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Upon arrival at Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist you with check in at your hotel.
India’s most cosmopolitan city and financial nerve center, Mumbai is also the center of the country’s thriving film industry popularly known as Bollywood. Some 15 million people from billionaire tycoons to homeless pavement dwellers live in this teeming megalopolis. No city highlights the glaring contrasts between the wealthy and the poor, or the indomitable spirit to succeed, as Mumbai does.

Overnight at Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai

Mumbai

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It will be an early start, for an experience that is unique which takes you under the skin of busting city and helps you see the city waking up. You get a peek into the little seen activities of the city, and get insights into what makes Mumbai so special.

Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later you will be driven to Church Gate Station to see the “Dabbawallas”. Feted by Prince Charles and Richard Branson, and studied by Harvard Business School, these five thousand men deliver 200,000 lunch boxes each day to offices.

Your guide will then take you to the Gateway of India – an iconic landmark of the city, it was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V. Also visit Mani Bhawan.

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This morning, head towards Gateway of India to board your private launch for a one-hour journey across Mumbai harbor to the cave temples on Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Excavated during the 9th century, the caves are dedicated to the trinity of Indian deities – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Some of the sculptures were destroyed when the island was used as bivouac for the Portuguese who used the images for target practice. An excursion to Elephanta takes almost half a day.

Later transferred to Bombay Airport to board your flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival in Udaipur, you will be met and assisted with check in at the hotel.

Overnight at Devigarh, Udaipur

Udaipur

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Explore the uniqueness of Udaipur with a visit to the City Palace, built in 1725. It is actually a series of interconnected palaces that reveal private apartments, airy gardens on the upper floors, paintings and portraits, and a miniature-painting gallery. Also visit Saheliyo ki Baari, or Garden of the Maidens. In olden days, the royal ladies would meet here and spend time.

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Your chauffeur will drive you to Jodhpur today early in the morning. About 5 hours and approximately 188 kms away, Jodhpur has some absolutely stunning sights.

En-route make a stop at Ranakpur Jain temples. These temples at Ranakpur are within an enclosure which has been treated as a garden. Jain temples are renowned for the sensitivity with which they are designed in relation to the surrounding landscape.

Continue onwards to Jodhpur – the second largest city of Rajasthan that lies at entrance to the Thar Desert in a region called Marwar. The massive Mehrangarh Fort overlooks the city founded in 1459. Jodhpur is also called ‘blue city’ because of the indigo-washed houses in the old town.

Upon arrival check into your palatial hotel and unwind. In the evening, you may like to stroll through the lanes of the Old City bazaars famous for their bric-a-brac.

Overnight at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Jodhpur

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Continue your exploration of Jodhpur with a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort with your private guide. This spectacular fort made from red sandstone stands on a perpendicular cliff above the skyline of Jodhpur. It is said to have the ability to make you feel so small, that its mere size leaves you intimidated in a very not-so-subtle way. Then visit Jaswant Thada, which is a marble mausoleum and is a state of the art example of architecture.

Further, your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the heritage part of the town, with indigo-washed houses, giving the city its name of Blue City.

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Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside of Rajasthan, to reach Jaipur in about 5 hrs.

Jaipur is one of the well-planned cities of its time. City that runs across in pink colour has earned the title of “The Pink City”. Jaipur is predominantly known for its musicians, artisans and craftsmen. Today, it is flocked by masses for its fine jewellery, varied textiles and sumptuous cuisine.

Upon arrival in Jaipur you will be assisted with check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax and unwind in the setting of your hotel.

Overnight at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Jaipur

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Your private chauffeur will drive you to Amber Fort, the ancient capital that preceded Jaipur. Originally built on a smaller area and expanded in size and scope by succeeding dynasties and their rulers, Amber is a fortress town of visual awesomeness. Ride up to its imposing hilltop location in jeeps and explore the maze of passages, corridors, pavilions, ornamental gardens and ramparts.

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Head out for a city tour of Jaipur visiting the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and its centerpiece is the City Palace, home even today of the royal family, and known for its clutch of excellent private museums that display royal memorabilia, particularly armaments, art, books, costumes and textiles.

Lying adjacent to the City Palace is the medieval Jantar Mantar Observatory – built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, an inveterate astronomer who’s curiously shaped and oversized implements are astonishingly accurate till today. Also stop by Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds for a quick photo.

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Today your journey will continue to Agra (6 hours including stops), perhaps the most famous city in the entire subcontinent, where a succession of charismatic Mughal rulers contributed to a rich architectural legacy, creating an ambience of grandeur and romance…. Agra, the home of the magical Taj Mahal!

Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel to rest.

Overnight at ITC Mughal, Agra

Agra

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Continue your guided tour of the city including a visit to Agra Fort that is strategically situated along a bend on the Yamuna River. Built by three generations of Mughal emperors, it is a superb synthesis of stern military fortifications with delicate interior details.

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Your journey today takes you to Delhi by train. You will be transferred to Agra Railway Station to travel to Delhi in first class seating. This journey will be covered in 3 and a half hours.

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to the hotel to check in. Delhi, a fascinating city which has existed for ages witnessing upheavals and imperial glories from the rule of the ancient Pandava Dynasty, through to the British Raj and India’s Independence. Not only the capital of India, it is also the museum of its past.

After a quick rest, head out to explore the fascinating and living legacy of Delhi with your guide, learning about the Indo-Islamic culture and lifestyle of Old Delhi. Wander through the narrow and busy lanes of the mile-long Chandni Chowk market, also known as Silver Street, filled with shops and bazaars.

You will be driven past the Presidential Palace and India Gate to reach Humayun’s Tomb. Considered the architectural forerunner of Agra’s Taj Mahal, it is set in peaceful surrounds. It features an artful combination of red sandstone and white marble, establishing the exquisite symmetry and scale perfected by later Mughal empire builders.

Overnight at Novotel, Delhi

Delhi

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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later you will be transferred to the international airport to board your onward flight to Male