Spa & tour package - Rajasthan,India

On arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to The Park Royal Intercontinental Hotel (Superior Room) OR The Park Hotel (Superior Room).

Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit the National Museum - with some fine costumes of tribal and its collection dating back to the 3rd Century BC followed by a visit to Safdarjung Tomb. This evening, will see the Cultural dance performance and have Welcome Dinner at the famous restaurant. B D

After breakfast, city tour of New Delhi, visiting the Qutab Minar (A 70 meters high victory tower built about 800 years ago), the Nila Gumbad and Emperor Humayun's Tomb (This tomb has served as the base model for the other Mughal Monuments to follow - including the Taj Mahal). We also drive past to the India Gate (Built to pay tribute to the 30,000 Indian soldier, who lost their lives while fighting for the British during the First World War), the Houses of the Parliament and the Presidential Palace. Afternoon an optional visit to a Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurdwara) OR the National Crafts Museum. B

After breakfast, city tour begins with visits to the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial), the Jama Masjid (The Universal mosque which can accommodate 20000 people at a time for prayers), The Red Fort (Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan). Later we will visit the Chandni Chowk Bazaar (Silver street), enjoy the rickshaws ride (tricycles) through the narrow lanes of the silver and goldsmiths street and the spice market. Afternoon optional tour to Lajpat Nagar open market or the Dilli Haat promenade for shopping. B

This morning, drive to Agra. En route stop at Sikandra 10 kms before Agra, to see the Mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This building has an excellent Muslim architecture, which is very evidently visible in the subsequent Mughal buildings, including the Taj Mahal. Continue drive to Agra. On arrival, check in at The Trident (Standard Room) OR Holiday Inn Hotel (Standard Room). After wash and change, visit the Agra Fort, reminiscent of the glorious and sorrowful Mughal reign. B

After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur (60 km from Agra), to visit the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. This bird Sanctuary has over 1000 species of birds and if we are lucky we might come across the Siberian Cranes, who migrate to this park every year from December to February. After spending some time in Bharatpur return back to Agra. Afternoon, visit the mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daula : The tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Beg (Father of the Emperess Nur Jahan) - and an earlier example of the fine workmanship of the Taj Mahal. Late afternoon, visit a local home to interact with the family members and have tea. At sunset, visit the legendary Taj Mahal, poetry in marble and a symbol of eternal love. B

At sunrise, revisit the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. En route visit the Ghost Capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar - Fatehpur Sikri, built entirely of red sandstone and now declared as a World Heritage Monument and Tomb of Salim Chisti. Continue our drive to Jaipur, the beautiful pink city almost totally built in shimmering pink sandstone. On arrival, check in to The Trident (Standard Room) OR Holiday Inn (Standard Room). B

After breakfast, visit the fairy tale like Amer Fort, where you ascend the hill like a Maharaja on the back of an elephant. After Amer, we have a (optional) visit to a carpet weaving unit making hand knotted carpets, using vegetable dyes, thereby making the colors of each piece unique. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, which includes visits to the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja, the honeycomb designed Hawa Mahal, (also known as the Palace of Winds), from where the royal ladies, who lived in seclusion, observed life on the outside. Also visit the amazingly accurate Jantar Mantar stone Observatory. B

After breakfast, we have an optional visit the Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Afternoon, another optional trip to one of the famous jewelry showrooms of Jaipur. Late afternoon, the representative will assist for transfer to the railway station to board the train to Jodhpur with Packed Dinner. On arrival, a representative will assist for transfer to the Taj Hari Mahal (Standard Room) OR Ajit Bhawan Palace (Standard Room). B

After breakfast, city tour of Jodhpur, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which Kipling called one of the grandest sights in India. True to its name, the 15th century Mehrangarh (majestic) Fort towers 400 feet high and was never captured. From the courtyard we can see the fantastic `jali' (lattice) work that almost entirely covers the sandstone walls and balconies. We also see the beautifully decorated dancing hall, the royal bedroom, jewel studded robes, ornate baby cradles, solid silver elephants seats and palanquins. Later visit the royal cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada, the pillared marble memorial to the popular ruler Jaswant Singh II. Afternoon, leave for a Jeep Safari to the Bishnoi Tribal Villages near Jodhpur. Besides the Bishnois, we also visit the Potter and Weaver villages. We end the Jeep Safari at the Rohetgarh Fort, where we are welcome by the local `Raja' and the villages elders. We then move into the gardens of the fort, where we have a village gathering and a traditional 'Opium Ceremony'. This is followed by desert Folk dances and Langa music. A bar-be-que and buffet dinner is laid out on the roof top. At the end of the evening, we drive back (01 hour) to our hotel in Jodhpur for the night. B D

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur ( By road - 7 hours, including stops )

Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Udaipur. En route we stop at Ranakpur for sightseeing of the fabulous 500 year old Jain Temples. The temples are superbly preserved in near perfect condition. The most distinctive feature are the 29 halls of the main temple, some octagonal and many more than one story high, are dissected by 1444 pillars, each sculpted with unique designs which no two are the exactly alike. The carving on the walls, while musicians and dancers have been modeled out of brackets between the pillars and the ceiling. Optional lunch at the Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat, the royal orchards of the Jodhpur Maharaja. Udaipur is also referred to as the Venice of the East, this lake city is perhaps the most romantic of all the Indian centers. A fairytale collection of exotic gardens, mirror-calm lakes and fantasy island palaces. On arrival, check-in to The Trident (Standard Room) OR Udai Khoti Hotel (Standard Room). B

After breakfast, city tour of Udaipur includes the City Palace, Sahaliyon-ki-Bari (Garden where women of the royal household would meet) and the Jagdish Temple (Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, this Indo-Aryan temple is the most beautiful temple of Udaipur). Afternoon at leisure. B

After breakfast, visit to Chittorgarh about 90 kms from Udaipur (2 hours drive). Chittor has one of the most majestic and beautiful forts in Rajasthan, with tales of Chivalry and Romance attached to it. We also visit some interesting artists studios, specializing in Rajput-Mughal miniature paintings and charming store, packed with Indian artifacts, antiques, paintings etc. crafts. Afternoon a boat trip around the Lake Pichola, including the Jagmandir, another island palace on the lake. B

Day 14 : Udaipur - Mumbai Departure ( By flight 9W 3401 - 0850 hours / 1035 hours)

Morning the representative will assist you for transfer to the airport to fly to Mumbai, the dynamic city of tycoons, skyscrapers, film studios and big business. On arrival, a representative will assist and transfer to the Taj President (Standard Room) OR Holiday Inn Hotel (Standard Room). Afternoon at leisure or boat tour of the Elephants Caves, located on a small island about an hour boat-ride from the Gateway to India. These caves built between the 6th and 8th Centuries have some beautiful Hindu sculpture. Evening dinner with live cultural dance performance at the Viva Paschim restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the International airport to board the flight for onward journey. B D

Our prices include the following:

Hotel accommodation on twin sharing room basis at all the hotels as per your program:


	Places		Superior First Class		First Class		Meal Plan		Nights


	Delhi		Park Royal Intercontinental		The Park		Rm + Breakfast		04


	Agra		The Trident		Holiday Inn		Rm + Breakfast		02


	Jaipur		The Trident		Holiday Inn		Rm + Breakfast		02


	Jodhpur		Taj Hari Mahal		Ajit Bhawan		Rm + Breakfast		02


	Udaipur		The Trident		Udai Kothi		Rm + Breakfast		03


	Mumbai		Taj President		Holiday Inn		Rm + Breakfast		01


	Total number of Room nights		14

All transfers, sightseeing tours and land transportation as per the program by Air-conditioned Ambassador Car.
Rickshaw Ride in Delhi.
Visit an Indian home in Agra with Tea and snacks.
Rickshaw Ride at Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Elephant ride at the Amber Fort in Jaipur.
Jeep Safari at Rohetgarh.
Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
Entrance Fees at the monuments / museums at all places.
Train fare for Jaipur / Jodhpur sector in 2nd AC Sleeper Class.
Services of Local English speaking guides during the sightseeing tours at all places.
All currently prevailing taxes on hotels and transport.