Legendary Rajasthan
India - By Air with Optional Corbett Private Air Safari Extension
Departure Dates:
- Nov 06, 2009 - Nov 17, 2009
Itinerary: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Day 1
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Delhi, India
Arrive Delhi tonight. Upon arrival you will be received and taken to your comfortable hotel for the remainder of the night.
Lodging: The Radisson Hotel Delhi
Day 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009
Delhi to Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur where you will be met and taken to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. In the early evening, take a boat ride around the famous Lake Pichola. After the boat ride, enjoy cocktails while you listen to a presentation on Indian history and culture.
Lodging: Fateh Prakash Palace (B, L)
Day 3
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Udaipur
This morning you will be taken on a morning sightseeing tour of the city. Udaipur, the enchanting City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white. Visit City Palace, built in 1725, with various palaces inside such as Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Palace of Krishna, all ornately decorated. Also see Saheliyon Ki Bari - this 'Garden of the Maids of Honour' is a small ornamental pleasure garden, with an elegant lotus pool, gushing fountains, beautiful black marble on the corners of the pool and stunning bougainvilleas covering the wall of the enclosures. Also visit Jagdish Temple. This evening's private dinner takes place on the terrace of Shiv Niwas Palace, overlooking the Lake Pichola.
Lodging: Fateh Prakash Palace (B, L, D)
Day 4
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Udaipur to Narlai
This morning you will be driven to Narlai (approximately 3.5 hours), en-route visiting the famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur and check in to Rawla Narlai, the beautiful heritage hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and gardens. You may also have the opportunity of interacting with the Jodhpur Royal family who own Narlai and previously used it as a hunting lodge before converting it to a hotel. A special Cenotaph dinner will take place.
Lodging: Rawla Narlai (B, L, D)
Days 5 - 6
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Narlai, Jodhpur and Rohet Gargh
This morning you will be driven approximately 3 hours to Rohet Gargh, one of the finest heritage hotels in India. Situated on the banks of a lake and set in the midst of rural surroundings, it is a haven of peace and tranquility. Sprawling lawns and manicured gardens, which invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks, herald your entry into this oasis where the bird song is the only sound you will hear. In the afternoon you will be taken for a Bishnoi Village Safari. The Bishnoi people are known the world over for their love of animal and plant life, which they protect as a part of their religion. The next morning, you'll be driven to Jodhpur to visit the Mehrangarh Fort, followed by lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace. The rest of the evening is yours to relax.
Lodging: Rohet Gargh (B, L, D)
Day 7
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Samode
This morning you will be driven to Samode, on the outskirts of Jaipur and check in to your heritage hotel. Samode Palace is a perfect example of Rajput-Moghul architecture. The palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the palace, its natural surroundings or Samode village.
Lodging: Samode Palace (B, L, D)
Day 8
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
Samode
This morning you will be taken to visit the Amber Fort and City Palace. After lunch at Samode Haveli in Jaipur, return to Samode Palace. Later in the evening, you will be driven to Dera Amer (approximately 20 minutes). Dera Amer is situated behind the hills of the famous Amber Fort. The Camp is located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range and surrounded by the wilderness of a reserved forest with no urban civilization in the vicinity, just a few hamlets housing the local villagers occupied by farming on their fields bordering a pretty lake. A local Rajput family who themselves reside in the area organize elephant polo and safaris in the jungle using their beautiful home and camp as a base. Partake in an Elephant Polo Match, followed by a surprise dinner, within the grounds of the camp, alight with flamed torches. After dinner, return to Samode Palace
Lodging: Samode Palace (B, L, D)
Day 9
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Nimaj to Narlai
This morning you will be driven to Agra. En route, you will visit the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after fifteen years due to a scarcity of water. See the city's many graceful buildings, which include the Jama Masjid, the Tomb of Salim Chishti and the Panch Mahal. Later continue to Bharatpur, where you will have lunch. Proceed to Agra, where you will be taken to your hotel for check in. Just before sunset, you will be taken to visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. It is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. For 22 years, 20,000 men labored day and night to build this masterpiece that has held the world awestruck ever since. Your dinner tonight will be at the hotel in their speciality Indian restaurant, Esphahan.
Lodging: Oberoi Amarvilas (B, L, D)
Day 10
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2009
Agra to Delhi
This morning you will visit the Taj Mahal by sunrise, followed by Agra Fort. Later you will check out of your hotel, and be driven to Delhi (approximately 4 hours). On arrival in Delhi, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Lodging: The Oberoi Delhi (B, L, D)
Day 11
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Delhi
This morning you will be taken on a tour of both Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. You will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars, the Jama Masjid with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes and the Chandni Chowk. In Old Delhi you will also have an opportunity to enjoy rickshaw ride. New Delhi is a city of wide boulevards which offers ever changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city known for its formal parks, magnificent Parliament Building, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India designed by Sir Edwin Lutyen) and India Gate. In New Delhi you will also visit Qutab Minar, the 72.5 meter high tower dating back to 13th century and Humayun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal). Dinner tonight will be at the ThreeSixty° restaurant of the hotel. The restaurant offers an excellent Sushi station, a Yakitori grill, a Wood Fired Oven for Mediterranean fare and a contemporary Tandoor.
Lodging: The Oberoi Delhi (B, L, D)
Day 12
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
International Flight Home
Early this morning you will be taken to the international airport for your flight home, or continue on to the Corbett Air Safari, an optional post-trip extension.
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