The Imperial Escapade
Duration : 8 Nights & 9 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Samode - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive-Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for the overnight.
Day 02 : Delhi
In the morning after breakfast city tour of this imperial British capital of the 20th century introduces you to the Qutub Minar – the tallest free standing minaret in stone in the world; then onto Humayun’s tomb – the first Mughal construction in India from 1565 AD. Also see the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate built in the earlier half of the 20th century. Drive through the old city past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid – the biggest of its kind in India. Here take a rickshaw through the winding streets of the old city to see the life of the people in this part of the world. A perfect introduction of your tour. The rickshaw puller pulls you through the imperial avenue the Chandni Chowk where you will find each and every small business under the sky. Finally, reach Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, where your chauffeur is waiting for you to take you to your next stop the Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple in activity.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Taj Mahal is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that houses the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design, balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen anywhere in the world. You will be driven to the Taj mahal on board a horse carriage from your hotel like the erstwhile imperials in India. Then see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb. In the evening witness a light and sound show on the replica of the Taj mahal and relive the 400 years old legacy.
Day 04 : Agra - Samode
After breakfast visit the Red Fort that lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Drive to Samode enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned. Continue to Samode.
The small principality of Samode dates back to the 16th Century. The 7th ruler of Amber, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire, had twelve sons, one of whom was awarded the feudatory seat of Samode for his gallantry and outstanding service. The construction of the fort began 400 years ago and each successive ruler added to the fort and the palace. The comfortable palace is today full of architectural delights with stately corridors, frescoed walls ethereal audience halls, harmoniously reflecting the skill of master craftsmen.
Day 05 : Samode – Jaipur
Morning explore the surroundings of Samode villages. Later drive to Jaipur. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.
Tour of the Pink City - Surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque Pink City – Jaipur that takes its name from the prince, soldier and astronomer Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727. Jaipur is notable for its distinctive pink coloring. The whole of the old city, including many fine palaces and buildings, was constructed from solid blocks of sandstone or faced with the same stone. But it was only in 1853that it gained its famous title, the "Pink City"- it was painted pink for the first time in honour of a visit from Prince Albert. You will also visit the Palace of Winds, the open air astronomical observatory built in 1727 to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
At the foot of the hill you will mount elegantly decorated elephant for the slow and steady climb up to the palace, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the ruling families.
Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving, semi-precious stones and local crafts which still thrive from the day of Maharaja Jai Singh's patronage when he designed special areas in the city for the 'bandhanas', the 'cheepas' and the 'meenakari' workers.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Udaipur
Transfer to the Airport or flight Jaipur/Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur, the guests will be met and transferred to hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of City Palace that is simply enormous - an assemblance of not one but four separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other palaces for colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola by sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of the romantic Lake Pichola. It commands a magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.
Day 08 : Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the former Palace of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most glamorous hotels in India. The tour will cover the magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish Temple, and a drive around the other nearby lakes. then continue on to the Garden of Maidens and the Folklore Museum to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi
In the morning transfer from hotel to the airport for fight Udaipur/Delhi (0810/1045hrs). Upon arrival the guest will be met and transferred to hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport for flight back home.
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