INDIAN EXCURSIONS

THE ENCHANTED CIRCUIT TOUR
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Samode - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Delhi
Duration: 18 Days
Best season to visit: (October to March)

Lose yourself in the wonder that is India. It is possibly, the most captivating tour in this vast sub continent. Capture the pageantry, a gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture. Each city offers its unique blend of sights, sounds and experiences. Experience the opulence of the Mughal Empire and the heritage hotels of the erstwhile Maharajas of Rajasthan to the vibrant life of modern India. All this and much more await you.

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi this evening. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and escorted to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Accommodation: Delhi

Day 02: DELHI
Delhi with its Old and New parts - each with its specific charm and glory - makes a very interesting city for its sustenance to medieval and modern cultures at the same time and space. Today, you will explore the capital of India in a full-day guided tour - visiting Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi's cremation site, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. You will also enjoy a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and will drive past the colonial Delhi....
Accommodation: Delhi (Breakfast)

Day 03: DELHI /AGRA Drive
This morning drive to Agra - en route visiting Sikandara. You will arrive at Agra around noon and check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you will be taken on a tonga (horse-carriage) to visit Taj Mahal where you will stay till after sunset when Taj Mahal looks its best....
Accommodation: Agra (Breakfast)

Day 04: AGRA
Early this morning you have a chance to revisit Taj Mahal at sunrise which is another stunning experience.... After a leisurely morning, in the afternoon, you would be taken to visit Agra Fort before returning to your hotel to spend the rest of the day in leisure....
Accommodation: Agra (Breakfast)

Day 05: AGRA/SAMODE Drive
After a leisurely morning you will be driven to Samode, which is just outside Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. You will arrive at the small village of Samode, nestled among rugged hills. Samode Palace was once the residence of the erstwhile royal family of Shekhawati, and is decorated in Shekhawati style with a wealth of frescoes, many of them depicting religious subjects. Check into the hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure....
Accommodation: Samode (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 06: SAMODE
Today you will make an excursion to Jaipur. In the morning, you visit the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens. Afternoon you will spend exploring the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) and the Jantar Mantar (astrological observatory).
Accommodation: Samode (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 07: SAMODE-MANDAWA Drive
This morning you will be driven to Mandawa, situated in the Shekhawati region. You will arrive in Mandawa before noon and check into Castle Mandawa, which dates back to 1760 and has a charming medieval atmosphere. In the afternoon, you explore Mandawa and the famous painted buildings here, the havelis of the Tibrewala and the Modis, Khetri Mahal and Biharji Temple.
Accommodation: Mandawa (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 08: MANDAWA-BIKANER Drive
Today, you will be driven to Bikaner.... En route you visit the medieval town of Fatehpur. Here, you visit the Goenka Haveli, which has beautiful mirror-work and some fine murals. You also see the remains of a huge 17th century step-well. You will arrive in Bikaner early in the evening and would be at leisure for the rest of the day....
Accommodation: Bikaner (Breakfast)

DAY 09: BIKANER
In the morning today you will be taken to visit Bikaner city in a half-day tour. Afternoon may be spent in leisure or you can explore the city on your own....
Accommodation: Bikaner (Breakfast)

DAY 10: BIKANER-JAISALMER Drive
This morning you will be driven to Jaisalmer - Rajasthan's most enchanting destination, an oasis of colour, ancient palaces and delicately sculpted houses. You will arrive in Jaisalmer in the afternoon and would be at leisure for the rest of the day....
Accommodation: Jaisalmer (Breakfast)

DAY 11: JAISALMER
You will start the day with a visit to the Fort. Within the Fort is the Rawal's seven-storey palace with beautifully carved balconies and exquisitely carved temples and havelis built by the Jain community. The visit to the fort will be followed by a visit to Patwon-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli. In the evening you would be taken to sand dunes of Sam where you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a short camel ride....
Accommodation: Jaisalmer (Breakfast)

DAY 12: JAISALMER-JODHPUR Drive
After a leisurely morning you will head for the city of Jodhpur where you will arrive around noon and check into the hotel. The afternoon may be spent in leisure or you may explore the city on your own.
Accommodation: Jodhpur (Breakfast)

DAY 13: JODHPUR
In the morning today you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh fort, one of the largest forts in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town. Early in the evening you will be taken on a short jeep safari to immaculately kept villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of these villages.
Accommodation: Jodhpur (Breakfast)

DAY 14: JODHPUR-DEOGARH Drive
Today, you drive to the town of Deogarh. En route you will visit Ranakpur - the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. You will arrive Deogarh in the noon and check into Deogarh Mahal. Restored and run by the erstwhile ruling family the area, Deogarh Mahal is one of the best-maintained and run palace hotel. The palace hotel also has an extremely impressive collection of old miniature paintings - in fact, the Deogarh School of Painting was one of the most important school of Indian miniature paintings.
Accommodation: Deogarh (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 15: DEOGARH
This morning you will be taken to the nearby cave temples, which will be followed by a short train ride in the neighboring areas. This will be your chance to closely see Rajasthani villages and their own unique customs. The afternoon may be spent in the hotel or you may walk down to the nearby lake, visited by a large number of migratory birds from November to February.
Accommodation: Deogarh (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 16: DEOGARH-KHUMBHALGARH-UDAIPUR Drive
Today, en route your journey to Udaipur, you visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Perhaps the most majestic of all forts in India, Kumbhalgarh boasts of the second largest wall in the world. You will arrive in Udaipur in the afternoon.... The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake.
Accommodation: Udaipur (Breakfast)

DAY 17: UDAIPUR
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajasthan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The rest of the day may be spent in leisure or you may explore on your own....
Accommodation: Udaipur (Breakfast)

DAY 18: UDAIPUR-DELHI-ONWARD JOURNEY Flight
The day will be spent in leisure till it is time to leave for the airport to catch your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be received and taken to a hotel for day room (Check out 2000 Hours). Later in the evening you will be escorted to International Airport to catch your flight back home....
(Breakfast)


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