will be received and a lunch a
arranged at the Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel. You
will be escorted by our bird expert for a quick visit to
the Sanctuary. Later drive to Agra.
Day 13: AGRA
Though Taj Mahal can be visited at any time of the day
but visiting it in the early morning just before sunrise
and watch it glow with the sunlight is an experience
that can only be witnessed in person.
Emperor Shajhan built this poem in white marble for his
beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal who died after giving birth to
their 14th child.
Agra Fort is next on the agenda and the majestic
Fort built by Emperor Akbar in Red Sand Stone is another
World Heritage Monument, which is worth visiting. It
also gives a fantastic view of the Taj Mahal with
the riverbed in the backdrop.
NOTE: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Day 14: AGRA - DELHI
You have time to take it easy today and drive back to
Delhi to arrive during the day. Later in the night you
will be escorted to the international airport and our
representative will assist you in the Check-in.
Day 15: DELHI – BACK HOME
Flight back home.
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Delhi - Udaipur - Narlai - Udaipur - Jodhpur -
Osian - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur -
Agra - Delhi
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