Royal Tour:

Visit all that is beautiful and legendary in this land. Rajasthan is a window to the grandeur & opulence that the Indian Raj was. From left to right you find beautiful Palaces, Museums, Havelis, Step wells, Cuisine, Heritage, Lakes, Legacy & all that goes to make trip of a LIFETIME. It is one of the most visited places in India that has a developed tourism Infrastructure.

Jaipur:

Pink City, Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business centre with all requisites of a metropolitan city.

Jodhpur:

Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert. Rajasthan’s second largest city is known as the “Sun City” for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred to as the “Blue City” due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However,

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the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists

Udaipur:

Udaipur is referred to as the “Venice of the East”, the “Most Romantic City of India” and the “Kashmir of Rajasthan” (a reference to Dal Lake) and not without reason. Tourists flock to this enchanting old & modern town in the heart of the Aravalli Mountains, which offers three interconnected lakes within the town – the , the Lake Pichhola and the smaller Swaroop Sagar Lake; along with forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry

Ranthambore:

Ranthambore is one of the great Tiger parks of India. Set in South east Rajasthan, this picturesque terrain combined with an ancient Fort brings to you THE nostalgic Indian charm. A visit to this national park is the perfect icing to a wonderful Rajasthan tour.

Itinerary:

•Itinerary can be tweaked as per your convenience. Be it number of Days or redesigning Destinations, your itinerary can be shortened or lengthened.

10 Nights/11 Days

Day1:

•New Delhi to Jaipur; reach Jaipur and have a relaxed time.

Meals: Dinner

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Day2:

•After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, take a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Tour the historical Amber Fort - the capital of the state till 1728. Visit Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory that glitters with a thousand mirrors, Jal Mahal and Temples of Kali. Enjoy an elephant ride on your ascent to Amber Fort and capture incredible panoramic views of the city.

In the afternoon, visit the Maharaja’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar, drive past Hawa Mahal or The Palace of Winds and past the rose-pink residential and business quarters of Jaipur. After a day of sightseeing and discovering the different colors of Jaipur, return to your hotel and spend the night.

•Overnight in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day3:

•Jaipur to Ajmer; Ajmer sightseeing: •Visit the world famous Chisti’s Dargah and an Incredible Jain temple. •Overnight to Jodhpur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day4:

•After a sumptuous breakfast, do the following Jodhpur sightseeing:

 In the afternoon, set out on a guided sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - the former capital of Marwar state founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort spread over 5 kilometers on a steep hill and looking down 125 meters. The fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside, but houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows.

 Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the areas worth exploring.

 A collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses portraits of rulers of Jodhpur.

•Overnight in jodhpur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day5:

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•After Breakfast, Leave for Mt.Abu (260kms) •Reach Mt Abu and have a relaxed evening. •Overnight stay in Mt Abu.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day6: •Mt Abu sightseeing including World famous Dilwara Temples and . •Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day7: • Start your local Udaipur tour with the following sites. • City Palace of Udaipur. • Lake Pichhola (Taj ). • Crystal Gallery. • Sahelion ki Bari. • Bagore Ki Haveli (Find out timing and booking for this cultural extravaganza). • Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum. • Fateh Prakash Palace. • Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8: • Excursion from Udaipur to the following sites:  Sightseeing in Ranakpur.  Jain Temple – Ranakpur.  Kumbhalgarh Fort.  Rajsamand.  Temple.  Jagdish Temple. •Lake Fatehsagar Udaipur. • Mewar Sound & Light show. •Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day9 •Udaipur to Chittorgarh; visit the historic Chittorgarh Fort; •Visit Raniji ki Baori (Step well); leave for Ranthambore. •Overnight stay at Ranthambore.

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Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day10 •Safari activities at Ranthambore.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day11 •Travel back to New Delhi by Road.

Meals: Breakfast.

Tariffs

•Rates depend on different class of Hotels used & no. of people travelling, type of transport used, i.e by Air, Road or Train.

Transport

•Apart from regular flights between Cities, most of your travelling requires quality Road Transport. We understand that as important as quality Accommodation, a reliable Vehicle and a caring Chauffeur is required for a pleasant tour.

•The following are the different types of transport at your disposal:

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Special Attractions:

Apart from the different cultural sights & sounds of Rajasthan, an off the cuff Itinerary can be arranged depending on your choice. The following are special arrangements made for you to make your trip most memorable.

Hot Air Balloon ride:

Take a Hot Air Balloon ride over Jaipur, Udaipur & other cities during festivals. This is a two hour adventure with one hour in the air.

Your Balloon ride comes with all regulars like snacks, bottled water, media record & pick up from your Hotel.

Camel Ride/Horse Ride:

Rajasthan horse safari is one of the best ways to explore this state. Tracks speckled with cenotaphs and tombstones of the heroic and gallant warriors of Rajasthan serve as perfect trails for horse safaris. Passing through the exotic villages and visiting magnificent forts, temples and deserts are some of the other attractions of a horse/camel safari tour of Rajasthan.

Campfires in the evening with entertainment in the form of local folk dance and music further add to the appeal of horse safaris in Rajasthan. The nights are spent in ancient palaces and Garhs (small forts), providing all the modern amenities.

Rajasthani Folk Dance & Music:

People from the world over who visit Rajasthan get to see the spectacle of Rajasthan Sound & Dance. From the Jogis, maand, Kacchi Ghodi, Ghoomars to many other Art forms, the Rajasthani folk art simply takes your breath away.

Venues in Art houses, Museums, Hotels & Festivals bring many variants of this wonderful culture to light.

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