Taj Mahal Tour
14 DAYS CLASSIC RAJASTHAN TOUR
| Destinations covered : | New Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Nimaj – Jodhpur – Village Chanoud – Udaipur |
Best time to travel : October to March
This tour boasts of the finest sightseeing opportunities and hotels offered by Rajasthan.
On your arrival you shall transfer to Hotel Imperial or The Claridges, both centrally located in Lutyen’s New Delhi. For those not partial to staying in large hotels, there are splendid Guest Houses in South Delhi, closer to colourful markets and chic crowds! A visit to old Delhi is intrinsic to appreciation of the city through it’s various phases of historical development. In celebration of the antiquity of old Delhi, you shall visit some of the most interesting & oldest nuggets of the city dating back to the 18th century…!! The next destination, on your tour is Agra. Early morning Taj Mahal, when the rising sun floods the monument to make it a spectacle which lasts a lifetime; Fort Agra, a structure built by succeeding Mughal emperors and retaining some of the glories of the past splendour; The Tomb of Itmaddudaullah, which when approached by a young British officer,in 1859c, was termed as ‘a work of very personalised nature’ and your stay at Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas, with the Taj looming stunningly large over the horizon. Spend the next two days in Jaipur known for shopping of amazing handicrafts, markets that are colourful and monuments and fine dining experiences. Nineteenth century saw some incredibly delightful sporting parties being held on the hunting grounds, followed by High Tea and exotic dinners. Your travels take you to Chattrasagar luxury tents. Next on your agenda is Jodhpur, a destination known for Rajputs of reckless chivalry, Horse Polo and splendid fort palaces. A stay at Umaid Bhawan Palace is an experience in itself! A day in the rural Rajasthan is a must to appreciate the sorrows and joys of life!
Chanoudgarh, is an off-beat village destination, that will give you precisely what you are looking for…illiterate yet cultured villagers, going about serenely, in their daily routine!
After visiting the delightful Jain Temples at Ranakpur, you shall finally arrive in Udaipur.
Tentative Itinerary
| Destination / Route | Hotel / Stay |
|---|---|
| Delhi |
Hotel The Claridges / The Imperial (2n) |
| Agra | Hotel Oberoi Amar Vilas / Taj Gateway / The Trident (1n) |
| Jaipur | Rambagh Palace / Oberoi Raj Vilas / Samode Haveli / Khas Bagh (2n) |
| Nimaj |
Raas Chattra Sagar / Lakshaman Sagar (1n) |
| Jodhpur | Umaid Bhawan Palace / Raas Haveli Jodhpur (2n) |
| Chanoud Village |
Chanoudgarh (1n) |
| Udaipur | Taj Lake Palace / Taj Fateh Prakash Palace / Oberoi Udai Vilas / Bujera Fort (3n) |