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Day
01. Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travellers. You
are met by an Indo Vacations representative and
transferred to the hotel. Day 02. New Delhi - Jaipur
(about 270 km)
This
morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old
Delhi. We take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red
Fort
through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver
Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi also includes "Rajghat",
the
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Before we
leave for Jaipur we have a drive through New Delhi
where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and
Embassies. In the afternoon drive to the
“pinkcity”
Jaipur. Day 03. Ayurveda in Jaipur:
City Sightseeing
Today you start with
your Ayurveda Rejuvenation Package in Jaipur in our
special Ayurveda Clinic. Till noon there will be short
lectures on Ayurveda treatments and after that you
will be invited by the Doctor to discuss your personal
treatment. This personal discussion and the
observation & consultation thereafter will be the
base for your Ayurveda treatment planning for the next
coming days. In the afternoon we will explore the
“Pinkcity” Jaipur. Jaipur is world famous for its
textiles and coloured stones. Enroute to the old city,
we will visit the
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD containing 953 small casements with
each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool
air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions
below without being seen. we also visit the
city
palace which is still the formal residence of the
royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace
we will visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Maharajas. We continue to
Jantar Mantar,
a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable
observatories. Its complex instruments reveals us the secrets of
medieval Indian astronomy.
Day 04. Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion: Amber (around
10 km)
Till
noon we will spend our time in the Ayurveda Clinic
where you will be treated as per your personal
treatment schedule by different methods as oil
therapy, steam and herbal treatment under the
supervision of the Ayurveda Doctor. In the afternoon
we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved
to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace
Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Day 05. Ayurveda in
Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved for the
Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
Afternoon is free at your leisure. In the evening
there will be a lecture on practice of Ayurveda in
daily life from an Ayurveda expert. This lecture will
be held in the hotel.
Day 06. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Excursion : Sariska
(around 110 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
Today we leave the capital of Rajasthan and drive to Sariska Tiger Reserve which is situated in the northern part of Aravali hills. Sariska has an area above 479 square
km and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973 from the government of India.
We take a Jeep ride to watch the activities of Sambars, Chitals, Nilgais, Chausinghas, Jackals, Wild boars, langurs
etc.
Day 07. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
The rest of the day today is at your leisure. One can explore Jaipur on his own.
Day 08. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Excurison: Sanganer (about
20 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
In the afternoon we drive to Sanganer. Sanganer is famous for its traditional textile printing and paper work.
Paper making is practised in the Kagazi Mohulla (paper area) and uses waste cotton and silk rags which are churned into a pulp, sieved, strained and dried. The finished products are often speckled with gold and silver.
Day 09. Ayurveda in Jaipur
(Sightseeing in Jaipur)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
In the afternoon we will have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.
After the walk we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu Temple made of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony.
Day 10.
Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion:
Nahargarh (about 07 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
In the afternoon we drive to Nahargarh, Nahargarh is also known as the tiger fort and was constructed in the 18th century to protect the capital. The surrounding hills also provided good defence. There are excellent views of the Jaipur city from Nahargarh (Tiger hill).
Day 11. Ayurveda in Jaipur
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre.
In the afternoon we will have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.
In the evening there will be a second lecture in the Hotel on the Ayurveda from an Ayurveda Expert.
Day 12.
Ayurveda in Jaipur Excursion:
Samode (about 40 km)
Our day till noon is reserved for the Ayurveda treatment in our Ayurveda Rejuvenation Centre. Today will be the last day for us for to enjoy the Ayurveda treatment at our centre.
In the afternoon we drive to Samode.
Samode is famous for its palace where we have an overnight stay. We enjoy the stay in the Samode Palace and visit the wonderful Darbar Hall (Audience hall) and other parts of the palace of Maharaja which are decorated beautifully with the miniature paintings.
On special occasions this wonderful 400 years old Palace of Samode is decorated and fulfilled with traditional dance and music.
Day 13. Jaipur
- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about
260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply.
Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14.
Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign,
Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque.
After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
Day 15.
Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon.
The rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
Day 16. Flight
to Home
Around midnight flight back to the home destination.
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Hotels:
We
provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in
the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels.
Luxury hotels are
all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a combination of
3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a combination of 2 and 3
star or similar hotels. The criteria
for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your money. We
also provide you wherever possible accommodation in heritage hotels.
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of Maharajas
which have been later renovated and converted into Hotels. Rooms are
decorated all individually. Rooms are comfortable, romantic and
present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
Our
Services Include :
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis
with bath and WC in the
chosen category.
Rooms on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw Drive in Delhi.
Elephant Ride in Amber.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure
by Indo Vacations
representative.
All
Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual
air-conditioned bus (Except Standard Hotels) will
be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any
Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry,
Telephone Bills and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished
by you for your individual trip.
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