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Day 1 Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi
After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid. Walk through the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaars. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb, one of the citys finest historic sites as well as the Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate, among other landmarks. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Delhi - Agra: 205 kms/123 miles | 3-4 hrs by road
After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route stop at Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. Thereafter, take a sightseeing tour and visit the Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate interiors in the Jehangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Deewan-e-Am. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Agra
After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour and visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered to be the ultimate symbol of love with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. Also visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Agra Jaipur: 249 kms/150 miles | 4-5 hrs by road
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. En route visit the imperial ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza, two of the many excellent representations of Mughal architecture. On arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6 Jaipur
After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour and visit the Hawa Mahal from where the palace women would discreetly observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below. Proceed to Amber Fort with an elephant ride up the Fort’s ramparts. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. In the evening, visit the City Palace Museum with its collection of elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Also visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory nearby built in 1728. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Jaipur - Udaipur: 55 mins by air
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Udaipur, dubbed as the the Venice of the East. On arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Udaipur
After breakfast, take a half-day sightseeing tour and visit the City Palace where the royal family still occupies a part but the main portion is now a museum, which houses a lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures. Take a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Admire the Jagdish Temple in the heart of the city dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 Udaipur - Delhi: 1 hr 50 mins by air
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport for onward travel.
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Home - Heritage India
Heritage Hotels of Rajasthan
Routing: Delhi, Neemrana, Jaipur, Samode, Karauli, Ranthambore, Kota, Deogarh, Jodhpur, Ghanerao, Kumbalgarh, Udaipur, Mumbai
The Himalayan Heritage Trail
Routing: Delhi, Shimla, Nalagarh, Pragpur, Taragarh, Dharamshala, Amritsar, Delhi
The Palace on Wheels
Routing: Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Delhi
Premium Rajasthan
Routing: Delhi, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Udaipur
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Tour cost includes:
09 nights accommodation on single/twin sharing per person basis
Daily breakfast
Sightseeing tours and transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car (Ambassador/Indica/Qualis) with an English speaking local guide
Elephant ride in Jaipur and boat ride in Udaipur
Portage at airport and hotels
Applicable taxes
Tour cost does not include:
Airfare (Supplement for sector Jaipur-Udaipur-Delhi is USD 207 per person - Subject to change)
Entry fee at places of visit
Personal expenses such as mineral water, laundry, telephone calls, tips etc.
Meals and services not specified in the above mentioned section
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