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| RAJASTHAN, also known as 'The Land of the Kings' and 'Rajputana' is made up of a collection of former princely states and has attracted travellers, traders and explorers for centuries. Today it is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, and rightly so. Intrigue, there is the state. This exceptional example of the smaller forts and palaces scattered around the country-side along with visits to Rajasthan's major cities - Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Many of the forts' owners have converted their ancestral homes into small, comfortable hotels and these will be your 'home' during the course of this tour. |
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DAY 1 LONDON - DELHI
International flights from North America arrive around midnight. On arrival stay at The Oberoi Hotel.
DAY 2 DELHI
Explore the myriad sights of Old and New Delhi. The wide boulevards of Lutyens' New Delhi contrast dramatically with the narrow streets and scattered monuments that dominate Old Delhi.
DAY 3 DELHI - SAMODE
Morning drive to Samode and stay 2 nights at the spectacular Samode Palace, just outside Jaipur. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 4 SAMODE - JAIPUR - SAMODE
Morning drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and continue to Amber. Ascend to this hilltop fort on elephant back. After lunch explore Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. See the City Palace and the Observatory.
DAY 5 SAMODE - NIMAJ
Morning drive to Kishangarh for lunch at the Phool Mahal Palace and a viewing of some of Rajasthan's finest paintings (subject to permission). Continue to Nimaj and stay 1 night in luxurious tents on a dam, at Chhatra Sagar.
DAY 6 NIMAJ - LUNI
Morning free to walk undisturbed around the lake or up the hill for fine views. Alternatively, venture out into the surrounding farming village by jeep, with a member of the owning family. Short afternoon drive to Luni and stay 2 nights at the charming Fort Chanwa, just south of Jodhpur.
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DAY 7 LUNI - JODHPUR - LUNI
Morning excursion to nearby Jodhpur, visiting the imposing Meherangarh Fort. Afternoon jeep safari into the surrounding tribal villages and desert scrubland.
DAY 8 LUNI - RANAKPUR - KUMBHALGARH - DEOGARH
Morning drive to Ranakpur to see some of India's finest Jain Temples. After lunch visit the mighty fort at Kumbhalgarh which broods over the surrounding landscape and offers spectacular views. Continue to Deogarh and stay 2 nights at Deogarh Mahal.
DAY 9 DEOGARH
Day free to take a train ride through a pretty 'ghat' section, a jeep safari into the surrounding area, to go riding, to explore the village or to rest by the swimming pool.
DAY 10 DEOGARH - DELWARA
Morning drive to Delwara, via the interesting temples at Nathdwara. Stay 2 nights at the magnificent Devi Garh. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 11 UDAIPUR
Excursion to the enchanting, lakeside town of Udaipur with its grand palaces and monuments.
DAY 12 DELWARA - DUNGARPUR
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Dungarpur, deep in the southern reaches of the Aravalli Hills. Stay 2 nights at the stunning Udai Bilas Palace with its lakeside position.
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DAY 13 DUNGARPUR
Day free to explore the extraordinary architecture of the palace, bird watch or venture up to the old, hilltop palace with its exceptional and rarely visited frescoes.
DAY 14 DUNGARPUR - AHMEDABAD -
MUMBAI (BOMBAY)
Morning free. Afternoon drive to Ahmedabad and fly to Mumbai. After dinner at an airport hotel, depart for the airport.
DAY 15 DEPART MUMBAI
Early morning departure for onward destination. |
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