true curtain raiser, this tour takes you to the historic city of Delhi,
medieval frescoed Havelis of
Shekhawati region, magnificent Samode Palace, the stately forts and palaces of
Jaipur and to the eternal monument of love - the Taj Mahal. You will be taken
off the beaten track to chase the elusive tiger in Ranthambore, spend a day in
a typical village and visit a bird sanctuary. Ideally suited for first time
visitors or for those who seek group travel with an independent extension.
Day 01:
NEW DELHI: Welcome in India. Transferred to your hotel. Day at leisure.
Day 02:
DELHI: Daylong tour of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyn's Delhi (New
Delhi). Also visit Sikh Temple. Evening enjoy Dances of India show
followed by dinner at Chor Bizarre.
Day
03: MANDAWA: Drive to Shekhawati town Mandawa. Afternoon walking tour
to see some of its old frescoed havelis. Evening relish the delectable
meal over alluring folk music.
Day 04:
SAMODE: Morning camel ride to visit the Harlalkabaoli- a working step
well, Majisa ka Kuan, and Shiva
Temple. Later proceed to Samode to stay in
Samode Palace,
nestled picturesquely amid rugged hills.
Day 05:
JAIPUR: Continue to Jaipur. Afternoon city tour includes
Hawa Mahal (the
Palace of Winds), Jantar-Mantar (the Observatory) and Maharaja's City
Palace.
Day 06:
JAIPUR: Early morning walk through some interesting lanes of the pink city
to witness as to how the old city comes into life. Later visit Amber Fort,
which is ascended on elephant back. Evening enjoy rickshaw-ride through
the colourful bazaars of the Pink City.
Day 07: RANTHAMBORE: After reaching Ranthambore, Jungle
Safari in jeeps to see the rare Indian Tiger in Ranthambore
National Park.
Day 08:
PEHRASAR: Chase the wild once again in the morning. Later drive to a
typical
rajasthani village of
Pehrasar to stay in Chandra Mahal Haveli.
Day free to explore the village.
Day 09:
AGRA: Morning visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary to see 415 species of birds,
117 of which migrate from as far as Siberia & China. Followed by
delectable lunch in the courtyard of
Laxmi Vilas Palace. Later drive to
Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.
Day
10: AGRA: Morning visit Taj Mahal - A beautiful poem
written in white marble, and the impressive Agra Fort.
Evening enjoy a high tea, especially arranged for you in a setting
overlooking the Taj Mahal.
Day 11:
DELHI: Drive back to Delhi visiting Sikandara on the way. Transfer to
International airport in time for your flight to onward destination.
Day 12:
DELHI: Fly to onward destination.
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hotels for this tour, please
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