Places Covered :
Delhi - Agra - Samode - Jaipur - Udaipur
Duration : 9 Nights/ 10 Days
Detailed Itinerary
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 Price Details Our net rates: No
of Pax Combination I Combination II 02 Pax paying
sharing twin room USD 1307 per person USD 683 per
person
Supplement Air fare for sector Jaipur-Udaipur-Delhi
(Economy class) USD 205 per person USD 205 per person
The above rate include the following
services:
- Accommodation in double room on room plus breakfast
basis for total of 09 nights inclusive of all currently
applicable taxes and service charges
- Arrival/departure transfers, sightseeing/excursions
tours using one air-conditioned medium car with services
of an English speaking local guide for city tours
-Entrance fees at the monuments and
place to visit
Assistance on arrival/departure in each city by our
representative
Elephant ride in Jaipur
Boat cruise at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
The above rate does
not include:
- Any airfare, airport tax, visa fee, any items of
personal use, i.e. table drinks, tips, laundry, telephone
calls, camera fee etc