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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 also
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 (around 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 :
Sariska (around 110 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our
Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. Today we leave the capital of Rajasthan
and drive to Sariska Tiger Reserve which is situated in the northern
part of Aravali hills. Sariska has an area above 479 square km and was
declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973 from the government of India. We take
a Jeep ride to watch the activities of Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais,
Chausinghas, Jackals, Wild boars, langurs etc.
Day 07. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our
Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. The rest of the day today is at your
leisure. One can explore Jaipur on his own.
Day 08. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Excurison:
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 09. 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 10. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Excursion:
Nahargarh (about 07 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our
Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. In the afternoon we drive to Nahargarh,
Nahargarh is also known as the tiger fort and was constructed in the
18th century to protect the capital. The surrounding hills also
provided good defence. There are excellent views of the Jaipur city
from Nahargarh (Tiger hill).
Day 11. Ayurveda 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.
In the evening there will be a second lecture in the Hotel on the
Ayurveda from an Ayurveda Expert.
Day 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 16. Flight to Home
Around midnight flight back to the home destination.
Tour Reservation
To get more information or to book this tour please submit the
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Your booking will be
activated only after we get a reconfirmation from your side.
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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group - the
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Festival calendar
to know about
the dates of various festivals of
Rajasthan during your travel !
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more Tours & information on Rajasthan !
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