Imperial Rajasthan Tour

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Places to see : Delhi - Agra - Samode - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Home - Delhi

  On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our executive and transferred to your hotel (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs to facilitate immediate check in).
  
  New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
  
  Overnight in the Hotel.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 2 : Delhi

  Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on sightseeing tours of Old & New Delhi.
  In Old Delhi drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places.
  
  Visit Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but also in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. Also visit Raj Ghat -Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial.
  
  In New Delhi, drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Hindi for presidential palace) and India Gate is perhaps one of the most impressive structures built in the capital of India. This historic monument was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
  
  Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture.
  
  Also visit Qutab Minar. It is a one of the finest monuments in India and is 238 feet in height. Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
  
  Overnight in the Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Qutab Minar, India Gate
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 3 : Delhi - Agra

  Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast. The city of Mughals offers you an opportunity to explore the massive monuments, majestic buildings, and the popular arts and crafts. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
  
  En-route you will visit the Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum.
  
  Visit Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.
  
  After Taj Mahal visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city.
  
  Overnight will be at hotel in Agra.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 4 : Agra - Samode

  Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to Samode - Samode nestles among the 'Aravali ranges' about 42 Kms northwest of Jaipur. Samode according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and flourishing town.
  
  For the 1st half of its existence Samode Palace was a little more than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition. Samode Palace was transformed into one the country's premium palace hotels in 1987, and is a perfect example of Rajput-Mughal architecture. The palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height.
  
  On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water. Fatehpur Sikri had a short life of splendor. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city of India.
  
  Rest the Day is Free to explore the Samode Palace. All the rooms and suites attached to a balcony or patio for those relaxing strolls and leisurely musings. Ornately decorated with traditional artifacts and colorful Rajasthani hand block printed textiles, these rooms remind one of the royal grandeur and lifestyle of the Maharajas who lived here years ago.
  
  Overnight will be at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Samode, Samode Palace, Fatehpur Sikri
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 5 : Samode - Jaipur

  Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to Jaipur - Jaipur was established by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and painted pink by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. The Royal heritage of Jaipur lives in its architecture and culture. The city in pink is symbolic of the hospitality that reigned in the Rajput culture.
  
  Overnight will be at hotel in Jaipur.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 6 : Jaipur

  After breakfast, have excursion trip to Amber Fort with Jeep / elephant ride.
  En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). Hawa Mahal is a sample of the perfection of the architecture. Hawa Mahal was built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif
  Amber Fort is situated on the crest of a hill seven miles north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.
  
  In afternoon visit City Palace, a combination of conventional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. City Palace complex has more than a few palatial structures. City Palace is a huge complex, which houses many courtyards, gardens and buildings.
  Also visit Jantar Mantar, built between 1716. It is located within the city palace. Jantar Mantar contains a collection of instruments for observing the movements of sun, moon, planets and stars. It was built to develop the interest of the people in Astronomy.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 7 : Jaipur - Udaipur

  Transfer to the airport for your flight to Udaipur - the lake city is an enthralling tourist destination in Rajasthan. It is an important city in Rajasthan today, attracting a large number of tourists. The medieval attractions of the city are its chief draw, but the scenic beauty of Udaipur and its surroundings is also a major attraction for the tourists. There are some beautiful lakes, man made as well as natural that give the city the sobriquet of 'the lake city'.
  
  On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 8 : Udaipur

  After breakfast visit the City Palace towering over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design.
  
  The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed to the populace. It is also now the main ticket office. Balconies, cupolas and towers surmount the palace to give a wonderful view of the lake.
  
  Visit the Jagdish Temple; built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651, the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord Bird carrier. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day. It is the largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur.
  
  In the evening enjoy boat ride on the Lake Pichola. This picturesque lake encloses the Jag Niwas Island and the Jag Mandir. And, the City Palace extends along its eastern banks.
  
  Return back to hotel for overnight.

  • Hotspots : Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, City Palace
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 9 : Udaipur - Delhi

  Leave your hotel in the morning. Enroute the airport see the temples of Nagda and Eklingji. The temple at Eklingji is a temple that belongs to the Maharana of Mewar (royal family) and he is often there to pray. The temple complex of Nagda is a group of temples of which only two remain intact and those are that of Saas and Bahu. Two temples of Shiva and of Vishnu both from the 7th century.
  
  Transfer to the airport for your flight to New Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to a local restaurant, as your flight will be late in the evening. Meet your Tour Manager for a tour debrief and Farewell Dinner. Proceed to the airport for flight with sweet memories of India.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)

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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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