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Day 01. Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around
midnight arrival in
Delhi.
The cosmopolitan city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for
travellers. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and
transferred to the hotel.
Day
02. New Delhi - Jaipur
(about
270 km)
This
morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old
Delhi. We take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red
Fort
through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver
Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat",
the
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Before we
leave for Jaipur we have a drive through New Delhi
where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and
Embassies. In the afternoon drive to the
“pinkcity”
Jaipur.
Day
03. Ayurveda in Jaipur: City
Sightseeing
Today you start with
your Ayurveda Rejuvenation Package in Jaipur in our
special Ayurveda Clinic. Till noon there will be short
lectures on Ayurveda treatments and after that you
will be invited by the Doctor to discuss your personal
treatment. This personal discussion and the
observation & consultation thereafter will be the
base for your Ayurveda treatment planning for the next
coming days. In the afternoon we will explore the
“Pinkcity” Jaipur. Jaipur is world famous for its
textiles and coloured stones. Enroute to the old city,
we will visit the
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD containing 953 small casements with
each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool
air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions
below without being seen. We also visit the
city
palace which is still the formal residence of the
royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace
we will visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Maharajas. We continue to
Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five
remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments
reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Day
04. Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion:
Amber (about 10 km)
Till
noon we will spend our time in the Ayurveda Clinic
where you will be treated as per your personal
treatment schedule by different methods as oil
therapy, steam and herbal treatment under the
supervision of the Ayurveda Doctor. In the afternoon
we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved
to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace
Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Day
05. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved for the
Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
Afternoon is free at your leisure. In the evening
there will be a lecture on practice of Ayurveda in
daily life from an Ayurveda expert. This lecture will
be held in the hotel.
Day
06. Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion: Sanganer (about 20 km)
Our
day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment
in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. In the afternoon
we drive to Sanganer. Sanganer is famous for its
traditional textile printing and paper work. Paper
making is practised in the Kagazi Mohulla (paper area)
and uses waste cotton and silk rags which are churned
into a pulp, sieved, strained and dried. The finished
products are often speckled with gold and silver.
Day
07. Ayurveda in Jaipur:
Sightseeing in Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved
for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda
Rejuvenation Centre. In the afternoon we will have a
walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit
a factory to see the famous block printing work being
done since centuries in Jaipur. After the walk we
drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit
“Laxmi Narayan Mandir”, a Hindu Temple made of
white marble. We might have an opportunity here to
observe a prayer ceremony.
Day
08. Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion:
Samode (about 40 km)
Our
day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment
in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. Today will be the
last day for us for to enjoy the Ayurveda treatment at
our centre. In the afternoon we drive to Samode.
Samode is famous for its palace where we have an
overnight stay. We enjoy the stay in the Samode Palace
and visit the wonderful Darbar Hall (Audience hall)
and other parts of the palace of Maharaja which are
decorated beautifully with the miniature paintings. On
special occasions this wonderful 400 years old Palace
of Samode is decorated and fulfilled with traditional
dance and music.
Day
09. Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
(about 250 km)
Today we
leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages
in direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital
frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the
16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red
sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been
built. It has been generally stated that it was due to
failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in
Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day
10. Agra
We start
today our sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort,
built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The
construction of this massive structure began in 1565
under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his
grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive
imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra
Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument
of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love,
with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by
the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a
tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
(Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39
giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time
at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home.
After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the
famous fine marble inlay work which is still being
done in Agra by the descendants of the families of
builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
Day
11. Agra – Delhi
(about
216 km)
Late
morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day
at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or
enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
Day
12. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight back to the home destination.
Tour Reservation
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About
Hotels:
We
provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in
the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels. Luxury hotels are
all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a combination of
3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a combination of 2 and 3
star or similar hotels. The criteria
for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your money. We
also provide you wherever possible accommodation in heritage hotels.
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of Maharajas
which have been later renovated and converted into Hotels. Rooms are
decorated all individually. Rooms are comfortable, romantic and
present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
Our
Services Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw Drive in Delhi.
Elephant
Ride in Amber.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of
sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any
Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished
by you for your individual trip.
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