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Day 01 Arrive Delhi.
Welcome in India! Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 In Delhi.
After Breakfast, sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Among some of the most interesting highlights of your city tour of Old and New Delhi are the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat in the old city area and the Government Buildings, a drive through the majestic Rajpath to the India Gate, the Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutab Minar etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi – Udaipur
Morning after breakfast, departure transfer to airport to board flight IT 4301 1140-1330 hrs to Udaipur. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Udaipur
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Among the places visited is the City Palace – a majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake. A conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the Triple arched gate “Tripolia” with eight marble porticos; the Jagdish temple- built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, this Indo – Aryan temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with note worthy sculpted images; the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, which houses an interesting collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, paintings etc; the Saheliyon ki Bari with its many fountains etc.

A highlight of your trip to Udaipur is a sunset boat cruise on the beautiful placid Lake Pichola. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces including the beautiful city palace, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. There are two island palaces, The Jagmandir and Jagniwas and also the beautiful Lake Palace sits on an island in this lake. Boat rides, which originate from the City Palace jetty (known as Bansi Ghat), are a popular way of exploring the natural beauty of Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Udaipur –Ranakpur-Jodhpur
After breakfast, depart by surface to Jodhpur upon arrival check in at the hotel. En-route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quite and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple different from each other. The magic of light and shade is awe-inspiring. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Later visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens.

Afternoon depart by surface to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 In Jaisalmer
After Breakfast, Jaisalmer – the last citadel in the desert. The Golden fort of Jaisalmer used to be a regular scheduled stop for the caravans plying on the ancient silk route, and was a major trading centre. Visit the Golden Fort, built in 1156 AD by Rawal Jaisal and is situated on 76 m high Triangular mound. Jain Temples, Gadisar Lake, Folk Museum, Havelis, Bara Bagh-Cenotaphs built amidst gardens.

Afternoon depart by surface to Sam Sand Dunes tented camp. Upon arrival check in at the tented camp. Enjoy the sun set in the evening with its changing colours in desert and take a short Camel ride.

Sam Sand Dunes, situated 45 kms west of Jaisalemr, with cluster of Sand Dunes. These Dunes varying in size from 3 to 15 kms to a large extent are of shifting sands where wind heaps and the sand into hills or deep hollow scopes. Overnight at the camp.

Day 08 Jaisalmer-Bikaner
After breakfast, depart by surface to Bikaner. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit to Junagarh Fort built by Raja Rai Singh, a General in the army of Emperor Akbar. See the marvels in architecture intricate carvings on red sand stone, some of the finest collections of Armory Golden Work and also raised lacquer work with glass inlay etc. Also visit Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, the best museum in Rajasthan having a vast collection of rate exhibits covering almost every period of Indian history. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Bikaner – Mandawa
After breakfast, depart by surface to Mandawa, a small town has many havelis and temples. The terrace o f the rugged fort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Mandawa – Jaipur
After breakfast, depart by surface to Jaipur, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. The capital of erstwhile Kachwaha Rajputs, Jaipur city was founded in 1727 AD. By the great King Maharaja Jai Singh who was not only a great statesman but also a keen astronomer and an architect. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 In Jaipur
After early breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Take a ride on gaily decorated elephant to the ramparts of the Fort.

Later sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Among the principal sights are the Jantar Mantar or the Observatory, The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, The City Palace & Museum. Jaipur is also a major center of precious and semi precious stones, jewellery, cotton textiles and the typical Blue Pottery. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, depart by surface to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri,the deserted capital of Mughal India. Among the principal attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are the large audience halls, palaces, the Mosques, the tomb of Salim Chishti, The Panchmahal, and the Buland Darwaza, which is among the biggest gates in Asia. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 Agra – Delhi Depart
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Agra city. Taj Mahal (Friday closed) built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, this beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is an architectural marvel. Built in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The building was conceived as a garden tomb with the mausoleum rising at the far end of the complex with the river Yamuna flowing below. Beneath the dome are the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jehan.

Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 – 1573 with its maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Most of the buildings originally built by Akbar were destroyed and were replaced by his grandson Shah Jehan. The only surviving structure from Akbar’s period apart from the solid sand stone ramparts and the gateway is the Jehangir Mahal. It is the biggest private residence in the complex and its architecture indicates strong influences from Hindu overtones. Later depart by surface to Delhi airport to board flight back to home.

Day 14 Depart
END OF THE TOUR (CHECK-IN/OUT AT THE HOTELS IS 12 NOON)

FLIGHT SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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TOUR COST IN US$:

	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
2 people in double room	$1805	$2072	$2528
3 people in double room	$1632	$1899	$2414
4 people in double rooms	$1490	$1758	$2283
5-7 people in double rooms	$1482	$1750	$2275
single room supplement	$667	$913	$1263
airfare for Delhi-Udaipur sector (subject to change = US$226 per person

Rates valid Oct. 1 2011 to April 30, 2012, except for Nov. 1-15 2011 and Dec. 20 2011 to Jan. 10, 2012

Rate includes:
* Accommodation in Twin Sharing bed and breakfast basis for total of 12 nights at the hotels mentioned below in the chosen category except one night at the Camp, where Dinner is also included.
* Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/hotels by our representatives.
* All transportation using Air-conditioned medium car (02 Pax) Toyota Innova (04 Pax) 05-07 Pax (Tempo Traveller).
* Services of a locally appointed English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours.
* All currently applicable entrance fees to the monuments covered in the programmed.
* Boat ride on Lake Pichola/Udaipur
* Camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes/Jaisalmer
* Elephant ride at Amber Fort/Jaipur (subject to availability)
* All currently applicable taxes.

Rates do not include:
* Meals other than breakfast.
* Camera fees at the monuments.
* Tips and gratuities.
* Any accommodation in Delhi on day 13th.
* Medical & Travel Insurance.
* Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, beverages, telephone calls etc.
* Any other expenses not covered above.

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