Day
1: Delhi - Sariska
(about 180 km
/ 3½ hours)
Around midnight
arrival in
New Delhi. Upon arrival in New Delhi you will drive to
Sariska. Sariska Tiger Reserve 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 by the government of
India.
In the evening we have jungle safari in the
Sariska National park. There we watch the activities of Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais,
Chausinghas, Jackals, Wild boars, langurs etc.
Day
2: Sariska - Jaipur (about 122 km / 2½ hours)
Today we drive to the Pink City,
Jaipur.
This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its
handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones.
Today we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, about 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. Enroute to Amber we visit the
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 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.
In the afternoon we 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 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.
In the evening we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur.
Then we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan
Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day
3: Jaipur - Delhi (about 270 km / 5-6 hours)
In the morning we drive to
New Delhi. In the afternoon we have
sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat",
the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and
Jama Masjid, the great
mosque of Old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous “Humayun Tomb”
which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India
and “Qutub Minar” which is 71 meter high and was constructed in
1199. Before we proceed to the hotel we drive through New Delhi where we
visit the
India Gate, Government buildings and Embassies.
Day
4: Delhi
Around midnight flight to home destination.
Tour Reservation
To get more information or to book this tour please submit the
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e-mail ! Your booking will be activated only after we get a
reconfirmation from your side.
Inclusions:
Standard Rooms on twin sharing basis.
Breakfast in the Hotel.
One dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and dance in
Jaipur.
Jungle
safari in Sariska.
Elephant Ride
in Amber (Jaipur).
Driver allowances.
Toll tax and parking.
Hotel transfer at all places.
Vehicle insurance included.
Petrol/Gas cost included.
All Transfers and departures by Indo
Vacations representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing
throughout the tour by an
individual air-conditioned
vehicle (car/Jeep etc.) with driver (reliable, experienced
and English speaking - have
a look at the
references
on our website from all over the world).
Exclusions:
Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills
and alcoholic
beverages.
Entrance/administrative fees.
Camera fees (still or movie).
Unspecified meal etc.
International or Domestic Flights.
We
always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished by
you for your individual trip. |
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Rajasthan
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