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
