LOT DEFINITION
This Lot is a 14 day luxury tour by Natural Mystic South Asia - from: Delhi - Northern India - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur and back to Delhi - for two people sharing.
INCLUDED
Accommodation in one room on a double occupancy basis at each of the hotels listed below
Cost of Air Fare on sector Jaipur – Udaipur and Udaipur - Delhi by economy class
Cost of train fare on sector Delhi – Haridwar – Delhi by a/c first class
13 nights, hotel accommodation, one room on double occupancy basis including all existing taxes.
Hotels are to include:
Delhi: Imperial Hotel heritage room 5 star diamond 04 nights
Rishikesh: Ananda spa deluxe valley view room boutique hotel 03 nights
Agra: Amarvilas premiere room - terrace 5 star luxury 02 nights
Jaipur: Rajvilas premier room 5 star luxury 02 nights
Udaipur: Devigarh Palace palace suite boutique hotel 02 nights
Transportation in an air-conditioned car (As per itinerary below).
One English-speaking guide charges
NOT INCLUDED
Any other flights other than those during the itinerary as listed.
Transfers other than those listed in the itinerary.
Meals or beverages - all accommodation is on a 'room only' basis.
Any items of a personal nature including laundry and gratuities
Museum tickets or entry fees
Elephant rides at the Amber Fort in Jaipur
Insurances
GENERAL
While every endeavour is made to secure all reservations at the hotels listed in the itinerary, all accommodation is strictly subject to availability at time of booking.
The package is valid from 1 May - 30 September 2008.
Surcharges may be payable and can occur subject to fuel price hikes or increases in local taxes or bookings made outside the validity period quoted.
We recommend all our bidders take out comprehensive insurance prior to embarking on any travel.
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ITINERARY
Day One
Arrival Details: Arrival in Delhi
Car Arrangements: Airport pickup
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi / The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meals: Room only basis
Day Two
Departure Details: Stay in Delhi
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi/ The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meal: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Start with a visit to Old Delhi, explore the Red Fort with its pearl mosque and exquisite audience halls. See Jama Masjid mosque with its marble domes and splendour minarets, Raj Ghat (where Gandhiji was cremated), the Ashoka Pillar and mile long Chandni Chowk Bazaar where craftsmen sell their wares. PM – Visit the majestic Akshardham temple or Lotus Temple, and then take a ride around India Gate on your way back to the hotel.
Guide: Will meet you at the hotel (10 AM)
Dining Suggestions: In the famous Bukhara restaurant which is famous for its North western frontier cuisine.
Day Three
Departure Details: Catch the Dehradun Shatabdi Express train to Haridwar at 0655/1122 hrs. Drive straight to Ananda, which will takes 60 minutes and through the holy city of Rishikesh. You will also drive along the intriguing ridges and valleys of the Himalayas.
Car Arrangements: Railway Station drop/pickup and transfer to Ananda
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Rishikesh / Ananda Spa
Category of Room: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast only included
Suggested Sightseeing AM - In transit (Train to Haridwar) PM - Discover optimum well being through a full menu of 20 treatments including the specialisation for Ayurveda, Oriental and European systems of holistic health at Ananda Spa. Then go for dinner and enjoy a performance.
Day Four
Departure Details: Stay at Ananda Spa
City/ Hotel: Rishikesh / Ananda Spa
Category of Room: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast only included
Suggested Sightseeing AM - Proceed for an early morning tour of Rajaji National Park to see Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary to see tigers, wild boar, Sambhar Deer, the Grey Langur, the Red Rhesus Macaque, the Barking Deer, the Peacock, Quails, Hornbills, Hawks, Falcons, Vultures and many other birds of prey. PM - On your return, take a quick tour of Rishikesh / Haridwar, which has always cast a magic of spell on visitors. It is believed that Ganga, the holiest of all rivers, which flows through this sacred city, has actually been sanctified by the powerful trinity of Hindu mythology - Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh
Day Five
Departure Details: Stay at Ananda Spa
City/ Hotel: Rishikesh / Ananda Spa
Category of Room: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast only included
Suggested Sightseeing AM - After breakfast enjoy adventure sports/activities including trekking, rafting, kayaking, bird watching, fishing, etc besides some of these are subjected to weather conditions and special permission PM - Relax with Yoga, which will help you to enhance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
Day Six
Departure Details: Catch the morning DDN MAS Express train # 6034 at 0740/1400 hrs to Delhi
Car Arrangements: Railway station drop, pickup and transfer to the hotel
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi/ The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meal: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – In transit (Train to Delhi) PM – At leisure
Dining Suggestions: At the hotel
Day Seven
Departure Details: Drive to Agra (220 KM)
Arrival Details: Drive will take approx. 4 hrs
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Agra/ Amar Vilas
Category of Room: Premiere Room with balcony
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – In transit (Train to Agar) PM – optional visit to Agra bazaar famous for its marble and soft stone inlay work, leather goods, and brassware, carpets and chikanwork fabrics.
Day Eight
Departure Details: Stay in Agra
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Agra/ Amar Vilas
Category of Room: Premiere room with balcony
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. The Taj is one of the the 7 wonders of the world and it took 20,000 men 21 years to complete. Return back to hotel for breakfast. PM – Proceed for sightseeing - the tour starts from Agra Fort which represents the architecture of three great Mughal Emperors.
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel
Dining Suggestion: At Amar Vilas, in its famous European restaurant
Day Nine
Departure Details: Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (230 KM)
Arrival Details: Entire drive will take approx 6 hrs
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Jaipur / Raj Vilas
Category of Room: Premium Room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Drive to Jaipur via the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri PM – Relax at the hotel for remaining part of the day
Guide: Guide will accompany you till Fatehpur Sikri
Dining Suggestions: At Raj Vilas where the food is excellent
Day Ten
Departure Details: Stay in Jaipur
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Jaipur/ Raj Vilas
Category of Room: Premium Room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – In the morning after breakfast departs for the very impressive Amber Fort, which towers over the city as its supreme protector. Ride up this magnificent fort on elephant as the kings used to and make a tour of the complex. PM – Visit to the City Palace a beautiful palace complex full of treasures now housed in the museum area. Within its complex lies an old conservatory, which is a wonderful experience.
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel (10 AM)
Dining Suggestion: As Samode Haveli, beautiful mansion with a stunning dinning room
Day Eleven
Departure Detail: Fly to Udaipur by Jet Airways flight no 9W 709 at 0700/0745 and drive straight to Devigarh Palace (30 mins)
Car Arrangements: Airport drop and pickup, then car will remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Udaipur/ Devigarh Palace
Category of Room: Palace Suite
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM - In transit (Fly to Udaipur) PM - In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum to see the Udaipur Royal Collections and take a boat ride in Lake Pichola followed by dinner at Taj Lake Palace or at Udai Vilas, an Oberoi resort
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel (1 PM)
Day Twelve
Departure Details: Stay in Udaipur
Car Arrangements: Remain at your disposal
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Udaipur/ Devigarh
Category of Room: Palace Suite
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – Visit the Eklingji Temple and possible Nathdwara Temple PM – A nice walk to the village around Devigarh followed by visit to the Udaipur bazaars famous for its craftsmanship on wood and clay.
Dining Suggestions: At Devigarh Palace, Sheesh Mahal (There is an additional charge so please check with hotel on arrival but its amazing place for dinner)
Guide: Guide will meet you at Hotel (10 AM)
Day Thirteen
Arrival Details: Catch the Jet Airways flight no 9W 3318 at 1350/1520 hrs to Delhi
Car Arrangements: Airport drop and pickup
Type of Car: A/c SUV
City/ Hotel: Delhi / The Imperial hotel
Category of Room: Heritage room
Meals: Room only basis
Suggested Sightseeing AM – At leisure PM – In transit (Fly to Delhi) and check in to the hotel & relax
Dining Suggestions: - At the hotel
Day Fourteen
Departure Details: Catch the International flight back to your destination
Car Arrangements: Drop at international airport
Type of Car: A/c SUV