Day 01
Depart UK
Depart UK – Overnight flight.
Day 02
Delhi
Delhi
After resting on arrival in Delhi, the Chandni Chowk bazaar is the place to go for the full-on Indian experience of crowded, twisting alleys and tiny shops. The brilliant red sandstone Red Fort (Lal Qila) was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as his ruling palace in 1648. Opposite is the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Rajpath is the main parade route that leads to the President's Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and the splendid India Gate, a nice place for an evening walk when the buildings are lit, and the vendors come out to supply snacks and bites.
Humayun's Tomb is one of Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In South Delhi is the astonishing Qutub Minar a 239 ft minaret that was the tallest "skyscraper" in the world when built (1193-1368).
A great way to sample the colonial ambience of Delhi would be to stop for tea at the lovely Imperial Hotel or Claridges.
Day 03
The Princely City Of Jaipur
The 'Pink City' of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a glorious city that was meticulously planned by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727.
Private Guided Tour The Jaipur City Palace
The City Palace is a delightful blend of Mughal and
traditional Rajasthani architecture, sprawling over
one-seventh of the area of the walled city. The
complex is divided into a series of courtyards,
gardens and buildings which contains collections of
royal costumes and armaments. The Hawa Mahal
(1799) or Palace Of Winds, is a five story building
that was originally built to enable the women of the
royal household to watch the everyday life and
processions of the city. The Jantar Mantar was an
astronomical observatory, created by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II.
The Old City
Beyond the ramparts the old city has a wonderfully
Medieval flavour, and a walk through the rambling
lanes will reap rich rewards for the curious, with
markets selling cotton fabrics, carpets, jutties
(slippers with the unique upturned toes) and ittars
(traditional perfume).
Day 04
Jaipur
The Amazing Beauty Of The Taj Mahal
Amber has a fantastical location in the Aravali Hills just north of Jaipur. Within its forbidding walls lies a
palace with a beautifully decorated interior. The
palace with its intricate courtyards offers a highly
romantic insight into the medieval lifestyles of
Rajput princes.
Approached from a steep ramp, visitors ride up on
elephant back, entering through the grand Singh
Pol Gateway.
Day 05
Jodhpur
Ajmer And Pushkar
Pushkar Lake is situated on the edge of the desert
and surrounded by hills on three sides, is separated
from Ajmer by ‘Nag Pahar’ - the snake mountain.
The Bathing Ghats of Pushkar attract many
pilgrims throughout the year who take a dip in its
holy water.
Jodhpur
Princely Jodhpur sits on the edge of the Great
Thar Desert. The city is the gateway to the
treasures of western Rajasthan.
A Private Guided Tour Around Mehrangarh Fort
The impressive and forbidding 15th Century Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most stunning hill
forts of Rajasthan. It offers some excellent views of
the old city. The fort itself, with its enormous
gateways, has a fairy-tale feel with palatial
apartments that have been built over five centuries
of bristling history. On the way up to the fort is the
Jaswant Thada - a cenotaph on the hill of Mehrangarh.
Day 06
Jodhpur
The Old City
The old city offers winding streets with colourful
markets and blue painted Brahmin houses. The
Girdikot and Sadar markets display a wide range
of Rajasthani handicrafts. Tiny shops line both
sides of the narrow lanes in these markets. One can
find textiles, silver, handicrafts, aromatic spices,
vegetables and colorful Indian sweets.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace (1929) is a beautiful edifice
of marble and pink sandstone. This immense palace
is now a grand and extravagant heritage hotel that
is one of the most luxurious in princely India.
Day 07
Udaipur
The Trident Udaipur
Jain Temples Of Ranakpur
Ranakpur has one of the biggest and most
important Jain temple complexes in India. The main
Chaumukha Temple has carvings of exceptional
beauty.
Lunch At The Maharani Bagh Orchards
The Maharani Bagh, or Queen's Garden, is
beautifully located at the foot of the thickly forested
Aravali Hills. It is a fruit orchard with acres of mango,
lime, and pomegranate giving way to intimate
gardens in full bloom. There is a restaurant with a
spectacular view of the hills and a charming village
courtyard complete with thatched roofs and
delicious Rajasthani cuisine.
Udaipur – The Venice Of The East
Udaipur captures the imagination like few other
places in the world. Surrounded by gently
undulating hills and set around peaceful Pichola Lake, it is a city of great beauty. The location is
easily the most romantic in India with The Lake
Palace on Jag Niwas island in the middle of the
lake complimented by the grand City Palace on one
bank and the Monsoon Palace on a hill above.
Udaipur is also a centre for performing arts, craft
and famed miniature paintings.
Romantic Boat Ride On Lake Pichola
The picturesque lake is surrounded by hills, palaces,
temples, bathing ghats and embankments. The lake
encloses the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir islands.
The City Palace extends along its eastern banks.
The Lake Palace Hotel
The Lake Palace (1743) is a magical fairy tale
property located in the middle of the Pichola Lake on Jag Niwas island. Today the palace is one of the
most famous and luxurious hotels in the world.
Day 08
Udaipur
Private Guided Tour Around The Udaipur City
Palace
The huge City Palace that towers over the lake is
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. It is a
conglomeration of buildings surmounted by
balconies, towers and cupolas with wonderful views
over the lake and city. The main part of the palace
is now preserved as the City Palace Museum,
housing an armoury and a large collection of
artifacts. The rooms of the museum are
extravagantly decorated with mirrors, tiles and
paintings. The Mor Chowk (Peacock Square) has
beautiful mosaics of peacocks. The Saheliyon Ki
Bari is an ornamental garden built for the
entertainment of the royal ladies.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The Fateh Prakash Palace next door has an
astonishing Durbar Hall that is undoubtedly the
most lavish in India, and its sheer size makes one
gasp in awe. The Crystal Gallery upstairs has a
breathtaking collection of the world’s finest crystals.
Vintage Collection of Classic Cars
The Maharajah’s Car Collection lies within the
grounds of the Garden Hotel. There are rare
vintage vehicles as well as sleek and fast Cadillacs
and Chevrolets.
Jagdish Temple
A fine Indo-Aryan temple dating from 1651 is the
largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur and
enshrines a black stone image of Vishnu as Lord
Of The Universe.
Beautiful Views From The Monsoon Palace
A winding road through a forest reserve on the
outskirts of Udaipur takes you to the Monsoon
Palace - which provi des amazing views of the city
below, especially at sunset.
Day 09
Delhi
INTERNAL FLIGHT FROM DELHI – VARANASI I
1 HR 30 MIN
Relax At Delhi
Return to Delhi and relax prior to your departure.
Day 10
Depart Delhi
Depart India – Daytime flights arrive back in UK the same day.
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The Awesome Mehrangarh Fort At Jodhpur
Chandra Mahal And Jaipur City Palace
Famous Chicken Jaipur Curry
The Trident Hilton At Jaipur
Bathing Ghats At Pushkar
Mehendi At Jodhpur
he Durbar Hall At Udaipur
View From The Lake Palace At Udaipur
Annette
Sophie
Tony
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Natalie 
The Massive Umaid Bhawan Palace At Jodhpur
