| DAY 1: ARRIVE MUMBAI Welcome to Mumbai! On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Mumbai is India’s most cosmopolitan city and the center of the Indian film industry known as “Bollywood.” Overnight: Mumbai, Hilton Towers (First Class) or The Oberoi (Deluxe) for 1 night.
DAY 2: MUMBAI – UDAIPUR
This morning is at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to “the city of Palaces,” Udaipur. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Udaipur, Hiltop (First Class) or Taj Lake Palace (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B)
DAY 3: UDAIPUR CITY TOUR
Your morning city tour starts with a visit to the impressive City Palace, one of the largest in Rajasthan, where you’ll marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock courtyard. Then continue to discover Sahelion ke Bari, the 18th century “garden of maidens” and the ornate Jagdish Temple that dominates the Udaipur skyline. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before taking a boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola in the evening (subject to water level in the lake). (B)
DAY 4: UDAIPUR – DEOGARH
Today, journey to Deogarh via Ranakpur, a village in the mountains renowned for its marvelous temples carved in Amber. Overnight: Deogarh, Deogarh Mahal (First Class & Deluxe) for 1 night. (B)
DAY 5: DEOGARH – JODHPUR
Today you will travel from Deogarh to Jodhpur. The remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Jodhpur, The Umeed (First Class) or Taj Hari Mahal (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B)
DAY 6: JODHPUR CITY TOUR
Jodhpur, known as the “Blue City,” is the southern gateway to the great Thar Desert of Rajasthan. This morning, your city tour includes the imposing Meherangarh Fort situated on a hill overlooking the city. The Fort houses an extensive collection of armory, costumes, musical instruments and elephant palanquins. This afternoon you will take a tour of the Mandore Gardens. (B)
DAY 7: JODHPUR – JAIPUR
Early this morning, transfer to the railway station for the train to Jaipur. You’ll be transferred to the hotel on arrival. The afternoon is at leisure in Jaipur. Overnight: Jaipur, Holiday Inn (First Class) or Jai Mahal Palace (Deluxe) for 2 nights. (B)
DAY 8: JAIPUR – AMBER FORT, ELEPHANT RIDE & CITY TOUR
This morning, embark on an excursion to the Amber Fort, which includes an elephant ride. In the afternoon, your tour of Jaipur includes the magnificent City Palace, Observatory and a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, the “Palace of Winds.” (B)
DAY 9: JAIPUR – AGRA
Journey this morning by coach to Agra via the World Heritage-listed ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. Its glorious courtyards and palaces conjure up dreams of the mysterious past. This evening, enjoy time at leisure. Overnight: Agra, Holiday Inn (First Class) Taj View (Deluxe) for 1 night. (B)
DAY 10: AGRA TOUR & TAJ MAHAL – DELHI
Today, enjoy a city tour of Agra, including a visit to the famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah and Sikandra. This evening, you will be transferred to the railway station and journey by train to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Delhi, Crowne Plaza (First Class) or The Oberoi New Delhi (Deluxe) for 1 night. (B)
DAY 11: DEPART DELHI
Delhi, India’s capital city presents, a fusion between old and new; where forts, tombs, palaces and ruins share the skyline with high rise buildings and stately homes. Today is at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight (flight not included). (B)
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