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Trip Length : 11 days Trip Code : EGCR
Start Point : Delhi End Point : Delhi
Start Date : Sunday End Date : Wednesday
 
 

Tour Overview

Discover the highlights of India’s most exotic and colourful state, Rajasthan along with the Icon of India - The Taj. On this incredible tour, witness pink market streets of Jaipur, blue houses of Jodhpur, romantic city of Udaipur and oases city of Puskar. Stay in a 17th centaury fortress and explore the life in Rajasthan’s colourful villages . This tour and we envelops Rajasthan at its best.


 


 

   
 
  Tour cost: USD $ 650 + $ 150
 
 

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, there are no panned activity today. Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting, busy and at times chaotic but mostly interesting with tons of historic sights, museum and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here. A pre-departure meeting takes place this evening at the hotel.

Day 2: City tour Delhi / Train to Udaipur
Today we dive into the heart of Delhi’s old city to visit the “Jama Masjid. We also have opportunity to witness oldest and most colorful bazaars of Chandani Chowk and spice market. Afternoon free to explore further this bustling city. Catch a sleeper train to Udiapur in the evening

Day 3 & 4: Udaipur
Udaipur is surely the most romantic and picturesque city of Rajasthan. We take a guided city tour to explore Jagdish temple and city Place. Free time to enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Lake Pichola or drive upto hilltop monsoon palace for spectacular views of this magical city.

Day 5: Bijaiipur
Explore remote village of Bijaipur. We stay in 17th centaury heritage fortress. Walk around in the surrounding colourful streets. There is also opportunity for a villages safari to witness the life in Indian villages.

Day 6:  Pushkar
Welcome to the serene oases town, with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples a visit to Pushkar is truly enchanting. Wonder around sacred ghats, shop for souvenirs and hike up to hilltop Savitri temple for great views or spending time at one of the many relaxing cafes in town.

Day 7 & 8: Jaipur
This capital of Rajasthan, city of Jaipur is famous for its Marvelous architecture and town planning. During our stay we explore magnificent Amber Fort, perched on a hilltop outside town and wonder around the old city with its busy shops, latticed windows houses and rose pink colour streets.

Day 9: Fatehpur Sikari / Agra
Travel to Agra. Visit the world famous bird sanctuary at Bhratpur and abandoned Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri en route. This splendid complex served as Akbar's capital.

Day 10: Agra / Catch evening train to Delhi
Watch the sunrise over reputedly the most beautiful building in the world, the sublime Taj Mahal . Free time to further explore other architecture splendor of this beautiful city like, Red Fort and Itmad-ul-daula. Catch a evening train to Delhi.

Day 10: Delhi - Tour ends
Tour finishes after breakfast. The check out time is 12:00. Please make sure that you vacate your rooms by 12 Noon .If you require a departure airport transfer please ask the front office manager for this. Please note that there is no departure tax and the reporting time for International flights is 3 hrs.

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Highlights:
- Sunrise at Taj Mahal
- Boat ride in Udaipur
- Holy city of Pushkar
- Magnificent fort of jodhpur
- Stay in a heritage fortress
- Colorful bustling bazaars of Jaipur
Start/ Finish point:
Start in Delhi / Finish in Delhi
Max Group Size: 16
Staffing: Fully escorted by “Escape Voyages” Tour Leader, services of local guides and representative.
Transport: Private vehicles, public buses train, tuk-tuks ,boats and cycle rickshaws
Accommodation: 8 nights basic hotels, 1 nights heritage hotels and 1 nights on sleeper train.
Activities:
Meals: No meals are included. Please allow US$15-20 per day for this.
Entrance fees: Tour price does not include entrance fees to monuments and optional excursions. Please allow US$ 70 to cover wide range of sights and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Trip Grade Moderate: A generally low stress tour but there may be occasional remote lodging, market meals and language barrier. . These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic.
         

 

 
Trip Details

Local Payment:
There is a local payment of USD 150 attached to this trip. It should be paid on day 1 of the tour to your trip leader in Cash/Traveller Cheque in US $ or INR. .

Combination Trip:
This trip is a short version of “North India Highlights.” . Pax booked on this trip will leave the tour on evening of day 10

Fitness Level (2) :
No particular level of fitness is required for this holiday. These trips are a normally relaxing break and does not involve any activities which are physically demanding but still need to be in good health as intensive walking is engaged while sightseeing and other optional activities.
 

Included Sightseeing
Delhi - an orientation tour around Chandni Chowk, Spice market and Jama Mosque including transport. Udaipur – guided tour to City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Jaipur - guided excursion to Amber Fort including transport. Fatehpur Sikari- guided tour; ; Agra - one visit to the Taj Mahal & Red Fort including transport and local guide fees

Optional sightseeing & Activities:
Delhi - Red Fort - INR100
Delhi - Qutab Minar - INR250
Delhi - Humayuns Tomb - INR250
Agra – Red Fort – INR250
Agra - I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) – INR100
Udaipur- Boat ride in Lake Pichola- INR 250
Udaipur- Excursion to Monsoon Palace- INR100
Udaipur- Light & Sound show –INR200
Jaipur – City Palace – INR150
Jaipur – Observatory – INR100
Jaipur- Albert Hall Museum- INR100
Bhratpur – guided tour with a naturalist INR250
Fatehpur Sikari- guided tour INR 250


What’s Not Included
International flights, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, local payments, visas, pre or post tour accommodation, all other meals, optional tours sightseeing or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights unless specified. Some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your city guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally.
 

Joining Instructions

HOTEL FLORENCE INN
15-A/6, W.E.A., Karol Bagh
Near Karol Bagh Metro Station,
Opposite New Bloom School,
New Delhi - 110 005 (India)
Phone : +(91)-(11)-45025500
Fax : +(91)-(11)-42502108

“Hotel Florence Inn” is located in Karol Bagh market area, Opposite New Bloom School on a link road between “Ajmal Khan road and “Saraswati Marg. The hotel is surrounded by a mix of local vendors, shops and small restaurants. It is 20 minutes by auto rickshaw (INR 50-60 with bargaining) to get to the heart of New Delhi, Connaught Place. Cannought Place offers tons of India and multi- cosine restaurants, branded cloth store, books, medical and convenience shops.
 

Single travellers
As part of Escape Voyages core philosophy, we do not charge a single supplement. You'll probably be sharing your accommodation with a travelling companion of the same gender, your tour will probably have a strong social element and you'll almost certainly come home with some great new friends
 

Trip Inclusion and Exclusion

Price Includes
• Experienced Tour Leader, Monument Guides and other supporting staff.
• Accommodation, meals, transportation, sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sites listed as a part of itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival

Price does not Included
• International Flights
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other item of personal nature
• Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
• Price of optional sightseeing and activities
• Departure transfer
• Visa cost
• Border Taxes

Travel Extra

Pre and post accommodation
If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement price for extra accommodation:

New Delhi
USD 70 for Double occupancy room
USD 60 for Single occupancy room

Note: while booking pre & post tour accommodation, it is compulsory for single travellers to book a single room supplement.

City breaks/ Short Escapes
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer a variety of exciting short break options. You can attach one or more of these “Add-On Tour” in the beginning or at the end of your Escape Voyages tour . For more details, please refer to our Add- On/City Breaks section.

Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Painted Havelis of Shekhawati ( 3nights/4days)
Into the Wild- Corbett National Park ( 2nights/3 days)

 

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