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’s
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 upto 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 country side 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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