RAJASTHAN INDULGENCE
15 DAYS (DELHI, AGRA, JAIPUR, JODPHUR )
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival into Delhi in midnight, you will be met at Airport and transfer to hotel. Hotel will be available from previous night from 12 Noon. Later this afternoon enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and Birla Temple.
Day 2: Delhi to Agra
This morning you will departure Delhi and drive to Agra (204 Km/5 hours). Upon arrival into Agra this afternoon you will check-in at Hotel. Later enjoy a visit Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daullah. Remainder of day will be at own leisure.
Day 3: Agra to Jaipur
Today you will rise early to visit world famous “Taj Mahal” (Closed on Every Fridays) After sightseeing of Taj Mahal you will return back to the hotel for breakfast. Later you will depart for Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival into Jaipur this afternoon you will check in at your hotel, remainder of your day will be at own leisure.
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival into Delhi in midnight, you will be met at Airport and transfer to hotel. Hotel will be available from previous night from 12 Noon. Later this afternoon enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and Birla Temple.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Delhi to Agra
This morning you will departure Delhi and drive to Agra (204 Km/5 hours). Upon arrival into Agra this afternoon you will check-in at Hotel. Later enjoy a visit Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daullah. Remainder of day will be at own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Agra to Jaipur
Today you will rise early to visit world famous “Taj Mahal” (Closed on Every Fridays)
After sightseeing of Taj Mahal you will return back to the hotel for breakfast. Later you will depart for Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival into Jaipur this afternoon you will check in at your hotel, remainder of your day will be at own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Jaipur
This morning enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort (11 km) from Jaipur. This afternoon you will visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Photo-stop at Hawa Mahal.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Jaipur to Alsisar
This morning you will depart from Jaipur and drive to Alsisar (170 km/04 Hours). Upon arrival into Alsisar this afternoon you will check in at your hotel.
Later you will enjoy a city tour of Alsisar, a small town which has many Havelis and temples. The Havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari traders were profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Alsisar to Bikaner
This morning you will depart Alsisar and drive to Bikaner (185 Km/4.5 hours). Upon arrival into Bikaner this afternoon you will check into your hotel and then commence a sightseeing tour of Bikaner city, with the main place of interest being the Junagarh Fort, founded by Raja Rai Singh in 16th century, had palaces added to it over the next three centuries. It is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. The various palaces include the Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace) with mirror work, carvings and marble decorations and the Phool Mahal (Flower Palace). The royal chapel is Har Mandir, where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Bikaner to Pushkar
This morning you will leave for Pushkar (260 km/06 hours) en route visiting the Karni Mata Temple which is also known as RAT Temple. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata -an incarnation of Durga. The temple has fascinating huge silver gates and marble carvings that were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singhji The most attractive feature of temple are the rodents who scamper freely within the premises and if one touches your feet it’s considered auspicious. They are regarded sacred and devotees buy prasad (feeding) to offer to them. The Karni Mata Temple is dedicated to a 15th century local saint who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
This afternoon you will arrive in Pushkar and check in at your hotel, later enjoy half day sightseeing of Pushkar.
Pushkar – Township with the sacred lake of Pushkar, just 11 kms from Ajmer. The lake has a religious significance for the Hindus for its origin is traced to Lord Brahma. Brahma is said to have performed Yagna, a religious ritual here. Every year on full moon day in October- November, Pushkar becomes the scene of a very large fair which attracts pilgrims as well as cattle and camel buyers and sellers here. The fair is especially famous as a big camel market though other animals, including horses, bullocks, goats and sheep are also traded here on the occasion.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Pushkar to Jodphur
This morning you will leave Pushkar and drive to Jodhpur (225 Km/5.5 hours). Upon arrival into Jodphur this afternoon you will check in at the hotel
This evening you will visit Jodhpur Mandore – 8 kms from Jodhpur, the old 14th century capital of Marwar is set over a plateau over the Mandore Gardens. These gardens are set around the former cremation ground of the Rathore rulers.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Jodhpur
This morning you will be served a buffet breakfast at your hotel, before later enjoying a visit of Jodhpur city.
Once the capital of Marwar, Jodhpur sprawls around the impressive Mehrangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone hill. The sightseeing includes the Mehrangarh Fort, which has some beautiful palaces and a museum with a collection of fascinating palanquins, baby cribs for the royal family, weapons and a magnificently embroidered royal tent; and Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorial built in 1899 and the museum at the Umaid Bhawan Palace with a collection of miniatures, armor, old clocks etc.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Jodphur to Udaipur
This morning you will depart Jodphur and drive to Udaipur (285 Km/6.5 hours). Upon arrival into Udaipur this afternoon you will check in at your hotel.
This evening enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola, the scenic focus of Udaipur, surrounded by hills, gardens, havelis, ghats and temples. A boat cruise around the lake takes you to the Jag Mandir Island. Jag Mandir built in 17th century is made of yellow sandstone and marble inlay around an attractive courtyard. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan took refuge after he led a revolt against his father. During the 1857 Mutiny, English women and children were also given refuge here by the Maharana.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Udaipur
This morning you will be served a buffet breakfast at you hotel, before later enjoying a city tour of Udaipur.
Udaipur in contrast to some of its desert neighbors, it is an oasis with lakes which dominate the city, hence, also called city of lakes. The City Palace stands on the low ridge overlooking the Lake Pichola. Part of the Palace is still the home for the royal family and a part of it is a museum exhibiting palanquins, photographs etc. Wander through a number of palace enclosures some of which are beautifully decorated and with picturesque views across the lake. Other places of interest include Sahelion-ki-Bari or Garden of Maids of Honour which as the name suggest is an ornamental pleasure garden with pools, fountains, water channels etc; and the Jagdish Temple built in 17th century.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Udaipur to Delhi
This morning you will be transfer to Udaipur Airport to board your flight for Delhi.
Upon arrival into Delhi you will start your sightseeing tour around Old Delhi, visiting the Red Fort, Jama Mosque and also visit Raj Ghat where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948.
This afternoon you will check in at your hotel in Delhi for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Delhi to Varanasi
This morning you will be met and transferred to the airport to board flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival into Varanasi at 1150 hours, you will be met at the airport and to you hotel. This afternoon you will have a half day excursion to Sarnath. After enlightenment, Buddha gave his first sermon in 4th century BC in Sarnath (about 10 kms from Varanasi) and it became a centre of learning during 4th century BC to 9th century AD. Visit the ruins, the Dhamekh stupa, and Buddhist temple containing frescoes by a Japanese artist depicting scenes from Buddha’s life. The museum has a well displayed collection of sculptures and pieces found from the site, including the famous Ashoka Chakra. Evening visit Ghats of River Ganges and attend Ganga Aarti (prayer) done on banks of river.
Later you will have the opportunity to enjoy a rickshaw (Trycycle) ride through lanes of old Bazar.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Varanasi to Delhi
Rise early this morning to enjoy Boat Ride on River Ganges and visit famous attractions of Varanasi.
You will then return to your hotel for breakfast. Around noon you will check out from hotel and be transferred to Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi.
Upon arrival into Delhi you will be met and transferred to your Hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Depart Delhi
Upon check out of your hotel today will be as per own arrangements.
(Room will be available till 12 Noon)
Meals: Breakfast
Prices per person twin-share subject to availability | ||
Category: | Superior | Deluxe |
YEAR ROUND | $6,795.00 | $10,950.00 |
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FREE pre or post night* | ||
FREE chauffeur drive to and from sydney airport^ !Must be booked and paid by 31 March 2019 |
*When booked in conjunction with airfare from Australia. !Price per person twin share, subject to availability at time of booking. Offer subject to changes without notice. !Valid for sale until 15 March 2019. Book and pay by 15 March 2019. A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $3000.00 per person is required at time booking. Travel insurance is highly recommended and should be purchased at time of booking. #Available from selected suburbs on the north shore. Other location may be available at a surcharge. Customers spending $25000.00 or above receive complimentary chauffeur drive regardless of pick-up location. Valid for travel 21 April 19 to 30 September 19
*When booked in conjunction with airfare from Australia. !Price per person twin share, subject to availability at time of booking. Offer subject to changes without notice. !Valid for sale until 15 March 2019. Book and pay by 15 March 2019. A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $3000.00 per person is required at time booking. Travel insurance is highly recommended and should be purchased at time of booking. #Available from selected suburbs on the north shore. Other location may be available at a surcharge. Customers spending $25000.00 or above receive complimentary chauffeur drive regardless of pick-up location. Valid for travel 21 April 19 to 30 September 19