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Tour
Duration |
18 Nights
/ 19 Days |
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Tour
Destination |
Delhi -
Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar - Diu
- Sasangir -
Gondal - Wankaner - Dasada - Ahmedabad |
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Travel Theme |
Leisure
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Tour Itinerary
Mathura, Vrindavan, Agra, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Goa , Mumbai
Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
Welcome! to capital of India. Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport
by our tour executive & then transfer to hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02 - Monday - : 12th July-2010 : Delhi
Breakfast in hotel. After a leisurely breakfast proceed for
sightseeing of Old Delhi & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting:-
Red Fort - The red sandstone walls of Lal Qila, the Red Fort, extend
for two km and vary in height from 18 metres on the river side to 33
metres on the city side. Shah Jahan started construction of the
massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. Jama Masjid - Jama
Masjid The splendid mosque built by Muhammad Ali Shah in the typical
Mughal style with two minarets and three domes, lies to the west of
the Hussainabad Imambara. Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma
Gandhi was cremated. NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New
Delhi would include a visit:- Humayun's Tomb - Built in the mid 16th
century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal
emperor, Humayun's Tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture
built in Delhi. Qutub Minar - 13 km to the south of Connaught Circus
at Lalkote of 8th century Tomor Rajputs, the 72.5 m high Victory
Pillar stands as a victory stand of a Muslim King Kutub-ud-din-Aibak
in India. A drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence,
Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 03 - Tuesday - Delhi - Agra ( Via mathura & Vrindavan)
(220 km/ 5 hrs)
After breakfast in the hotel proceed for Agra. Visit Mathura and
Vrindavan ( The Birth Place of Lord Krinshna ) and afterthat forceed
to visit Sikandarabad fort it's again enroute of Agra, after visit
drive further to Agra. Check-in he Hotel and after fresh-up visit
world famous Taj Mahal,and Agra Fort, After visit to Agra Fort and Taj
Mahal take lunch, and afterthat . After lunch visit the mausoleum of
Itmad-ud-Daulah that was designed by Queen Nur Jahan, the aunt of
Queen Mumtaj Mahal. Evening cultural performance, dinner and overnight
in Hotel
Day 04: - Agra/Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikari (250 km/ 5 hrs.)
Agra , the erstwhile capital of
India under the great Mughals and known for Taj Mahal, has always
fascinated the Indians as well as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on
the West bank of river Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and the Taj at its
nucleus. Taj Mahal is quite simply one of mankind's most remarkable
creations. After breakfast you will leave for a half day sightseeing
visiting Taj Mahal built by emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Next we visit Agra Fort, post lunch we leave for
Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikari, a masterpiece in sandstone with
the stunning elegance of its palaces and courts. Next we head to
Jaipur the flamboyant capital of Rajasthan. On arrival at Jaipur, our
representative will meet & assist you to check-in at our hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 05: - July-2010 : Jaipur
Jaipur Sightseeing : After breakfast visit the Hawa Mahal in the Pink
City on the way to Amber Fort, enjoy the ride on elephant back to the
hilltop palaces. After sightseeing of the palaces at Amber ride down
on Jeeps. Visit the Turban Museum where you can try on one of the many
Rajasthani style turbans. After lunch view the carpet weavers and
wood-block cotton textile printers of Jaipur at work. Afternoon
sightseeing includes City Palace of Kachhwaha Maharajas, visit the
fascinating textiles gallery in Mubarak Mahal, the Sarvatobhadra (Hall
of Private Audience) with the two famous Gangajallis (Silver Urns to
carry Ganga River water), the colorful courtyard of Chandra Mahal with
its Peacock Gate and the “Diwan-i-Am” Art Gallery that houses some of
the most famous Mughal and Rajasthani miniature paintings. Stepping
out of the City Palace visit the Astronomical Observatory that is
largest one built by the founder of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh. All
except one of its 17 astronomical instruments are still functional.
overnight in hotel
Excursion to Chokhi Dhani:
Today we will take you for evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex,
an ethnic village resort located at a distance 15 km from Jaipur.
Evenings at Chokhi Dhani are very special. A Rajasthani village
atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground and includes the
entertainment by folk dancers and musicians. The guests can move
around freely and enjoy the evening. Later drive back to Hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 06 : Jaipur / Jodhpur - 4 hrs)
Jaipur/Jodhpur: After breakfast drive about 290 kilometers or
180 miles to Jodhpur . On arrival check-in the Heritage Ranbanka Hotel
or Hotel Abhay Palace and visit Mehrengarh
Fort and Jaswant Thada. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 07 : Jodhpur to Udaipur
Jodhpur/Ranakpur/Udaipur: After breakfast drive about 190 kilometers
or 118 miles in about 4 hours for lunch at Maharani Bagh Hotel in
Ranakpur and sightseeing of the famous Chaturmukh Jain Temple and the
smaller Jain and Hindu temples in the same complex. Later drive 90
kilometers or 56 miles to Udaipur , the city of Lakes and Palaces.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel Paras Mahal.
Day 08 : Udaipur: Sightseeing.
After breakfast vist the imposing Maharana's City Palace and Jagdish
Temple that is just outside its main gate. In the afternoon enjoy a
boatride on Lake Pichola to visit the Jag Mandir Island Palace. Dinner
and overnight in Hotel .
Day 09 : Udaipur to
Ahmedabad - by Flight
Arrival Ahmedabad. Met and transfer Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of
Ahmedabad Overnight Ahmedabad. Stay at Hotel for 02 Nights.
Hathising jainTemple-Ahmedabad
Day 10 : Ahmedabad
Fullday Excursion to Modhera / Patan After breakfast suggest with a
pack lunch to do Excursion to Modhera Sun Temple and Patan (Patola
Silk Weaving). Evening return to Hotel in Ahmedabad
Sun Temple - Modhera
Day 11 : Ahmedabad / Bhavnagar
After breakfast drive to Bhavnagar via Lothal ( 87 Kms + 145 Kms),
One-way visit the Lothal Harappan Archeological site, Evening upon
arrival check in at the Hotel later evening visit the Bazar of
Bhavnagar. Overnight Bhavnagar. Stay at Hotel for 01 Night
Nilambag Palace - Bhavnagar
Day 12 : Bhavnagar / Diu
After breakfast drive to Diu on way visit Palitana ( 60 Kms + 200 Kms)
Shatrunjaya temple later proceed to Diu, An sea cost available the
best beach of Gujarat.On arrival check in at a Hotel. Overnight Diu (Ahmedpur
Mandvi). Stay at Hotel for 02 Nights
Takhteshwar Temple -Bhavnagar
Day 13 : Diu
Fullday enjoy the beach activity with a half day sightseeing of Diu.
Nagoa Beach - Diu
Day 14 : Diu / Sasangir
After Breakfast proceed to Sasangir,(150 Kms) An Asiatic Lions of Gir
National Park. Evening visit the Lion Sanctuary (Jeep safari
Optional). Overnight Sasangir. Stay at Jungle Camp/Hotel for 1 Night.
** Special Note: Sasangir Sanctuary is closed every year 15 June to
15th Oct (in this period the said package replaced at Gondal i.e Diu
to Gondal via Junagadh and in total 2 Nights at Gondal including the
Day 06)
Sasangir
Day 15 : Sasangir / Gondal
After breakfast drive to Gondal on way visit Junagadh (65 Kms + 65 Kms)
at Junagadh visit the famous Ashok Rock Edict, Junagadh Museum etc.
Evening arrival at Gondal, An Historical city. Overnight at Gondal.
Stay at the Palace for 1 Night.
Orchard Palace - Gondal
Day 16 : Gondal / Wankaner
After Breakfast Drive to Wanakner on way visit Rajkot ( 40 Kms + 55
Kms) including the Watson Museum, Rashtriya Shala to see the weaving
cloths and local Rajkot City. Afternoon arrival at Wanakner enjoy a
visiting the Palace Museum and local Village. Overnight at Wankaner.
Stay at the Palace for 1 Night.
Swami Narayan Temple - Gondal
Day 17 : Wankaner / Dasada
After Breakfast drive to Dasada ( 280 Kms), Home of Asiatic Wild ass
know as “ Little Rann Of Kutch” Afternoon visit the sanctuary and take
a short trip to the local village to see the local tribes. Overnight
at Dasada. Stay at Camp/Resort for 02 Nights
Ranjit Vilas Palace- Wankaner
Day 18 : Dasada
After Breakfast proceeds for a full day visit to the villages,
Sanctuary and the Flamingo’s which migrated during the monsoon season.
Time for leisure and enjoy the beauty of the Nature. Evening return to
the resort for Overnight.
Dasada Sanctuary - Dasada
Day 19 : Depart-Dasada / Ahmedabad.
After Breakfast Drive to Ahmedabad ( 90 Kms) to connect your onward
journey to Airport / Railway station.
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