| Day | Plan |
| 01 | »
Arrive Mumbai :
Upon arrival in Mumbai (Bombay) Morning at leisure
to rest and relax. This afternoon proceed on a guided tour of the city, Which
is distinctly tropical. Its weathered Victorian mansions, some still privately
owned, and grand public buildings, many beautifully lit at night, stand as lingering
reminder of the days of the British Raj, First visit the Gateway of India, hastily
created as a symbol of welcome to Queen Mary and King George V of England on their
to India in 1911. Next visit the Hanging Gardens, perched at the top of Malabar
Hill, which provide lovely views over the Arabian Sea. Overnight
at Hotel. |
| 02 | »
Bombay - Ahmedabad by Flight :
After breakfast an excursion on motorized
boats across the Arabian Sea to the Elephanta Caves, which house several, sculptures
and images sacred to the Hindu faith. Of special mention is the sculpture of the
Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - the Creator, Preserver and the Destroyer.
Afternoon we are transferred to the domestic airport to board flight for Ahmedabad.
Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our pre booked Hotel. Overnight
at the Hotel. |
| 03 | »
Ahmedabad - Lothal - Bhavnagar :
Morning visit the Calico Museum,
numerous mosque and mausoleum complexes and other attractions of Ahmedabad. Afternoon
we continue our drive for Bhavnagar enroute visiting the Indus Site of Lothal.
Upon arrival in Bhavnagar check into the Nilambagh Palace. Overnight
at the Palace. |
| 04 | »
Bhavnagar - Palitana - Gondal :
After breakfast we go for a morning
trip to the famous Jain Temples covered on the Shetrunjaya Hills with its splendid
cluster of more than 850 temples on the summit. These temples were built some
900 years back. On a moonlit night these ivory coloured temples conjure up the
vision of a fantasy land. The ornate temples have deities studded with GEMS and
JEWELS. After the visit to these famous Palitana Temples we continue our journey
to Gondal. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| 05 | » Gondal
- Excursion to Junagarh :
After breakfast we visit the vintage and
classic car collection, the 1748 AD Naulakha Palace, the Ayurvedic pharmacy and
the lakes of Gondal. After visiting these sites of Gondal we drive to Junagarh
to visit the famous Uparkot Fort, Durbar hall Palace Museum, Royal Mausoleum and
Hill Views. Evening we return back to Gondal for an overnight
at the hotel. |
| 06 | »
Gondal - Dasada :
After breakfast we drive towards Dasada. Afternoon
we take excursion by jeeps to the little Rann of Kutch sanctuary and nearby villages. Overnight
at the Hotel. |
| 07 | »
Dasada :
Today we visit the village around Dasada of more than nine
pastoral and agricultural communities. Here we visit hamlets along the Little
Rann of Kutch and the salt gatherers. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| 08 | »
Dasada - Poshina :
After breakfast we start our drive towards Poshina
were we visit the Bhil and Garasia Hamlets. Overnight at
the Hotel. |
| 09 | »
Poshina - Mount Abu:
After breakfast we start our drive towards Mount
Abu. Close to the Gujarat border, Mt Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station. Sprawling
along a 1200 m high plateau, Mt Abu stretches for about 22 Km.For years the Maharajas
and the Princes escaped to this hill resort to escape the sweltering summers of
the dusty desert. Here we also visit the famous Dilwara group of Jain temples
- one of the finest examples of Jain architecture in India. Overnight at the hotel.
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| 10 | »
Mount Abu - Udaipur :
After breakfast we start our drive towards
Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur we check into our pre booked Hotel. Rest of the
day is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| 11 | »
Udaipur :
Built along three lakes and ringed by green hills, Udaipur
(pop, 366.000) is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's palaces, gardens,
ghats, temples and painted houses match the beauty of the setting. This morning
we'll visit the towering City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyon
ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens). Once for bidden to all but he queen and her ladies.From
here we visit the e superb Jagdish Temple noted for its elephant - motif carvings.
Evening we take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola. |
| 12 | »
Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur :
After breakfast leave for JODHPUR
enroute we visit Ranakpur which is situated between Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur.
Here we visit the famous Ranakpur Temple Complex, one of the biggest and most
important cluster of Jain Temple in India. Nestled in the Aravalli Range.The Chaumukha
temple, or Four Faced Temple is the main temple in the complex and dates back
to the 15 th century.Built in marble, the temple has 29 halls supported by more
than 1400 pillars, no two of which are alike. After visiting the Ranakpur we continue
our drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival in Jodhpur we checking at our pre booked hotel. |
| 13 | »
Jodhpur :
This morning's tour begins at the massive Mehrangarh Fort
where we will explore the intricate living quarters, corridors and palaces within
the complex. Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans
at work as well as locals shopping of their wares. Late morning, we set out on
a fascinating drive to Rohetgarh, a neighboring royal village. On our drive back
to the hotel we visit the famous Jaswant Thada - a memorial built in pure white
marble which is in exclusive use by the royal family as a crematorium, the old
fort museum and the mandore garden. Overnight at the hotel. |
| 14 | » Jodhpur
- Pushkar :
After an early breakfast we drive towards Pushkar - a
quiet little town, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan.
A city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the
site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, BRAHMA and is therefore
believed to be the centre of the creation of the world. Afternoon is spent visiting
the ghats and the temples. Overnight at the Pushkar Resorts.
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| 15 | »
Pushkar - Jaipur :
checking at hotel. After a relaxed breakfast we
start our journey for Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City, was built in 1727
AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra -
an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon
arrival check in your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon - tour
of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is
a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied
structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows
overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable
the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life. |
| 16 | » Jaipur
:
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India. Today
morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example
of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to
the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon is spent
visit the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic
village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk
dancers, arobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight
at the Hotel. |
| 17 | »
Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur sikri - Agra :
This morning travel
to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve bosts
of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds. From here we drive to the
ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri (ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and
world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue
our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel. |
| 18 | » Agra
- Delhi :
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the
16th and 17th centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor
Jehangir's chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because
its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over
three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon
free, we go at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing
Shah Jahan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in
the water channel are truly breathtaking. After visiting the Agra city we leave
for Delhi. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| 19 | »
Delhi :
This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century
by Shah Jahan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be
visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three
domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red
Fort. Afternoon we'll visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular
structure that's just 60 years old, and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental
building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival
of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform,
and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists
and craftspeople at work. Evening we go for a farewell Dinner in Haus Khas Village
complex. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| 20 | »
Leave Delhi :
After what will have been a majestic way to see and
experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for
our flight back home. |
