RD02    22 Days With Taj Mahal
Latest change on 30.08.2010 21:58

This is the latest Itinerary for your Rajputana Discovery. It includes all requested changes. It is developed in English for your host-family who will provide all reservations in advance. The host has confirmed this schedule before it is given to the guests. From reception at Arrival Airport (Delhi) to Departure Airport (Delhi), Maharaj Chandrashekhar Singh and his family/friends will escort and assist on all days: i.e. Commander "Chou" Chouhan, Bhanu Singh - one of them will always be at your side - This timetable is to change according to the facilities in India or according to guest’s request - all vehicles/rooms/meals are prepaid for all events shown below. For extra tours guests may pay vehicle charge to the host. Alternate services to pay extra are marked “not included” or “optional”. Be sure to hold the latest edition. (Accommodation: Indrashan (Jodhpur), Nachana Haveli Jaisalmer, Chandelao Garh, , KK=Kankarwa Haveli or Balunda House, Udaipur, Roop Niwas Palace Nawalgarh Agra=GardenVilla - full meals AP on all stations – drinks and Entrance fees to monuments not included.

 

Day

Date

Acc.

km-hr

Program & remarks for Guide

1

th

28

10

flight

 

Frankfurt-Delhi (FRA-DEL) - on arrival at Delhi International Airport you find several Airline- and Exchange Counters. Try to get reconfirmation of return flights. Change Traveller’s Cheques or Cash

2

fr

29

10

train

 

Delhi Reception at the Terminal exit by Major Chandrakant (an uncle of Bhavna's from Panna royal family, mobile 0-98100-84066 and landline is 0091-124-4052736) - identify him by his "Rajputana Discovery" sign). He will assist and escort you to his house or your hotel. For Delhi-sightseeing meet as you like after refreshment: Red Fort, Bazaar, Mosc., and in the evening they will guide you to the Jodhpur-Train (the ticket reservation is done in advance) at 20:30 h board Mandore Express to Jodhpur (A/C 2/3tier Sleeper Class), arrival 07:50 h

3

sa

30

10

Indrash.

 

Jodhpur Reception 07:50 h at Railway station by Chandra and family - proceed to the Indrashan residence (unconfirmed tickets to Chandra for reconfirmation) Breakfast with the family and relax in the morning. In the evening proceed to see Mandore Gardens and Umaid Bhawan Palace.  All meals with us and overnite.

4

su

31

10

Indrash.

-

Blue City Jodhpur: City tour full day: Meherangarh Fort, Bazaar, Jaswant Thada in the morning and Mandore Gardens and Clock Tower with vegetable market in the evening.  Lunch & dinner with Chandra & family.

5

mo

01

11

Indrash

65-1:15

After B/F excursion to Mathania & Osiyan to see the Sacchiamata and Jain Temples, 10TH century Harihara temples, Baori (Step well), chilli fields etc.  Dinner with host family at 1st class restaurant On the Rocks or similar)

6

tu

02

11

Nachana

286-5

Golden City Jaisalmer: After Breakfast drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. On arrival you are received by PrinceVikram/Shakti or Dharmendra in their Nachana Haveli. After freshening up, s/s of Jaisalmer which will be the Jain Temple, the Fort

7

we

03

11

Nachana

40-1

Jaisalmer: In the morning see the Gadisagar and Amarsagar Lakes, Havelis, Cenotaphs and a walk in the Old City.  PM proceed to Sam or Khuri to see the sand dunes and have a camel ride after seeing the sunset. Dinner

8

th

04

11

Indrash

286-5

Jaisalmer again to explore the city in the morning (check out noon, then drive back to Jodhpur

9

fr

05

11

Indrash.

 

Jodhpur - experience Diwali, the festival of lights! Leisure and you are at your own to do whatever you feel like in conjunction with Chandra & Bhavna. 

10

sa

06

11

Chandel.

70-5

Morning Village safari seeing the Bishnoi, Weavers, Potters Villages, wildlife in the form of antelopes, and migratory birds, ending Chandelao for Lunch. Afternoon Village&Desert Walk; Rooftop Dinner every evening

11

su

07

11

Chandel.

-

Chandelao Visit to Satimata & Kaparda Temples + Pipar to see Tie & Dye works.  Also observe the activities of "Sunder-Rung", an NGO floated by Pradyuman to support poor women.  Meals with Host and overnite.

12

mo

08

11

Harji

120-2

After Breakfast drive to Harji to be guest of Thakur Parikshit Singh at Harji Fort alternate visit Dhakri Rawla - They will show them the villages and surroundings and activities of the people.  They are both very fine hosts and serve very sumptuous meals of local cuisine.  Overnite.

13

tu

09

11

MtAbu

140

Drive to Mt. Abu via RanakpurJain Temple.  Lunch on own in a restaurant and reach Mt. Abu to stay at Kesar Bhawan Palace.  In the evening proceed for a walk around Nakki Lake.  Dinner at Kesar Bhawan Palace and overnite. (Hill resort, beware of the cold night)

14

we

10

11

Kankar

175-3

Mt Abu - In the morning see the Delwara Temple and other temples and sites of Mt. Abu before having lunch and proceeding to Udaipur to stay at Balunda House with Thakur Narendra Singh or at Kankarwa Haveli with Janardhan Singh.  In the evening take a walk in the Old City.  Dinner with Hosts and overnite.

15

th

11

11

KK

 

Udaipur: The sightseeing will be Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Sahelion-ki-Bari, a drive along various lakes, Eklingji-Nagda Temples etc.  B/Fast & Dinner with Hosts and overnite.

16

fr

12

11

KK

 

Udaipur - Pichola boating, leisure, shopping, ask for Dinner at Lake Palace (optional if allowed) B/Fast & Dinner with Hosts and o/nite.

17

sa

13

11

Jhadol

45-1

Extension guests: A visit to the Tribal area of Jhadol to stay with the noble Family.  Chandra's sister is married in the family and they have a beautiful 04 room resort.  This is to relax and see tribal activities.  Meals with Hosts and overnite.

Ute & Lutz:
Flight Udaipur-Jaipur, afternoon see Hawa Mahal, City Palace

18

su

14

11

Jhadol

 

Jhadol: A day to rest and explore the surrounding hilly areas.  Meals with Hosts and overnite.

See Amber Fort and proceed to AGRA

19

mo

15

11

Bijaipur

150-4 (75-2)

proceed to Chittorgarh (150 kms from Jhadol - 03/04 hrs) and see the historical Fort.  Have lunch and then proceed for overnite stay at Castle Bijaipur..  In the evening explore the Bijaipur village.  Meals with Hosts

AGRA: See Taj Mahal & Fort, optiona Fatehpur Sikri or Baby Taj

20

tu

16

11

Madhu

360-6

drive to Jaipur  and stay at Madhuban or Dera Rawatsar or Suryaa Villa or similar.  Overnite after dinner with Hosts.

Agra as you like; Afternoon drive to Delhi overnight with Major Chandrakant 

21

we

17

11

Madhu

-

Pink City Jaipur: The sightseeing of Jaipur will be Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Elephant ride from the base to the top (optional), City Palace, Observatory and a walk in the Old city.  B/Fast and Dinner with Hosts and o/nite).

Delhi full day sight seeing

22

th

18

11

Madhu

-

Jaipur s/s on own and at leisure for private activities.  B/F & Dinner with Hosts and overnite.

Airport transfer & flight DEL-Germany

23

fr

19

11

Bharatp

180-3

Drive to Bharatpur after lunch (on own) and stay at Udai Vilas Palace.  Dinner on own and overnite.  It is a hotel and not a homestay.

24

sa

20

11

Bharatp

 

Morning see the Keoladeo Birds Sanctuary and afternoon Deeg Palace.  Meals on own and overnite.

25

su

21

11

Agra

75-2

After breakfast proceed to Agra, enroute see Fatehpur Sikri.  In the evening take a walk in the Old City and overnite in Agra stay with the lovely family of Nirankar & Madhu Rajbansh (Garden Villa) (strict vegetarian)

26

mo

22

11

Agra

 

Agra: See the Taj Mahal by sunrise if they wish and return for B/Fast.  See Agra Fort & "Baby Taj" I'timad-Ud-Daulah (if Friday adjust event because Taj is closed)

27

tu

23

11

Delhi

245-4

Transfer to Delhi - Major Chandrakant will assist if necessary (see day 2)

28

we

24

11

Delhi

 

Delhi: full day sight seeing

29

th

25

11

flights

 

International flight DEL-FRA Transferred in time for flight back home.