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Abroad – New Delhi. Day of Journey. Arrival at about midnight. Reception of guests, by representative, at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Hotel recommended at New Delhi is Hotel Shervani.
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Delhi. After B’fast, leave for full day sightseeing; to include a visit to the India Gate, a war memorial to the one million Indian & British soldiers, who died fighting in the great war & strikingly similar to one in Paris; Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the business center of old Delhi, Sis Ganj, a Sikh temple, constructed to commemorate the sacrifice of the 9th Sikh apostle, defying Islamic religious bigotry & proselytizing. Proceed wherefrom, to the Qutab Minar, the twin brother of the Gerald Towers (Spain), constructed in 1199, to mark the Eastern spread of Islam. The beauty of this Minar is breath taking. Overnight at Hotel. |
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New Delhi – Hillfort Kesroli (94 miles). Check out after B’fast & proceed to Kesroli. The 14th century fort, ‘ painstakingly repaired, Kesroli is as charming as anything in the south of France”. Beautiful sunsets enjoyed from the ramparts. Dinner & overnight at Hillfort Kesroli (Heritage).
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Kesroli – Agra (106miles). At 9:00am, drive to Agra. On arrival, visit Fort Agra, a massive red sandstone structure, associated closely with Mughal & British History, in India. It is a World Heritage Monument. Standing on the river Yamuna, was seat of government, of the most powerful Empire’s the world has seen. The architectural beauty of this fort is seen to be believed. Visit the tomb of Itmadudaullah. Dinner & overnight in Hotel Man Singh Palace.
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Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Peharsar (44miles). Around 6:00am, go to visit the Taj Mahal. Checkout after B’fast & visit Fatehpur Sikri, one of the world heritage cities. It was a dream object of the Great Mughal, Akbar, who wanted to reconcile, the apparently irreconcilable, Hinduism to Islam. The quietude of this place is stunning. Procced to Peharsar. At about 3:30 pm drive to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, carrying tea & sandwiches to watch the 360 species of Indian birds, of all colours & hues, flitting about, as they fill nature’s orchestra. There are several spots deep inside the sanctuary, surrounded by lakes, where you can sit & watch through a pair of fine field glasses. Dinner & overnight at Chandra Mahal Haveli, Peharsar. (Heritage).
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Peharsar– Jaipur (112miles). After B’fast, check out & drive to Jaipur. On arrival check into hotel. Evenings free for a walk in the old market. Dinner & overnight in Hotel Shahpura House (Heritage).
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Jaipur. Full day sight seeing of Fort Amber, visit the city palace museum & the old observatory. A walk through the busy oriental market. Palace of wind (Hawa Mahal). Climb on to the terrace of Hanuman temple on choti chaupar to take picture of busy traffic. Dinner & overnight in your hotel.
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Jaipur. Complete relaxation.
8:00pm: Dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel. This Palace Hotel was the residence of Maharaja of Jaipur & Maharani Gayatri Devi, who was declared the most beautiful women in the forties by American magazine – ‘The Vogue”. The beautifully lit up Moti Dungri Castle, high on the hill, in the background, makes it a truly romantic experience.
Dress code: smart casuals.
Overnight in your hotel.
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Jaipur – Junia (57 miles). After B’fast drive to Junia. Arrival at noon. Refresh yourself & drive in a 4wd jeep to view the Great Indian Bustard sanctuary. The owner of the hotel is a keen bird watcher & shall be your guide on the safari. Enjoy the evening sitting on the banks of an expansive lake on which situates Hotel Amar Bagh (Heritage) for dinner & overnight.
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Junia – Bundi (56 miles). After B’fast, drive to Bundi. Check into Hotel Ishwari Niwas. At about 3:00pm, visit some wonderful ‘Baoris’ – step-wells – note worthy of which is the Raniji-ki-Baori; the Bundi Palace which contains some great murals of the Bundi school; the 84-pillared & Royal cenotaphs, in memory of the brave Haras. Dinner & overnight at Hotel Ishwari Niwas (Heritage). |
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Junia – Baroli – Bhainsrorgarh (63 miles). After B’fast, drive to Bhainsrorgarh. On the way, visit the beautiful Shaivite temples of Baroli. Arrival at Bhainsrorgarh at noon. This evening we shall go for boating on the placid waters of river Chambal. Dinner & overnight at Castle Bhainsrorgarh (Heritage).
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Bhainsrorgarh – Castle Bijaipur (103 miles). After B’fast drive to Bijaipur after visiting the Chittorgarh fort, “How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people! How is she become a widow! She, that was great among nations, and princess among provinces, how is she become a tributary!” Dinner & overnight a Castle Bijaipur (Heritage). |
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Bijaipur – Dungarpur (105 miles). After B’fast drive to Dungarpur. Evenings free for individual activities. Dinner & overnight in Hotel Udai Bilas Palace (Heritage).
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Dungarpur – Udaipur (75miles). B’fast partaken, proceed to Udaipur at 9:00 am. Dinner & overnight at Hotel Jagat Niwas Palace (Heritage). |
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Udaipur. After B’fast, depart for an exciting tour of Udaipur, the most romantic city of Rajasthan, aptly called “Venice of the East”. Is situated at the intersection of three lakes, nestled in the lap of Arravallis Mountains. Full day sightseeing tour of the city palace museum, one of the best in India, Crystal Gallery, Bhartya Kala Mandir & a boating tour around the white marble Lake Palace Hotel. The ambience, history & locale of your stay, make Udaipur a tourist heaven. Dinner & overnight.
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Udaipur – Ranakpur – Dhamli (113 miles). After B’fast, leave for Dhamli & visit Ranakpur, for a tour of world famous marble cut Jain temples, on the way. The temples date back to 15th century has 29 halls, 84 shrines supported by 1444 pillars, none of which impedes the view of the deity. It abounds with intricate friezes & sculptures. The jain monk welcomes you by applying a vermilion ‘tikka’ on the forehead & receives a small customary ‘bakshish’ (tip). Proceed hereon to Dhamli. Dinner & overnight in Hotel Fort Dhamli (Heritage).
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Dhamli – Jodhpur (63miles). After B’fast, proceed to Jodhpur. Rest of day complete relaxation. Dinner & overnight in Hotel Ratan Vilas (Heritage).
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Jodhpur – Kuchaman (173 miles). After B’fast, visit the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. Proceed to Kuchaman. The old fort is perched on a high cliff & could not be conquered by invading armies because of it’s dramatic location. The ‘sheesh mahal’ is beautifully preserved. Dinner & overnight at Fort Kuchaman (Heritage). |
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Kuchaman – Samode – Neemrana (208 miles). After B’fast, drive to Neemrana after visiting Samode Palace. Dinner & overnight in Neemrana Fort Palace (Grand Heritage).
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Neemrana – New Delhi (75 miles). Late check out from hotel, drive to Gurgaon & enjoy visiting the various new malls that have come up in this ‘Manhattan’ of India. Dinners at Hotel Park Plaza. Transfer to Int’l airport. |
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Catch the midnight flight to next destination. |
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