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ITINERARIES CAN BE TAILOR-MADE ACCORDING TO YOUR CONVENIENCE)
Day 01 - Arrive -
Delhi
On
arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel where we will be holding rooms on ready occupancy
basis, and as you step into the hotel you will be having the
first experience of Indian warmth & hospitality, elegant
ladies in traditional local costumes greet you with garlands
and perform the "aarti" ceremony. After having your forehead
anointed with the traditional red "Tikka", relax with a non
- alcoholic welcome drink. Rest of the night to be spent at
hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
In
the morning have your breakfast and be ready to explore the
capital of kingdoms and empires. Now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past & present. In the
first half of sightseeing trip you will visit Qutub minar,
Humayun Tomb, India gate, drive past parliament area &
Government buildings. Have your lunch, and relax rest of the
day. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra
Today
morning we will, after a wake up call, commence drive to Agra
enroute visiting Sikandara. On arrival "Chobedars" (gate keepers)
usher guests to the Lobby of the hotel where Hostess clad
in silken flowing dresses welcome the guests with flowers
and "ittar" (perfume) in traditional style. After check in,
a few hours to relax and lunch. In the afternoon visit Red
Fort, The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula's and shop for some time.
In
the evening we have for you A Magical Mughal night : where
guests with traditional "Pagris" (turbans) and " Chunnis"
(scarfs) are welcomed with a shower of rose petals and "ittar"
(perfume). Traditionally attired attendants serve a sumptuous
meal in Silver Thalis (plates) on "bajot" (low tables) to
guests seated on mattress. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 - Agra
At
dawn you will be taken to enjoy the spectacular view of the
Majestic Taj Mahal, also enjoy typical ride at Rickshaw upto
Taj Mahal. Visit local Bazaar (market) where you have collections
of spectacular work on marble. In the evening we will organize
for you a Village fair Theme : A village setting is created
with bamboo huts, benches and stalls, villagers mingle with
guests and display their traditional skills such as doll making,
puppet making, pottery "pichwai" paintings and other crafts.
Entertainments with Monkey show, a palmist, a snake charmer
and a performance with dummy horse dancers and singers. Overnight
to be spent at hotel.
Day 05 - Agra - Jaipur
This
morning we will proceed further to Jaipur enroute visiting
old deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival check in
into hotel where we have for you Maharaja's welcome, a stunning
tableau of decorated camels and Elephants unfolds before you
on the lawns of the palace-hotel. Ladies in Rajasthani costumes
perform the traditional garlanding, "aarti" and "tikka" ceremonies
while the music of the Shehnai welcomes you, afterwards relax
with welcome drink. Afternoon is kept purposely free so as
to provide you with some time to walk around and have a feeling
of city atmosphere which by itself is simply fabulous. Dinner
and overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Jaipur
After breakfast an excursion to Amer Fort
where sheer pleasure of a joy ride on an Elephant is there
for you. Explore the majestic fort on the back of Elephant.
In the afternoon enjoy half day city tour covering Hawa Mahal,
Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab - Ki - Haveli, City Palace,
Johari Bazaar In the evening we have for you RAJPUT WEDDING:
a traditional Rajput Wedding where the group members participate
as the "baraat" (the bridegroom's family and friends who form
the wedding party) A festive buffet meal, music folk dances
and a few rituals would be performed during the party. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
07 - Jaipur - Samode
After
breakfast we will depart for Samode, on entering the village
decorated camels are awaiting there, your access to the palace
would be on the carts along with local musicians and amidst
cobbled streets of the village. On arrival in the fully lit
palace you will receive a traditional welcome by village elders
garlanding them and the village belles full of local attire
showering rose petals at the group. Check into hotel. Relax
for some time and then join Cocktail arranged at Sheesh Mahal
and the cultural extravaganza at Durbar hall. Have your dinner
being served while local dancers and musicians entertain and
spend your night at hotel.
Day 08 - Samode -
Mandawa
Morning
free at the palace or walk up to the fort. Enjoy camel ride
to explore the rural lifestyle. Later in the day drive to
Mandawa. Check into the desert Resort. Traditional welcome
and check in into hotel. Evening enjoy Gala bar-be-cue with
camp fire and pegs, to add to dimensions of the starry night
there will be sweet music played by the desert dwellers. A
totally unforgettable experience. Overnight to be spent at
hotel.
Day 09 - Mandawa -
Delhi
Morning
visit havelis & beautiful frescoes, an overview of Thar
desert would simply add to your joy. Drive back to Delhi.
On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi
Have
your breakfast, check out from the hotel and take a short
trip to Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red fort, Gandhi memorial,
shopping etc. Then drive to a country side farm in the evening
on the outskirts of Delhi for a gala farewell dinner along
the poolside. Later transfer to Airport for flight to next
destination.
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