Day 01
ARRIVE DELHI.
You will be met upon arrival by our representatives and transferredto the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
IN DELHI
Full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi – the capital of India.Among some of the most interesting highlights of your city tour of Oldand New Delhi are the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and RajGhat in the old city area and the Government Buildings, a drive throughthe majestic Rajpath to the India Gate, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Humayun’sTomb, the Qutab Minar etc.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03
DELHI – MANDAWA
Morning drive to Mandawa (approx. 242 kms/6 hrs). Upon arrival check-inat the hotel. Later visit the havelis and temples. The terrace of the ruggedfort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoeson the walls of the houses. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04
MANDAWA – BIKANER
Morning drive to Bikaner (appox. 164 kms/4 hrs). Upon arrival check-inat the hotel.
Later sightseeing tour of Bikaner city. Bikaner city is bolstered byimposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, templesand a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by itslong range of pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varyingdesigns. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royalchapel is Har mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.Visit the old Fort built by Raja Rai Singh. Also visit Ganga Golden Museum.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
BIKANER – JAISALMER
Morning drive to Jaisalmer (approx. 333 kms/8 hrs) en-route visitingDeshnok (Rat) temple (approx. 40kms), see the miracle temple of Karni Matapresiding Deity of the Royal House of Bikaner. An interesting feature ratsare the worshiper of Karni Mata in the forms of Bards and are present inlarge numbers within the precincts of the temple, thus also know as ratstemple. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06
JAISALMER
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer city. Jaisalmer – the last citadelin the desert. The Golden fort of Jaisalmer used to be a regular scheduledstop for the caravans plying on the ancient silk route, and was a majortrading centre.
Visit to the Fort, the Gadisar Lake and the famous Havelis – some ofthe most exotic ones being the Nathamalji hi Haveli, the Patwon ki Haveli,Salim Singh ki Haveli. A short camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes.
Day 07
JAISALMER – JODHPUR
Morning drive to Jodhpur (approx. 298 kms/8 hrs). Upon arrival check-inat the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
JODHPUR
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Jodhpur city. Visitthe Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahaland Phool Mahal. Later visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriambuilt in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens.
Later drive to Udaipur en-route visiting Jain temples at Ranakpur. Uponarrival check-in at the hotel. Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on thePichhola Lake.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09
UDAIPUR
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Visit the City Palace – amajestic architectural marvel towering over the lake. A conglomerationof courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens;the main entrance is through the Triple arched gate: Tripolia; the Jagdishtemple- built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh; the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal,which houses an interesting collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets,masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, paintings etc; the Saheliyon kiBari with its many fountains etc.
Day 10
UDAIPUR – MUMBAI
Morning transfer to airport to board 9W 3401 at 0920/1105 hrs to Mumbai.Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Later transfer to the Gateway of Indiato board a Catamaran Launch across the harbour to the Glorious Rock CutCaves at Elephanta (closed on Mondays), which is dedicated to Lord Shiva,built in the 7th century. The famous sculpture signifying the trinity ofhe creator, the preserver and the destroyer are located here.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai City visiting the Hanging Gardens,The Princes of Wales Museum, The Flora Fountain and Mani Bhawan. Drive past some of the other major landmarks of Mumbai such as Mumbai Universitywith its Raja Bai Tower, The Victoria Terminus, the Race Course and MumbaiStock Exchange etc.
Day 11
DEPART MUMBAI
In time departure transfer to the airport to board flight back home.
Price per person in double:
1st class hotels (4-star) $1,235
Standard hotels (3-star) $1,000
** Prices are valid till 30 Apr. 03.
Airfare on sector Udaipur-Mumbai US$ 135 per person in economy class (subjectto change).
Rate includes:
* Accommodation on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis for 10 nights.
* Transfers and sightseeing tour using air-conditioned Ambassador car.
* Services of a local English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours.
* All currently applicable entrance fees to the monuments.
* Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/hotels.
* Porterage at airport/hotels.
* Elephant ride at Amber Fort/Jaipur.
* Boat ride on Lake Pichola/Udaipur.
* Motor launch tickets to Elephanta Caves.
Rate do not include:
* Airport departure tax.
* Airfare on domestic sectors.
* Meals other than breakfast.
* Medical & Travel insurance.
* Tips and gratuities.
* Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, beverages, telephonecalls etc.
* Any other expenses not covered above.
Hotels foreseen are:
1st Class– Metropolitan Nikko/Delhi (2 nights), Castle Mandawa/Mandawa(1night), Lalgarh Palace/Bikaner (1 night) Gorbandh Palace/Jaisalmer (2 nights),Ajit Bhawan/Jodhpur (1 night), The Oberoi Trident/Udaipur (2 nights) andMarine Plaza/Mumbai (1 night)
Standard - The Connaught/Delhi (2 nights), Desert Resort/Mandawa (1night), Karni Bhawan/Bikaner (1 night) Narain Niwas Palace/Jaisalmer (2nights), Ajit Bhawan/Jodhpur (1 night), Jagat Niwas Palace/Udaipur (2 nights)and West End/Mumbai (1 night).
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