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Duration: 18 nights / 19 days
Destinations: Delhi » Lucknow » Varanasi » bandhavgarh » Khajuraho » Agra » Jaipur » Deogarh » Udaipur » Mumbai
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Leave Heathrow in the morning for Delhi. Arrive around
midnight and transfer to The Oberoi, one of the most
exclusive hotels in the capital, for 2 nights.
Day 2 Delhi
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon visit the
bazaars of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, Jama Masjid and
Rajghat - the "samadhi" of Mahatma Gandhi.
A welcome dinner in ethnic setting is arranged in the
evening.
Day 3 Lucknow
The morning sightseeing tour visits the beautiful buildings
of New Delhi, built by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker,
the historic Qutab Minar and Humayun's tomb. In the
afternoon a short flight takes us to Lucknow where our
stay has been arranged at the tastefully designed Taj
Residency for 2 nights.
Day 4 Lucknow
This morning we visit the Residency Complex - site of
the famous siege of 1857, Dilkusha Gardens and La Martinere.
In the afternoon we visit the monuments of Avadh Nawabs
including the Imambaras, Romi Darwaja and explore Lucknow's
colourful bazaars.
Day 5 Varanasi (Benares)
A long drive through the rural countryside takes us
to Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the
world, for two nights at the Taj Ganges.
Day 6 Varanasi
Today we enjoy an early morning boat-ride on the Ganges
to see thousands of devotees immersed in prayer along
the banks. Later we visit the city sights and Sarnath,
the site of Buddha's first sermon. In the evening we
enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride to the Ganges to witness
the ceremonial worship or "aarti" on the riverbanks.
Day 7 Bandhavgarh
An exciting train ride, with packed lunch on board,
brings us to Katni from where we transfer to Bandhavgarh
for 2 nights at the Churhat Kothi or Camp Mewar. Situated
in the Vindhya Hills, Bandhavgarh has an undulating
terrain and is home to blackbucks, wild oxen, sloth
bear, barking deer, leopard and tiger. The rich and
varied bird-life includes golden orioles, parakeets
and hornbills.
Day 8 Bandhavgarh
Enjoy activities in the jungle including a game drive
and a possible elephant safari.
Day 9 Khajuraho
After a morning game drive we undertake a long road
journey to Khajuraho for 2 nights at the Jass or Taj
Chandela hotel. Khajuraho, a remote village, is home
to some of the most outstanding monuments in the world
- the intricately carved 10th century Chandela temples,
renowned for their erotic sculpture.
Day 10 Khajurajo
The temples are visited in the morning with the afternoon
free.
Day 11 Agra
This morning we depart for Orchha, dotted with palaces
and temples built by the Bundela kings. We enjoy the
sights and have lunch beside the Betwa River before
a train ride to Agra where we stay at the Amar Vilas,
a super deluxe hotel, for 2 nights.
Day 12 Agra
We visit the famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort in the
morning. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 13 Jaipur
Today we drive to Jaipur visiting the deserted city
of Fatehpur Sikri en route. A brief halt at the world
famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary gives an opportunity
to view birds on cycle-rickshaws and have lunch. We
stay in Jaipur for 2 nights at the Raj Vilas, another
super deluxe property.
Day 14 Jaipur
In the morning we ascend the hilltop fort of Amber on
elephant back and also visit a small block-printing
unit. The afternoon city sightseeing includes the City
Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the museum.
Day 15 Deogarh
A morning drive takes us to Deogarh where we stay at
the fortified Deogarh Mahal. The afternoon is free to
explore the colourful village.
Day 16 Udaipur
Today we drive to the romantic city of Udaipur visiting
the intricately carved Jain Temple at Ranakpur en route.
We enjoy lunch in the pleasant surroundings of Maharani
Bagh orchards. The next 2 nights are at the Lake Palace
- Lake View Room.
Day 17 Udaipur
The morning city sightseeing includes the City Palace,
Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-bari. The afternoon is
free.
Day 18 To Mumbai
The day is at leisure. In the evening we fly to Mumbai
to connect with the midnight flight to London.
Day 19 Mumbai-London
We fly back to Heathrow arriving the same morning.
Find out more on Rajasthan Group Tour by visiting the web links mentioned below:
Invitation India
Northern India Tour
Rajasthan Group Visit
Rajput Forts and Palaces
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