Tel: 91 11 4342 4342 Fax: 91 11 2334 5974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hi-tours.com
TOUR NAME: RAJASTHAN TOUR - VARANASI.
TOUR DAYS: 21 NIGHTS & 22 DAYS.
DELHI (ARRIVAL) – MANDAWA – BIKANER – JAISALMER – JODHPUR –KUMBALGARH - UDAIPUR – BUNDI – PUSHKAR – JAIPUR - AGRA – ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO - VARANASI – DELHI (DEPART)
TOUR LODGING INFO: 21 Nights Hotels Accommodation will be provided on room with breakfast basis. For Lunch and dinner there would be an additional supplement. Our aforementioned quoted tour cost is based on Standard Category comprising of 3 star hotels. Hotel list is as follows:-
PLACES COVERED NUMBER OF NIGHTS STANDARD HOTELS Delhi 02 Nights Aster Inn Mandawa 01 Night Singhasan Haveli Bikaner 01 Night Basant Vihar Palace Jaisalmer 02 Nights Jaisal Castle Jodhpur 01 Night Ratan Vilas Kumbalgarh 01 Night Kumba Castle Udaipur 01 Night Mahendra Prakash ki Haveli Bundi 01 Night Ishwari Niwas Pushkar 01 Night Master Paradise Jaipur 02 Nights Mandawa Haveli Agra 02 Nights Taj Inn Orchha 02 Nights Sheesh Mahal Khajuraho 02 Nights Usha Bundela Varanasi 02 Nights Siddhartha
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: - Accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Daily Buffet Breakfast. - All transfers / tours and excursions by AC chauffeur driven vehicle. - Sightseeing as per package details. - All currently applicable taxes.
TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions. - Entrances at all sight seeing spots. - Any rides like Elephant, Camel, and Boat etc. - Service of one English speaking local guide during all sightseeing tours. - Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc. - Flight charges if any.
NEW DELHI – MAMALLAPURAM – CHENNAI – COCHIN – VARANASI – UDAIPUR Tel: 91 11 4342 4342 Fax: 91 11 2334 5974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hi-tours.com
TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 01 – ARRIVE DELHI Upon arrival at Delhi, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
DAY 02 – DELHI Morning after breakfast city tour of Old & New Delhi including Red Fort, Jama Mashid Mosque, Humayun´s Tomb, Bahai Lotus Temple, Chandi Chowk Market. Rest of time free for own activities. Overnight stay at Delhi
DAY 03 – DELHI - MANDAWA (280 KMS / 7 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check into the Hotel. Later walking tour of Shekawati region – Visit painted Have lies and around. Overnight at Hotel in Mandawa.
DAY 04 - MANDAWA – BIKANER (200 KMS/ 05 HRS) After breakfast drive to Bikaner via Deshnok Karni Mata Rat Temple. On arrival at Bikaner check into the Hotel. Afternoon visit to Junagarh Fort and city havelis and temples. Optional – enjoy Rickshaw ride. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bikaner.
DAY 05 – BIKANER – JAISALMER (330 KMS/ 07 HRS) After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check into the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer.
DAY 06 – JAISALMER Morning after breakfast city tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort & Havelis - Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Gadi Sagar Lake & Tank. Optional - Later in the afternoon visit sand dunes & enjoy camel ride for sunset viewing at Sam. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 07 - JAISALMER – JODHPUR (290 KMS/ 07 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur, upon arrival at Jodhpur check-in to the hotel. (If time permits) Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visit Mehnargarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Evening visit to Clock Tower Bazar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jodhpur.
DAY 08 - JODHPUR – KUMBALGARH (220 KMS / 6 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh via Ranakpur Jain Temple built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravalli. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 09 - KUMBALGARH - UDAIPUR (80 KMS / 2.5 HRS) Morning after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of the famous Fort . Later drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Later visiting City Palace on lake Pichola & Sahelion- Ki -Bari, the "ladies garden" and Jagdish temple. Optional - Evening boat ride (common boat) at Lake Pichola where you can visit the Jag Mandir Island. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 – UDAIPUR – BUNDI (248 Kms/06 Hrs) Morning after breakfast drive to Bundi via Chittorgarh. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Later walking tour of Bundi. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bundi.
DAY 11 – BUNDI - PUSHKAR (175 Kms/04 Hrs) Morning after breakfast visit The 14th century Taragarh Fort is a famous attraction of Bundi. It is resplendent in white, with a big gateway, battlement and a rock reservoir. Later drive to Pushkar via Ajmer visit Shaikh Moideen chisti Mosque. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
NEW DELHI – MAMALLAPURAM – CHENNAI – COCHIN – VARANASI – UDAIPUR Tel: 91 11 4342 4342 Fax: 91 11 2334 5974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hi-tours.com
DAY 12 – PUSHKAR - JAIPUR (150 Kms/03 Hrs) Early morning visit Lord Brahmha Temple & Ghat. Later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit half day city tour of Pink City which includes Jantar Mantar : Science lovers will love Jantar mantar an observatory built by the founder of Jaipur in 1728AD and the City Palace Museums which contains the original collection of the Maharajas of Jaipur and drive past Hawa Mahal : the palace of winds (Photo-stop). Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
DAY 13 – JAIPUR Morning after breakfast visit the Amber Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers on the back of the elephant like the Maharajas and enjoy Elephant ride (Subject to availability). Rest of time free for your own activities. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
DAY 14 – JAIPUR – AGRA (232 KMS / 04 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Agra via Fatehpur sikri. On arrival check into the Hotel. Overnight stay at Agra.
DAY 15 – AGRA Early morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), regarded as one of the Wonders of the World & Massive Agra Fort, Itmad- ud-ullah's tomb which is often called 'Baby Taj' and excursion to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra . Overnight stay at Agra.
DAY 16 - AGRA - ORCHHA (240 KMS /06 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Orchha via Gwalior. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Orchha.
DAY 17 - ORCHHA Day free for own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel in Orchha.
DAY 18 - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO (180 KMS / 05 HRS) Morning after breakfast drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Khajuraho.
DAY 19 – KHAJURAHO After breakfast visit the world famous Eastern & Western group of temples. These Temples were built by the Chandelas between 950 AD & 1050 AD. Overnight stay at Hotel in Khajuraho.
DAY 20 - KHAJURAHO - VARANASI 9W – 724 (DEP 1355 – ARR 1445 HRS ) Breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening visit Ghat and witness the Ganges Aarti. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 21 – VARANASI Early morning, before sunrise drive to Ghats on river Ganges. Then enjoy the boat ride on the river Ganges. You witness the fascinating early morning rituals being performed by Hindu devotees along the river bank which includes the cremation Ghats. Then walk through the narrow lanes on river side and visit the Golden temple. Back to hotel for breakfast. Later visit to Sarnath (closed on Friday), where you visit the tranquil Deer Park, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Nearby you visit the agnificent Stupas built in third century by emperor Ashoka and the Museum. Back to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 22 – VARANASI – DELHI 9W – 724 (DEP 1520 – ARR 1640 HRS) Breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to Airport to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the International airport to connect flight for your onward destination. DEPART.
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