DELHI (ARRIVAL) – AGRA – JAIPUR – UDAIPUR – MUMBAI (DEPARTURE)

TOUR PRICE IS VALID FROM 01ST MAY – 31ST AUGUST 2008

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of New & Old Delhi visiting Red Fort (Photo Stop) - one of the most magnificent palaces in the world; Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) at Raj Ghat, situated on the banks of the legendary Yamuna River, India Gate (War Memorial) at one end and Rashtrapati Bhawan (From Outside) - the Presidents house at the other. This part of the city most clearly reflects Lutyens European influence. Drive past the impressive Parliament House (From Outside) - Sansad Bhawan, the seat of the Government. Further drive to the towering Qutab Minar, built in 1199 AD either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. It is still the highest and the finest stone tower in India. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi-Agra (203 Kms / 5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel depart for Agra. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening enjoy Tonga Ride. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Agra
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour visiting Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1560 AD in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains after she died while giving birth to his 14th child. This architectural marvel, which took 17 years to complete, is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from raw white marble which stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought from Persia , Turkey , France and Italy (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays). Visit Red Fort – situated on the banks of river Yamuna. This crescent-like fort was designed and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including theJahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-e-khas, Diwan-e-aam, Machihi Bhawan and Moti Masjid. Afternoon free. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Agra-Jaipur (232 Kms / 6.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the ghost city built in 1569. Today it is completely deserted and left in solitude as a reminder of older times. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening you enjoy Demonstration of Gem Stone Cutting & Polishing. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: In Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. At Amber Fort visit Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, Shila Devi Temple, Kesar Kyari Bagh. Climb up the Fort on elephant’s (Subject to Availability of Elephant) back like the Maharajas and visit the Amber Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers. Afternoon city tour visiting Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), The City Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur-Udaipur (380 Kms / 7.5 hrs)

Morning depart for Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: In Udaipur
After breakfast leave for city tour of Udaipur including visiting City Palace on Lake Pichola, nearby you will visit the Jagdish Temple followed by Saheliyon- Ki -Bari, the "ladies garden" and the beautiful garden surrounding the Pratap Memorial overlooking Fateh Sagar Lake and museum of Folk art the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal. Also visit the Crystal Art Gallery - It is situated in the Fateh Prakash Palace is a breath taking collection of crystals. Maharana Sajjan Singh mainly ordered these crystals from F & C Osler England. Enjoy High Tea at Fateh Prakash Palace.Evening enjoyBoat Ride in Lake Pichola where you visit the Jag Mandir Island with the Summer Palace. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Udaipur-Mumbai (Flight 9W 3401 at 0840 / 1020 hrs)
Morning transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Prince of Wales Museum – which was built to commemorate the visit of King George V. Built in the Indo- Saracenic style, the Museum stands amidst a well-laid ornamental garden. The museum was opened in 1923 and is divided into three sections art, archaeology and natural history; The Gateway of India was also built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, Hanging Garden, and Dhobi Talao & Marine drive. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Depart Mumbai
End of our services with departure transfer to the international airport to board flight for your onward destination.

TOUR LODGING INFO: 08 nights Hotels

Accommodation is provided on Twin Sharing Basis with daily buffet breakfast. For lunch & dinner there would be an additional supplement. A hotel list is as follows:

PLACE 5 * DELUXE HOTELS or TAJ HOTELS

DELHI 01 Night Le Meridien or Taj Mahal
AGRA 02 Nights Jaypee Palace or Taj View
JAIPUR 02 Nights Le Meridien or Rambagh Palace
UDAIPUR 02 Nights Shiv Niwas Palace or Taj Lake Palace
MUMBAI 01 Night Taj Mahal Palace & Towers / Taj Mahal Palace & Towers
Check in / out time at all hotels is 12 noon.

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

- Accommodation in the mentioned category of hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the itinerary in exclusive chauffeur driven Air Conditioned Innova.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to availability of Elephant)
- Tonga Ride in Agra
- Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur (Common Boating).
- Visit to Crystal Gallery at Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur
- High Tea with Cookies at Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur.
- Services of an English Speaking local guide.
- All currently applicable govt. taxes

- Lunch / Dinner
- Entrance fees at the monuments.
- Trekking / Extra excursion program / Light & sound program.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc. 

TOUR LODGING MEALS:

Breakfast is included. Other meals (lunch / dinner) are not included.

TOUR ENDS

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 30 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 30 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

Amount of Cancellation Charges: --

• 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
• 14-7 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
• Less than 7 Days before the first day of the tour 100% 

CHANGES BY YOU:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.

Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required, in addition travellers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveller.