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| 13 Days Gateway to India |
'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR- TRAVEL ANY DAY
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| Featuring Delhi, Agra- Taj Mahal, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur,
Deogarh, Udaipur and Varanasi
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Explore amazing architectural masterpieces of North India, the genius of Mughal architecture at Taj Mahal, exquisite palaces and abandoned forts in Rajasthan.
Scout for Wild Tiger stripes in Ranthambore National Park and witness Hindu rituals at Holy River Ganges. Marvel at the romantic city of Udaipur and sample the traditional Rajasthani hospitality Deogarh Mahal, a charming country home.
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Day 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
Day 2
DELHI (B)
Tour New Delhi visiting the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-ft sandstone tower and Humayun's Tomb. |
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| See the Government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath. Tour Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Day 3 DELHI - AGRA (B)
Drive today to Agra and visit the Agra Fort. |
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Day 4
AGRA (B)
Visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 AD in memory of his Queen. It took the world's best craftsmen and over 20,000 workers almost 20 years to build this dream. Afternoon sample the arts of the region.
Day 5
AGRA - RANTHAMBORE (BD)
Drive to Bharatpur for a short train ride to Ranthambore National Park visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. |
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Day 6
RANTHAMBORE (BLD)
Morning and Afternoon nature drive by park vehicle.
Day 7 RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR (B)
Morning nature drive by park vehicle. Later, drive to Jaipur, the rose-pink capital of Rajasthan. Surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India.
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Day 8
JAIPUR (B)
This morning visit Amber Fort with a thrilling elephant ride. Inside, the fort find lavish courtyards, beautifully decorated halls and the Chamber of Mirrors. Afternoon tour Jaipur city visiting the Royal Observatory and Palace Museum. See the ornate and elaborate Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal, a striking landmark of Jaipur. Later explore the exotic 'bazaars' of Jaipur. |
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Day 9
JAIPUR- DEOGARH (B)
Drive to Deogarh, a small town surrounded by colorful villages. Participate in a Village Safari by jeeps. Experience first-hand the true rural life of India not often seen by tourists. 
Day 10
DEOGARH- UDAIPUR (B)
On our drive to Udaipur visit the beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur. Built in white marble it has exquisite intricate carvings. The city of Udaipur stands in a valley amid green hills on the banks of the wide, steel blue Lake Pichola.
Day 11
UDAIPUR (B)
Tour of Udaipur, visiting the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana. Amber, jade and colored glass gives the palace a sparkling, yet ethereal quality. See the Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Pichola including visit to the Jagmandir Palace.
Day 12
UDAIPUR -DELHI- VARANASI (B)
Fly to Varanasi. With its array of shrines, temples and palaces, rising in several tiers from the River Ganges water's edge, Varanasi is the holiest city for Hindus. Tour Sarnath, the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Evening witness the prayer ceremonies at the ghats. 
Day 13
VARANASI - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River. Thousands of devout Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for purification. Fly to Delhi. Later transfer to the airport to connect homebound flight.
TOUR ENDS
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