Day 1 : Delhi
Upon arrival you will be met at the airport with garlands. Our
executive would escort you to your hotel Imperial / Similar 5
Star Category Hotel . We would have done a pre check in for you
at the hotel which saves you time in the middle of the
night.
Day .2 : Delhi B/D
After a good rest and a leisurely breakfast , we'll take an
orientation tour of the city, that s quite a remarkable mixture
of the old and new. The very modern metro , which once was the
seat of most of the ruling clans of Hindustan. The visit includes
the 12th century qutub minar and the vibrant old Delhi. A Welcome
dinner at the Village Bistro with cocktails.
Day 3 : Samode B
After a restful night and a leisurely breakfast, we head out for
the village of Samode for two nights at the beautiful Samode
Palace.
Day 4 : Samode B/D
We spend the day exploring the rural life and the comforts of the
pristine Samode palace. Tonight we host you a dinner at a special
venue to add to the charm of the palace.
Day 5 : Mandawa B
This morning, we depart for the
very special region of Rajasthan, also known as the open air art
gallery. Upon arrival around lunch , check in at the Mandawa
castle / desert resort. The afternoon offers us a chance to walk
through the narrow lanes and witness the wall frescos from the
15th-16th centaury.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Gajner B
A morning drive brings us to Gajner
Palace, a former hunting lodge besides a lake, built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh of Bikaner, where we spend the next two nights. The
afternoon is free to explore the surroundings of the palace and
view birds and animal life along the lake.
Day 7 : Bikaner: B
Today we enjoy an excursion to
Bikaner to see the imposing Junagarh Fort, the Royal Complex and
the Camel breeding Farm. Evening we return to the Gajner palace
for a cocktail session with folk dance and music. Get prepared to
be pampered to dance the local belly dance.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer: B
A long but interesting drive
through the desert thar brings us to Jaisalmer, the golden city
once an important staging point on the trade routes to Persia.
Our two night stop here has been arranged at the Fort Rajwada, a
comfortable modern hotel built in local style.
Day 9 : Jaisalmer :
Today's sightseeing of Jaisalmer
town takes us to the Gadisar Lake with its gateway temple and
carved havelis of local merchants and an evening camel ride into
dunes of the Thar Desert at sunset rounds off our visit to this
medieval city. B
Day 10 : Rohet (Jodhpur) B/D
The village Rohet at
its doorstep is out next stop, where we are guests of the royal
family. En route we visit the grand Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a
hilltop, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and the Jaswant Thada in
Jodhpur. Located in the heart of a village, Rohet Garh offers a
chance to get close to the locals of the region or simply relax
by the pool and unwind to prepare for the further caravan.
This evening we host you a bar-be-que dinner by the pool.
Day 11 : Udaipur: B/L
We head south through scenic
countryside towards Udaipur, visiting the stunning Jain Temple at
Ranakpur, with its 1444 marble pillars, on the way. En route we
host you a lunch at the very special Ranakpur hill resort. Upon
arrival check in at the lake palace for a stay of two
nights.
Day 12 : Udaipur: B
The morning sightseeing tour of
Udaipur includes the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and
Sahelion-ki-Bari, a pleasure garden built for the royal
maids-of-honour. This evening we offer you a sun set bat ride on
the placid waters of lake pichola.
Dinner and over night at the hotel.
Day 13 : Deogarh: B
A short drive takes us to
Deogarh Village where the royal family are our hosts at the
Deogarh Mahal. The afternoon here is spent exploring the village
and its colourful markets. Take a walking tour through the narrow
lanes of the market area , truly a photographers delight. The
mahal invites the local musicians to perform for the royal
audience.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Jaipur: B
Today we drive to the city of
it's own charms , the pink city jaipur. Upon arrival check in at
the jai Mahal Palace for a stay of 2 nights. This evening we
explore the walled city , the vibrant colours of jaipur and
particiate in the special treasure hunt and rickshaw ride .We
spend a good time in the illuminated bazaars where time stands
still.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 15 : Jaipur: B /L
A busy day of sightseeing
takes us to the hilltop Fort of Amber, ascended on caparisoned
elephants; the City Palace, current home of the Royal Family; the
Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar observatory. We host you a
lunch at the restaurant renowned not just for its tongue teasing
meals but also the clay oven demonstrations and the very special
event for us .....the turban tying.
Day 16 : Bharatpur: B
We depart early for Bharatpur
where we stay at the Laxmi Vilas Palace. An evening visit to the
famous bird sanctuary on cycle rickshaws, to view some of the
400-odd bird species found here. The ghana national park attracts
over 250 migratory species , the highlight being the siberian
creane.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 : Agra: (B)
Keen bird-watchers may want to
return to the sanctuary early this morning. Later, we drive just
half an hour before we stop at the wonderful but deserted city of
the MUGHALS, fatehpur sikri is a must visit monument, then
continue to drive to the city of charming monuments.. AGRA . Upon
arrival check in at the Taj View. Afternoon visit the magnificent
sites of the mughal era including the majestic Agra fort and the
very serene Itmad-ud-daulah or the baby taj.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 18 : Delhi:
Today we visit the most awaited TAJ
MAHAL , the first touch of light presents the TAJ in most
enchanting fashion. Return to the hotel for breakfast . We then
checkout and continue to drive 5 hrs to Delhi where we have
arrangements of a day room near the airport till your
departure.
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