Places
Covered : Delhi - Agra - Samode
- Jaipur - Udaipur
Duration : 9 Nights/
10 Days
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Aboard - Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International
airport. On arrival, the guest will
be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
This morning you will
be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former
centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers
ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red
Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid,
the greatest mosque in India and completed
in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built
the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the
simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Overnight at hotel
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
New Delhi - drive past
the stately government buildings of
the British Era designed by Lutyens,
including the India Gate& thePresidential
Palace. Continue onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb& predecessor of the
world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour
at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi
- Agra
After a leisurely breakfast the guest
drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours)
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Late Afternoon visit
Taj Mahal this white marble memorial
built by Shah Jahan for his beautiful
wife... Little needs to be said about
this architectural wonder which is always
the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra.
This monument took
22 years to be completed and was designed
and planned by Persian architect Ustad
Isa. Apart from it's stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj
is also noted particularly for its elegant
domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen.
The guest will stay at the Taj Mahal
till sunset to see this true wonder
of the world in gentle late afternoon
light.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Agra - Samode
After breakfast visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort - lies on
the bend of the river Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. Akbar built
it as his citadel over the years 1563-73
in the finest architectural style. It
has imposing gates and walls of red
sandstone and a moat.
Drive to Samode enroute
visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - drive
to the impressive sandstone fortress
of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built
in the 16th century and only occupied
for a few years before being abandoned,
leaving the buildings in virtually perfect
conditions.
Continue drive to Samode
Upon arrival
- check-in at the hotel.
Samode -
the small principality of Samode lies
50 kms northwest of the city of Jaipur
and dates back to the 16th Century.
The 7th ruler of Amber, the ancient
capital of the Rajput Empire, had twelve
sons, one of whom was awarded the feudatory
seat of Samode for his gallantry and
outstanding service. The construction
of the fort began 400 years ago and
each successive ruler added to the fort
and the palace.
Samode Palace
- The comfortable palace is
today full of architectural delights
with stately corridors, frescoed walls
ethereal audience halls, harmoniously
reflecting the skill of master craftsmen.
An evening at Samode is a magical experience
of former princely India and part of
an ongoing tradition.
Day 05: Samode
- Jaipur
Morning explore the surroundings of
Samode villages.
Later drive
to Jaipur.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.
Tour of the Pink City
- Surrounded on three sides by the rugged
Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque
capital of Rajasthan. It takes its name
from the prince, soldier and astronomer
Jai Singh II who moved his capital here
in 1727. Jaipur is notable for its distinctive
pink-orange coloring. The whole of the
old city, including many fine palaces
and buildings, was constructed from
solid blocks of Sandstone or faced with
the same stone. But it was only in 1853
that it gained its famous title, the
"Pink City"- it was painted
pink for the first time in honour of
a visit from Prince Albert. You will
also visit the 'Hawa Mahal' , the open
air Jantar Mantar
Observatory to see the vast astronomical
instruments. Enjoy a stroll through
the colorful bazaar before returning
to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
Tour of the impressive
Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just
outside Jaipur City. At the foot of
the hill you will mount your caparisoned
elephant for the slow but steady climb
up to the main gate, making your entrance
in the time honoured fashion. The Fort,
completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now,
although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul
ruling families.
Rest of the day at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur
- Udaipur
Transfer to the Airport for flight Jaipur/Udaipur
(0720/0910 hrs).
Upon arrival at Udaipur,
the guests will be met and transferred
to hotel.
Late afternoon boat
cruise on Lake Pichola.
Enjoy a boat cruise
on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the
Jagmandir Island - in the middle of
the romantic Lake Pichola. It commands
a magnificent view of the City Palace,
Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on
its own island, and it is where Prince
Khurram was given refuge in the 17th
century
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Udaipur
Morning city tour of Udaipur.
City tour of Udaipur
- the romantic Lake City in Southern
Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white
marble Palace built on an island in
the Lake Pichola. It was the former
Palace of the Maharana and now converted
to one of the most glamorous hotels
in India. The tour will cover the magnificent
City Palace, the Jagdish temple, and
a drive around the other nearby lakes.
then continue on to the Garden of Maidens
"Sahelion-ki-bari' and the Folk
Art Museum& paintings.
Afternoon free for
own activities and to enjoy the facilities
at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur
- Delhi
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport
for fight Udaipur/Delhi (0810/1045 hrs).
Upon arrival the guest
will be met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Delhi
- Abroad
Transfer from hotel to the airport for
flight back home
|