Colorful Rajasthan and holi festival

Destinations : New Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Agra – New Delhi

PACKAGE ITINERARY

Day1
Day 01 :New Delhi (ARRIVAL): Welcome to India!!! New Delhi, capital of India is one of the oldest cities in the world with a population of more than 14 million. It was the capital of several empires in ancient India, which gives it an atmosphere and architecture loaded with stories, wealth, and traditions cohabiting with the present modernity.
- # Welcome by our representative at the Delhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- # Rest of the day free for leisure.
- # Full day city tour (visit Jama Masjid, Gandhi Tomb, Bangla Saheb, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb and Lotus Temple.)
- # Evening free for leisure.
- # Dinner at Hotel.
- # Overnight stay at hotel.
Please note that the Delhi sight-seeing depends upon your arrival time in India. In case you are arriving late in the night you can visit Delhi the next day
Day2
Day 02: :New Delhi
# Early morning after breakfast leave for the city tour.
# Full day city tour (visit Jama Masjid, Gandhi Tomb, Bangla Saheb, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Qutub Minarand Lotus Temple.)
# Evening free for leisure.
# Overnight stay at hotel.
Day3
Day 03::New Delhi - Jaipur: 260kms; +5 hrs drive
# Morning after breakfast, checkout hotel and drive to Jaipur. # Continue towards Jaipur on the way enjoy the lunch in a beautiful heritage haveli transformed to a hotel in Shahpura.
Arrive Jaipur, Jaipur the “Pink City” of Rajasthan. The City was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. The city also is also known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city.

# Arrive at Santosh Villa, the family homestay where you will be received by the family and will be welcomed with all warmth and gratitude.
# Evening free for leisure or you may visit the Birla Temple and the Monkey Temple.
# Return back to Santosh Villa for the welcome dinner Dinner with the family. Also if you wish you can also participate in the kitchen with the family to learn some Indian cooking.

Overnight stay at Sntosh Villa.

NOTE - OPTIONAL: In Jaipur we offer you a unique and authentic Indian experience at the Santosh Villa (www.santoshvilla.com/gallery.html). While staying here you may familiarize yourself with the Indian culture as you will have the enough time to have a good conversations with the host family during dinner time, as well as during your stay. If you have a love for the Indian food then you may also enhance your cooking (Indian)skills here. Also for the women there is a small class for " Mehndi " henna. Dinner with family and night in the villa.
Day4
Day 04 : Jaipur :
Jaipur is also known for its monuments such as the Amber Fort, located 11 km outside the city, in the classic style of Rajasthan (part of World Heritage sites), built by Maharaja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by his descendant Maharaja Jai Singh I. Go up the fort on the back of a gaily-caparisoned elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings. Afternoon venture back into the city tour: Visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, also visit the awe-inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD). Also, you can have a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Jaipur is also one of the famous shopping destinations in the world; known for its handicrafts, handmade jewelry, precious and semi-precious stone work, leather work, handmade block printing, handmade carpets etc.

# Breakfast.
# Full day city tour, enjoy the Elephant ride at Amber Fort also visit HawaMahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory)).
# Free time for shopping.
# Evening free for Leisure.

Overnight at Santosh Villa.
Day5
Day 05 : Jaipur (Holi Festival)

This day is the special day, Yes ! it's Holi! Shops and offices remains closed for the day as people enjoy this day with full enthusiasm. The bright colors of Gulal and Abeer is filled in the air and people take turns to pour colored water on others. Children take a peculiar pleasure in throwing colors on each other with their pichkaris and throwing water balloons at passers-by. The people form separate groups called as tolis to move outside to play with other groups and to greet them and other families. Songs, dances on the rhythm of dholak and mouth-watering Holi specialties are the other highlights of the day.
The festival becomes more fun when you really participate with an Indian family. Thus, you will be redirected to an Indian family where you will have a good deal of music, beer or soft drinks, snacks, lots of colors and lots of fun.
• Breakfast
• At 9 o'clock in the morning the party begins, enjoy the party with other travellers and the host family and the locals. (The festival is celebrated with colors, with good music, typical Indian snacks, some drinks, dance and some fun activities and games)
• Later move to the hotel near to the city center,
• The evening free for leisure.

• Overnight at hotel.
Day6
Day 06: : Jaipur – Jodhpur (The Blue city) : 340kms;+ 6hrs
Jodhpur, also called the "city of the sun" due to its exceptional exposure of sunshine throughout the year is the city where the houses are painted blue to protect them from the heat. Mehrangarh Fort built on a hillside offers panoramic views of the city. Jodhpur is the city of all the spices and flavors of Rajasthan.

# Early morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
# Arrive Jodhpur Check-in at the hotel.
# Later in the afternoon, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
# In the Night walk around in the Bazars, in the heart of the city .
# Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day7
Day 07:: : Jodhpur to Udaipur (The Lake city) via Ranakpur: 230kms; +5hrs
Renowned for being the most romantic city in India,also known as the lake city or the Venice of India. Udaipur charms with its three sparkling lakes and its unique architecture of extraordinary beauty. The City Palace, The Rana Palace on Lake Pichola offers panoramic views of the lake, the islands and the sumptuous Lake Palace, which is accessible by boat. The City Palace offers a rich museum full of Rajasthani culture. Udaipur also includes some beautiful garden likeSahelionki Bari where lawns, fine sculptures in white marble and fountains were created by the king for his Queens, giving this place a romantic and peaceful atmosphere.

# After breakfast drive to Udaipur.
# On the way visit the magnificent Jain Temple in Ranakpur.
# Ranakpur is a small city of Rajasthan located in the chains of Aravali mountains named on King Raja Rana Kumbh of Udaipur. Ranakpur is known for its groups of temples, mostly Jain, and is one of the five major pilgrimages of Jainism.
# Later continue towards Udaipur. Arrival at the hotel.
# In the evening, visit Bagore Ki Haveli and enjoy the cultural dance show showing various styles of Rajasthani dance.
# Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day8
Day 08: : Udaipur : City Tour
# Enjoy morning breakfast.
# Later visit the City Palace and its museum
# Enjoy Boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola and take some pictures of the panaromic view of the Palace and the adjoining buildings.
# Visit the island; Jagamandir Palace
# Visit Sahelionki Bari garden
# Evening free for leisure.
# Dinner at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.
Day9
Day 9: :Udaipur – Pushkar (300 kms; +/5 hrs.)
Pushkar meaning the blue lotus is a white city located on the shores of Pushkar Lake. It is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus and contains the only temple in the world dedicated to the god Brahma. Ghats provide access to the sacred waters of the lake where women in multicolored saris and men often dressed in white like to purify themselves. Pushkar also offers the largest camel fair every year where the latter compete in superb and rich trappings that the owners make in order to win the first prize. Pushkar, is the place where spirituality dwells, caresses the city and animates its inhabitants.

# After having breakfast at the hotel, departure for Pushkar.
# Arrive at the hotel by noon. Later walk around in Pushkar, visit the temple of Brahma, of the Sun (Surya Temple), visits the ghats and the local bazaar.
# Later in the evening return to the hotel to relax.

Overnight at hotel.
Day10
Day 10: :Pushkar – Agra: Approx. 390kms; +7hrs
Agra; the city of Taj also the former capital of The Mughals. This old city in is still the perfect condition which beholds within it the two architectural gems. The first is the magnificent Agra Fort which was begun during the reign of Emperor Akbar in 1565. Its walls have a length of 2.5 km which is surrounded by a moat of 10 meters wide. The second is the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonder of the world, considered as the most extravagant expression of love ever created. It took over 17 years to build this monument under Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj.

# Morning after breakfast drive towards Agra.
# Arrive Agra, check in Hotel.
# Eveningfree for other activities.
#Dinner at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day11
Day 11:: Agra– Delhi : 240kms; +4hrs drive
# Early in the morning visit the magnificent Taj Mahal.
# Return to the hotel for breakfast.
# Later checkout the hotel and visit the Fed Fort and Baby Taj.
# Later drive to Delhi. Check – in hotel, overnight at hotel
Day12
Day 12: :Delhi international airport (Departure)
After breakfast morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Trip Highlights

Welcome Dinner at Jaipur
Invitation to Indian family house to experience real culture and tradition.
Guided trip to covering Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Taj Mahal
Guided trip to Fatehpur Sikri- Jama Masjid, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Bhawan, Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza
Guided tour of City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli and the local bazaars

Trip Includes

# Airport assistance and hotel transfers.
# Double room . .
# Breakfast, .
# Private car with a/c only for clients throughout the trip. .
# Accommodation in a double room according to the program on a bed and breakfast basis. .
# All applicable taxes and tolls. .
# 24×7 assistance in Spanish throughout the trip. .
# Welcomed by India at the airport with an Indian flower necklace.

Trip Excludes

# International tickets.
# Video Input.
# Entries mentioned in the Itinerary
# Travel insurance of any type.
# Visa for India.
# Meals not mentioned above.
# Personal expenses that are not included in “Price includes”.

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