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A Royal Experience
Tour Ref. # RV/442  BOOK NOW
Rajasthan the 'Land of Princes' still living in its’ historic past. Palaces, castles and forts of stunning artistry, a romantic background for noble people legendary for their courage and valour, richly adorned in splendid colours and traditional jewellery.

Special Feature: Stay at Luxury Palace, Elephant Ride, Wildlife, Culture etc.
Price: 11 nights from US$ 5045 (per person)
Destination: Rajasthan
Departure Date: As per the client's choice
Transportation : Air-conditioned Large Size Luxury Car with an expert driver

ITINERARY

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport, you will be met by our representative, holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge. Arrival transfer to your hotel and assistance for check-in will be provided. Overnight at hotel.
Hotel : Taj Palace ( 5 Star Deluxe )

Day 02 - New Delhi - Neemrana - Jaipur
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. We have arranged your lunch at Neemrana fort which is India's oldest heritage resort. Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year-old Aravalli ranges, the property covers 25 acres/10 hectares. The stepped palaces of this architectural jewel is cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres/1.2 hectares.

Arrive Jaipur and check-in into hotel Taj Jai Mahal Palace which is a magnificent palace hotel that was once the home of the Prime Minister of Jaipur. It is located downtown, close to the main shopping centre and historical monuments. Set amid 18 acres of Moghul Gardens, the original building dates back to 1745 A.D. and used to be the residence of the former Prime Minister of the Jaipur state

Rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for souvinir shopping the Jaipur is famous for- Jewellery, precious stones, paintings, hand printed textiles etc. The main markets are along Jauhari Bazaar, Badi Chaupar and M.I. Road. Shops specializing in precious and semi-precious stones are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazaar, but in order to see the celebrated minakars, kunda workers, gem-cutters and ornament makers at work. For bandhej (tie and dye), and block printed textiles, the best shops are along Jauhari Bazaar and Badi Chaupar. The larger establishments are at Sanganer where dozens of workshops produce the famous block printed textiles. In the evening we have arranged your dinner at Revolving Restaurant. View the Pink City from the 14th storey of the revolving restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel : Taj Jai Mahal Palace  ( 5 Star Heritage Deluxe )

Day 03 - Jaipur
After breakfast visit Amer Fort - The royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The palaces and forts of yesteryear, once witness to royal processions, now shine amid the splendor of modern monuments, a juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of an amazing people. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.

Afternoon half day city tour covering Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," one of the major landmarks of Jaipur, although it is actually little more than a facade. The five-storey building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, semi-octagonal, honeycombed, sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The City Palace, located in the heart of the old city, is a large complex of courtyards, buildings, and gardens, and also houses an interesting museum. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh, whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior. Explore the local markets for souvinir shopping the Jaipur is famous for- Jewellery, precious stones, paintings, hand printed textiles etc. Overnight at hotel.(Breakfast)
Hotel : Taj Jai Mahal Palace  ( 5 Star Heritage Deluxe )

Day 04 - Jaipur - Jodhpur (by Flight)
Early morning check-out from the hotel and transfer to airport to catch flight to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and you will be met by our representative, holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge. Arrival transfer to hotel Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace which has remained one of the top heritage hotels in India and the very best in Jodhpur. A splendid example of Indo-colonial & the art-deco style of the thirties, Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. It took three thousand artisans 14 years to create this magnificent edifice. Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jodhpur is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built by 3000 artisans worked over 14 years. The palace consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)
Hotel : Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace ( 5 Star Deluxe  - Heritage Palace )

Day 05 - Jodhpur
After breakfast, half day city tour visit Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph and the museum located in the Umaid public gardens. In the afternoon come back to hotel. You can visit Ummed Bhawan Museum. A portion of the Ummed Bhawan Palace has been converted into a museum. The architectural splendors of these remnants will enthrall you. Overnight at hotel.(Breakfast)
Hotel : Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace ( 5 Star Deluxe  - Heritage Palace )

Day 06 - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Ranakpur. We have arranged your lunch at Fateh Bagh Palace which is recreated in Ranakpur by 65000 pieces of lovingly rebuilt stone by stone out of 200 years old Rawla Koshilav Palace. This is probably India's first attempt at transporting a palace, faithfully preserving the richness of Rajput architecture for 21st century visitors. After lunch visit Ranakpur Jain Temples complex, one of the biggest and the most important cluster of Jain temples in India. Nestled in the Aravalli range. The Chaumukha Temple, or Four Faced Temple, is the main temple in the complex and dates back to the 15th century. Built in marble, the temple has 29 halls supported by more than 1400 pillars, no two of which are alike. The two other Jain temples in the complex are Neminath and Parasnath temple.

Later on continue drive to Udaipur. On arrival check-in into hotel Taj Lake Palace which is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jaginwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh . The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at Agra. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch)
Hotel : Taj Lake Palace  ( 5 Star Heritage Deluxe )

Day 07 - Udaipur
After breakfast visit City Palace - the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and cupolas. Jagdish Temple is an Indo-Aryan temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe. Folk Art Museum has an interesting exhibition of folk arts including dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings, and puppets. Pratap Smarak, located atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake, is a memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap.

Later an excursion to Nathdwara and learn about the art of Pichwai Paintings traditionally done in a variety of media : - brocaded, block printed, embroidered or worked in gold. There are 24 iconographic renderings of the Krishna Legend traditionally portrayed in the Nathdwara Pichwais. Overnight at hotel.(Breakfast)
Hotel : Taj Lake Palace  ( 5 Star Deluxe - Heritage Palace )

Day 08 - Udaipur - Chittorgarh
After an early breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chittorgarh. The sprawling hilltop fort of Chittorgarh epitomises the whole romantic, doomed ideal of Rajput Chivalry. Thrice Chittor was sacked by a stronger enemy and on each occasion, the end came in textbook Rajput fashion as jauhar was declared in the face of impossible odds.  On arrival check-in into hotel Bassi Fort which glorifies the history of Chundawat clan was built in the 16th Century by Thakur Jaimal of Sisodia dynasty, cousin of Maharana Pratap, the founder of Bassi principality.

In the afternoon visit Chittorgarh Fort - The indomitable pride of Chittorgarh, the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180 m. high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. The tablets and chattris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput heroism. The fort has many magnificent monuments, all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. Also visit other palaces and visit that very spot where Rani Padmini committed Johar. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)
Hotel : Bassi Fort Palace ( Heritage Fort )

Day 09 - Chittorgarh - Bundi - Ranthambhore
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Bundi which is one of the unexplored cities, with a rich historical wealth. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhans - an off shoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. We have arranged your lunch at hotel Haveli Braj Bhushanji which was built 50 years ago and belongs to a family which gave the princely state of Bundi four prime ministers. The haveli is situated on the road to the palace and the terraces of this building allow one magnificent view of the city palace , the fort as well as the city. Built in the traditional rajasthani style,

Later on continue drive to Ranthambhore where remnants of summer palaces and temples lie in the ancient fort in the forest. Arrive Ranthambhore and check-in into Sher Bagh Resort which is the first camp and is situated on the periphery of the Ranthambhore National Park. The premise of the company was based on the need to conserve the delicate balance between man and nature and show, through example, how tourism can be constructive and when necessary, controlled effectively. Dinner and overnight at resort. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel : Sherbagh Resort ( Deluxe Tents )

Day 10 - Ranthambhore
Breakfast at resort. We have included morning & evening game drive to explore Ranthambhore National Park. Embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection, roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large number of migratory and local birds. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel : Sherbagh Resort ( Deluxe Tents )

Day 11 - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En-route visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. You will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Bharatpur is world renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds.

Also visit Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 & later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Arrive Agra and check-in into hotel.

In the evening visit the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is India’s most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece. Set amidst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Yamuna river, this edifice was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. After her untimely death, Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum. Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the moonlight. Lovers still meet here in the moonlight in the shadow of the world's most famous monument to love. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)
Hotel : The Oberoi Amarvilas ( 5 Star Deluxe )

Day 12 -  Agra - Delhi (Departure)
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal. The Taj is most enthralling in the quietness of early morning. With the rising Sun the white marble changes its colour and hues and it is excellent for photography. Come back to hotel for breakfast and after check-out visit Red Fort - a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’ is a must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here. Later on drive to New Delhi. Arrive Delhi and car with driver will be at your disposal until departure transfer to International Airport for flight to home. (Breakfast)