RAJASTHAN WITH MUMBAI+ AURANGABAD – 11 Nights / 12 Days
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Jodhpur- Udaipur – Aurangabad – Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival. Half day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Raj Ghat. Drive past Jama Masjid, Red Fort & India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Also drive past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi – Agra (220 kms , 05 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast, proceed for Agra. Arrive Agra early afternoon and check in to hotel. Evening free to explore the famous market of Agra. Overnight Agra.
Day 03 : Agra-Jaipur (265 kms, 05hrs)
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Arrive Jaipur and check in to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon continue with Jaipur sightseeing, visit Maharaja’s City Palace & the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur – Jodhpur (330 kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur, en-route visit Pushkar. Visit the only temple of Lord Brahma surrounded by Pushkar Lake. On the banks of the lake you will see devotees taking dip into the holy waters of Pushkar & offering prayers. Also visit the Fair Site, which is right opposite the Pushkar Lake. Optionally you can visit Ajmer Khwaja Dargah in Ajmer (11 kms). After lunch continue your driver to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur in the evening and check in at hotel. Rest day free to relax. Overnight Jodhpur. (via Pushkar/Ajmer)
Day 06 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (276 Kms - 5 hours)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada (Mausoleums of the great Rajput Warrior) and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. After lunch, drive to Udaipur en route visit the famous Ranakpur Temples of 12th Century, Proceed to Udaipur, on arrival late evening transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. Overnight Udaipur.
Day 07 : Udaipur
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction of Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental garden built in the honour of Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Opened seven days aweek, puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air theatre & Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Overnight Udaipur.
Day 08 : Udaipur –Aurangabad (By Air)
After breakfast in time transfer to airport to catch flight to Aurangabad. Arrive Aurangabad and check in at the hotel. Visit to the Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Aurangabad Caves. Aurangabad Caves is a popular tourist location in India situated 9 kilometers from Aurangabad in Maharashtra just outside the city near the famous monument Bibi-Ka-Maqbara. Ellora Caves(Closed on Tuesdays): In all, there are 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Overnight in Aurangabad.
Day 09 : Aurangabad
After breakfast take an excursion tour to Ajanta Caves ( Closed on Mondays ) which is approx. 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation in which some of their remarkable paintings remain to this day. Ajanta is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several ‘chaityas’ (chapels) and ‘viharas’ (monasteries). Return to Aurangabad and overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 10 : Aurangabad-Mumbai (By Air)
After breakfast proceed to Aurangabad airport to catch flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and check in to your hotel. Mumbai is a spicy masala of entrepreneurs, concrete towers, clubs and discos, cricket, Bollywood, history, great cuisine, beaches and much more! Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement and took its name from the local Goddess “Mumba” – a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism – whose temple once stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city. Day free for leisure. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 11 : Mumbai
After breakfast start you sightseeing to The Gateway of India – a grand ceremonial arch built to commemorate the visit of King George IV; Mani Bhavan – where the father of our Nation resided for 15 years; the Marine drive; the Prince of Wales museum – considered one of the best museums in the country; the Hanging gardens & Victoria Railway Station. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 12 : Departure
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your onward destination.
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation in standard room at the mentioned hotels or similar.
• All transfers and sightseeing by AC commercial Vehicle (AC to remain switched off on hills).
• Meal Plan as mentioned below.
• Drivers allowance, toll /parking charges, state taxes.
• All applicable taxes.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
• Any other not specified in the inclusions.
• Any entry fees to monuments, parks, museum & joy rides.
• Any guide /escort charges.
• Air fare / rail fare, porter charges, laundry, tips or any personal expenses.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates valid till 30th September 2013. (Rates not valid in few dates during Xmas & New Year)
- No bookings done, only rates quoted.
- Rooms/ seats are subject to availability at the time of booking
- The above rates do not include any other services other than mentioned above
- Cancellation policy will be applicable according to the hotels policy and Airlines policy
- We are not responsible for un guaranteed bookings
