Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel where we will be holding rooms on ready occupancy basis,
and as you step into the hotel you will be having the first experience
of Indian warmth & hospitality, elegant ladies in traditional
local costumes greet you with garlands and perform the "aarti"
ceremony. After having your forehead anointed with the traditional
red "Tikka", relax with a non - alcoholic welcome drink.
Rest of the night to be spent at hotel
Day 02 - Delhi
In the morning have your breakfast and be ready to explore the
capital of kingdoms and empires. Now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past & present. In the first half
of sightseeing trip you will visit Qutub minar, Humayun Tomb,
India gate, drive past parliament area & Government buildings.
Have your lunch, and relax rest of the day. Overnight to be spent
at hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra
Today morning we will, after a wake up call, commence drive to
Agra enroute visiting Sikandara. On arrival "Chobedars"
(gate keepers) usher guests to the Lobby of the hotel where Hostess
clad in silken flowing dresses welcome the guests with flowers
and "ittar" (perfume) in traditional style. After check
in, a few hours to relax and lunch. In the afternoon visit Red
Fort, The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula and shop for some time.
In the evening we have for you a Magical Mughal night: where guests
with traditional "Pagris" (turbans) and " Chunnis"
(scarfs) are welcomed with a shower of rose petals and "ittar"
(perfume). Traditionally attired attendants serve a sumptuous
meal in Silver Thalis (plates) on "bajot" (low tables)
to guests seated on mattress. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 - Agra
At dawn you will be taken to enjoy the spectacular view of the
Majestic Taj Mahal, also enjoy typical ride at Rickshaw up to
Taj Mahal. Visit local Bazaar (market) where you have collections
of spectacular work on marble. In the evening we will organize
for you a Village fair Theme: A village setting is created with
bamboo huts, benches and stalls, villagers mingle with guests
and display their traditional skills such as doll making, puppet
making, pottery "pichwai" paintings and other crafts.
Entertainments with Monkey show, a palmist, a snake charmer and
a performance with dummy horse dancers and singers. Overnight
to be spent at hotel.
Day 05 - Agra - Jaipur
This morning we will proceed further to Jaipur enroute visiting
old deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival check in into
hotel where we have for you Maharaja's welcome, a stunning tableau
of decorated camels and Elephants unfolds before you on the lawns
of the palace-hotel. Ladies in Rajasthani costumes perform the
traditional garlanding, "aarti" and "tikka"
ceremonies while the music of the Shehnai welcomes you, afterwards
relax with welcome drink. Afternoon is kept purposely free so
as to provide you with some time to walk around and have a feeling
of city atmosphere which by itself is simply fabulous. Dinner
and overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Jaipur
After breakfast an excursion to Amer Fort where sheer pleasure
of a joy ride on an Elephant is there for you. Explore the majestic
fort on the back of Elephant. In the afternoon enjoy half-day
city tour covering Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab
- Ki - Haveli, City Palace, Johari Bazaar. In the evening we have
for you RAJPUT WEDDING: a traditional Rajput Wedding where the
group members participate as the "baraat" (the bridegroom's
family and friends who form the wedding party) A festive buffet
meal, music folk dances and a few rituals would be performed during
the party. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning free at the palace or walk up to the fort. Enjoy camel
ride to explore the rural lifestyle. Later in the day drive to
Mandawa. Check into the desert Resort. Traditional welcome and
check in into hotel. Evening enjoy Gala bar-be-cue with camp fire
and pegs, to add to dimensions of the starry night there will
be sweet music played by the desert dwellers. A totally unforgettable
experience. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 08 - Mandawa - Delhi
Morning visit havelis & beautiful frescoes, an overview of
Thar desert would simply add to your joy. Drive back to Delhi.
Later transfer to International Airport for flight back home.
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