Departure : London Heathrow
Duration : 18 Nights/ 19 Days
Destinations Covered : London - Delhi - Lucknow - Varanasi
- Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Mumbai -
London
Overview :
The
tour package 'Rajasthan Plus' is an accumulation of numerous significant
destinations of India. Our tour packages have been developed and customised
for years and this one too is no exception. Experiences make a man complete
and the tour package comes as an excellent opportunity for that. On the one
hand where you get to visit Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, where the refined
culture still persists, on the other you explore the spiritual city of
Varanasi which boasts one of the oldest civilisations in the world. You also
get to visit the Khajuraho temples, a universal gift of love to the world. A
visit to the Bandhavgarh National Park is also one of the inclusions.
Day1 : London - DelhiDay 1 : London - Delhi
We leave Heathrow in the morning for Delhi. On arrival, the company's
representative escorts you to Hotel The Oberoi or a hotel of the similar
category. A traditional welcome is awaiting you at the hotel. Relax, get
refreshed and recharge your muscles for the days ahead.
Day 2 : Sightseeing of Delhi
Get up, wash and relish your breakfast. Enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
Move to the activity area to spend the morning at your convenience. Freshen
up at noon as an ethnic Indian lunch is ready for you. Now get ready as the
private cab is waiting for you outside the hotel. The travel manager
accompanies you on a sightseeing of the city. Visit attractions like the Red
Fort, Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat, the burial ground of Mahtama Gandhi, the
Father of Nation. Later, take a stroll through the bustling markets of
Chandni Chowk. Get back to the hotel in the evening. Freshen up and get to
the exclusive dinning hall to savour a delectable Indian dinner. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi - Lucknow
The private chauffeur driven car waits for you as you have an early morning
breakfast. Get into the cab for a morning sightseeing including sites like
the Qutub Minar and the Humayun's Tomb. In the afternoon, the travel
assistant transfers you to the airport for your flight to Lucknow. A 1 hour
air journey and you are in Lucknow, the 'City of Nawabs'. On arrival, the
company's representative escorts you to Taj Residency or a hotel of the
similar category. Spend some time at your convenience and then freshen up.
Move to the dinning hall for a toothsome dinner. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 4 : Sightseeing of Lucknow
Have
your breakfast and get ready for a sightseeing trip of Lucknow. Get into the
private cab and head towards the Residency Complex first. The Residency
Complex is the site of the famous military blockade of 1857. Also visit the
Dilkush Gardens and La Martinere. Get back to the hotel and relax. Have a
delicious lunch. Later, in the afternoon, your guide accompanies you to
visit the Imambaras, the Romi Darwaza. Take a stroll through the colurful
bazaars of Lucknow. Return to the hotel. Freshen up and get to the dinning
hall for a sumptuous Indian dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 : Lucknow - Varanasi
Wake up and have an early morning breakfast. Get ready to set out on a
drive to Varanasi, 300 km from Lucknow. The travel guide accompanies you on
the drive. Delight yourself at the engaging sight of the countryside as the
cab advances to wards Varanasi or Benaras. Get to the ancient city after a
7-8 hours drive. The travel manager now escorts you to the Taj Ganges where
your stay has been booked. Relax, have some rest. Later, get refreshed and
have a delicious dinner in the exclusive dining hall. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 6 : Sightseeing of Varanasi
Wake up early and have your breakfast. The travel assistant leads you to
the Ganges for a dawn boat ride. Sail along to witness thousands of devotees
immersed in prayers and performing ablutions. Later, the guide takes you to
Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. In the evening, once
again, we reach the ghats in a cycle rickshaw to witness the aarti being
performed there. Notice the deep rooted belief and spirituality of the
worshippers. Get back to the hotel. Get refreshed and move to the dinning
hall as a traditional Indian dinner is ready for you. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 7 : Varanasi - Bandhavgarh
The
private cab is waiting outside. So, have your breakfast and get ready as the
travel guide transfers you to the railway station. Board your train to
Katni. Arrive at Katni after an 8-9 hours train ride. On arrival, the travel
representative accompanies you on a short drive to Bandhavgarh, 60 km from
Katni. The guide then escorts you to Churhat Kothi or Camp Mewar where your
stay has been booked. Take your ease and freshen up. The dinner is ready for
you in the dinning room. After dinner retire to your room for your overnight
stay.
Day 8 : Game Viewing at Bandhavgarh
Get up, wash and relish your breakfast. Next, get into the private cab as
the travel guide takes you to the Bandhavgarh National Park for game
viewing. The national park lies snuggled up in the Vindhya Hills and
harbours species like tiger, leopard. Black buck, wild oxen, sloth bear,
barking deer, gazelle etc. The park has exotic bird species too including
golden orioles, parakeets and hornbills. So, enjoy observing a pristine
flora and fauna. An elephant safari is on the cards too. Later, the travel
assistant escorts you back to the hotel. Get refreshed and have an ethnic
dinner in the dinning room. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Have your breakfast and get ready for some more game viewing at the
Bandhavagarh National Park. Next, the travel guide accompanies you on a
drive to Khajuraho, 250 km from Bandhavgarh. Arrive at Khajuraho in the
evening after a 6-7 hours drive. On arrival, the travel manager escorts you
to Hotel Jass or Taj Chandela. Relax and freshen up for a delcious Indian
dinner in the elegantly appointed dinning hall. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Sightseeing of Khajuraho
The private chauffeur driven car is waiting for you outside the hotel. So,
have your breakfast and get ready to pay a visit to the erotic temples of
Khajuraho. Explore the images and sculptures that were carved during the
10th century when the Chandela kings reigned supreme. The stunning Heritage
Site is also a proof to a well developed and fully matured civilisation. Get
back to the hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. At nightfall, get to the
dinning hall for an ethnic Indian dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Khajuraho - Agra
Relish
your breakfast. Get ready for a 170 km drive to Orccha, the erstwhile domain
of the Bundela Kings. After a 4-5 hours drive in an air-conditioned coach,
arrive at Orchha, a quaint village dispersed with palaces and temples
erected by the Bundela rulers. Feats your eyes upon some stunning sights and
savour a delectable lunch by the side of the Betwa river. Later, catch your
train to Agra. On arrival, the travel guide escorts you to the Amar Vilas
where your stay has been booked. Freshen up and have your dinner in the
well-heeled dining hall. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Sightseeing of Agra
Wake up, refresh and have your breakfast. Get into the private cab waiting
outside. The travel guide takes you to visit the Taj Mahal, an iconic
structure of the country. Feast your eyes upon the chimerical sights of the
Taj as it glows reflecting the rays of the morning sun. Later, the guide
accompanies you on your visit to the Red Fort. The afternoon is free and you
can spend it at your convenience. So, you can make up your mind to go
shopping. Or, get to the activity area of the hotel to spend time at
leisure. At nightfall, get to the dinning hall as the a sumptuous dinner is
ready for you. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Agra - Jaipur
Have an early morning breakfast. Get ready for a 5-6 hours drive to Jaipur,
250 km from Agra. En route, the travel guide takes you to visit Fatehpur
Sikri, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar. However, the city
was abandoned later due to an inadequate supply of water. Later, we resume
our journey towards Jaipur. On arrival, the travel guide escorts you to Raj
Vilas where your stay has been arranged. Relax and spend some time at your
convenience. At nightfall, get refreshed and move to the exquisite dinning
hall to have an ethnic Rajasthani dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Sightseeing of Jaipur
Relish
your breakfast and get ready as the private cab is waiting outside for you.
The travel manager leads you on a city tour of Jaipur, the pink city of
India. First of all, get to the Amber Fort to enjoy a regal elephant ride
the maharaja way. Your guide then takes you to a small block printing
factory. Watch the labourers at work as they produce some interesting
fabrics. Later, visit such popular attractions as the City Palace, Hawa
Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Sawai Man Singh Museum. Eventually,
the travel assistant escorts you back to the hotel. Freshen up and move to
the dinning hall for a toothsome dinner in the traditionally appointed
dinning hall. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Jaipur - Deogarh
Wake up, wash and have your breakfast. Get ready for a drive to Deogarh, a
picturesque village. On arrival, the guide escorts you to the fortified
Deogarh Mahal where you will stay for the night. Relax and get refreshed.
Have your lunch at the hotel. Later, spend some time at your convenience.
You can also choose to explore the village and feast you eyes upon sights of
mud-cum-straw house with thatched roof and village folks in colourful
costumes. Interact with the village folks and get to know their
heart-warming culture. Later, get back to the hotel and relax. Freshen up
and move to the dinning hall as your traditional Rajasthani dinner is ready
for you.
Day 16 : Deogarh - Udaipur 140/ 3 hrs
The private chauffeur driven car is waiting outside. So, have your
breakfast and get ready for a 3 hours drive to the quixotic city of Udaipur,
140 km from Deogarh. En route, we also pay a visit to Ranakpur, popular for
some marvellously carved Jain temples. Have a delectable lunch in the lush
surroundings of the Maharani Bagh. Later, we resume our journey to Udaipur.
On arrival, the travel manager escorts you to the Lake Palace where your
stay has been organised. Take some rest and freshen up as the a luscious
dinner is ready for you in the exclusively appointed dinning hall. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 : Sightseeing of Udaipur
Have
your breakfast. Get ready for a sightseeing trip of Udaipur. Get into the
private cab and the travel assistant takes you first to the City Palace.
Next, you get to visit the Jagdish Temple and the Sahelion Ki Bari where you
can take a leisurely walk through landscaped gardens. Your guide later
escorts you back to the hotel. Now, get refreshed to gorge on an ethnic
Rajasthani lunch. Spend the afternoon at your convenience. Get to the
activity area and enjoy your time. At nightfall, move to the dinning hall
where you are served with a special Rajasthani dinner. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 18 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Get up, wash and have a relaxed breakfast. Get to the activity area and
spend some time at your convenience. Explore the lavish interiors of the
Lake Palace. Enjoy the amenities of the hotel. In the evening, the guide
escorts you to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. Arrive at Mumbai after
a 4 hours air journey. Next, the company's representative transfers you to
the Sahar International Airport of Mumbai for your midnight flight to
London.
Day 19 : Mumbai - London
We fly back to Heathrow to arrive the very morning.
Inclusions :
» International flights from London Heathrow (Economy Class)
» Airport taxes have also been included except for those places where
taxes are to paid on departure
» Assisted Transfers for all arrivals and departures by either private
coach or chauffeur driven car
» Accommodation in the hotels listed or a hotel of the similar
category
» Meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner
» Sightseeing along with English speaking guides and entry fees to
monuments
» Experienced escort
» All internal travel including air and rail journeys
Exclusions :
» Airport taxes that need to be paid locally by you on departure
» Travel insurance
» Specified Meals
» Tipping (Of course, we advise you for the same.)
» Camera Fee
» Personal Expenses (May include drinks, laundry, shopping etc.)
» Transfers in the UK
» Visa Fees
Supplements (At an extra cost) :
» Specified meals can also be arranged.
» Excursions can be arranged on request.
» Translators are available.
» Extra escorts can also be hired.
[ Note : There is always a possibility of tailor-making the tour package to
suit your specific needs. However, the tour cost is to be considered.]
