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12 Days Luxrury North India Cultural Tour

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India

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

184660

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  • Operator:

    Edshil Tours

  • Length:

    12 days

  • Group size:

    10 pax

  • Age:

    2 to 90

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

Traverse upon a trip to Rajasthan, a land full of romance, royalty, spirituality and nature. A vast and wonder-laced state with treasures more sublime than those of fable, the Land of the Kings paints a bold image. Set amidst a vast desert, the magical land of Rajasthan is synonymous with romance and chivalry. Rich in culture and full of colour, it is a grand open-air museum, where the imperial forts, opulent palaces, amazing havelis, dances, music, arts and crafts and rich cuisine are on display for the world to capture the true element of this striking land.


This tour is a guaranteed departure, so even if you are the only one booked onto this tour, you will still be guaranteed to depart!

Tour program

Day 1

Delhi Sightseing

On arrival at Delhi, you will be warmly welcomed by our Edshil tours host and chauffeured to your hotel .. On the same day,you will be escorted on a grand tour of Delhi’s grand and busiest markets by rickshaw ride, magnificent mosques , spectacular Red Fort architecture, soaring minaret popularly known as  Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site constructed with marble and red sandstone and ancient tomb  the burial place of the 16th-century Mughal emperor. Overnight stay in delhi

Start point

Delhi, India

00:00 - 23:55

Day 2

Delhi to Mandawa (5 hrs 267 km)

After breakfast drive to Mandawa and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshmi narayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhag chandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the entire day looking into frescoes. Night stay in Mandawa. 

Day 3

Mandawa to Bikaner (3 hrs 195 km)

Drive to BIKANER- once a major trading post between Africa, West Asia and the Far East. The arts prospered receiving the patronage of a wealthy merchant community. The city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. During your guided tour you will visit CAMEL BREEDING FARMS, JUNAGARH FORT, a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the tructure – LALLGARH PALACE now converted into a hotel, FORT MUSEUM housing memorabilia of the royal family etc. Visit the local bazaars for souvenir hunting. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 4

Bikaner to Khuri (3hrs 202 km)

Drive to Khuri. It is a peaceful place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns of Persian carpets. The Khuri sand dunes offer you a memorable experience in the land of the Rajputs. Enjoy the ride on camel back and let the place itself take you to its mesmerizing heights. At the night, organize a campfire with the fellow tourists (if any) and listen to the songs of 'Kalbeliyas'. overnight Stay in Village Khuri. 

Day 5

Khuri to Jaisalmer (1 hrs 45 km)

 Next day Morning Drive to Jaisalmer, “island in the sand”, as it is also known. Rawal Jaisal in 1156 founded it. Lying at the extreme edge of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the thar, the Great Indian Desert . There are places to visit like:   Gadisagar lake, Jaisalmer fort which has numerous Jain temples and Palaces, Nathmal Haveli, Patwa Haveli. Overnight Stay in Jaisalmer 

Day 6

Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (5 hrs )

 Drive five hours to JODHPUR, built by Rao Jodha of the Rajput clan in 1459. The imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. This morning, visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a lofty height of 400 feet (122 m) above the city. Later on visit the Jaswant Thada, It is a 19th-century royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur.,  Ummaid Bhawan palace in rose colored sandstonee. After visit return back to hotel & overnightstay at hotel

Day 7

Jodhpur to Udaipur (5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute on the way visit Ranakpur, a town named after Rana Kumbha is renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in marble stone. Ranakpur is amongst the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty. Enjoy a visiting to the beautifully preserved marble Jain Temples. These temples are dedicated to Adinath and date back to the beginning of 15th century…Made up of 29 halls supported by 200 different pillars, this temple has 20 domes which constitute the complex roofing. After visit drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. After visit drive to  Udaipur and check into your hotel. Overnight Stay at hotel.

Day 8

Udaipur Sightseing

After Breakfast take a local sightseeing tour of the city. Udaipur is a beautiful city, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Known for its picturesque lakes, Udaipur also called 'the city of lakes' you will drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most venerated temple of Udaipur. Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the temple is decorated with friezes Continue to the Saheliyon ki Badi – the Garden of the Maids of Honour for the Royal Ladies of Mewar. In the afternoon visit the sprawling City Palace complex along the shores of the Lake Pichola. Visit the exotic palaces and pleasure gardens You may enjoy a boat ride on the picturesque Lake Pichola, cruising past the spectacular City Palace, Jag Mandir Island and the famous Jag Niwas Island.Overnight at hotel. overnight stay

Day 9

Udaipur to Jaipur via Pushkar (5 hrs)

After breakfast at your hotel, embark on an approximate four-hour drive to Pushkar. Visit the only Brahma Temple in the world, other temples and ghats. There are 52 bathing Ghats built around the Pushkar lake. Devotees come to take a holy dip in the lake. After visiting pushkar drive to Jaipur. . Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan still looks cradled and well protected. Jaipur takes its namefrom maharaja jai Singh, who in the earlyc1700s became the king of amber at the age of 13. He soon added architect and astronomy to his credentials. He designed the bulk of his new capital, with its exquisite buildings of rose colored terra cotta, thus giving it the name of “the pink city” with pink and orange the dominant colors, the effect is magic at dusk Check -into hotel and overnight stay 

Day 10

Jaipur sightseing

 After breakfast you will tour the Amber Fort, situated on a picturesque hilltop and designed in a unique architectural style Jaipur The afternoon will be spend exploring the Jaipur City Palace, marvelling at the ancient astronomical instruments in the Observatory Tower and admiring the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, an elegant structure constructed especially to allow the ladies of the former royal harem to gaze out onto the streets of Jaipur unobserved

Day 11

Jaipur to Ranthambore (4 hrs)

Morning drive to Ranthambore,( Ranthambore is one of the finest tiger reserves of India and considered the best place to spot a tiger in his own natural habitat. The park is also popular with the wildlife photographers.). On arrival check in at a wildlife Resort, After having your lunch we will take you for Afternoon safari, Evening free O/N stay at Wildlife Resort. and take Tiger Safari. Overnight stay in Hotel

Day 12

Delhi Return

Day 12 Delhi Return

Next day Morning drive back to Delhi to board the flight, where your Journey with us will end


End point

Delhi, India

23:55

Terms and Conditions

You will be subject to a cancellation penalty charge for booked and paid trips/tours, according to the following:

• Cancellation with 60 calendar days or more before the date of arrival at the travel destination –You will have a penalty of 15% of the total amount

• Cancellation with 30 - 59 calendar days before the date of arrival at the travel destination - You will have a penalty of 25% of the total amount.

 Cancellation with 22 - 29 calendar days before the date of arrival at the travel destination - You will have a penalty of 35% of the total amount. 

• Cancellation with 15 - 21 calendar days of the date of arrival at the travel destination -You will have a penalty of 50% of the total amount. 

• Cancellation with 04 - 14 calendar days of the date of arrival at the travel destination - You will have a penalty of 100% of the total amount.

Cancellation After arrival at the travel destination (or without notice) - no refund. 

• An administration cost of $100 usd will apply for all cancelled trips. 

Note :Not applicable to flight cancellation, will be subject to the cancellation policies of each airline.


A booking can be made up to 12 months before the start date of the trip. Similarly, a booking can be made at least 1 day before the trip start time (subject to the availability of resources for which booking is required). The booking can be made through our website on www.indiabycaranddriver.com or by calling our operation team us

An initial deposit must be paid by the customer for their reservation. The amount of the deposit is calculated based on the services contracted by the client. Services such as air tickets, train tickets will require 100% prepayment and Hotel booking may require 50% to 100% payment in the hotel policy booked.

Advance payment can be made through our online credit card payment gateway, bank transfer or Paypal, and the respective transaction will be charged extra for the booking amount

Prior to the end of the trip, full and final payment has to be made, India by Car and driver reserves the right to ask you to pay the remaining amount (total price quoted less advance payment made) at any time during the trip will depend on your Preferred payment method, or final cash payment will be required to the driver just before departure.

Changes to the booking include the change in the date of arrival or departure, and in case of any modification we will try our best to amend modifications in the same reservation as the existing reservation will be cancelled and a new reservation will be created, and Cancellation policy will apply.


Tour Details

Accommodation

11 nights in twin-share rooms at 3-star hotels.Preferred Hotel names are as follows:

Delhi : Florence 

Agra : Taj Villa 


Jaipur : Harnawa Haveli 


Bikaner : Harasar Haveli 


Jaisalmer : Lallgarh palace 


Jodhpur : Lords Inn 


Udaipur : Amar kothi


Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents

Transport

Tour will be conducted in a private cars and coach

1-3 person Toyota Etios

4-5 Person toyota Innova

6-10 person Mini van (Tempo Traveler )

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Additional Services

Arrival transfer.

Pre and post-tour accommodation - Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote.

Tipping.


Other meals, snacks and drinks.


Single supplement (Optional) - Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote

Meals

11  Breakfasts.

Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. 

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour. Please note that guides who speak French and Spanish are also available. Please contact your Travel Expert if you require a bilingual tour guide.

Good to know

Currency

INR

Indian Rupee

India

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

5

Itinerary

5

Guide

5

Transport

5

Accommodation

5

Food

5

Operator

4.9

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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