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Code : IGT-03
Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered : Mumbai (Bombay) - Ahmedabad - Lothal -
Bhavnagar - Palitana - Gondal - Junagarh - Dasada - Poshina - Mount Abu
- Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Group Size : 6 -18
Theme : Heritage
Season : August to November
Price Range : From USD 2326
Special Activities: Rann of Kutch jeep safari & interaction
with agricultural communities
Meals Included : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Tour Highlights : Taj Mahal, Dilwara Jain Temples, Lake place
etc.
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Day 1: Arrival in Mumbai
Arrive in the City of Bollywood, Mumbai. Get ready for a thrilling
experience, as places like the Gateway of India and spicy food like Pani
Puri await you. Get escorted to a pre booked hotel with our travel managers.
Post check-in, a special Swagatam meaning welcome session to brush up your
tour plan. Then begins our guided tour of Mumbai. Begin by visiting the
famous Gateway of India and get hooked up to its angular standing and
beautiful sea beside it. You are then taken to the Hanging Gardens for an
aesthetic view of the Arabian Sea. Important pilgrimage places like Sidhi
Vinayak and Haji Ali are also to be witnessed. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
2: Mumbai (Elephant Caves) – Ahmadabad (By air)
Take a quick breakfast and go for an excursion trip of Mumbai. We have
arrangements of motorized boats to take you across the Arabian Sea to the
well known Elephanta Caves. Come to these caves and witness some of the
magnificent sculptures of Hindu Gods. Don't forget to leave the place before
seeing the sculpture of the Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. In
the afternoon, we get back to Mumbai for a flight to Ahmadabad. Upon arrival
check in at the pre booked hotel.
Day3 : Ahmadabad – Lothal – Bhavnagar
In the morning we begin sightseeing of Ahmadabad. The walled city offers
many beauties from the 18th century. Gandhi Ashram, Bhadra fort, Teen
Darwaza and Kankaria Lake are some of the major attractions in Ahmadabad. In
the afternoon we drive to Bhavnagar. En routing we visit the Indus site of
Lothal. The site has many historical remains of the earlier civilizations.
On arrival check into a pre booked hotel in Bhavnagar.
Day 4: Bhavnagar – Palitana – Gondal
After morning breakfast, take a trip to the 900 years old Jain temples in
Palitana. The cluster of some 850 temples, these ivory coloured temples are
a must watch in the moonlight. You also get to see some very precious gems
and jewels which are made exclusively for the deities of the temple. By the
midnight we reach Gondal for an overnight stay at a pre booked hotel.
Day 5: Gondal – Excursion to Junagarh
After a relaxed morning breakfast, get to visit the vintage car collection.
Here you will be amazed to see the best quality of cars that dazzled the
roads in the years passed by. Your travel guides also take you to the
Ayurvedic Pharmacy and all the famous lakes of Gondal. Later on we move to
Junagarh and you get to see the Uparkot Fort. This fort is well known for
its battle ground image in the medieval period. It has many buildings some
of the ancient mosques and others of the Buddhist caves. Don't forget to see
a huge moat, around 300 feet deep. By dusk, return to the hotel in Gondal
for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Gondal – Dasada (By Road)
Some 93 km from Ahmadabad is situated the village of Dasada. Rann of Kutch
and the salt gatherers are the prima attractions at Dasada village.
Overnight stay at a resort in Dasada.
Day 7: Dasada – Poshina
We start our drive towards Poshina where we visit the Bhil and Garasia
tribes. Experience the tribal culture and interact with locals. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
8: Poshina – Mount Abu
Take the morning breakfast and we drive towards Mount Abu. Here you check
into a pre booked hotel. The hill town of Mount Abu is world renowned for
its Dilwara Jain Temples. The architecture and the craftsmanship shown in
the construction brings more than 15000 foreign visitors every year.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Mount Abu.
Day 9: Mount Abu – Udaipur ( by road)
We drive our way to the city of Udaipur early morning. Upon arrival check
in at a pre booked hotel. Take rest for the later part of the day. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur Sightseeing
Begin a sightseeing tour of Udaipur with a visit to the City Palace. Come
and experience the grand interiors of jewels and ivory woodwork. The royal
entrance on the royal animals is surely going to amaze you. Later we take
you out for a boat ride in the Lake Pichola. Also make a visit to the
beautiful Jagmandir Island in the middle of the lake. Get back to the hotel
in the night for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Udaipur – Ranakpur – Jodhpur
After breakfast, we drive towards Jodhpur, not before a stoppage at
Ranakpur. The city of Ranakpur is host to one of the largest groups of Jain
Temples in the world. The Chaumukha temple, situated in the Ranakpur temple
complex is the most sought after temple which dates back to 15th century.
The temple also holds a massive 29 halls structure with almost 1400 pillars.
We conclude the day's journey by reaching Jodhpur and checking to a pre
booked hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Sightseeing in Jodhpur
Start your Jodhpur sightseeing with a visit to Mehrangarh Fort. Our travel
assistant guides you to explore the quarters, architecture and the palaces
of the the fort better. Later, we proceed to the rushing local markets of
Jodhpur. The handlooms and the lac work of these markets are a must buy.
Next on the visit list is the Mandore Garden. Return to the hotel for one
night stay.
Day 13: Jodhpur – Pushkar (via cabs)
Take an quick brakfast and set off on a journey towards Pushkar via road.
The city of Pushkar is home to around 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. More
so it is the only place in the world which is host to a Brahma temple taking
its spiritual importance to an new high. Spend the day accompanied by our
travel guides exploring the ghats and temples of Pushkar. Overnight stay at
a hotel in Pushkar
Day 14: Pushkar – Jaipur
We drive our way to Jaipur and check into a pre booked hotel on arrival.
The city of Jaipur presents a unique blend of Indian and Mughal
architecture. First we take you to the Hawa Mahal or The Palace of Winds.
Come and witness the awesome five storyed building of pink sandstone. The
gorgeous wind windows at the round are a delight to the eye.
Day 15: Jaipur Sightseeing
Start the day with a visit to Amber Fort- brilliantly build fort and it is
a prime example of Rajputana style architecture. Take an adventurous ride to
the fort uphill. Also visit the local Bazaars and do a bit of shopping. In
the vening we take you to the ethenic village of Choki Dhani. Here we
provide exclusive arrangements for a Rajasthani traditional dance and
puppetry show. Overnight stay at the Jaipur hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur – Bharatpur – Fatehpur Sikri –
Agra
We drive to the famous Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary. Here you get to enjoy
more than 300 species of migratory birds. Then we proceed to the
architectural town of Fatehpur Sikri. You can see some tremendous heritage
monuments under the best of conditions. Proceed to Agra and check into apre
booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 17: Agra Sightseeing – Delhi
The wait is finally over! You now stand in front of the Taj Mahal with our
travel guide. Also get clicked along with this white marble monument by our
exclusive photo snappers. Enjoy spending some quite hours at the lush
greenery of the Taj Mahal. Then you are also taken to the Agra Fort. In the
night get ready for some sweet dish as we serve you the famous Agra Petha.
We\ leave Agra by road at night and arrive at delhi early morning. Travel
managers escort you to a pre booked hotel.
Day 18: Sightseeing in Delhi
You have a complete day to explore the national capital of India. Make a
trip to Jama Masjid- India's largest mosque, also visit places like Qutub
Minar, Lotus Temple and much more. If willing to do some shopping we take
you to Chandni Chowk in a rickshaw ride. Return back to the hotel and pack
up.
Day 19: Departure
You are escorted to the airport by our tour manager for your flight back
home.
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Code : IGT-03
