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Day1 -
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi international and met & assisted by Travel Pals
representative for transfer to the hotel with immediate checkin
for overnight stay.
Day2 - Delhi
After breakfast, guided tour of the historic city of old Delhi
to include magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, one of Asia's
largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the
"Father of the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include
Humanyun's Tomb, Birla Mandir (laxmi Narayan Temple), Bahai
Temple (Lotus Temple), Qutab Minar, India Gate, President's
House and drive through Connaught Place and transferring to
Delhi Cantonment railway station for a warm welcome aboard the
Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the
evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day3 - Arrive Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and
vibrant states - Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by
rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls.
Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink
color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical
at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building in pink splendor,
the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other
monuments from medieval times. This town is also famous for its
semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery, & woolen carpets.
Day4 - Arrive Jaisalmer
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes
a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and
is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations.
Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and
forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special
magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering
majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of
Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
Day5 - Arrive Jodhpur
Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th
century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the
second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist
Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long
wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is
settled around this walled area. Jodhpur houses grand palaces
like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. In these
exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the genius of its
sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial
grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to
be the biggest private residence of single individual.
Day6 - Arrive Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor) - Chittorgarh (or
Chittaurgarh)
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary
that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these
majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is also
home to 300 species of birds and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox
among other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old
fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking
the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the
fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao, painted
white with water lilies. Proceed further towards Chittaurgarh,
which owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar'
or immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign
conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic
Chittaurgarh fort.
Day7 - Arrive Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most
romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering
clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era.
The two most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city
also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the
Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of
the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature
paintings.
Day8 - Arrive Agra - Bharatpur
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the
Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the
most visited and photographed sights in the world. Also famous
for its marble showrooms. Later proceed for Bharatpur, which is
famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands
of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other
species of birds.
Day9 - Arrive Delhi - onward destination
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end at
the Delhi Cantonment railway station. Met & assisted and
transfer to hotel for checkin. Evening option of seeing Son-et-Lumiere
(Sound and Light Show) at the Red Fort. A magnifient show about
the history of India from Mughals to the Britishers - how India
evolved. Late evening transferred to international airport for
flight to onward destination
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