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| 14 Days Heritage Rajasthan |
| Country Homes & Castles |
ESCORTED WITH MINIMUM 8 AND MAXIMUM 16 PASSENGERS.
LOCALLY HOSTED IF LESS THAN 8 OR MAKE IT A WORLDVIEW 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR.
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Live like a prince, dine under crystal chandeliers, recline on chairs inlaid with ivory, and walk on ancient Persian rugs. India's Maharajas and the royalty lived a life of opulence until they lost their titles to democracy. In the early 1900s, there were over 500 independent principalities in India. Many of their royal residences are now 'Heritage Hotels'. As hotels, they offer luxury that no modern imitation can match. Many of the historic suites in these palace hotels offer opulence once enjoyed by the Maharajas. Room and historic suites upgrades are available in some of the finest palace hotels in India, Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur etc.
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Day 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
THE CLARIDGES
Day 2 DELHI (BD)
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. Drive through old Delhi and visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Day 3 DELHI- JODHPUR- JAISALMER (BD)
Fly to Jodhpur and drive deeper into the Rajasthan countryside to Jaisalmer. The renowned havelis (ancestral homes) have intricate carvings on yellow-gold Jaisalmer stone. Watch the sunset from atop a hill, for a grand view of the Jaisalmer fort.
KILLA BHAWAN/TAJ RAWALKOT |
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Day 4 JAISALMER (BD)
Tour of the Jaisalmer fort, havelis (ancestral homes) and temples. Sunset camel ride on Sam sand dunes.
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Day 5
JAISALMER- MANVAR (BLD)
Drive to Manvar Desert Camp. Explore the sand dunes and the villages around Manvar on a camel back. Enjoy a camp fire dinner with Rajasthani folk music and dances.
MANVAR DESERT CAMP
 Day 6 MANVAR- JODHPUR (BD)
Drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills. Dominating the view is a massive fortress. Within the walls are royal palaces with priceless jewels and a striking collection of artifacts. Tour of the Meherangarh Fort and Jodhpur city. Visit the colorful downtown clock tower market TAJ HARI MAHAL. |
Day 7 JODHPUR - UDAIPUR (BL)
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. FATEH GARH
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Day 8 UDAIPUR (BD)
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 9 UDAIPUR- SHAHPURA (BLD)
An interesting drive to Shahpura, a small town surrounded by colorful villages, visiting en route the Chittaurgarh Fort. Participate in a Village Safari by jeeps. Experience first-hand the true rural life of India not often seen by tourists. Visit a local village school to meet the children and the teachers.
SHAHPURA BAGH
Day 10 SHAHPURA - JAIPUR (BD)
Drive to Jaipur. Surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India. TAJ JAIMAHAL PALACE
Day 11 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.
Day 12 JAIPUR - AGRA (BL)
Drive today to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. ITC MUGHAL
Day 13 AGRA (BD)
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. Also visit the Agra Fort and sample the arts of the region.
Day 14 AGRA- DELHI- HOMEBOUND (B)
Drive to Delhi. Day use rooms at an airport hotel. Later transfer to the airport to connect homebound flight.
TOUR ENDS
3 Days Post- Tour Extension to Khajuraho and Varanasi
Day 1 AGRA - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO (B)
A short train ride to Jhansi and then drive to Khajuraho visiting en route palaces and temples of Orchha. TAJ CHANDELA
Day 2 KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (B)
Tour the magnificent Khajuraho temples, known for their symmetry and design, and also for their intricate and erotic carvings. 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. TAJ GATEWAY GANGES
Day 3 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.
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