Majestic Rajasthan With Agra Tour

Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights
Destination Covered : New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Kuchaman - Samode - New Delhi.

Day 1: New Delhi: Welcome in India - 5000 years old civilization!
You will be received at Indira Gandhi International Airport by our representative who would be waiting for you at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. He will personally assist you till you comfortably check in at your hotel. After check in, retreat to your hotel room for overnight stay.

Day 2: New Delhi - Colorful and unruly heart of India!
After having your breakfast, move out for a sight seeing tour of Delhi which includes Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in the 1st half of the day covering Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Later in the 2nd half, visit Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi) and see India Gate, Parliament house, Bahai temple and drive by President's house. Remaining day at your discretion. You may shop around in busy Connaught Place area. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3: Agra - Erstwhile seat of the Great Mughals!
Drive straight to Agra and on arrival check in at hotel. After some leisure move out to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, Agra fort and other places. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur - City of Heritages!
Drive to Jaipur visiting the abandoned citadel of Akbar - Fatehpur Sikri enroute and on arrival at Jaipur check in at your hotel. Remaining day at leisure. In the evening you have the option to go at Nahargarh (Lion Fort). Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur
During the day move out to take the tour of Jaipur which includes visit to Hawa Mahal (palace of the wind), City palace (royal museum), Jantar Mantar (observatory), Amber fort and Jaigarh. One of the thrilling experiences would be to ascend till the gates of Amber fort from the foot of the hillock where the fort is situated, on elephant back. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Jaipur
The whole day at your discretion. You may visit different bazaars of old city and shop around. In the evening you have the option to visit Jawahar Kala Kendra-cultural center and hub of Jaipur's intellectual and cultural activities. This place is designed by one of the world renowned architects-Charles Correa. During winters there are lots of cultural activities organized at this place in which the finest artists all over the country perform. There is also an ethnic village setting within the compounds of this center where many world-class exhibitions are organized. Overnight stay in the hotel

Day 7: Kuchaman - Pride of Rajasthan!
After having your breakfast, checkout and drive straight to Kuchaman. On arrival check in at the majestic Kuchaman fort hotel - an experience that you will remember. A steep climb up a sandstone hillock will bring you to this interesting heritage palace hotel that was constructed way back in 760 A.D. by the rulers of the Gujjar Pratihara dynasty. The Kuchaman Fort was known for being one of Rajasthan's impregnable forts. All the five gates that lead to the interiors of the fort are constructed in a manner that it is next to impossible for an enemy to enter the Fort without being attacked from all directions.

The sheer exuberance of staying at this heritage palace hotel with artistically done up walls enclosing you in a shell of luxurious comfort is an incomparable experience. All the rooms have been tastefully furnished that constantly reminds you of the historicity of this ancient fort. Regardless of the fact that all the rooms at this heritage palace hotel are very rustic each room is equipped with all the modern amenities. The walls at the Kuchaman Fort Hotel have been decorated with miniature paintings and murals that add to the rustic beauty of this heritage palace hotel.

The Kuchaman Fort houses a museum of weapons and armor. Most of the collection in the museum is either in gold or silver with floral and geometrical designs. The fort also has an underground swimming pool which is temperature controlled. The swimming pool was a part of the Jal Mahal, built for the queens and princesses. The courtyard of the fort is designed like a chessboard and the legend has it that in the olden days, real men would stand as chess pieces.

During your stay here, you may visit the brines of the famous Sambhar lake or take an excursion to the Sambhar town. This largest salt-water lake of India attracts a variety of migratory birds including the large flocks of flamingoes. The guests can also enjoy horse and camel safaris to nearby villages during their stay. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Samode - Immutable Majesty!
After having your breakfast, driver further to Samode, a fairytale-like village with an equally charming palace as your place of stay. At Samode, you may have an enjoying camel ride over the sand dunes or explore the heritage character of the village. Evening at leisure watching cultural performances. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 9: Samode - New Delhi
After having your breakfast, checkout and transfer straight to New Delhi. On arrival check in at your hotel. Remaining day is kept free at leisure or for some last minute shopping and dinner etc.

Day 10: New Delhi - Departure Back Home
At appropriate time during the early morning hours transfer to Indira Gandhi International airport to board your International Flight.
We wish you a happy journey back home!

This tour can be customized as per your specific requirements and budget -
1. Customers can ask for their specific trip price quotes.
2. We also deal in custom-tailored prices for any tour package.
3. Customers can give their personalized tour prices for the itineraries they are interested in.

Tour Cost For 2 Travelers
PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS USD 1513

Proposed Accommodations:
Place	Name of hotel	Star Category
Delhi	The Park	5 Star Boutique
Agra	Oberoi Trident	First Class Deluxe
Jaipur	Shahpura House	Heritage
Kuchaman	Kuchaman Fort	Heritage
Samode	Samode Palace	Heritage Grand

The Cost includes : -
1. Accommodation in a double occupancy room in the above-specified hotels on a twin sharing basis.
2. Daily breakfast for two during the stay at all hotels.
3. All ground transfers through an air-conditioned TATA INDIGO or one the similar standards.
4. Driver’s allowances, toll and parking charges.
5. Services of an English speaking guide during all the sightseeing schedules as specified in the itinerary.
6. Elephant Ride for two at Jaipur.
7. One time Entrances to the Monuments for two persons to all the above mentioned monuments in the itinerary.
8. All kind of luxury & transport taxes.
9. 3.09% Government of India Service Tax.
10. All other expenses mentioned in the itinerary.

The Cost does not Includes : -
1. Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
2. AIt also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
3. Camera fees (still or movie).
4. Any domestic or international air fares other than specifically mentioned above.
5. Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.

' Kindly note that there will be x'mas and new year supplements and tariff hike at respective hotels between December 20, 2008 to January 10, 2008 and hence the quoted rates are not valid during this period. Please confirm with us at the time of making the booking '