Maharaja Tours (ST 10/03)

Leave London Heathrow.

Arrive Mumbai

Upon arrival in Mumbai International Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon Half day tour of Bombay visiting Victorian mansions, some still privately owned, and grand public buildings, many beautifully lit at night, stand as lingering reminder of the days of the British Raj, First visit the Gateway of India, hastily created as a symbol of welcome to Queen Mary and King George V of England on their to India in 1911. Next visit the Hanging Gardens, perched at the top of Malabar Hill, which provide lovely views over the Arabian Sea.

Overnight at the Hotel

Mumbai – Udaipur (By Flight)

Today you are transferred to Mumbai Airport to board flight for Udaipur. Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan famous for its lakes and palaces which was considered as a symbol of Royalty for the past centuries. Udaipur is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. The city is built on three interconnected lakes the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Pichola Lake and the Swaroop Sagar Lake. Upon arrival in Udaipur Check in at the prebooked Hotel

In the evening Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Boat

Udaipur

This morning we’ll visit the towering City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyn ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens) which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. From here we visit the superb Jagdish temple  noted for its elephant - carvings. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is at a great height which can be approached by a long flight of stairs.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Udaipur – Narlai (By Private Coach 150 Kms, 3 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast leave by private coach for Narlai. Rawlas are basically the heritage homes of the Village Narlai in Rajasthan. This was once the hunting lodge of the rulers of Narlai and now converted into a heritage hotel. Upon arrival in Narlai check in at your pre booked Hotel Afternoon visit to the Surrounding Villages

Overnight at the Hotel

Narlai – Jodhpur (By Private Coach 165 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
After breakfast leave by private Coach for Jodhpur. Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Jodhpur is a popular destination among the tourists as there are many palaces, forts and temples, set in the land of the Thar Desert. The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. On the Way Lunch at Osian Upon arrival in Jodhpur check in at your pre booked Hotel

Overnight at the Hotel

Jodhpur

After breakfast at the Hotel city tour of Jodhpur visiting Majestic Mehrangarh Fort which is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India, below the fort, visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built in 1899 in memory of Maharajah Jaswant Singh II and Mandore Gardens.

Overnight at the Hotel

Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (By Private Coach 320 Kms, 6 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast at the Hotel leave by private Coach for Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is also known as Golden City as the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden colour to the city. The city was founded by Rao Jaisal Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and is situated on the border of India and Pakistan in West Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer check in at your pre booked Hotel

Overnight at the Hotel

Jaisalmer
After Breakfast city tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer fort which is famous for being the largest desert fort in the world It is situated on the great Thar Desert and has been witness to the many battles, Gadisar Lake A Manmade reservoir built by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the first ruler if Jaisalmer, Jain Temples, and Havelis etc.

Afternoon around 1600 Hrs transferred to Camel boarding point to board 01 –02 Hrs Camel Ride with Dinner.

Evening return back to hotel for overnight

Overnight at the Hotel

Jaisalmer – Bikaner (By Private Coach 325 Kms, 6 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast leave by private coach for Bikaner. Bikaner is known as the Green City. The city was founded by Rao Bika Ji in 1486. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Bikaner is surrounded by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. Upon arrival in Bikaner check in at your pre booked Hotel.

In the Evening proceed for a Tonga or a horse cart ride - the best way to catch the glimpse of the Old Bikaner

Overnight at the Hotel

Bikaner

After breakfast proceed for the city tour of Bikaner visiting the Karni Mata temple which is also known as the Temple Of Rats. It is believed that if a white rat is sighted amongst the hordes of black rats it is considered very auspicious. Visit to Junagarh Fort which is one of the few forts in Rajasthan that has not been built on a hilltop.

Overnight at the Hotel

Bikaner – Jaipur (By Private Coach 310 Kms, 6 Hrs Drive)

After Breakfast leave by private Coach for Jaipur, the Pink City The city was given a coat of pink colour in honour of visiting a Prince to the city, since then Jaipur has retained the colour and known as Pink City. Upon arrival in Jaipur you are transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Evening Dinner with Puppet Show at Chokhi Dhani

Overnight stay at the Hotel

Jaipur

Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, the ancient capital of State Rajasthan. It is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture and it is a fusion of both Muslim and Hindu artistic styles as well. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors in the Fort. A slow ride on the back of an elephant from the Foots of the hill up to the Entrance of the Fort

In the afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting

City Palace - The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal style architecture. The complex has a variety of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

Jantar Mantar – One of the five observatories built by Maharaj Jai Singh in 1716. He was an avid Astronomer and loved to study the movements of stars. Here you can experience astrology.

Palace of Winds – Also known as Hawa Mahal It is a five storied structure of pink sandstone and has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.

Overnight stay at the Hotel

Jaipur – Ranthambore (By Private Coach 180 Kms, 4 ½ Hrs Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel leave by private Coach for Ranthambore.

Upon arrival in Ranthambore check in at your pre booked Hotel Ranthambore - is one of the largest and most famous National parks in Northern India. It is surrounded by Banas River in the north and Chambal River in the south of the park. Ranthambore is popular for its Tiger Reserve. This National Park was the hunting place for the Maharaja’s of Jaipur before independence.

Upon arrival in Ranthambore check in at your pre booked Hotel.

Overnight stay at the Hotel

Ranthambore

Morning and Afternoon spent visiting the Park. Here you can spot various wild animals which include tiger, wild buffalos, leopard, wild boar, hyena, and sloth bear. The park also has lot of trees, plants and different species of birds.

Overnight stay at the Hotel

Ranthambore – Agra (By Private Coach 250 Kms 5-6 Hrs Drive) enroute visit Fatehpursikri

Morning spent visiting the Park. Here you can spot various wild animals which include tiger, wild buffalos, leopard, wild boar, hyena, and sloth bear. The park also has lot of trees, plants and different species of birds

Later leave by Private Coach for Agra, the Mughal City enroute Visit Fatehpursikri Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and home to the World famous Love Memorial the Taj Mahal. Enroute visit to the Fatehpursikri which is a world heritage sight and was built by Akbar. It boasts of several palaces, Masjid’s and large halls which denote typical Mughal architecture. Upon arrival in Agra you are transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Evening 18:30 hrs enjoy the Cultural Show "Mohabbat the Taj" at Kalakriti Cultural and convention Centre (80 minutes duration). In this show the complete story behind Taj Mahal is narrated.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise, symbol of eternal love, it stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. After viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for the city tour of Agra visiting

Agra Fort - taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.

Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb - one of the most beautiful of Mughal tombs, stands across the river Yamuna from the Taj Mahal, nearly one and a half kilometers up-stream. Belonging to the age of Jahangir, it contains cenotaphs of Mirza Ghiyas and Asmat Begum, parents of the powerful Mughal Empress Nurjahan queen of Jahangir, an exceptional beauty and an astute administrator

Sikandra - a beautiful mausoleum of Mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar
Overnight at the Hotel

Agra – Delhi (By Private Coach 205 Kms 4 ½ Hrs Drive)

After Breakfast leave by private Coach for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your pre booked Hotel Afternoon visit Baháí House. This House of Worship is generally referred to as the "Lotus Temple" a distinctive lotus flower shaped Temple.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Delhi

Today Morning Breakfast at the Hotel After breakfast City tour of New and Old Delhi visiting.

Qutab Minar - a monument in New Delhi built by Qutab-Ud-Din Aibek in13th century. The five storied tower is visible from several kilometers. And it is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

Humayun’s Tomb – one of the remarkable structures of the Mughal Empire in India It was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent

India Gate – a war memorial built to commemorate the brave Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1. Here Amar Jyoti an eternal flame burns in memory of the brave soldiers.

Rashtrapati Bhawan – It is the official residence of President of India. This palatial building was the erstwhile residence of the British Viceroy

Raj Ghat – The monument in the part of Old Delhi is a cremation place for the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Red Fort – known by that name because of the red stone with which it is built. Its is also known as Lal Quila It was from here that the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule

Jama Masjid – A mosque built of red sandstone by Shah Jahan in the Old Delhi. It is the largest and the best-known mosque of India as its courtyard can hold up to twenty five thousand worshippers.

Overnight stay at the Hotel

Delhi – London (By Flight)

Today you are transferred to Delhi International Airport to board flight for London

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