Golden Triangle with Palaces Tour Rajasthan

Duration: 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Deogarh - Pushkar - Neemrana - Delhi

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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
A warm traditional welcome at the Delhi airport sets the mood for this luxury tour. You will be transferred to the luxury hotel, such as The Imperial or The Oberoi, for overnight stay. At the hotel you will receive a royal treatment and a welcome drink.

After you check in, a company representative from TNS will discuss all the tour details with you, tell you about all the available options and choices, and customize the itinerary of your tour according to your preferred choices. The rest of the day is off so that you can rest and be at leisure.

Day 02: Delhi
A royal breakfast at the hotel is followed by an exciting sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. The company guide will meet you at the hotel's lobby and show you the wonders of Old Delhi, such as Rajghat, Jama Masjid, and Birla Temple. However, the pride of India is the Red Fort that remains the most overwhelming sight at Old Delhi and displays the luxury of its former Mughal rulers and their royal lavishness.

The accompanying market to the Red Fort came to be known as the Chandni Chowk, which has expanded to become Asia's largest market. The rickshaw ride at the market attracts tourists as well as its narrow lanes known for selling one particular types of product. The delicacies of Old Delhi are famous. Enjoy a sumptuous feast at lunch here before proceeding to see New Delhi.

New Delhi was developed during the British Raj and is very well planned. The highlights of New Delhi are Qutub Minar, the Lotus Temple, the President's House or the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and the India Gate. In the evening, you will be treated to the special show organized for tourists, known as the 'Dances of India'. The show showcases classical and folk dances from all over India. Dinner can be arranged inside or outside the hotel, as you desire.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (Distance by surface: 201 km, Usual Time Taken: 4 hrs)
Have an extravagant breakfast at Delhi, before you proceed to Agra, the city of Taj. You will visit Sikandra, Akbar's tomb, en-route. Upon arrival to the city, you will check in at the luxury hotel 'Oberoi Amar Vilas' for overnight stay. Evening is free for relaxation and exploring the city markets.

Day 04: Agra
Have a delicious royal breakfast at your hotel and then embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra. The highlights of the tour include Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Agra Fort, the prototype of Delhi's Red Fort; and Itmad-ud-Daullah's tomb.

Evening is free for shopping for famous characteristic souvenirs such as miniature Taj copies, marble boxes with inlaid stonework and other trivia with intricate embroidered designs. Overnight stay will be at Agra in the hotel you checked in on the previous day.

Day 05: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (Distance by surface: 235 km, Usual Time Taken: 5 hrs + 2 hours for touring Fatehpur Sikri)
Have breakfast at your luxury hotel at Agra before checking out. Continue your journey to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. The guide will tell you about the interesting history of Fatehpur Sikri, point out its highlights and will also tell you about its association with mysticism and unfortunate abandonment.

At Jaipur, you will check in at the Oberoi Raj Villas for overnight stay, where you will receive a royal welcome. Hospitality of Rajasthan is famous in the tourist circuit for its warmth and traditional touch.

Day 06: Jaipur
In the morning, you will be served with a grand fare for breakfast. The sightseeing tour starts with an excursion ride to the magnificent Amber Fort situated just outside the city of Jaipur. You may opt for a jeep or an elephant ride up to the ornate fort complex. The royal elephant ride at Amber Fort is quite an attraction among foreign tourists.

The luxury tour at Jaipur also covers the splendid City Palace, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, and the ingenious Royal Observatory known as Jantar Mantar with masonry structures that can still be used to make accurate astronomical calculations.

In the evening, you will see the hard work that goes into creating this splendor. The intricate designs being woven by the ladies can be seen at the rug factory, and elaborate process that makes Jaipur's gems distinctive can be seen at the city's gem factory.

Overnight stay will be at Jaipur at the Oberoi Raj Villas.

Day 07: Jaipur - Udaipur (Distance by surface: 425 km, Usual Time Taken: 8 hrs)
Check out after a grand breakfast in the morning at Jaipur. The next destination to the luxury tour is Udaipur, famous as the Venice of the East. Check in at The Oberoi Udaivilas for the overnight stay. The rest of the day is free and you can be at leisure.

Day 08: Udaipur
Feast on the delicious breakfast fare at the hotel and then proceed on the sightseeing tour of the City of Lakes. The landscaped gardens of the city that were once meant exclusive for ladies of the royal family, the famous Jagdish temple, and the local folk museum are the highlights of the city. The romantic boat ride at Lake Pichola takes the spotlight.

Overnight stay will be The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur.

Day 09: Udaipur - Deogarh (Distance by surface: 120 km, Usual Time Taken: 2 hrs)
Take a parting breakfast at the hotel at Udaipur and then check out of the hotel. You will then continue with the journey to Deogarh Mahal for overnight stay. Deogarh Mahal is a symbol of Mewar aristocracy that has now been converted into a heritage hotel.

Day 10: Deogarh
Explore the palace at Deogarh. The royal premises is full of opulence and elegance that will awe you and keep you busy for the entire day. Overnight stay will be at Deogarh.

Day 11: Deogarh - Pushkar (Distance by surface: 170 km, Usual Time Taken: 4 hrs)
Have a royal breakfast at Deogarh Mahal before leaving for Pushkar, the prominent Hindu pilgrimage place. You will reach Pushkar by noon and check in at the Pushkar Palace for overnight stay.

In the evening, you will visit Akbar's Palace, the mausoleum and Anasagar.

Day 12: Pushkar - Neemrana (Distance by surface: 130 km, Usual Time Taken: 4 hrs)
At Pushkar Palace, you will be treated with a regal breakfast. Continue your royal journey to Neemrana, where you will check in at one of the India's oldest heritage hotels at Fort Palace of Neemrana for overnight stay. Evening is free for relaxation and exploring the region at leisure.

Day 13: Neemrana
The entire day is a Neemrana is devoted to leisure and your free will. Explore the delights of Fort Palace complex of Neemrana. Gain first-hand experience of the unique traditions and lifestyle of Rajasthan by venturing outside and perhaps, mingling with the locals.

Day 14: Neemrana - Delhi (Distance by surface: 120 km, Usual Time Taken: 3 hrs)
Partake of the lavish breakfast fare at the Neemrana Fort before checking out. You will then leave for Delhi by surface, where you can do some last minute shopping at the local markets, such as Janpath and Delhi Haat.

In the evening, a company representative of TNS treats you with the farewell dinner and drops you at the International Airport, in time for your flight to onward destination.


TOUR ENDS