Day 01 :ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival at Delhi's international airport, we will be met by our representative
and taken to your hotel for overnight stay.
Living testament to the glory of the Mughal days, patron of palaces and tombs
and the capital of India, New Delhi is all of this and more. Situated about
160 kms south of the Himalayas and on the west bank of the Yamuna River, a
tributary of the Ganges, Delhi has the distinction of being the historic hub
of politics. Delhi is as modern or ancient as you want it to be. Today's Delhi
is cosmopolitan, modern and fun-loving. With feasts for art and theatre lovers,
concerts for the musically inclined and food that can make a gourmet cry with
delight, Delhi is a place with something for everyone. People from all parts
of the country inhabit Delhi. There are different cultural pockets with Punjabi's
being the most dominant section here. The most common languages spoken here
besides English are Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Day 02:IN DELHI
Full day guided city tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Delhi - the capital
of India, is a fascinating city with complexities and contradictions, beauty
and dynamism, where the past co-exists with the present. Many dynasties ruled
from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Delhi
is not only the present metropolis of India but also a Necropolis. Because
of its location, being on the banks of the river Yamuna, many cities have
risen and fallen over the last five millenniums.
In New Delhi visit the Qutab Minar, a Tower of Victory that was built in the
12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. Within its spacious courtyard stands the
Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD and bears a Sanskrit inscription
in the Gupta style. The Humayun's Tomb - the magnificent structure in red
sandstone and white marble is one of the finest examples of the garden tomb,
and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Its proportionate spaces, double dome and
refined elegance are characteristic of Mughal architecture. Also visit India
Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there
to President House, which is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government
Secretariat buildings. In Old Delhi visit the historic Red Fort - Shah Jehan's
elegant citadel in red sandstone, which was built as an octagon measuring
900m by 550m and surrounded by a 9-meter deep moat, which was at its inception
fed by the waters of the Yamuna river. Very near the Fort is the Jama Masjid
(Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Take an
interesting rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, which
is adjacent to both the Fort and the Mosque. Also visit Raj Ghat - the memorial
to Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 03:DELHI / AGRA
Drive to Agra (204 km/ 3.5 hrs) late in the morning and arrive there in roughly
three hours. Stop at SIKANDRA, Akbar's memorial at the entrance of the city.
The monument built of red sandstone is quite a sight to behold. Sikandra was
built in 1492 by Sikander Lodhi, a ruler of one of the last dynasties of the
Delhi Sultanate. Akbar, in his time, ordered the construction of Sikandra
again, this time as a site for his mausoleum, but he died before it could
be completed. The work was completed by his son Jehangir in 1613. The tomb
is a combination of Muslim and Hindu architectural styles. The building of
red sandstone is four-storeys tall, approximately 31 metres in height. The
first three storeys are of red sandstone, while the fourth is entirely of
marble.
Day 04:IN AGRA
Today visit the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble. Built over
a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen
Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern
wonders of the World. Also visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors
starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design
and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings including
the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am,
Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal
Emperor, died a prisoner.
Day 05:AGRA / SIKRI / BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY / JAIPURAfter
early breakfast, drive 38kms.- 35 minutes to the deserted city of Fatehpur
Sikri. This exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone;
with its forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14 years after its creation
due to political reasons. The Diwan-i-am - a vast courtyard in which the emperor
gave daily public audience; Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle which contained
all the major functions of the Palace, Pachisi court, the Emperors private
living quarter, Jodha Bhai's Palace, Mariam's Palace, Birbal's Palace, Hawa
Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this residential
complex. The Friday Mosque and the exquisite tomb of Sheik Salim Chisti are
in the religious grounds set aside in a separate enclosure adjacent to the
secular buildings.
Drive another 18kms. 15 minutes to arrive at on of Asia's finest Bird sanctuaries.
People interested in birds will know Bharatpur for its World Heritage listed
bird sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The area here was originally
flooded by the Maharaja so his hunting trips were successful, but now the
sanctuary is a haven and home to over 400 kinds of birds and many other migratory
species. The style of wildlife viewing here is a highlight in itself, as you
travel by bicycle or a cycle-rickshaw with a local guide who is an expert
on the flora and fauna of the park. Continue your drive to JAIPUR and arrive
the capital of Rajasthan, JAIPUR by late afteronoon. City is colour washed
pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink
City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and
broad avenues are picturesque. The first planned city of its time, a formidable
wall encircles Jaipur. After you check in at your hotel, rest of the day is
free to relax in the hotel by the poolside or just to laze around in the room.
Day 06:IN JAIPUR Interested?
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This morning you will drive 11kms in the outskirts of the city to visit AMBER
FORT, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali,
the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can have the unique experience
of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the
fort is situated. The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur
until 1728 is perched on a hill. It has halls of Public and Private audience,
a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) various marble palaces which are marvelous
examples of ancient Rajput architecture. The Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess),
the patron deity of the Royal family is at the entrance to the palace. Ride
an elephant to ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated. During your
tour of the pink city, visit the CITY PALACE - the former royal residence
built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum
with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals
and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handles.
It has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings,
carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian,
Latin and Sanskrit. Also visit the JANTAR MANTAR - an astrological and astronomical
Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 18th century, which is remarkable
for its accuracy even at the present times. Lastly stop at PALACE-OF-WINDS
for taking pictures and spend time in crowded lanes & by lanes of pink city,
haggling and souvenir- hunting. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07:TO JODHPUR
Today fly to Jodhpur. The forts and palaces in the city are the major source
of attraction in the city. Exploring the forts gives you a feel of the times
when the Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts
speak of the battles they have witnessed. One needs to spend enough time with
these historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era.
Situated at an altitude of about 125 metres, THE MEHRANGARH FORT is spread
over an area of 5 sq. km in the heart of the city. The fort has seven gates
of which the noted ones are the Jayapol, built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806;
Fatehpol or the Victory Gate built by Maharaja Ajit Singh; and the Lohapol
or the Iron Gate. The 15 handprints, the sati marks of Maharaja Man Singh/'s
widows who threw themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843, can be seen beside
the Lohapol. On the wall, one can see the strategically located cannons. Inside
the fort, a series of courtyards and palaces greet the visitor. The palace
apartments house a splendid collection of the trappings of the Indian royalty.
Visit JASWANT THADA: It is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant II in 1899 A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries
in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jahangir. UMAID BHAWAN PALCE;
Made of marble and pink sandstone, the construction of the Umaid Bhawan started
in 1929 and it took 16 years to complete it. It is believed that the palace
was constructed to give employment to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur.
This majestic building is presently the residence of the former rulers with
a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum. Overnight is
at the hotel.
DAY 08:TO UDAIPUR and to DELWARA
Fly this morning to another beautiful city in RAJASTHAN called UDAIPUR. It
is the city of lakes, also known as "the Venice of the East" and the second
most visited city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur. A royal past makes itself evident
in every nook and corner in Udaipur. Whether it is the ornate doors that are
entrances to people's homes or the palaces, gardens and monuments, Udaipur
gives one a glimpse of what the place would have looked like in its time of
glory. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1568, and considered the jewel of
Mewar, Udaipur's air is filled with a strong sense of romance, adventure and
the best of Rajputana. On arrival you will be transferred to DEVIGARH PALACE
in DELWARA for a 4- night stay.
DAY 09:IN DELWARA
Full day is at leisure to relax by the poolside or to enjoy the spa in the
resort.
Day 10:IN DELWARA
After breakfast visit the famous temples of EKLINGJI & NAGDA on the way to
Udaipur city. Eklingji is a small town famous for its temples. The Eklingji
Temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is regarded to be the guardian deity of
the Mewar. The deity was regarded as the virtual ruler by the Maharajas of
Mewar who considered themselves to be the regents (dewans) under Eklingji.
Nagda has three the ruined Jain temples-Adbhutji Temple and the Vaishnavite
Sas-Bahu Temples-all dating back to the 11th century. Nagda is situated in
the vicinity of Eklingi and can be reached by bicycles.
Continue your drive to Udaipur.
Udaipur is also a centre of historic arts and crafts of Mewar, like the Mewar
School of Miniature Painting. There is of course the modern face of Udaipur,
that one can look at if interested, but given the other sights from a glorious
past, modernity is no real distraction. This is a place that will hold you
in its thrall no matter who you are or where you come from. During a guided
tour you will visit the CITY PALACE built in 1725, the grand City Palace is
actually a conglomerate of eleven palaces overlooking the sprawling Lake Pichola.
One of the largest, most beautiful palaces in the state of Rajasthan, it is
now a museum, royal residence and a luxury hotel. This intricately designed
monument is an architectural wonder in granite and marble; JAGDISH TEMPLE
built in 1651 by Maharaja Jagat Singh, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
and is located in the centre of the old city. The temple has a black marble
image of Lord Vishnu, which is unusual for the northern part of the country,
where statues of Gods are normally in marble; FATEH SAGAR originally built
in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh, Fateh Sagar was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh
after the rains destroyed the dam. The garden island in the middle of the
lake is Nehru Park, which also has a cafe.
In the evening you will enjoy a leisurely boat ride on LAKE PICHOLA. With
its main attractions being the two palaces on the islands in the lake, Jagniwas
and Jagmandir Lake Pichola is about 4 km in length and 3 km wide. Jagniwas
was earlier the summer retreat of the prince of Mewar and now a five-star
hotel. The city palace extends along the eastern shore of the lake and you
can go for a boat ride from Bansi Ghat.
DAY 11:TO UDAIPUR
This morning we'll drive through valleys in the remote and peaceful Aravalli
Range to RANAKPUR to visit one of the most important Jain temples in India.
This marble complex is noted for the 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars,
each adorned with hundreds of carved figures, no two alike. Though little
known, Kumbhalgarh has one of the finest examples of defensive fortifications
in entire Rajasthan. There is a palace and several temples that are worth
visiting. In addition, a stroll along the walls of the fort gives great panoramic
views. KUMBHALGARH is a must visit for anyone looking forward to experience
the best of Rajasthani fort architecture. The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
is situated to the west of the fort. The sanctuary has enabled the endangered
wolf to breed and support besides providing shelter to the leopard, sloth,
chowsingha, sambhar, hyena, flying squirrel, crocodiles, and a good number
of bird species. Kumbhalgarh is situated at a distance of around 63 km from
Udaipur. Finish the day in Udaipur and stay there for overnight in one of
the palace hotels.
Day 12:TO MUMBAI
Drive 22 kms to Udaipur airport today to take a short flight to Mumbai. Mumbai
is the fast paced commercial, financial, industrial and celluloid capital
of India. Lured by its glamour and the prospects of 'streets paved with gold',
a large number of people from different parts of the country come to settle
in this city every year. And Mumbai continues to grow, to absorb and most
importantly to prosper. Just when you begin to wonder how you're ever going
to cope with Mumbai, you arrive at Worli and see Haji Ali Mosque standing
proudly on a raised walkway in the middle of the sea giving you the feeling
that the Gods are there if everything else fails. If you arrive at night,
there will be a backdrop of twinkling lights from the skyscrapers that are
so much a feature of Mumbai's skyline.
Once you are in Mumbai, the list of sites to visit is endless. First of all
the twinkling lights from the skyscrapers itself will keep your eyes wide
open with excitement and wonder. And to add up to your excitement you have
a number of sites to visit that could be teamed up as historical sites, contemporary
wonders, archaeological sites, religious sites and natural wonders. The Gateway
of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. Built to commemorate the visit
of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in the year 1911, this
massive historical monument makes a must visit during your Mumbai sightseeing.
Moreover, there are sites like the Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial, Prince
of Wales Museum, Marine Drive and Juhu that give you the feeling of being
in the commercial capital of India. The gardens like the Hanging Garden and
the Kamla Nehru Garden will provide you the much needed rest between your
sightseeing trips and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most
happening beaches of Mumbai.
Day 13:DEPARTURE
You will be transferred today to the International airport for your onward
flight. End of our services..
