DAY 1: Depart from USA
- Board your international flight from USA to start your journey back on time to the ancient land. 2 Meals will be served on board of your overnight flight.
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DAY 2: Arrive Delhi
- Upon arrival, garland welcome greeting at airport. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy VIP check-in, with a refreshing welcome drink. Delhi- The capital of India, serves as a kaleidoscope, depicting the beautiful country of India. It also houses a treasure of monuments expressing the saga of a bygone era. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors, and the poor equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of Dilwalas or ldquopeople with heart rdquo. From a string of historical monuments to modern commercial centers, Delhi has evolved into an exceptional and dynamic city, offering a wealth of shopping and sightseeing activities. Overnight at your hotel.
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DAY 3: Delhi, Half Day City Tour
- Morning participate in Yoga class including practice of Asana, Yogic Breakfast, lecture by expert.
- Afternoon guided tour of New Delhi visiting the Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House, Laxmi Narayan Temple [Birla Mandir] Connaught Place and government buildings. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 4: Delhi, Half Day City Tour
- Morniong half day guided city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi ndashhaving a panoramic view of Red Fort and then visit to Jama Masjid which is considered the biggest in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical Bazaar with narrow lanes and traditional traders Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
- Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 5: Delhi, Agra by Surface (210 KMS/4.5 HRS)
- Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India&rsquos ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.
- Later drive to Agra. VIP check-in at the hotel, with a refreshing welcome drink. Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal, best described as ldquopoetry in marble rsquo, because of its beauty, grace, and exquisite workmanship. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 6: Agra, Full Day Taj Mahal Tour
- Morning full day guided city sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The crowning glory of the city is obviously the Taj, a monument of love and imagination that represents India to the world.
- The Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) stands serene and awesome, on a raised marble platform, by the banks of the Yamuna, testifying to the timelessness of art and love. Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the soft moonlight, exudes a shell - pink glow at dawn, and at the close of the day, takes on the tawny, fiery hue of the majestic sun.
- Shahjahan built the monument in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the lady of the Taj. It has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The construction of the Taj commenced in 1631, and was completed in 1653. Workers were gathered from all over the country and from Central Asia, and about 20,000 people were recruited to translate this wild dream into a reality.
- Among the other monuments that Agra takes pride in is the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565, under Akbar, and continued till the time of his grandson, Shahjahan. Armed with massive double walls, punctuated by four gateways, the fort houses palaces, courts, mosques, baths, gardens and gracious pavilions within its premises. Among the fascinating structures that are to be found within the fort is the red sandstone Jehangiri Mahal built by Akbar for his Hindu queen, Jodhabai, was one of the earliest constructions illustrating the forts change from a military structure to a palace.
- Evening enjoy show "Mohabbat the Taj" The Saga of Love, is based on story behind the making of Taj Mahal. The eternal love story of Emperor Shahjahan & his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal who gave us first wonder in the world in the form of IsquoTaj Mahal rsquo. The show is held in fully air-conditioned Auditorium. Overnight at hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 7: Agra, Fatehpur, Sikri, Ranthambhore by Surface (320 KMS/7.5 HRS)
- Early morning, drive to Ranthambore. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. The great Emperor Akbar rsquos grandeur Capital city. Phantoms of ancient pomp and splendor fill the deserted city, a silent witness to a vanished dream.
- Shortly after it was completed, this magnificent fortress was abandoned by Akbar, due to lack of adequate water supply. The marble tomb of the Saint ldquoSalim Chisti rdquo and the ldquoBulland Durwaza rdquo are some of the highlights of the fortress. On arrival in Ranthambore VIP check-in at the hotel, with a refreshing welcome drink. Overnight at hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 8: Ranthambore National Park Safari Tour
- A city named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. Visiting Ranthambhor National Park, where in are located the ruins of a 10th century fot. This wildlife sanctuary is considered the country rsquos best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392 sq. kms. is home to more than 300 species of birds.
- Early morning proceed for your jungle safari at 0600 hr in the morning. Look for the tigers and other wildlife in the park. Return to the resort by 1000 hrs to have breakfast. You have the choice to relax by the pool, visit the town or the temple and the fort.
- After the lunch, proceed for afternoon safari and track the tigers. Return to the resort by 1700 hrs. Overnight will be at Ranthambore.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 9: Ranthambhore, Jaipur by Surface (240 KMS /6 HRS)
- Early morning proceed for your jungle safari at 0600 hr in the morning. Look for the tigers and other wildlife in the park. Return to the resort by 1000 hrs to have breakfast.
- Afternoon drive to Jaipur and on arrival express check-in at the hotel, with a refreshing welcome drink. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 10: Jaipur, Full Day City Tour
- Morning guided excursion to Amber Fort - the construction of the Amber Fort began in the year 1592 and was started by Man Singh I, but it was finished by his descendant Jai Singh I. The exterior of the Fort is not in the least like its interiors. The outside is very imposing and rugged looking whereas the inside is a comforting and warm interior which is influenced by both Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation.
- Enjoy ride on a decorated elephant to ascend the hill to the Palace is a thrilling experience for every visitor. Later take part in demonstrations on tying a saree (for women) and pagdi (for men). Overnight at your hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 11: Jaipur, Udaipur by Surface (400 KMS / 6.5 HRS)
- Morning sightseeing includes: The City Palace, Mubarak Hall, Chandra Mahal and Pothikhana, which house collection of paintings and manuscripts as well as the museum of Arms and Armory. Also visit Jantar Mantar- Jai Singh observatory, and Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds.
- Later proceed to Udaipur and transfer to Hotel. check-in at the hotel. Udaipur- The city of Udaipur, also known as City of Dawn and Jewel of Mewar, is located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan. Udaipur is surrounded by ancient mountains and set on the edge of three lakes. It is a beautiful old city with narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples meandering through it. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 12: Udaipur, Full Day Tour
- Morning guided city sightseeing tour visiting City Palce, Peacock Courtyard, Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, and the Jagdish Temple.
- In late afternoon enjoy Boat Ride at Lake Pichola (subject to weather condition) Visit the Jag Mandir Palace, the island palace in the middle of the lake. Subject to Weather condition. Overnight at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 13: Udaipur, Delhi by Flight - Onward Flight
- Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport in time to board for Delhi and to connect with your international flight from same terminal.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 14: Departure
- Shortly after midnight your international flight will take off from Delhi airport
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