Day 1: Delhi B
Upon your arrival in Delhi , you will be met by your tour
director at the airport and escorted to the hotel, where a pre
check in would be awaiting your arrival.
Upon arrival at the hotel there will be a traditional Indian
welcome with garlands and Aarti , tika.( the auspicious way of
welcoming the guests).
Then you would be escorted to your pristine art deco suites which
reflects the imperial character.
.Day 2: Delhi B / D
After a leisurely breakfast your day would begin with a visit to
the old Delhi, which epitomizes the true character of India. The
visit offers a chance to witness the pace of the largest whole
sale market of India combined with the grand monuments of the
Mughal era. Then you visit the Mughal and the pre Mughal sites in
new Delhi which include the grand Qutab complex from the 12th
century and the fore runner to the Taj, the Humayun’s tomb.
We then return to the hotel for a special dinner hosted at the
SPICE ROUTE at the Imperial. The dinner gives your tour director
a chance to hold a welcome lecture and to also throw light on the
tour programme carefully designed for you.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Agra B
After the breakfast you would be assisted during your checkout
and then you continue to drive to Agra . The drive is
approximately 5 hrs , but very comfortable and offers a chance to
witness the country at it’s best.
Arrive Agra by lunch and check in at the Oberoi Amar villas . The
remainder of the day is free for individual activities - enjoying
the spa and massage at the hotel. The tour offers you the
complete spa package with compliments.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Agra B
The day begins a bit early as we would suggest you to visit the
legendary Taj at the sunrise. Words fail to describe the beauty
of the building, its just at it’s best during the early
hours of the day as it’s also less crowded.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and then relax till the
afternoon. After lunch you will be driven to yet another special
site belonging to the Mughal era , the Agra fort from the 16th
century. The evening offers you a chance to visit the Taj again ,
to witness the monument in a different mood.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Samode : B / D
This is a very special day for you. The one that would live in
your memories for long. The day begins rather leisurely as we
checkout late morning and then continue to drive towards Samode,
by passing Jaipur. Enroute visit the most captivating site from
the Mughal times , the deserted city of the great
Mughals…Fatehpur Sikri.
Then the long but very informative drive continues and unfolds
the various layers of true Indian living. During the drive you
tour director subtly opens the topic of Hinduism and the faith in
the modern living .During the drive, convenient stops have been
chosen for you at short intervals.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Samode-Jaipur: B
After a leisurely breakfast , you take a very short drive to
Jaipur ( 1 hr ) .Today you stay in yet another property which
laid the foundation of luxury resorts in India …the Raj
Vilas. A pre check in will be organized followed by a little
description of the further programme. You have a choice to either
relax and enjoy the luxuries of the Vilas or to take a short
orientation tour into the pink city .
The pink city Jaipur is a city of its own charm. It has in its
lap the most enchanting things to offer. Most renowned for its
jewels , textiles and handicrafts, the city is undoubtedly the
shoppers paradise.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur: B / L / D
Today you would begin the day the maharaja way , as you would sit
on an elephant back to ascend the majestic Amber fort. The fort
is an example of Rajputs gallantry and wisdom. Descending the
fort in the jeeps would give you the chance to see the interiors
of Amber, the old building which were once inhabited , the
temples which once spread the glair with their chanting and the
ringing bells. The tour continues and brings you to the royal
city palace complex and the astrological observatory, built by
the founder of Jaipur. Special lunch organized at the Ram Bagh
palace, the former residence of the royal family of Jaipur. The
late afternoon you return to the hotel to relax a bit and then
evening holds the most spectacular event for you…the
Elephant polo, truly unrivaled the most elegant beast involved in
the most regal sport. You get an opportunity to try your polo
skills along with your coach and have a sense of pride , what the
maharajas in the days of the Raj would have had.
The dinner venue for such an evening could not be better than the
Baradari ( twelve pillars ) . The dinner will be a traditional
Rajasthan cuisine served in a silver platter.
After the gala night transfer to the hotel .
Jaipur
Day8: Jaipur-Devigarh: B
After breakfast you drive to the airport for a short flight to
Udaipur , the flying time is 30 minutes and the seats are
business class standard.
Upon arrival you drive 45 minutes to the one and only Devigarh,
where you get the treatment of your life time. Your stay at
Devigarh has been more thought of than any other place . Here you
get a perfect chance to let loose and awaken your soul and
instincts through the special yoga and meditation therapies .
There will be special meals prepared taking care of the therapy
and you would get a few discourses on the Yoga, Ayurveda,
meditation etc. by the authorities on the subject.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 9: Devigarh B
You continue to relax, rejuvenate and enhance during this day
.There is an option to join the tour director to give you a
heritage walk through the village nearby. Continue with the yoga
sessions ,spa and the ayurvedic massages.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur : B / D
Today we take you to the penultimate of the tour , to the city of
romance , commonly called as the city of lakes and gardens. The
stay will be at the Oberoi Udai Vilas which stands apart from the
rest of the world for its unique architecture and ambience . The
Udai Vilas is a unique fusion of Rajput and modern architecture.
You have ample free time till the evening to relax and enjoy the
property and in the evening there is a special dinner venue
organized at the Shiv Niwas , the residence of the Maharaja (
king) of Udaipur.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 11: Udaipur: B / D
Today you set off to visit the beautiful monuments of Udaipur ,
including the city palace , sahelion Ki Bari garden . Return to
the hotel for lunch and a little rest . Late evening you take the
most romantic event on the placid waters of lake Picchola. The
Gangaur boat will be specially decorated and laden exclusively
for you to have an evening of romance , the Maharana way. Drinks
and snacks served on boat. Your evening doesn’t come to an
end as we host you a farewell dinner at the Lake Palace on the
most carefully chosen venue , the lily pond.
A farewell lecture held by the tour director over a round of
champagne .
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: B
After a leisurely breakfast , you drive to Udaipur airport to
catch a flight to Delhi. It’s about an hour long flight
with a light lunch served on board . Upon arrival in Delhi , you
will be transferred to the Radisson hotel where we hold the day
rooms for you. It is closest to the airport. After dinner you
would be given a transfer to the airport to catch your return
flight.
