| Day 1 : Arrive in Delhi
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Arrive in Delhi , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel . overnight at Hotel
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| Day 02 : Delhi
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Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid , India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk .
Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s Tomb, Bhai Temple , Qutab Minar , India gate and Government buildings . overnight at hotel
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| Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
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Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa , afternoon sightseeing in the Shekhawati region, often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan . Overnight at hotel
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| Day 04 : Mandawa - Bikaner
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Morning drive to Bikaner , afternoon city sightseeing . This desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army and camel breeding farm . Overnight at Hotel
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| Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
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Morning after breakfast drive to to Jaisalmer , enroute visit desert village . Afternoon visit Bara Bagh and Jain Temple . overnight at Hotel
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| Day 06 : Jaisalmer
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The Rich and beautiful palaces and " Havelis " of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour , their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum .
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer include , Sonar Kila , Patwon ki haveli , Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand dunes of thar desert . overnight at Hotel
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| Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
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Morning drive to Jodhpur, Gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known for its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings .
Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehranghar Fort built by the city`s founder five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum and bazaar etc . overnight at Hotel
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| Day 08 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
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Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India . overnight at Hotel
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| Day 09 : Udaipur
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Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its hilltop fortresses , fairytale palaces and exotic legends and its urban and industrial centers, the city is proud of its heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting and crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have now been transformed into palace hotels .
Sightseeing of Udaipur include , City palace museum , Bharatiya Lok Mandal , Sahelyon Ki bari , Partap memorial and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit Jagmandir( if enough water available ). Overnight at Hotel
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| Day 10 : Udaipur - Deogarh
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Morning after breakfast drive to Deogarh Mahal a fortified palace in the heart of Deogarh village . Evening explore the colourful village and bazaar . Overnight at Hotel
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| Day 11 : Deogarh - Pushkar
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Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar, a quite little town on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temple and 52 bathing ghats, Pushkar prides itself of being the site of the only temple of Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation and is therefore believed to be the centre of the creation on the World. The Royal Camp which captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of Marwar.
The camp consists of tents, each with verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating areas. Pushkar , is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in the November each year. At this time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into colourful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Upto 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colourful pilgrims.
After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities, on the night of the full moon (Kartik Purnima), everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake and performs religious rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music. Overnight at Camp
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| Day 12 : Pushkar
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Morning at the fair again . Built as 'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter', the fair provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a rare change to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. It is worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. ( Temple music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close ) . Overnight at Camp
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| Day 13 : Pushkar - Jaipur
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Morning drive to Jaipur ( 141 kms ) , on arrival check in at hotel . afternoon enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars. Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving, semi-precious stones . Evening at leisure or optional visit to a Cinema to see a short part of Bollywood Film . Overnight at hotel
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| Day 14 : Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur
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Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the Pink City – will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 15 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra ( 235 kms )
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Morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri . Fatehpur Sikri designed by Akbar as his capital , was lived in for only a very few years . It is beautiful architectural city built of Red sandstone . On arrival in Agra check in at hotel . Afternoon visit Agra Fort. Overnight at hotel
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| Day 16 : Agra - Delhi
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Morning sightseeing in Agra. Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shahjahan in 1648 in memory of his Queen Mumtaj Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this 'Love poem in Marble'. (Friday Closed) Later visit itimad-ud-Daulah is an exquisite tomb built by Noor Jahan for her father Mirz Ghiyas Beg. In many ways this tomb foreshadows the Taj Mahal and was the first construction in India which marble inlay work was so beautifully and extensively used .
Later drive to Delhi ( 204 kms / 4 & 1/2 hrs ) , on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel
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| Day 17 : Delhi - Frankfurt
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Early Morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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Tour Cost
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15 PAX - PER PERSON on CPAI BASIS : 1229 Euro
PER PERSON on MAPAI BASIS: 1399 Euro
PER PERSON on APAI BASIS : 1555 Euro
20 PAX - PER PERSON on CPAI BASIS : 1190 Euro
PER PERSON on MAPAI BASIS: 1299 Euro
PER PERSON on APAI BASIS : 1480 Euro
25 PAX - PER PERSON on CPAI BASIS : 1170 Euro
PER PERSON on MAPAI BASIS : 1280 Euro
PER PERSON on APAI BASIS. : 1455 Euro
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| Hotels used |
Hotel Connaught / City Park / Claremount - Delhi ,
Castle / Desert Resort - Mandawa ,
Gaj Kesheri - Bikaner ,
Himmatgarh / Rang Mahal - Jaisalmer ,
The Ummed / Ranbanka - Jodhpur ,
Rajdarshan/ Parash Mahal - Udaipur ,
Deogarh Mahal / Rawal Jojawar - Deogarh ,
Exotic Camps - Pushkar ,
Clarks Amer / Fortune Bella Casa - Jaipur ,
Howard Park Plaza / Clarks Shiraz ,
Ashok Country Resort / Claremount - Delhi |
| Services Include |
# Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis except in Pushkar
# 02 Nights accommodation in Pushkar will be on Full board basis
# Arrival/departure transfer & sightseeing with large a/c Deluxe Coach
# German speaking accompanying guide
# Boatride in Udaipur (Subject to Water level)
# Camel ride at sand dunes in Jaisalmer
# Entrance fee at monuments
# Portage at hotels & airport for one standard baggage per person
# Welcome with fresh flower garlands
# Welcome drink on arrival in Hotel
# Jeep / Elephant ride in Jaipur
# 01 Tour leader free on 16 Full paying pax on plan
# Assistance at airport and hotels by our representative
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| Does not include |
| Above mentioned cost does not include any air fare, airport tax, unspecified meals, table drinking, telephone call, laundry, camera fee , tips , insurance and any other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned above |
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