theme of maharaja
12 days – 11 nights
Day 1
DELHI ARRIVAL
Pick up from airport by company representative and transfer to hotel. Remaining time is free for own exploration. Overnight Delhi.
DAY 2
DELHI SIGHTSEEN
After breakfast enjoy sightseeing around several main sights of Delhi chosen by guest e.g. Jama Masjid, Humayun ‘s Tomb, Qutub Minar, (built by Qutubud- Deen Aibek in 1199 ) India Gate, (War Memorial Arch) President ‘s House, Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi) and return to overnight hotel.
DAY 3
DELHI TO AGRA
After breakfast check out of hotel and drive to Agra, home of the most beautiful building in the world. After resting in your hotel visit Red Fort. Overnight Agra.
Day 4
AGRA TO JAIPUR
Early morning at 5:30 visit Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) and back to hotel for breakfast. Check out and drive to Jaipur. Along the way visit Fatehpur Sikri (Capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 built by Emperor Akbar ) and Abhaneri (step well). Overnight Jaipur.
DAY 5
JAIPUR SIGHTSEEN
After breakfast drive to the Pink City. Visit Hawa Mahal, (Palace of the Winds) Amber Fort, (Foundation stone by Raja Man Singh and was completed by King Jai Singh) Water Palace, City Palace and Observatory. Overnight Jaipur.
DAY 6
JAIPUR TO NIMAJ
After breakfast drive to Nimaj via Pushkar. Visit the sacred pond (holy lake) and the temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. (only single level temple in all the world) Lord Brahma is the God of Creationi in Hindu Mythology. In Nimaj take an evening visit to the local village by Bull Cart. Overnight Nimaj.
Day 7
NIMAJ TO JODHPUR
Drive to Jodhpur after breakfast. In Jodhpur visit Mehrangarh Fort, (most visited place in Jodhpur) Jaswant Thada,(tomb of Jaswant Sing) Ummaid Bhawan Palace, one of the largest private residences) Clock Tower (built by Maharaja Sardar Singh). Overnight Jodhpur.
DAY 8
Jodhpur to Rawla Narlai
After breakfast drive to Rawala Narlai via Ranakpur to visit one of India’s most important Jain temple complexes. The temple is a complicated series of 29 halls, 80 domes and 1444 individually engraved pillars. Evening walk to Narlai village. Overnight Narlai.
DAY 9
RAWLA NARLAI TO DEOGARH
After breakfast proceed to Deogarh. Formerly the city was an estate of the Chundawat Rajputs. There is a meter gauge train from Deogarh to Marwar Junction. Enjoy an evening walk to Deogarh village. Overnight Deogarh.
Day 10
DEOGARH to UDAIPUR
Drive to Udaipur after breakfast. Udaipur has fantastic palaces, temples and countless narrow old streets. Enjoy an evening visit of Old Lake City.
DAY 11
UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEN
Visit the City Palace, (one of the best architectural marvels in the state of Rajasthan) Saheliyon Ki Bari, (Courtyyard of Maidens) Lake Pichola and enjoy a boat ride before heading back to the hotel. Overnight Udaipur.
DAY 12
Udaipur Drop Off
After breakfast check out of hotel and clients are taken to onward connecting transport. End of service but sweet memories of Royal India Vacation Tours remain with you. Clients may request variations to this tour to suit own interests.