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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN DELHI (07 MARCH)
On arrival you will met by Sean at the airport and you will then be transferred to your hotel for your three-night stay at THE CONNAUGHT, or similar, New Delhi.
DAY 2: OLD DELHI
After breakfast, you will be taken on a guided tour of Old Delhi. Being the centre of Mughal power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets, and bustling markets. Visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid – one of the biggest mosques in India and take a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk. Tonight you will also enjoy a welcome dinner at Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi before returning to your hotel in New Delhi. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: NEW DELHI
Today you will enjoy a tour of New Delhi, visiting Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar, considered by many as being the most perfect tower in the world. You will stop for lunch in New Delhi, before continuing on tour to Gandhi Smriti, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (a Sikh temple) and local markets. Complete your tour with a drive past the Lotus Temple, Connaught Place – an upmarket business and shopping precinct of New Delhi, viewing the many government buildings, President’s House, Parliament House, and the India Gate War Memorial. (B, L)
DAY 4: DELHI – VARANASI
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel TAJ GANGES, or similar, for your two-night stay. Enjoy a speciality dinner at an authentic Indian Vegetarian Restaurant. (B, D)
DAY 5: VARANASI
Early this morning you will be taken for a sunrise boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world’s oldest religions. Afterwards, you will visit Vishwanath Temple, the most sacred shrine in Varanasi. Return to your hotel for breakfast before being taken on a site seeing tour of the city, where you will visit Banaras Hindu University and enjoy a Rickshaw ride in the bustling local markets. Afterwards, you will visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment and attaining Nirvana. After this visit you will be taken back to Varanasi for lunch at a local Indian restaurant. In the evening, you will be taken to the banks of the Ganges River to witness the “Ganga Aarti” ceremony that is performed by Hindu priests every evening at sunset. (B, L)
DAY 6: VARANASI – AGRA
After lunch, you will be tranferred to Varanasi Railway Station to board your express train to Agra. On arrival you will be met and transferred by vehicle to your HOTEL. Two-nights at ITC MUGHAL AGRA or similar. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: AGRA – TAJ MAHAL
Early this morning, you will be taken on a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view this outstanding piece of architecture before returning to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be taken to see the Agra Fort and the tomb of itimad ud daulah. Tonight, you will have an interactive cooking session followed by dinner at the home of a local Indian family. (B, D)
DAY 8: AGRA – RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Ranthambore, visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 as his capital but was abandoned 15 years later. After lunch, you will be taken to your hotel THE RANTHMBORE BAGH PALACE, or similar, for your two-night stay. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: RANTHAMBORE
Enjoy morning and afternoon open-jeep safaris with an experienced naturalist. The wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is regarded as
one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators up-close. Other major wild animals you have the opportunity to see include leopard, nilgai, dhole, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear and chital. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR
After breakfast, you will be met by your driver and travel by road to Jaipur, enroute you will visit Abhaneri Stepwell. Stop for lunch at Aagman
restaurant, Abhaneri before continuing to Jaipur. Three-nights at the ITC RAJPUTANA, or similar. (B, L)
DAY 11: JAIPUR
After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of Jaipur. Also known as the ‘Pink City’ it is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur was one of the finest planned cities in India and it is here you will visit the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal. Today, you will also have the opportunity to shop in the local Pink
City markets. Dinner tonight will be local Rajasthani Cuisine. (B, D)
DAY 12: JAIPUR – JODHPUR (VIA PUSHKAR)
After breakfast you will be taken by road to Jodhpur, stopping in Pushkar for lunch on the way. Pushkar is a major Hindu pilgrimage site renowned for the holy Pushkar Lake. Here you will also visit the Brahma Temple, before proceeding to Jodhpur. Two-nights at THE AJIT BHAWAN PALACE, or similar. (B, L)
DAY 13: JODHPUR
After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. You will also be taken to visit Jaswant Thada, a 19th century royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Afterwards, enjoy a city visit to Sadar market, Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell, and the clock tower. After lunch, you will be taken on a
4WD open-jeep safari to visit a local Bishnoi village, a community of nature worshipers committed to protecting the land and wildlife. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
DAY 14 : JODHPUR – UDAIPUR (VIA RANAKPUR)
Today, you will be transferred by road to Udaipur, visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple enroute. Three-nights at the TRIDENT HOTEL, UDAIPUR, or similar. (B)
DAY 15: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of the city. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, where you will have the opportunity to see some of the
historical monuments along the lakeside. After your boat ride you will visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and the beautiful Sahelion-Ki-Bari gardens. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel for a rest before enjoying our final dinner together at a well-known rooftop restaurant “Upre by 1559 AD”, overlooking Lake Pichola. (B, D)
DAY 16: UDAIPUR – HOLI FESTIVAL
Today you will experience the festival of colours – Holi. After a leisurely breakfast, you will be taken to participate in the Holi festival celebrations with coloured powder, local performances, Indian sweets, music, and dance followed by lunch. After the celebrations, you will return to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. (B, L)
DAY 16: UDAIPUR – DELHI
Today, after a leisurely breakfast, you will be taken to Udaipur Airport for your flight to Delhi. (B)
| CITY | DELUXE |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | The Connaught |
| Varanasi | Taj Ganges |
| Agra | ITC Mughal Agra |
| Ranthambore | The Ranthambore Bagh Palace |
| Jaipur | ITC Rajputana |
| Jodhpur | The Ajit Bhawan Palace |
| Udaipur | The Trident Hotel Udaipur |
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