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PALACES OF MAHARAJAS
12
DAYS Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Mumbai
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive this evening in Delhi, where you are greeted and
escorted to JAYPEE SIDDHARTH.
Day 2: Delhi
After a leisurely morning, you will take an afternoon tour of
New Delhi. Drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House,
the President’s House and India Gate. Also visit Humayun’s
Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple.
Day 3: Delhi / Agra
This morning, your tour of Old Delhi includes Red Fort, Raj
Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar.
This afternoon, drive to Agra, stopping en route at Sikandra
to visit the tomb of Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra,
check in at the TRIDENT HILTON AGRA.
Day 4: Agra Sightseeing /
Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur
Enjoy an early morning sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj
Mahal, a monument to love, followed by a visit to the
exquisite 16th-century Agra Fort. Later, drive to Jaipur,
stopping en route at the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur
Sikri, a masterpiece of Muslim and Hindu architecture.
Continue overland to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Check in at TRIDENT HILTON JAIPUR.
Day 5: Amber Fort Excursion &
Jaipur Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning visit to the high mountain fortress of Amber.
Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal, or
“Palace of Winds,” City Palace and the ancient observatory.
Day 6 : Jaipur / Jodhpur
Your morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, depart by train
to Jodhpur. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to AJIT
BHAWAN PALACE.
Day 7: Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
In the morning, visit the invincible Mehrangarh Fort and
Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built in 1899. In
the afternoon, drive to Jaisalmer, a fascinating city that
rises from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage.
The commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands in
awesome splendor. GORBANDH PALACE
Day 8: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Visit the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, which houses the entire
township within its ramparts. Visit the lovely
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim
Singh-ki-Haveli—three beautifully sculpted Jain temples built
between the 12th and 13th centuries. No trip to Jaisalmer is
complete without a sunset trip to the picturesque sand dunes
of Sam and the experience of a camel safari. The ripples on
the wind-caressed dunes and the numerous musicians and dancers
are a photographer’s delight.
Day 9: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
In the morning, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check in at
AJIT BHAWAN PALACE HOTEL. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 10: Jodhpur / Ranakpur /
Udaipur
This morning depart for Udaipur, stopping en route to tour the
beautifully sculpted Jain temples of Ranakpur. Continue your
journey, stopping for lunch at Maharani Bagh—a mango grove and
the private gardens of the Maharajah of Jodhpur. Arrive in
Udaipur and check into TRIDENT HILTON UDAIPUR.
Day 11: Udaipur Sightseeing
This morning tour the famous “City of Lakes.” Visit City
Palace with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies and
cupolas, Saheliyon ki Bari, or Garden of the Maidens, and the
folklore museum where you can see a presentation of the string
puppets typical to this area.
Day 12: Udaipur / Mumbai (Bombay)
This morning, fly to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the most
cosmopolitan city in India. Upon arrival in Mumbai, tour the
city, including the British-built arch “Gateway of India,” the
Hanging Gardens, the affluent community of Malabar Hills, the
Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi
Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. Check in at RAMADA INN, where
a room will be available for a few hours so you can wash up
and change clothes. Later in the evening, bid farewell to
India and depart on your international flight.
DATES/RATES
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2008 |
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Depart |
Return |
Double Occ |
Single Supp |
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Jan 12 |
Jan 25 |
$3,890 |
$1,595 |
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Feb 9 |
Feb 22 |
$3,890 |
$1,595 |
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Feb 23 |
Mar 7 |
$3,890 |
$1,595 |
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Mar 15 |
Mar 28 |
$3,890 |
$1,595 |
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Mar 29 |
Apr 11 |
$3,795 |
$1,490 |
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Apr 12 |
Apr 25 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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May 10 |
May 23 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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Jun 14 |
Jun 27 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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Jul 12 |
Jul 25 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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Aug 16 |
Aug 29 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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Sep 13 |
Sep 26 |
$3,395 |
$1,090 |
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Oct 11 |
Oct 24 |
$4,150 |
$1,790 |
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Oct 25 |
Nov 7 |
$4,190 |
$1,850 |
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Nov 8 |
Nov 21 |
$4,190 |
$1,850 |
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Nov 22 |
Dec 5 |
$4,250 |
$1,895 |
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Dec 20 |
Jan 2 |
$4,250 |
$1,895 |
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2009 |
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Jan 10 |
Jan 23 |
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On Request |
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Feb 7 |
Feb 20 |
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On Request |
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Feb 21 |
Mar 6 |
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On Request |
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Mar 14 |
Mar 27 |
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On Request |
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Mar 28 |
Apr 10 |
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On Request |
Internal airfare is an
additional $270.
Airfares: Based on
current fares and subject to change. Please refer to
our website for any updates.
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
Excellent international airfares are available upon
request at the time of booking. The land price does
not include any airfare, unless specified.
INCLUDES:
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First-class accommodation with private facilities
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Breakfast
daily & 1 lunch
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Arrival &
departure transfers
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All
sightseeing as per the itinerary
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Local
English-speaking guides for sightseeing
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Entrance
fee to monuments and cultural events
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Applicable train fare
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Baggage
handling
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All
gratuities
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Sunrise
visit to the Taj Mahal
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Elephant
ride up to Amber Fort
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Camel
safari
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