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Day 01
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Arrive Delhi.
Reception and assistance on arrival. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight Delhi.
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Day 02
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 Morning visit Old Delhi with its winding streets and crowded
bazaars. The Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in
India as well as Red Fort or Lal Qila, are in the old part of
the city. Afternoon visit the tombs of the erstwhile rulers of Delhi, Humayun's Tomb,
the Qutab Minar and the crafts museum. Overnight
Delhi.
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Day 03
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Depart for Agra by train. Dep: 0615 hrs. Arr: 0810
hrs. Reception and assistance on arrival. Visit the Taj
Mahal, the famed monument to love built by Emperor Shah Jahan
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and Agra Fort. Overnight
Agra.
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Day 04
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Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of
Emperor Akbar (6 hrs). It is an excellent example of Moghul architecture
and is very well preserved. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Jaipur.
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Day 05
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Morning visit the impressive Amer Fort with an elephant ride
upto the gate. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture,
stunningly located on a hill side over looking a lake. Afternoon
visit the City Palace and Observatory. Evening train to
Jodhpur. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Jodhpur.
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Day 06
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Visit the Mehrangarh fort and cenotaphs of the Jodhpur rulers
at Mandore gardens. The fort houses a superb collection
of the trappings of Indian royalty. Overnight Jodhpur.
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Day 07
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Drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh. At Ranakpur
visit the famous Jain temple with its intricately carved 1444
marble pillars, no two of which are alike. Overnight Udaipur.
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Day 08
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Visit the City Palace. Take a drive to the nearby villages
of Eklingi and Nagda to visit ancient temples. The carving
is intricate and interesting. Overnight Udaipur.
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Day 09
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Morning flight to Delhi. Evening depart
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