Rajasthan has long been regarded as the genuine home
of traditional Maharaja’s – A land packed with Forts,
Palaces and painted Havelis (Mansions). Stay in a Palace hotel, enjoy
a ride on Camel’s back & an Elephant’s back, dine
and dance in sand dunes.
Day 01: International Flight
to Delhi
International flight to Delhi.
Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will
be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi
Full day guided city tour of Old and
New Delhi. Among the principal sights are the Red Fort, the Jama
Masjid, Chadni Chowk and Raj Ghat in the Old city area and the Government
Buildings, with a drive through the Rajpath to the majestic India
Gate, the Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Delhi – Agra by road 204 Kms
/ 04 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Agra. Upon arrival check-in at your
hotel. Afternoon half day guided tour of Agra including Taj Mahal – the
monument of eternal love, Agra Fort – built by successive Mughal
Emperors & the Itmad-ud-Daulah. Overnight stay.
Day 05: Agra to Jaipur by road 237 Kms / 06
Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – the
deserted capital city of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival
check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaipur
Full day guided tour of Jaipur, Morning excursion to
Amber Fort, slowly meandering up the steep ascent perched atop and
elephant. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting the delightful
Palace of Winds, City Palace Complex and the fascinating Astronomical
Observatory. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Jaipur – Mandawa by road 160
Kms / 04 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival check-in at
your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of Mandawa, a small town, that
has many havelis and temples. The terrace of the rugged Fort provides
a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoes on the
walls of the houses. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Mandawa – Bikaner by road 167
Kms / 04 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival check-in at
your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of Bikaner city, which is bolstered
by imposing walls and has a 16th century Fort housing old Palaces,
temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the Fort is distinguished
by its long range of pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows
of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal
Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births
were once celebrated. Visit the old Fort built by Raja Rai Singh.
Overnight stay.
Day 09: Bikaner – Jaisalmer by road 310
Kms / 07 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. En-route, visit Deshnok
Temple, see the miracle temple of Karni Mata, presiding Deity of
the Royal House of Bikaner. An interesting feature are the rats that
are worshippers of Karni Mata in the form of Bards and are present
in large numbers within the precincts of the temple, thus also known
as Rats Temple. Continue your drive and check-in at your hotel. Overnight
stay.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer including a visit
to the Fort, the Gadisar Lake and the famous Havelis – some
of the most exotic ones being the Nathamalji ki Haveli, the Patwon
ki Haveli & Salim Singh ki Haveli. Afternoon excursion to Sam
Sand dunes. Enjoy a sort camel ride. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur by road 298
Kms / 07 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at
your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Jodhpur
Full day guided city tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh
Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and
Phool Mahal. Later visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam
built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens.
Later visit Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar, which was abandoned
for strategic reasons. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Jodhpur – Udaipur by road 290
Kms / 07 Hrs Approx
Morning drive to Udaipur. En-route, visit the exquisitely
carved Jain temple at Rankpur, famed for its hall with 1444 pillars
of which no two pillars are similar. Continue your drive and on arrival
check in at your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 14: In Udaipur
Full day guided tour of Udaipur city. Among the places
visited are the City Palace – a majestic architectural marvel
towering over the lake. A conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions,
terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance
is through the Triple arched gate “Tripolia” with eight
marble porticos; the Jagdish temple – built in 1651 by Maharana
Jagat Singh, this Indo – Aryan temple is the largest and the
most beautiful temple of Udaipur with note worthy sculpted images & the
Saheliyon ki Bari with its many fountains. A highlight of your trip
to Udaipur is a sunset boat cruised on the beautiful placid Lake
Pichola. The lake is surrounded by hills & Palaces including
the beautiful City Palace, temples, bathing ghats and embankments.
Overnight stay.
Day 15: Depart Udaipur
Transfer to airport to board your
flight for onward destination.
Total Number of Nights: 13
Nights
ACCOMMODATION:
CITY |
No. Nights |
4 Star Hotels |
5 Star Hotels |
Delhi |
2 |
The Hans |
The Lalit |
Agra |
1 |
Clarks Shiraz |
Trident |
Jaipur |
2 |
Royal Orchid |
Trident |
Mandawa |
1 |
Alsisar Mahal |
Castle Mandawa |
Bikaner |
1 |
Laxmi Niwas Palace |
Laxmi Niwas Palace |
Jaisalmer |
2 |
The Gateway Hotel |
Fort Rajwada |
Jodhpur |
2 |
Ranbanka Palace |
Taj Harimahal |
Udaipur |
2 |
Shikarbadi |
Trident |
Special Note: Kindly
note we have incorporated hotels as per the specified category,
but in locations such as Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer there are
no 5star hotels. Hence we have selected the best Heritage hotels
as per the specified category with facilities of 4 & 5
star.
PRICE:
Prices for the land services are as follows Per
Person on Double Sharing
Number of Persons Travelling |
Using 4 Star Hotels & A/c
Indigo Car |
Using 5 Star Hotels & A/c
Innova Car |
Based on Two Adults Sharing |
£ 1,019 per Person |
£ 1,379 per Person |
The
above prices are valid from 01 Oct 2009 – 15 April 2010
Important Note:
Prices are not valid for the period 23rd December – 03rd
Jan 2010
