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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
MoMorning 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
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