RD06 Latest change on 07.09.2010 13:25

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. S/S = Sight seeing; B/F = Breakfast; O/N = overnite

Day	Date			Acc.	km-hr	Program & remarks for Guide
1	th	20	01	flight		Vienna-Delhi (VIE-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	21	01	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	22	01	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	23	01	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	24	01	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 1^st class restaurant On the Rocks or similar)
6	tu	25	01	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	26	01	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	27	01	Indrash	286-5	Jaisalmer again to explore the city in the morning (check out noon, then drive back to Jodhpur
9	fr	28	01	Indrash.		Jodhpur leisure and you are at your own to do whatever you feel like in conjunction with Chandra & Bhavna.
10	sa	29	01	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	30	01	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	31	01	Chandel.		Chandelao At leisure to explore the village, Garh and surroundings.  Meals with Host and overnite.
13	tu	01	02	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.
14	we	02	02	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)
15	th	03	02	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.
16	fr	04	02	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.
17	sa	05	02	KK		Udaipur - Pichola boating, leisure, shopping, ask for Dinner at Lake Palace (optional if allowed) B/Fast & Dinner with Hosts and o/nite.
18	su	06	02	Jhadol	45-1	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.
19	mo	07	02	Jhadol		Jhadol: A day to rest and explore the surrounding hilly areas.  Meals with Hosts and overnite.
20	tu	08	02	Bijaipur	150-4	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
21	we	09	02	Bijaipur	12	Visit the LOTOS Farm & lake by car or cycle, have a picnic lunch and return to Castle Bijaipur, have chai and then explore the village, dinner & overnite
22	th	10	02	Bundi		Drive to Bundi, see the fort and get rooms at Haveli Katkoun Guest House
23	fr	11	02			Bundi Taragarh Fort, Garh Palace, Sukh Niwas Mahal and walk the lanes of the ancient town
24	sa	12	02	Rantham	260	Early morning drive to "Tiger City" Sawai Madhopur and stay at Vishnu's Vatika. Ranthambore Tiger safari at 14:00 h
25	su	13	02	Rantham		Ranthambore - morning at 6:00 h and afternoon at 14:00 h safaris. All meals with host and overnite
26	mo	14	02	Madhu	143	drive to Jaipur and stay at Madhuban or Dera Rawatsar or Suryaa Villa or similar.  Overnite after dinner with Hosts.
27	tu	15	02	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).
28	we	16	02	Madhu	-	Jaipur s/s on own and at leisure for private activities.  B/F & Dinner with Hosts and overnite.
29	th	17	02	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.
30	fr	18	02	Bharatp		Morning see the Keoladeo Birds Sanctuary and afternoon Deeg Palace.  Meals on own and overnite.
31	sa	19	02	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)
32	su	20	02	Agra		Agra leisure for optional sight seeing
33	mo	21	02	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
34	tu	22	02	Delhi	245-4	Transfer to Delhi - Major Chandrakant will assist if necessary (see day 2)
35	we	23	02	Delhi		Delhi sight seeing Tomb of Hanyuman, Red Fort, bazaars
36	th	24	02	flights		International flight DEL-VIE Transferred in time for flight back home.