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Taj Mahal with Romantic India Tour |
Duration : 29 Days - 28 Nights
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi - Madras - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Allepey - Cochin - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore - Mumbai |
| Day 01: Arrival Delhi |
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Taj Mahal With Romantic India Tour"! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 02: Delhi |
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur |
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Jaipur
Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 04: Jaipur - Pushkar |
Today morning after breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort where you ride up on elephants back to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of wooded hills. Later explore shopping centres of Jaipur and drive to Pushkar.
Arrive Pushkar and check in to your hotel.
Evening enjoy the camel Fair.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 05: Pushkar |
After breakfast, enjoy the various events and activities in Pushkar.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 06: Pushkar - Udaipur |
This morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisue.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 07: Udaipur |
Today morning visit Udaipur
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 08: Udaipur - Mt.Abu via Ranakpur |
Morning drive to the only hill resort of Rajasthan, Mt.Abu. En-route visiting Famous Jain Temples of India in Ranakpur.
Arrive Mt.Abu and check into your hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 09: Mt.Abu - Jodhpur |
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic beauty of this hill station. In the afternoon drive to Jodhpur and transfer hotel.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 10: Jodhpur |
City tour of Jodhpur
This morning drive to the Jodhpur and check into your hotel.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memoriam built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer |
Morning drive to Jaisalmer situated deep in the heart of the Thar desert. Arrive Jaisalmer and shortly after lunch visit the Chhatris of Maharwals and later Camel ride at Sam for sunset.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner |
This morning drive to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa |
After breakfast transfer to Mandawa and transfer to hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 14: Mandawa - Bharatpur |
Drive to Bharatpur (famous for Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary).
Evening make a visit to the sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 15: Bharatpur - Agra |
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary to see the birds in their natural habitat.
After breakfast drive down to Agra
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 16: Agra - Delhi - Madras (Chennai) |
Morning transfer to Delhi domestic airport to catch flight for Madras.
Arrive Madras in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 17 : Madras |
Today after breakfast proceed on a Sightseeing tour of Madras which includes visit to the Snake park and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, museum etc.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 18: Madras - Tanjore |
Morning drive to Tanjore and check in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 19: Tanjore - Madurai |
On the day 19th of your tour proceed on a city tour of Tanjore
Visit the Brihadeshwara Temple, a typical architecture from the 11th century. Later visit the Saraswati Mahal Library. After lunch depart for Madurai ,
Arrive in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel. |
| Day 20: Madurai - Periyar |
Today visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundereshwara temple, a huge Dravidian temple complex. After lunch depart for Periyar wild life sanctuary. Arrive Periyar in the evening and check in hotel.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 21: Periyar - Allepey |
Today morning enjoy boat cruise on the lake to get a closer look at the wild elephants.
Later drive to reach the small beautiful town of Alleppey situated on the backwaters of Kerala. After arriving at Alleppey, board the beautifully decorated houseboats & enjoy a cruise along the famous backwaters of Alleppey. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life from a close quarter. Enjoy the sunset and stay overnight on the houseboat. The stay includes all three meals i.e. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It will definitely be a unique and unforgettable experience for your lifetime.
Overnight: Houseboat |
| Day 22: Allepey - Cochin |
This morning houseboat comes to halt then drive to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and visit the Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of Cochin.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 23: Cochin |
Today enjoy Sea boat ride to visit various Islands and Churches, Santa cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch palace, St. Franchis etc.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 24: Cochin - Coimbatore |
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also called the " Manchester of South India ".
Arrive by lunch and soon after lunch visit the Maruthamalai temple.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 25: Coimbatore - Ooty |
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations, Ooty known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty.
On arrival check into your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 26: Ooty - Mysore |
Morning depart for Mysore, wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest Indian richest economy. Later proceed on a sightseeing of Mysore.
Visit the Mysore Palace, once the capital seat of power of the ruling Wodeyars. Also visit the Brindavan Garden, Chamundeeswri temple, Tipu's summer palace etc.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 27: Mysore - Belur - Halebid |
On the day 27th of your tour transfer to Belur, the superbly preserved Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the skill and genius of the medieval craftsman. On arrival check into your Hotel. Later visit Halebid temple 10 kms.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 28: Halebid - Bangalore -Mumbai |
Today morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore Airport to catch flight to Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 29: Mumbai |
After breakfast proceed for a half day city tour of Mumbai.
Visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market.
In the evening transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of " Taj Mahal With Romantic India Tour " escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF THE TOUR |
Important Notes:
- Check-in / check-out time: 12.00 noon in all hotels
- Kindly arrange your VISA in advance
- Reservations not yet made
- For terms and conditions visit our website http://www.vardhmanvacations.com/
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Holiday price includes:
- Airport- Hotel - Airport transfers + Sightseeing & excursion exactly as per the itinerary by Air-conditioned Indica car OR ac Innova van
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Daily Buffet Breakfast in the hotels
- Hotels mentioned are subject to availability
- Meet and assist services on arrival/Departure
- All Excursions and Sightseeing
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances
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Holiday price Excludes:
- Any Air Fare / Train fare
- Any extra meal i.e. Lunch and Dinner at any place/hotel
- Guide fee & Entrance fee at the monuments/Parks/Sanctuary/Temples
- Any Optional activity/ tour
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food & drink not in the regular menu provided by us, tips to hotel waiters, drivers, etc are to be borne by the passengers.
- Any type of Insurance.
- Camera and video fee at the monuments.
- Anything Not mentioned under the head "Holiday Price Includes"
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TOUR COST PER PERSON [MINIMUM 2 PAX] :
TOUR COST PER PERSON [MINIMUM 4 PAX] : |
| Places |
STANDARD/BUDGET HOTELS ENVISAGED |
| DELHI |
HOTEL ORCHID GARDEN |
| JAIPUR |
HOTEL JAIPUR HERITAGE |
| PUSHKAR |
TEERATH PALACE |
| UDAIPUR |
HOTEL RANG NIWAS |
| MOUNT ABU |
HOTEL UDAIGARH |
| JODHPUR |
KUCHAMAN HAVELI |
| JAISALMER |
HOTEL RAJ MANDIR |
| BIKANER |
HARASAR HAVELI |
| BHARATPUR |
BIRDER’S INN |
| AGRA |
HOTEL PANNA PARADISE |
| CHENNAI |
HOTEL PANDIAN |
| TANJORE |
ORIENTAL TOWERS |
| MADURAI |
HOTEL SUPREME |
| PERIYAR |
PERIYAR HOUSE |
| ALLEEPEY |
PAGODA RESORTS |
| COCHIN |
HOTEL YOVARANI RESIDENCY |
| COIMBATORE |
HOTEL GRAND PLAZA |
| OOTY |
HOTEL LAKEVIEW |
| MYSORE |
HOTEL VICROY |
| HALEBID |
THE GREEN PASTURES |
| BANGALORE |
BASANT RESIDENCY |
| MUMBAI |
PEARL RESIDENCY |
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