14 Days Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa, Delhi
Guaranteed small group departures ex Delhi 2010: Sep 02/ Oct 07/ Nov 11, 25/ Dec 30 2011: Jan 20/ Feb 03/ Mar 03, 31 Tour Cost Superior Category hotels AUD$1869 pp t/s AUD$932 Single Room Suppl. Inclusions - 13 nights accommodation on twin share basis - all transfers / tours and excursions by one AC chauffeur driven vehicle - daily breakfast - special dinner in Jaipur - demonstrations on marble craftsmanship in Agra - demonstration of Carpet weaving and block printing in Jaipur - rickshaw ride in Jaipur - elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur (subject to elephant availability) - Pooja ceremony on Lake Pichola, Udaipur (subject to water level) - camel joy-ride to sand dunes for sunset viewing (Jaisalmer) - boat ride (common boat) on Lake Pichola, Udaipur (subject to water level) - special dinner at Rajbagh in Udaipur - sightseeing as per package details - one bottle of mineral water will be provided on a daily basis on vehicle - service of English speaking Tour Manager - all presently applicable taxes
ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi Afternoon arrival in Delhi. You are met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: Agra [B] We visit sights of New Delhi during the morning: Qutab Minar, the Lotus Temple, India Gate and a ‘walk-past’ the President’s House. Afternoon drive to Agra. Day 3: Taj Mahal [B] An early morning, best-light’ visit to the Taj is followed by a late breakfast, a visit to Agra Fort, and demonstrations at a marble craft workshop. Day 4: Jaipur [B] Depart from Agra and drive to Fatehpur Sikri, then to Jaipur for check-in. During early evening we visit a carpet weaving workshop and learn more about the crafts of Rajasthan. Day 5: Jaipur [B] A morning visit to the Amber Palace, and perhaps an elephant-back ride. During the afternoon we explore the sights of the ‘pink city’ visiting the Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum. Afterwards we take a rickshaw ride through the oldest part of the city and visit a gem-cutting workshop. Day 6: Pushkar [B] We drive to the holy city of Pushkar during the morning. Afternoon stroll through the Bazaar and a Brahma Temple, and viewing of a Pooja Ceremony at a ghat on the holy lake. Day 7: Udaipur [B] Afternoon arrival in Udaipur and check-in. Afternoon at leisure. Evening boat trip on Lake Pichola and a visit to Jag Mandir Island. Day 8: Udaipur [B] The morning includes a tour of the city with visits to the City Palace, the ‘ladies-garden’ of Sahelion-Ki-Bari and Jagdish Temple. Rest of day at leisure. Day 9: Jodhpur [B] We drive to Jodhpur. En-route we visit the beautiful, 15thC Ranakpur Jain Temple in the picturesque Aravalli Valley. Day 10: Jaisalmer [B] During the morning we see Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada as we drive to Jaisalmer. Day 11: Jaisalmer [B] A city tour of Jaisalmer during the morning includes the Fort and Havelis- Patwan ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Gadi Sugar Lake. During the afternoon we enter the Sand Dunes for a camel ride into the sunset. Day 12: Bikaner [B] After breakfast departure for Bikaner. Later that day we visit a camel breeding farm. Day 13: Mandawa [B] We visit Junagarh Fort before driving to Manawa. After check-in we take a slow walking tour of the city and its sights. Day 14: Delhi [BD] The morning is at leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi. We enjoy a ‘Farewell to India’ dinner at a local restaurant before transfer to the airport for evening onward flight. |