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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi• Arrive Delhi by international flight• Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel • Visit ancient structures of Mehrauli Archeological Park and Qutab Minar – the highest stone minaret in Asia
Delhi the capital of India, is a fascinating city with complexities and contradictions, beauty and dynamism, where the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Delhi is not only the present metropolis of India but also a necropolis. Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi has witnessed the rise and fall of many cities over the last five millennia.
The area of Mehrauli is probably the oldest continuously inhabited area of the city. As such it contains the architectural legacy of many centuries. Lal Kot, the first fortification of the city of Delhi, was established by the Tomar Rajputs in the Mehrauli area in AD 1060. The Chauhans extended this by adding the fortifications of Qila Rai Pithora, and after them the IlBari Turks continued to rule from this location. Though later capital cities were built at other sites, this area was not abandoned and many important buildings continued to be located here during successive dynasties the Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Lodis, Mughals, and the British. With over 300 listed buildings of archaeological, architectural and historical significance, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is situated south of the Qutub World Heritage Site. It has buildings from practically each period of Delhi’s history. Some of them are well known such as the historic mosque of Jamali Kamali and the stepwell known as Rajon Ki Baoli.
Qutab Minar, a Tower of Victory which was built in the 12th century by Qutabuddin Aibak. Within the spacious courtyard of the adjoining QuwwatulIslam mosque stands the famous Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD and bears a Sanskrit inscription. The pillar has puzzled scientists, as its iron has not rusted through all these centuries.
Overnight in Delhi – Justa The Residence
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Day 02 : In Delhi• Breakfast at the hotel• Experience the life in Old Delhi with a heritage walk with your guide, a former street child
Your Guide, a former street child, who have survived many hardship but is proud of what he is today, will show you hidden places in the fascinating walled city and tell you stories ranging from the height of the Mughal Empire to the harsh realities of many children's life today. Quiet an experience.
• Visit Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan. Enjoy cycle rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, which is next to the Mosque. Visit an old haveli (mansion) a reminiscence of what Delhi once was.
• Drive past India Gate a war memorial of the First World War, Rajpath (King's way), towards the residence of the President of the Republic of India – the Rashtrapathi Bhawan. It is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings.
• After lunch visit Humayun's Tomb the magnificent structure in red sand stone and white marble, is one of the finest examples of the garden tomb, and a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
• Enjoy Sufi evening at Nizamuddin Dargah
At the Dargah (grave) of Hazrat Nizamuddin one feels as if under an enchantment, the spirit becomes more alive to the sights and sounds of people speaking softly, of voices raised in prayer, of the soft glow of intense sticks, of the mesmerising voices of the qawwals (sufi singers) as they invoke the Lord, seeking eternal communion and salvation. Hazrat Nizamuddin’s Dargah is where we find life celebrated in all its colors, as faces happy and sad show themselves in the crowd, as thanks are given to the saint for successes and his intercession is sought against failure, as births are celebrated and death mourned, newborns brought for blessings and piers carried in with a prayer for peace.
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Day 03 : Delhi – Jodhpur – Manvar • Breakfast at the hotel• Drive to airport to board morning flight to Jodhpur (AI 475 – 1100/1210 hrs)• Arrive Jodhpur and drive to Manvar which is 110 Km and the drive will take about 2.5 hours• Arrive Manvar and check in at a resort located in the heart of the sand dune region of Rajasthan between the ancient cities of Jodhpur,
Jaisalmer and Bikaner. The Resort is a hidden gem – very quaint and pleasant, a green oasis in the desert – designed and built in the style of a village settlement against the backdrop of a desert landscape.
• Dinner at the resort
Overnight in Manvar – Manvar Resort
Day 04 : In Manvar• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : Drive to Manvar camp located 6 Kms from the resort in the midst of the wilderness surrounded by the sand dunes• After check in at the camp, enjoy an adventurous drive in rugged four wheel jeep climbing over dunes. If you are in mood to explore
further, we will take to the world famous village of Khichan where thousands of migratory birds, especially Siberian cranes, drop anchor every year
• In the afternoon a short trip from the camp will lead you to hamlet of the Bishnoi – a clan of desert folk who have become synonymous with conservation of wildlife, flora and delicate ecosystem within which they thrive today.
• Evening : Experience a ride on a traditional 'ship of the desert' – camel to see sunset across the desert from the crest of a dune.• Lunch and dinner will be served at the camp
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Day 05 : Manvar Jodhpur• Breakfast at the camp• Morning : Drive back to Jodhpur • Arrive Jodhpur and check in at the hotel• Afternoon : Visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and royal cenotaphs of Jaswant Thada
Mehrangarh Fort The Mehrangarh fort is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels with latticed windows. These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture.
Jaswant ThadaTo the left of the Mehrangarh Fort complex is the Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur. It is a 19th century royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. The son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Maharaja Sardar Singh, in the memory of his father, built the Jaswant Thada. The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. Near to this are the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs. Famous Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is an example of architectural brilliance in India.
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Day 06 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur Udaipur• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : Blue city walk dive deep into the heart of Jodhpur to discover the lesser known treasures of this enchanting city . Learn
about interesting legends from the past, Peep into the life of locals , Meet and interact with city’s residents ,wander through narrow alleyways dotted with Indigo coloured houses.
• Later drive to Udaipur visiting Jain temple of Ranakpur enroute (250 Km / 07 hours including visits)
In a quiet and picturesque glen which runs into the western slopes of the Aravalli hills, lies the remarkable 15th century Jain temples. Though over 500 years old, the temples here are superbly preserved in a nearperfect condition. In the centre is the main Chaumukh temple dedicated to Adinath. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Every conceivable surface is carved and every corner and angle is engraved with Jain images.
Overnight in Udaipur – Jagat Niwas Palace
Day 07 : In Udaipur• Breakfast at the hotel• Discover the city of Udaipur like locals in a Tuk – Tuk visiting one of the largest royal complexes in Rajasthan, the City Palace,
situated on a promontory on the picturesque Lake Pichola. Also visit Jagdish temple – a very prominent Hindu temple built in Indo Aryan architecture. Also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola
The city of Udaipur is a lovely land around the Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravali. Popularly referred as the lake city of India, is one of the most enchanting cities of Rajasthan. The imperial city of Udaipur boasts of picturesque lakes, massive forts, beautiful palaces, art museums, welllaid gardens, architectural temples, colorful fairs and festivals.
Overnight in Udaipur – Jagat Niwas Palace
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Day 08 : Udaipur Narlai• Breakfast at the hotel• Drive from Udaipur to Narlai (125 Km / 03 hours)• Arrive Narlai and check in to a 17th century 'villa'• Enjoy horse/Jeep safari to the beautiful country side. Also ride through some pretty rugged terrain, some stunning and very
cinematic landscape in a rural train
Overnight in Narlai – Rawla Narlai
Day 09 : Narlai – Pushkar Jaipur• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : Drive to Jaipur visiting holy town of Pushkar enroute.• Explore the presence of four prominent religions of India in a walk only a mile long. Perform a small ceremony as homage to your
forefathers at the holy Pushkar lake, visit a famous temple with a blend of Rajput and Tamil architecture. Visit the one and only Brahma temple in the world and walk through local markets
• Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel
Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan, is color washed pink the color associated with auspiciousness and Rajput hospitality. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills, and a city of broad avenues is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.
Overnight in Jaipur Shahpura House
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Day 10 : In Jaipur• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : Visit Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile state of Jaipur until 1728 which is perched on a hill. It has halls of Public
and Private audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) and various marble palaces which are marvellous examples of medieval Rajput architecture. Visit the Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Royal family at the entrance to the palace. Ride an elephant to ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated.
• Visit the City Palace the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It now houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes, an armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs with weapons of arms, an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit.
• Visit the Jantar Mantar an astrological and astronomical Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 18th century, which is remarkable for its accuracy of the instruments even in the present times. Drive past the Palace of Winds, known popularly as Hawa Mahal
Overnight in Jaipur Shahpura House
Day 11 : Jaipur – Uniara• Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : Leave the main lanes and enter the gullies of Jaipur's famous Quadrants – Modikhana. Explore the geometrically precise
architecture of the city and the significance of its entry gates. Visit a community well, a temple – one of its kind, observe bangle making, chit chat with local families and more.
• Later drive to Uniara (135 Km / 03 hours)• VOLUNTEER SCHOOL PROJECT IN UNIARA
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Day 12 : Uniara – Sawai Madhopur• VOLUNTEER SCHOOL PROJECT IN UNIARA• Drive to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore National Park) 45 Km / 01 hour• Dinner at the hotel• Arrive Sawai Madhopur and check in at the hotel
The National Park at Ranthambore has an area of 400 sq. km encompassing rocky hill crests which descend to open valleys between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, dotted with water pools and fruit trees. Well known for the diurnal activity of tigers, Ranthambore is a very special and unusual area where a natural present meets a historical past. Gazelles, sambar, cheetal, chinkara, nilgai, langoor, wild bull, the elusive leopard and tiger abound this sanctuary. Dotted across the landscape are the crumbling ruins of its past glory, be it chatris or cupolas, like palaces or old guard posts, all of which reinforce the magical and ethereal quality of this great wilderness.
Overnight in Sawai Madopur – Ranthambhore Regency
Day 13 : In Sawai Madhopur• Early morning date with tiger : Jungle Safari to the national park• Return to the hotel for breakfast• Visit the thousand years old fortress, Ranthambhore Fort, which looms over the forest• After lunch : Another safari to the park to witness wild animal in its natural habitat• Evening : Visit to Ranthambhore School of Arts – the school recruits students from neighbouring villages, the aim is to preserve the
foundation stone of the area – the tiger.• Dinner at the hotel
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Day 14 : Sawai Madhopur – Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra • Breakfast at the hotel• After a leisurely morning transfer to Sawai Madhopur railway station to board train to Bharatpur. On arrival in Bharatpur in the
afternoon continue driving to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri – the abandoned city of Mughals enroute. • Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel
Overnight in Agra – The Trident
Day 15 : Agra – Delhi – Depart • Breakfast at the hotel• Morning : The Mughal Heritage walk – Discover the unknown secrets about the city and its people and of course the Taj Mahal
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the modern World the Taj Mahal. This city having been the capital of the Mughal dynasty for over hundred years till 1650 has many Mughal monuments of repute.
• Visit the monument of love – The Taj Mahal and also the very famous Agra Fort
The Taj Mahal the inimitable poem in white marble was built over a period of 22 years (16311653), using a workforce of 22000 people, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
• After visits drive to Delhi (210 Km / 04 hours)• Arrive Delhi and check in at an airport hotel for wash and change before flying home.
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TOUR COST
Validity: October 2014 to March 2015 (except 25 Oct. 14 to 10 Nov. 14 AND 20 Dec. 14 to 10 Jan. 15)
Tour Cost (Per Person) Cost in USD
02 – 03 persons on twin sharing basis 2,600/ Per Person
04 – 06 persons on twin sharing basis 2,320/ Per Person
Airfare for the sector Delhi Jodhpur (in an economy class)
65 / Per Person
Single Room Supplement 865/ Per Single
The rates given in the quotation include the following specific services: • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure by an INDEBO representative.• Accommodation in the hotels mentioned, or similar, based on Double/Twin bedded room for a total of 13 nights • Meal Plan : Bed and breakfast basis except at Manvar Resort and Camp in Manvar and Ranthambhore Regency in Sawai madhopur
where all meals are included• Heritage walk in Old Delhi with a former street child • Cycle Rickshaw ride and visit to an Old Haveli (mansion) in Old Delhi• Sufi evening at Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi• Four wheel jeep ride climbing the dunes in Manvar• Visit to a Bishnoi village near Manvar• Camel ride in Manvar• Heritage walk of the blue city Jodhpur• Tuk – Tuk ride in Udaipur
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• Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur• Horse/Jeep safari to the country side in Narlai• Rural train ride• Heritage walk around Pushkar lake• Elephant ride to ascend to Amer Fort in Jaipur• Heritage walk in pink city Jaipur• Two jungle safaris to the Ranthambhore Nationak park in shared Jeeps• Mughal heritage walk in Agra• Services of locally appointed English speaking guide during the visits/excursion• Presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change. • Currently applicable entrance fees to places of visit as per the itinerary.• Transportation by airconditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.• Professional and service charges for preparation and operation of the tour program.
The rates include only the services listed above and those mentioned in the enclosed itinerary.
The rates do not include:• International flight tickets • Visa fee• Travel Insurance • Any airport taxes on departure.• Items of a personal nature such as cost of telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tips etc.
Note : Prices are subject to revise in case of any steep increase in fuel price, addition/ revision in Tax structure or any other unforeseen reasons.
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India. Payment TermsPayment for the above tour will be in your local currency (USD) by one of the following options:
• By Bank transfer : Also known as 'SWIFT' payment which is done through the bank. Our bank details will be specified in the invoice, and any applicable bank charges will be borne by you.
• By International Credit Card : We will need a signed authorization form, as per the format which will be sent with the invoice, to be faxed to our office (+91114716 5550), along with the relevant documents.
Payment Policy : On confirmation of tour, an advance deposit of 50% of tour cost. The balance payment should be credited to our account 45 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
If the tour is cancelled Cancellation charge
Anytime after confirmation upto 60 days prior to commencement of the tour 10% of the total tour cost
Less than 60 days and Up to 45 days prior to the commencement of the tour 25% of the total tour cost
Less than 45 days and up to 30 days prior to the commencement of the tour 50% of the total tour cost
Less than 30 days and up to 15 days prior to the commencement of the tour 75% of the total tour cost
Less than 15 days Full tour cost
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All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is undertaken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond control.INDEBO (INDIA) PVT LTD is not responsible for the rerouting of the itinerary due to flight and/or train cancellation. Any additional expenses necessitated by such an event will be borne by the clients.
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