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 - Samode
After breakfast we will depart for Samode, on entering the
village decorated camels are awaiting there, your access to
the palace would be on the carts along with local musicians
and amidst cobbled streets of the village. On arrival in the
fully lit palace you will receive a traditional welcome by
village elders garlanding them and the village belles full
of local attire showering rose petals at the group. Check
into hotel. Relax for some time and then join Cocktail arranged
at Sheesh Mahal and the cultural extravaganza at Durbar hall.
Have your dinner being served while local dancers and musicians
entertain and spend your night at hotel.
Day 08 - Samode - 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 09 - Mandawa - Delhi
Morning visit havelis & beautiful frescoes, an overview
of Thar desert would simply add to your joy. Drive back to
Delhi. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi
Have your breakfast, check out from the hotel and take a short
trip to Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red fort, Gandhi memorial,
shopping etc. Then drive to a countryside farm in the evening
on the outskirts of Delhi for a gala farewell dinner along
the poolside. Later transfer to International Airport for
flight back home.
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