Day 01 Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai, the Commercial capital of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the
gateway to this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four
gre at cities in India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan,
spear heading India's move in to the 21st Century.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight
stay.
Day 02 Mumbai – Udaipur (
Flight )
Udaipur - Dungarpur By Road ( Approx 120 Kms / 03 Hours
)
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect your
flight for Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur received at
the airport and drive to Dungarpur.
Dungarpur district is the stronghold of the Bheels, a
tribe whose history of occupancy in the Aravalli range
is said to date back to 4000 BC. Founded in 1197. The
rulers of Dungarpur claim descent from the Rajput house
of Mewar. The first rulers of Dungarpur were Kunwar
Mahap and his descendants who resided in the town of
Galiankot, where their ruined castle still stands.
Towards the end of the 12th century, Samant Singh, the
eldest son of the ruler of Mewar, had to leave Mewar in
favor of his younger brother Kumar Singh. Samant Singh
drifted into the hilly area of Bagar and, within the
next century, Samant Singh's successors controlled the
whole province of Bagar. Rawal Udai Singh of Bagar was
killed at the battle of Khanua in 1527, fighting for
Mewar against Moghul Emperor Babur. His territory was
thereafter divided between his two sons, forming two
separate states. Prithvi Raj remained in Dungarpur while
his brother Jagmal Singh became independent ruler of
Banswara.
On arrival check in at Hotel Udaibilas Palace.
Day 03 Dungarpur – Devigarh
By Road ( Approx 175 Kms / 04 Hours )
After breakfast embark on the city tour which would
include your visit to
Juna Mahal:
The seven storey palace, Juna Mahal was built in stages
between 13th and 18th centuries. It is filled with many
old frescoes and paintings. The Aam Khas, or main living
room, has impressive mirror work and glass inlays. The
former royal hunting lodge, on a nearby hilltop, has
sensational views over the town and its many temples.
Deo Somnath Temple
The beautiful Deo Somnath Temple about 25 km north of
town, dates back to the 12th century. An amazing banyan
tree which must
 be hundreds of years old also attracts
attention.
Galiakot :
About 50 km south east of Dungarpur is the important
Muslim Pilgrimage center of Galiakot. This town is
famous for the tomb of the saint Fakruddin, who spread
the word of Mohammed in the 10th century. Each year,
thousands of local and international Bohra Muslims flock
here to pay homage to the saint.
Baneshwar
Baneshwar is the confluence of three holy rivers: the
Mahi, Som and Jakham. In January - February the week
long Baneshwar Fair is held at the Baneshwar temple,
about 80km from Dungarpur. It attracts thousands of Bhil
tribal people.
Afterwards drive to Devigarh. On arrival check in to the
hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Devigarh Fort and Palace.
Day 04 In Devigarh
After breakfast drive to Udaipur for your full day
sightseeing of the city.
Udaipur is also known as the Jewel of Mewar. This place
was founded by Maharajah Jai Singh in 16th century. In
spite of being surrounded by the desert its is situated
in the lap of the Aravalli hills. It is considered to be
one of the most romantic places of India. Elegant
palaces, temples and havelis flank the shores of lake.
In the centre of the lake there is Jagmandir Island
where Lake palace hotel located .It looks like the dream
in white.
On arrival embark upon the sightseeing of Udaipur City
Udaipur City : Visit the city Palace- Museum- grandeur
and intricacy stroked all over in granite, marble and
mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed
balconies and windows ,ornate arches and cupolas atop
magnificent octagonal towers.
Jagdish Temple : built in 1651 AD, also visit the
Sahelion Ki Bari- the spectacular garden displaying the
unique life styles of royal ladies who once lived in the
palaces.
Return back to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Afternoon free at leisure .
In the evening enjoy a most memorable boat ride with the
reflections of the majestic Lake Palace Hotel at its
best in the setting sun. After the memorable boat ride
return
back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 05 Devigarh - Deogarh
By Road ( Approx 110 Kms / 03 Hours )
After breakfast drive to Deogarh.
Deogarh :
While the princes of Rajasthan built stately palaces and
forts, their noblemen were not for behind in building
stately mansions. Deogarh is one such feudal estate in
Mewar, the premier state of Rajasthan. The chieftains of
this region were titled Rawats (feudal barons) and their
estates were called thikanas. The thikana of Deogarh
lies on the border of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara, about
135 kilometres north-east of Udaipur and 280 kilometres
south-west of Jaipur.
On arrival check in at Hotel Deogarh Mahal.
Afternoon embark on your city tour which would include
your visit to
DEOGARH FORT
The fort of Deogarh with its greying battlements stands
magnificent high up on a hillock towering over the town.
The fort was built in the year 1670 by then Rawat
Dwarkadasji of the Chaudawat clan of the Sisodia
Dynasty. The fort went through many modifications in the
years to come. The palace here has more than two hundred
rooms, exotic mural paintings on the walls, and numerous
balconies with carved pillars. The use of marble in a
big way enhances the aesthetic value of the palace. The
fort and the palace today is a magnificent heritage
hotel run by the Rawats.
GOKAL VILAS -
This magnificent palace situated over a hillock is the
home of the present Rawat. Set in a picturesque locale
around Raghosagar Lake, the palace is around 200 years
old.
ANJANESHWAR MAHADEV
It is an extraordinary cave temple believed to be 2,000
years old. This ruined temple is situated on an island
in the Raghosagar Lake.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight at Hotel Deogarh Mahal.
Day 06 Deogarh – Rohet By
Road ( Approx 250 Kms / 05 Hours )
After breakfast this day drive to Rohet.
Rohet :
Rohet is famous for village safaris, which introduces
its guests to local cultures and traditions. Guests are
taken into homes and received with warmth and affection.
Guests interact with various communities living in the
area and share and understand their worlds, the
Bhishnois, protectors of nature for five centuries and
arguably the world's first ecologists, responsible for
the survival of species such as the black-buck antelope:
the semi nomadic Raika shepherds of Marwar whose
brilliant crimson and marigold costumes would put modern
designers to shame: as also the Paliwals and the
Meghwals, the farmers and weavers.
On arrival check in to the Hotel Fort Rohetgarh.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Fort Rohetgarh.
Day 07 In Rohet.
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning Village safari sitting in a jeep, which will
allow for an opportunity to visit small villages
including the Bishnoi tribes, famous as the earliest
environmentalists.
Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Fort Rohetgarh.
Day 08 Rohet – Jodhpur –
Nimaj By Road ( Approx 200 Kms / 03 Hours )
Drive to Nimaj. After 45 minutes stop at Jodhpur to
visit the Meherangarh Fort, this sprawl along the top of
a steep escarpment. Started in 1459 it has walls up to
36 meters high and 21 meters wide towering over the
plains.
Overnight at the Chhatra Sagar Camp.
Day 09 Nimaj- Jaipur By
Road ( Approx 225 Kms / 04 Hours )
After breakfast drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City'
is surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight
gates. Situated at a distance of 280 km away from Delhi,
today, Jaipur is the personification of the old order
influence the new. An inherent interest for colour and
design penetrated over stratum of society, and jewelry,
crafts and architecture became objects of fascination
equally between prince and peasant. Jaipur is also the
main tourist hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. From here
you can reach out to places like Jodhpur, Bikaner,
Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, and many more such
destinations from Jaipur. Jaipur is also the third
corner of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit of
India along with Delhi and Agra.
On arrival in Jaipur check in Hotel Samode Haveli.
Rest of the day free for own activities /leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 In Jaipur -
Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast embark upon on your
sightseeing tour of Amer Fort and Jaipur City.
Amer Fort : 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous example of
Rajput architecture with its terraces and reflected in
Matao lake below. The magnificent old Citadel, a
labyrinth of massive walls and towers, shrouds an
exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved glimmering
with a million tiny mirrors, which creates tanatalising
reflection effect. The ascent to the fort is on a gaily
caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur City visit the
City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent
with its collection of robes of royal princess, carpets
an armoury of old weapons , miniature paintings
portraying court scenes , battle scenes and processions.
Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar, built
between 1728 and 1734, literally means the ‘instruments
for measuring the harmony of the heavens’. Jai Singh,
the brain behind the grand project, chose stone with
marble facing. This was the biggest of all his
observatories and the only one built of stone. He used
it daily, often with his astronomy gurus Pandit
Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there are 17 instruments
in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each
instrument is rather complex but serves a particular
function where time plays the main theme.
Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed wonder
with a spectacular pyra midal façade and overhanging
windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight.
Overnight at the Samode Haveli.
Day 11 Jaipur – Samode By
Road. ( Approx 35 Kms / 01 Hour )
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Samode.
The small village of Samode is nestled among rugged
hills about 50km north of Jaipur. This building was
owned by the Rawal of Samode. It's an interesting
building build on three levels’ each with its own
courtyard. The highlight is the exquisite Diwan-i-Khas,
which is covered with original painting and mirror work.
Samode Palace with its magnificent fort which reflects
medieval architecture and intricate marble work. The
Durbar hall of Samode Palace is one of the most
beautifully painted chambers with glass & mina Kari
work.
Overnight at the Samode Palace.
Day 12 Samode – Agra By
Road ( Approx 275 Kms / 05 Hours )
Drive to Agra. After lunch stop en route to visit
Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone city built
in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Fatehpur Sikri: A fascinating ghost town lies little
beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was
built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a
veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a
pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the
court life would have been like in the days of its
grandeur. Set like a jewel in a court yard of pink
sandstone is the marble tomb of Saint Salim Chisti,
enclosed by delicately carved marble screens.
Afterwards you continue your drive to Agra. On arrival
in Agra you check in to your hotel
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the
World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a
dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a
vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies
that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over
centuries.
Rest of the evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Amar Vilas Agra
Day 13 Agra – Delhi By Road
( Approx 210 Kms / 04 Hours )
After Breakfast you embark on your sightseeing tour of
the Agra city including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named Taj
Mahal ,which of course is the most splendid of all the
buildings – perhaps the most perfect architectural
monument of the world. It was built in the memory of the
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal by one of greatest king of
Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.
Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military establishment
by Emperor Akbar in 1565,the redstone Agra Fort, was
partially converted in to a palace during the tenure of
Emperor Shah Jehan. Though the principal structure was
built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his
grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 Kms long and is
considered the predecessor of the Red Fort of New Delhi.
Later you drive back to Delhi, on arrival check in to
the Hotel.
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's
history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it
was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal
Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It
is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and
culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the
capital of India.
Overnight at The Oberoi New Delhi.
Day 14 In Delhi-
Aft er breakfast you embark on your sightseeing trip of
Delhi City which would include the visit to Old Delhi
and New Delhi
Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you would see
the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the
Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father of
Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and
Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the
old city.
New Delhi : The city designed and built by the British
in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards impressive
Government Buildings, green parks and gardens. First you
will visit the two monuments from the Delhi’s past
Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your drive takes
you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the
Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
Evening : Visit the Local Handicraft market Delhi Haat
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
Hotel for Overnight.
Day 15 Delhi - Overseas
Depart early hours for onward destination.
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