Tour
Duration: 14 Nights-15 Days
Tour Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Maldives
Tour Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, you will be met by our executive at the airport and you will
be accorded a royal welcome by garlands. Our executive would escort you to
your hotel. We already have done a pre check in for you at the hotel which
saves you time in middle of the night.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to
Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World
is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam
mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has
not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy
area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla
Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping
area. Visit Humayun's Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Tour Day2: Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your
personal guide takes you to the fantastic sites of old and New Delhi. The
sites include the Jama Masjid, Raj ghat (Gandhi s memorial), Humayun s tomb
and the 12th centaury Qutab Minar. During the day you also drive through the
government buildings like the president house, the parliament, India gate and
the Sikh temple. Evening we seize the opportunity to host you a welcome dinner
at the Village Bistro on a rooftop.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 3: Delhi - Agra. (Kms 200, about 4 hours drive.)
Check out after breakfast and drive to the city of Taj, an eternal
signature of love.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22
years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from
Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrosolite from Egypt, Amethyst from
Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and
Mother of Pearl from the Indian ocean.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, check in at the luxurious Amar Villas for a
stay of two nights. Your suite (overlooking the Taj) would be decorated with
flowers and bottle of wine placed in your suite with compliments. Rest of the
day at leisure, to enjoy the spa and the massages.
Over night at the hotel.
Tour Day 4 : Agra
Your day begins early as we propose to visit the legendary monument by sun
rise when its ethereal beauty charms you at the first sight. The best time to
capture the monument with your camera as during the early hours it is also
less crowded. Return to the Villas for break fast and suite yourself to plan
the remainder of the day. Your personal guide and the Car would be at your
disposal. Your guide would suggest you the other sightseeing options which you
could visit at your chosen time.
Tour Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur (250 Kms about 6 hours drive)
Checkout after breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur, the pink city
(5hrs/ 270 kms). On the way we visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned capital city
of Akbar. Lunch at Midway. Late afternoon arrive Jaipur and check in at the
hotel Jai Mahal Palace The evening you have an option to take a heritage walk
into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and enjoy a rickshaw ride and
the treasure hunt organized especially for you.
Overnight at the hotel.
Jaipur
THE splendid Fort / Palace of AMBER was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs
in the mid-12th century. The Kacchawaha's dominated the surrounding area for
the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between
the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous
for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a
new city in the plains: JAIPUR was designed according to the principals of the
Shilpa-Shastra(Architecture) and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city
attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible
bazaar.
Tour Day 6 : Jaipur
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide
takes you to the majestic Amer fort. You ascend the fort, the royal way. The
sight seeing of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished
astronomical observatory and the royal city palace complex.
We would like to offer you a traditional silver platter lunch at a restaurant
known for its cooking demonstration and the most exclusive for us, a turban
demonstration. There is also a turban museum there.
The remainder of the day at your convenience.
Tour Day 7: Jaipur Udaipur
Today you take a flight to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens.
On arrival we are received at the airport and transferred to the hotel Lake
palace / Udai Villas.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
Udaipur :
Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital in that it has no fort.
Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittaur , Udaipur saw an explosive
of building activity- temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Pichola with its two
islands- Jagat Niwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jag Mandir defines
Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake
was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful
chatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment.
Tour Day 8: Udaipur
We start our tour with a visit to the Jagdish temple, the Sahelion ki Bari
garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around
lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of lake
Pichola , the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a dinner at
the splendid Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance
performance from the locals.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour Day 9: Udaipur -Delhi
Morning at leisure to enjoy the comforts of the hotel and put together all
fond memories from Rajasthan. Afternoon we take a flight to
Delhi. In the
evening we board the onward flight to male ( Maldives ) via Columbo ( Sri
Lanka ) we reach late night at 0115. you will be transferred to the hotel.
Tour Day 10 : Maldives
Experience the realm of dreams where indulgence and beauty is of a level
unsurpassed. So come explore our special holiday retreat in store especially
for you. Discover the serene isles of Maldives barely touched by human hands,
envelope your senses as you are surrounded with the light aroma of pure sun
kissed ocean air, the whistle of the palm trees and the occasional call of the
seagulls. Truely a paradise unexplored.
Tour Day 10 -14 : Maldives.
Your stay has been designed taking care of your needs and interest. We
will shape up your activities spontaneously, based upon your convenience.
Tour Day 15 : Maldives - Columbo - Delhi
