Ladakh, Delhi, Agra, Kalakho, Jaipur, Nimaj, Jodhpur, Deogarh & Udaipur

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INDIA LADAKH, DELHI, AGRA, KALAKHO, JAIPUR, NIMAJ, JODHPUR, DEOGARH & UDAIPUR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Day 01: 15 September: Arrive Delhi (Flight: AI 309 ETA 1715 hrs) Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by a representative holding a “MW Tours” signboard. You will be escorted to your hotel and assisted with check in. Overnight – Delhi

Meals: None

Day 02: 16 September: Delhi Today’s full sightseeing tour takes you to Old and New Delhi. Start with a cycle rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk Bazaar one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Photo stop at Red Fort, visit the Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat, then continue to New Delhi past the India Gate and Parliament House to visit the Tomb of Humayun and Qutub Minar. Overnight – Delhi

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 03: 17 September: Delhi –Leh (9W 635, ETD 0540/0705) Early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Leh. Arrive in Leh and transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival today, it is medically mandatory that you relax and undergo minimal exertion to enable you to acclimatize to the rarefied oxygen levels at this high altitude. Overnight – Leh

Meals: Breakfast (packed) & Dinner

Day 04: 18 September: Leh After breakfast proceed on a gentle orientation tour of Leh. Our Leh City Heritage Walk ushers you to the labyrinth of the by-lanes of Leh City under the gaze of the imposing 17th century nine storied Leh City Palace. This walk takes you through this last big frontier town. The city boulevard presents a cauldron of shops which sell Pashmina shawls to Tibetan handicraft items. A few scattered curio shops also offer Tibetan silver jewellery and traditional Ladakhi jewellery set with turquoise, jade and emerald. Your walk concludes near Chubi village where your vehicle will pick you up and take you to Shanti Stupa, perched upon a great vantage point over Leh, with spectacular views of this mesmerizing stone strewn landscape. Overnight – Leh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 05: 19 September : Leh / Nubra Valley via Khardong la. 125km. After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motor able road in the World, 18,380 ft.) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of the sand dunes and optional ride on double hump camel. Overnight – Nubra Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: 20 September: Nubra – Leh After breakfast drive to Leh via Hunder and Diskit Villages. Arrive and check in at hotel. Overnight – Leh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 07: 21 September: Leh Full day tour of the Leh Valley visiting Stock, Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. Overnight – Leh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 08: 22 September: Leh – Delhi (9W 612 ETD 0720 ETA 0850 hrs) Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight – Delhi

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 09: 23 September: Delhi – Agra (Train: 0810/0950 hrs) Your journey today takes you to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, and the symbol of eternal love of an emperor for his favourite queen. After being mesmerised by its beauty your afternoon continues to Agra Fort also known as Red Fort. Overnight: Agra

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10: 24 September: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Kalakho (04 Hrs excluding stops) Today begins with an early morning drive to Kalakho via Fatehpur Sikri where you have the opportunity to look around this perfectly preserved abandoned city. Later arrive in Kalakho to experience a perfect organic retreat located in the rustic countryside surrounded by farmland. Then continue to the nearby village where you can see first-hand the everyday life of the village tribe. Overnight –Kalakho

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner P.O Box 1305 Springwood QLD 4127 | Toll free: 1300 842 688|Tel: 07-3808 9918|Fax: 07 3319 6488 Email: [email protected] |Website: www.mwtours.com.au Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions, available on our website www.mwtours.com.au MWT-02014 v4

Day 11: 25 September: Kalakho – Jaipur (03 hrs) After breakfast your tour continues to Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan also known as ‘The Pink City’. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to begin your own exploration of Jaipur. Overnight –Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12: 26 September: Jaipur Today’s full day sightseeing tour takes you to Amber Fort, a classic romantic Rajasthan Fort-Palace, which stands tall overlooking the Pink City. Choose to ascend by Jeep or Elephant to reach the inner citadel, where you will find an extensive palace complex, including the magnificent Chamber of a Thousand Mirrors. This afternoon visits the Maharaja’s City Palace and Jantar Manta. Lastly, a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Overnight –Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 13: 27 September: Jaipur – Nimaj (04 hrs) Travel to the nearby village of Nimaj, a tranquil hideaway in the heart of the Aravalli Hills. Check in to the charming Hotel Nimaj (Heritage), one of the oldest heritage properties in India. Enjoy an evening walk to nearby villages. Overnight: Nimaj

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14: 28 September: Nimaj – Jodhpur (02 hrs) Your tour continues to Jodhpur. On arrival, settle in to your hotel before departing on an excursion to the nearby Bishnoi Village. Overnight: Jodhpur

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 15: 29 September: Jodhpur Early morning departure for an excursion to Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Inside its boundaries are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana are noteworthy for the splendour and glamour of a bygone era. Later visit the Jaswant Thada and the Clock Tower market. Overnight –Jodhpur

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 16: 08 July: Jodhpur – Deogarh (04 hrs) Today begins with a drive to Deogarh situated in the Aravalli Ranges. Later this afternoon enjoy a Rural Ramble - a jeep drive into the countryside with a guide, visiting small villages around Deogarh to take a closer look at rural life. Your day concludes lakeside with tea, coffee, and snacks while enjoying the wildlife. Overnight –Deogarh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 17: 01 October: Deogarh Experience the surrounding landscape on a local train ride to the village of Phulad. Discover rugged, yet stunning views with an “in the middle of nowhere” feeling to it. This evening you will visit Deogarh village for a special dinner at Fort Seengh Sagar, an awe-inspiring island fortress sitting in the middle of a lake. Overnight –Deogarh

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 18: 02 October: Deogarh – Ranakpur – Udaipur (05 hrs excluding stops) Today leave for Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur Temples. Afterwards continue to the city of lakes beautifully set up amidst the Aravalli Hills with three connecting lakes. Overnight –Udaipur

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 19: 03 October: Udaipur Today’s full day guided city tour visits the impressive City Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari gardens, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Shilpgram. In the afternoon wander through the traditional markets leading to the Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple. Later in the evening enjoy a Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight –Udaipur

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 20: 04 October: Udaipur – Delhi (AI 472, ETD 1505 ETA 1630) Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight – Delhi

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 21: 05 October: Depart - Delhi (Flight: AI 308 ETD 1215 hrs) Your tour concludes today with a transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels Envisaged: City Heritage No. Of nights Delhi The Claridges/Deluxe 02 Leh Grand Dragon Hotel/Deluxe 02 Nubra Silver Sand Camp 01 Leh Grand Dragon Hotel/Deluxe 02 Delhi Claridges Hotel/Deluxe 01 Agra Grand Imperial/Deluxe 01 Kalakho Umaid Lake Palace/Royal Deluxe 01 Jaipur Alsisar Haveli/Standard 02 Nimaj Nimaj Palace/Suite 01 Jodhpur Raas Jodhpur/Garden 02 Deogarh Deogarh Mahal/Deluxe 02 Udaipur Amet Haveli/Deluxe 02 Delhi Claridges/Deluxe 01 Total = 20 Nights

INCLUSIONS: (*schedule & price is subject to change)  Accommodation in hotels (as specified above) with private facility  Private air-condition vehicle with driver for travel, transfers and sightseeing as per Itinerary.  Meals as specified  English speaking local guide during sightseeing and excursions only  Entrance fee to the monuments as per the Program (one visit per monument)  Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi  Amber Fort ascend by Jeep drive or Elephant  Jeep ride in Deogarh  Boat ride in Udaipur  Train ticket for Delhi Agra sector by AC Chair Car  Assistance on arrival and departures  Bottle of mineral water  A MW Tours Travel wallet

EXCLUSIONS:  International airfares

P.O Box 1305 Springwood QLD 4127 | Toll free: 1300 842 688|Tel: 07-3808 9918|Fax: 07 3319 6488 Email: [email protected] |Website: www.mwtours.com.au Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions, available on our website www.mwtours.com.au MWT-02014 v4  Domestic airfares Flight Times are a guide only  Visa  Tipping  Travel Insurance  Camera and Video permits  Meals not listed  Personal expenditures  Any service not mentioned in the enclosed document

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