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Day 01
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Maharaja-Luxurious India Tour |
Day 01: USA - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi , meet and greet at the airport by our
representative and warm welcome with the flower garlands &
followed by transfer to your pre booked hotel . overnight
Day 02: Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include the
magnificent Red Fort, The Jama masjid , India`s largest
mosque , Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon
sightseeing in New Delhi to include Qutab Minar , Birla
Mandir, Huyamun`s Tomb, India Gate, Bhai Temple and
Government buildings . overnight at hotel
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Day 03: Delhi - Agra ( 204 kms )
Morning after breakfast depart Delhi by car for Agra
en-route visit Sikandara. Akbar's tomb at Sikandara is
located in a large walled garden on the road to Agra. it has
a magnificent gateway covered with floral and geometrical
arabesque decoration in white and colored marble. Four
elegant minarets adorn the corners. On arrival check-in at
Hotel.
Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by
Shahjahan in 1648 in memory of his Queen Mumtaj Mahal to
enshrine her mortal remains This architectural marvel is a
perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white
marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000
craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and
Italy and who took 17 years to complete this 'Love poem in
Marble'. (Friday Closed) Later visit the Agra Fort
containing the halls private and public audiences . Both
buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one
of the wonders of the World. Overnight at Hotel
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Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur ( 235 kms )
Morning after breakfast drive to Ghost city of Fatehpur
Sikri . This was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built
in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder .
later drive to Jaipur enroute optional 2 hours Cycle
Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National Park . Evening arrive
in Jaipur . overnight.Day 05: Jaipur
Morning 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 climb to the
main gate. 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.
Afternoon tour of the Pink City – will include City Palace,
still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are
now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts
belonging to the ruling family are housed here. Also visit
the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and 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 .
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Day 06: Jaipur - Bikaner ( 310 kms / 5/6 hours )
Morning drive to Bikaner , afternoon city sightseeing . This
desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by
Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji.
Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by
Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army
and camel breeding farm . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer , enroute visit
desert village . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at
Hotel
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Day 08: Jaisalmer
The Rich and beautiful palaces and " Havelis " of Jaisalmer
shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert.
Its Rulers were known for their valour , their beautiful
havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries
Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum .
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer include , Sonar Kila , Patwon ki
haveli , Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and
afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand
dunes of thar desert . overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Osiyan . Osian is an
ancient town on the famous oriental trade route . Its
numerous temples are date back to the 8th century .
overnight
Day 10: Jodhpur
Gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known for its
striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings .
Some of these are now India's finest hotels. The city was
built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput clan.
Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehrangarh Fort built by the
city's founder five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum ,
bazaar and afternoon optional take a village Jeep safari to
visit the Bishnio village . overnightDay 11:
Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur temple
complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century
Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the most beautiful crafted
sculpted temples in India . overnight
Day 12: Udaipur
Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its
hilltop fortresses , fairytale palaces and exotic legends
and its urban and industrial centre, the city is proud of
its heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting and
crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have
now been transformed into palace hotels .
Sightseeing of Udaipur include , City palace museum ,
Bharatiya Lok Mandal , Sahelyon Ki bari , Partap memorial
and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit
Jagmandir. Overnight
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Day 13: Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning fly to Mumbai ( 0850-1035 ) on arrival transfer to
hotel and followed by City tour of Bombay - the great port
city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British
Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway
of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence',
'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart
of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful
outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely
'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you
will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea,
spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small
museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi,
and the bustling Crawford Market. Afternoon free for own
activities . Overnight at hotel
Day 14: Mumbai - USA
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight
home.
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Tour Cost : 14 Days / 13 Nights |
Per person cost for the above
program minimum based on 02 passengers staying superior
hotels:
| 02 Passengers usd |
=$2113.00 per person |
| 04 Passengers usd |
=$1863.00 per person |
| 06 Passengers usd |
=$1781.00 per person |
| Single Room Supplement used |
=$3310.00 *Single* |
| Entrance fee supplement usd |
= $90.00 per person |
| Air Fare supplement usd |
= $166.00 per person |
(UDR/BOM :Economy class )
Hotels used : Hotel Vasant Continental / The Park - Delhi ,
Trident Hilton - Agra , Trident Hilton - Jaipur , Laxmi
Niwas Palace - Biknaer , Gorband Palace - Jaisalmer , Ajit
Bhawan - Jodhpur , Trident Hilton - Udaipur Fariyas / Park
Plaza Roya Palms - Mumbai
Per person cost for the above program minimum based on 02
passengers staying superior hotels:
| 02 Passengers usd |
=$4138.00 per person |
| 04 Passengers usd |
=$3888.00 per person |
| 06 Passengers usd |
=$3806.00 per person |
| Single Room Supplement usd |
=$6850.00 *single* |
| Entrance fee supplement usd |
= $90.00 per person |
| Air Fare supplement usd |
= $166.00 per person |
(UDR/BOM : Economy class )
Hotels used : Hotel The Oberoi / Imperial - Delhi ,
Amarvilas - Agra , Rajvilas - Jaipur , Laxmi Niwas Palace -
Bikaner , Fort Rajwada - Jaisalmer . Taj Hari Mahal -
Jodhpur , Udaivilas - Udaipur , The Oberoi - Mumbai
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Services Include: |
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned
hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis
- Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing with private
air-conditioned Dlx car / Tempo traveler
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing
- Short Camel ride in Jaisalmer
- Elephant Ride in Jaipur
- Boataride in Udaipur
Assistance at airport and hotels
Does not include : Above mentioned cost does not include any
air fare , airport tax , unspecified meals , table drinking
, telephone call , laundry , camera fee, tips insurance and
any other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned
above .
*Certain Restrictions apply, . Rates are valid from 01
September`2008 to 30 April`2009 EXCEPT 23 DEC TO 05 JAN .
Prices are subject to change based on availability.
IMPORTANT : Please note that above rates does not include
any X`mas and New Year eve dinner. |
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