Travelpack

Highlights: Delhi - Jaipur - Udaipur

Other Departures: Glasgow - £2679, Edinburgh - £2679, Manchester - £2679, Birmingham - £2679

Note: Above quote based on small group tours 6-10 pax is £2489 per person, (fully escorted tour).
This unique tour is also available on for private basis at the supplement of £224pp only (and on a private basis, they will have services of local English speaking guides in each city, instead of an escort)

Deposit of £250.00pp

Hotels featured or similar:
Delhi- Haveli Dharampura
Jaipur- Narain Niwas Palace
Udaipur- Jagat Niwas Palace and Ravla Khempur
Delhi- Pride Plaza Aeroicity

Unique experiences while on this tour are:
-Cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling & vibrant streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi to feel the true taste of local life.
-Enjoy special (Kite Flying & Hi-Tea) In Delhi
-Street Food Walking Tour in Delhi
-Enjoy Chai (Tea) at Castle Kanota “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
-Heritage Walk to Experience The Grandeur of old Delhi
-Enjoy the local attraction of Pink city by Tuk Tuk (Auto Rickshaw)
-Enjoy visiting Strawberry Farm at Ravla Khempur
-Picnic Lunch at a Man-made lake known as Badgaon
-At Ravla Khempur Cocktail (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) with Movie – “The Best Exotic Marigold hotel “followed by theme dinner.

Itinerary
28th Nov’22 Friday: London Heathrow to Delhi by flight

29th Nov’22 Saturday: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi at approximately 0850. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to our hotel. This afternoon we will enjoy an experience on the busy Delhi metro to Chandni Chowk where we will have the opportunity to taste delicious dishes prepared by well-established and reputable street vendors. There will be something for every taste, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, on a tour which will last between 3 and 4 hours and take in about 4-5 different food stalls. Overnight stay at Hotel

30th Nov’22 Sunday: Delhi
After breakfast enjoys a city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat which is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, This is Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The memorial lies in the midst of landscaped gardens and is made of a simple square platform of black marble inscribed with his last words “Hey Ram”. Take a photo stop outside the Red Fort drive pass (closed on Monday) – the 17th-century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer at one time. Evening enjoys special (Kite Flying & Hi-Tea (4 to 6 PM). Fly kites at the rooftop of Haveli Dharampura along with a lavish 3 course Hi-Tea. It is breathtakingly beautiful to look at the sky covered with colorful kites from the Haveli rooftop, especially when a cool breeze takes them higher. Overnight stay at Hotel

1st Dec’22 Monday: Delhi
09 am to 12 PM
Heritage Walk: Heritage & Devine Spirituality Tour (Every Day) Experience The Grandeur of Shahjahanabad built on the Banks of River Yamuna with our expert tour guides. Visit the Magnificent Jama Masjid (India’s Largest Mosque), experience the beauty of the Digambar Jain Naya Mandir, taste Indian spices from Khari Baoli (Asia’s Largest Spice Market), visit Kinari Bazaar ( market for Delicate Lace, Blingy Borders, and Sparkly Sequins ) and finally take blessing from the Lord from Gurudwara Sis Ganj ( Sikh temple ). New Delhi visited Humayun’s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Century. An early example of Mughal architecture is considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutab Minar - the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base of 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroy’s residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles - the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the chhattris “Hindu” and the graceful colonnades very “British”. It has 340 rooms. The India Gate (42m), C commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, glows the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame commemorating Indian armed forces’ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Overnight stay at Hotel

2nd Dec’22 Tuesday: Delhi to Jaipur by Shatabadi Express
We will take an early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station in time to board a train for Jaipur departing at 0605, due for arrival at 1040. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber. Jaipur is commonly known as the ‘Pink City’ as much of the old city was painted pink to celebrate the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1876. Upon arrival at Jaipur railway station, we will transfer to our hotel late afternoon we will visit Kanota Village and the “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” to enjoy a Chai (Tea) in Castle Kanota. Overnight stay at Hotel

3rd Dec’22 Wednesday: Jaipur
After an early breakfast proceed for the excursion to the Amber City Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. Today afternoon we will enjoy a city tour of Jaipur in an Auto Rickshaw (Tuk Tuk) Your driver will pick from Hotel and show you all the local attractions. We will stop for photos outside the Water Place, Jal Mahal, Visit The Maharajah’s City Palace – A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deve Temple, and the City Palace Museum. Jantar Mantar – This is the largest and best-preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. Hawa Mahal – The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a landmark in Jaipur. Its five-story structure of pink sandstone encrusted with fine tellies work and balconies have 953 inches and windows. It was built in 1799 by Pratap Singh and was a royal grandstand for palace women. Johari Bazaar – The main bazaar is in the old city for jewelry and saris. Overnight stay at Hotel

4th Dec’22 Thursday: Jaipur
Today morning we will proceed to visit Jaigarh Fort,- Situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amber Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amber in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Nahargarh Fort- stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is impressive. We will enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local Indian family followed by Dinner. Overnight stay at Hotel

5th Dec’22 Friday: Jaipur to Udaipur by train
We will take an early morning transfer to Jaipur railway station in time to board a train for Udaipur departing at 0615, due for arrival at 1330. Udaipur - a historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar. Udaipur is famous around the world as the City of Lakes or Venice of The East. It is also the place where Maharna (emperor) family has been ruling, a title which is above the rank of a Maharaja (king). We are transferred to Hotel from the railway station. Rest of the day we are free to explore the city of lakes at our pace and Overnight stay at Hotel

6th Dec’22 Saturday: Udaipur
After breakfast we will enjoy the city tour visiting City Palace - The city palace was built in 1725 with various palaces inside it such as Dilkush Mahal, the palace of Krishan Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal all ornately decorated. The museum in City Palace contains incomparable historic and artistic heritage which dates back to the 14 century, Jagdish Temple – Dedicated to Vishnu, the preserver, this temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651, Saheliyon Ki Bari – The Garden of the Maids of Honour, a most serene place in Udaipur, designed by Maharana Fateh Singh. It consists of beautiful lawns, gardens, and fountains, a retreat for the ladies of the household, Rana Pratap Smarak, & Sajan Niwas Gardens - Overlooking the Fateh Sagar is the Moti Magri (Pearl Hill) on which is a statue of Maharana Pratap on his famous horse Chetak. Local guide claim that he jumped an abyss of extraordinary width in the heat of the battle even after losing one leg! The path to the top winds through some attractive gardens. Afternoon enjoys a Boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola - The beautiful Lake Pichola derives its name from a nearby village Picholi. Udai Singh built a dam and from then the lake has become a meeting place for more than two hundred species of migratory and resident birds. Overnight stay at Hotel

7th Dec’22 Sunday: Udaipur
After breakfast, we will check out from Hotel and drive to The Ravla Khempur Upon arrival Ravla Khempur to enjoy various activities. Strawberry Farm Duration 1 hr. We drive to the first strawberry farm of district Udaipur, which is around 3 km from the hotel. There guests can see and get some information from the farmer about strawberry farming They will be offered to taste some and tea/coffee with cookies. If they want they can order drinks separately. Picnic Lunch at Lake: Guest along with English speaking guide go through countryside, making stops at farms and villages for having a look in rural Indian life to a man-made lake known as Badgaon, which is also famous for some migratory birds like cranes, kingfisher, etc. Lake is given on contract by govt for fishing and as there are a lot of birds and very less human interaction it attracts the birds there. We go there and look for beautiful birds enjoy till sundowner. Evening we will have a Cocktail (IMFL) with a Movie – “The Best Exotic Marigold hotel “followed by a theme dinner. Ladies will get dressed in sarees and get henna painting, males will be having a traditional Rajasthan turban tied on their heads. Unlimited drinks with snacks (beer, wine, gin, Indian whisky, rum, and juices) will be served for around 2 hours during the screening of the movie and then followed by candlelight dinner at the pool. They can ask for extra drinks at dinner will be charged extra. Overnight stay at Hotel

8th Dec’22 Monday: Udaipur to Delhi by flight
After early breakfast we will be transferred to Udaipur airport in time to board our flight for Delhi 1405 Hrs: Arrive Delhi airport. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, we will be transferred to Hotel. Rest of the day we will relax. Overnight stay at Hotel

9th Dec’22 Tuesday: Delhi to London Heathrow by flight
Transfer from Hotel to Delhi airport in time to board flight for London Heathrow

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