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India of the Maharajahs - Your Itinerary
16 days
From: £2630
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What's included:
- Scheduled flights, including all U.K. and overseas airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
- The services of an experienced local Tour Manager/Guide in India, exclusive to the Bales group, who takes care of all the tipping on your behalf
- Private air-conditioned vehicle, exclusive to the Bales group
- Sightseeing As detailed, including entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals Medium grade heritage properties in Khimsar and Luni. Modern first class hotels elsewhere.
- 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
- Average group size 15 passengers
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Day 1
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 Day 1
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Depart London Heathrow this evening by Jet Airways flight to Delhi.
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Day 2
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 Day 2
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On arrival we transfer to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This afternoon is
spent amongst the highlights of New Delhi, the 20th century creation of the British Raj
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Day 3
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 Day 3
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Our morning tour of the city includes the spectacular tower of Qutb Minar
and the Humayun Tomb, before finishing amidst the colourful exuberance of the
Chattarpur temple complex. This afternoon you are free to further explore in the
Indian capital or relax before dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals: B, D
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Day 4
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 Day 4
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Travelling via the mausoleum of Akbar the Great at Sikandra, a morning’s drive
brings us to the great Moghul capital of Agra, where we stay at the Trident Hilton
Meals: B
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Day 5
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 Day 5
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Two highlights of our journey are the Taj Mahal and the imposing Agra Fort and
this morning we visit both. We recommend an optional visit to the Taj at sunset - the opportunity to experience this spectacular sight should not to be missed
Meals: B
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Day 6
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 Day 6
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Leaving Agra, we visit the atmospheric and deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the
16th century testament to Akbar the Great which was abandoned after just 14 years. Arriving in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur later today we transfer to the Trident Hilton.
Meals: B
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Day 7
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 Day 7
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Driving out to the hill top citadel of Amber we visit the old capital of the Rajput
rulers, before returning to the city for an afternoon tour of the city.
Meals: B
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Day 8
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 Day 8
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A day’s drive takes us to Khimsar, which is situated on the edge of the great
Thar Desert, we overnight at the 15th century fortress of the same name.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 9
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 Day 9
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Following our exploration of the fort at nearby Nagaur we have a free
afternoon, perhaps taking an optional jeep safari to a nearby village.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 10
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 Day 10
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We journey via the Jain temples of Osian to the spectacular walled city of
Jaisalmer, probably the finest in all Rajasthan. Stay at the Fort Rajwada Hotel.
Meals: B, L
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Day 11
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 Day 11
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This morning we explore the delights of Jaisalmer with its narrow cobbled
lanes, intricately carved temples and elegant merchants’ houses.
Meals: B
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Day 12
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 Day 12
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Driving south to Jodhpur today we overnight at the Taj Hari Mahal.
Meals: B
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Day 13
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 Day 13
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After a morning’s sightseeing including the spectacular Meherangarh Fort we
continue to Luni where we have a chance to enjoy a unique glimpse of traditional
village life. Overnight at the delightful Fort Chanwa.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 14
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 Day 14
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Drive to the stunning Jain temples at Ranakpur (please note photography is not permitted), with their intricate carvings,
before continuing to the lake city of Udaipur and the Trident Hilton.
Meals: B, L
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Day 15
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 Day 15
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Following a relaxing cruise on Lake Pichola, the rest of the day is free.
Meals: B
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Day 16
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 Day 16
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Flying Jet Airways via Mumbai we arrive in London Heathrow later today.
Meals: B
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