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| Day 11 Mumbai :: |
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In the morning take an excursion to
the Elephanta Island (closed to public on Monday)
located 10 Km off the Mumbai harbor and approachable
by motorboat.
The Portuguese named them Elephanta Caves after
the huge carved elephant, they found at the
spot where they landed.
Thought to have been carved between 450 and
750 AD, little is known of the artists and architects
who created these magnificent temples and sculptures
out of sheer rock with the most primitive of
tools.
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Mumbai
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| Day 10: Udaipur –
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Check
out of the Oberoi Udai Vilas and transfer to Udaipur
airport in time for your flight to Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai you will be met and assisted
for your transfer to The Oberoi Mumbai.
Mumbai, until recently known as Bombay, derives
its name from the local deity Mumba Devi, whose
temple still exists. The name Bombay is also believed
to have come from the Portuguese who preferred
to think of the name as ‘Bom Baim’
- the Good Bay. It is said that the Portuguese
presented Mumbai to King Charles II of England
as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza.
The British East India Company then leased it
from the Crown, and developed the small fishing
villages and natural harbors into Bombay, the
subcontinent’s busiest port and the region’s
centre for trade, finance and industry.
In the afternoon, you will be taken for
a city tour of Mumbai, visiting The Gateway
of India - built to commemorate the visit of King
George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911; The
Prince of Wales Museum – opened in 1923
and built to commemorate King George's V visit;
The Jehangir Art Gallery - which displays paintings
of modern Indian artists. Drive past the Flora
Fountain (Mumbai’s nerve centre); the ever
bustling Crawford Market and along Marine Drive,
also called the ‘Queen’s Necklace’.
Your tour concludes at ‘Dhobi Ghats’
– the open air laundries where you will
see row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted
with its own flogging stone. Almost two hundred
‘dhobis’ (washer men) and their families
work together in what has always been a hereditary
occupation.
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Mumbai
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| Day 9 Udaipur::
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Morning
half-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit
the City Palace built in 1725 AD. A majestic architectural
marvel towering over the lake Pichola, the palace
is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions,
terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.
The main entrance is through a triple arched gate
where it is said that the Maharana was once weighed
and the equivalent amount in gold distributed
among the populace. The City Palace Museum has
a stunning collection of objects collected by
different Maharanas of Udaipur over the centuries.
You will also visit Jagdish Temple – a fine
Indo-Aryan temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh
in 1651 AD, which enshrines a black stone image
of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, lord of the Universe.
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight
stay at The Oberoi Udai Vilas. |
| Day 8 Jaipur - Udaipur::
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Check
out of the Oberoi Raj Vilas and transfer to Jaipur
airport in time for your flight to Udaipur
On arrival in Udaipur you will be met and assisted
for your transfer to The Oberoi Udai Vilas.
Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound
and experiences. Founded in 1559 AD and named
after Maharana Udai Singh, the lake oriented city
has inspired poets, painters and writers. Udaipur
later became the capital of the Sisodia dynasty
whose earlier capital was Chittor and according
to legend, the Maharana while on hunting, met
a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking the
Lake Pichola. The hermit blessed the Maharana
and told him to build a palace at that very spot,
as it would be well protected. The Maharana followed
the holy man’s advice and thus city of Udaipur
came into being.
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Udai Vilas. |
| Day 7 Jaipur::
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In
the Morning enjoy a half-day visit to the Amber
Fort a classic, Rajasthani Fort Palace
with huge ramparts and watchtowers, where
an Elephant will take you uphill to the fort.
Amber was the capital before Jaipur was built.
Visit the marble Palace, temple of victory, hall
of mirrors, which are excellent examples of ancient
Rajput architecture.
In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the city
including a visit to the City Palace the former
Royal residence, part of which is now converted
into a museum, Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Winds),
a five storey building with semi octagonal and
delicately honey combed sandstone windows. Also
visit the Jantar Mantar, an 18th century astronomical
Observatory, which is the largest stone and marble,
crafted observatory in the world.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Raj Vilas |
| Day 6 Agra – Jaipur |
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Morning
check out form The Oberoi Amar Vilas and depart
for Jaipur by AC car; Approximately 238 Kms -
5 Hours en-route visiting the deserted township
of Fatehpur Sikri
The deserted fortress Fatehpur Sikri was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD, and was the old capital
of the Mughal rulers. After 15 years of it’s
existance it was abandoned due to acute scarcity
of water. This graceful fortress with tall entrance
houses buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb
of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces,
which are still preserved in their original glory,
much of the credit for the building’s excellent
condition goes to Lord Curzon.
Jaipur is the capital of, and the largest city
in Rajasthan, built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh
in 1727 A.D. who had the vision to create a meticulously
planned city as his capital. Popularly known,
as the Pink City after the whole city was painted
pink in 1876 during the visit to the Prince of
Wales, later king Edward VII. Today the houses
in the old city including the famous Hawa Mahal
are still painted pink.
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Raj Vilas
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| Day 5 Agra:: |
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Leisurely
morning tour of the world famous Taj Mahal built
by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned
masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands
testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought
together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy
and who took 17 year to complete this Love Poem
in Marble. (Friday closed).
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Amar Vilas |
| Day 4 Delhi - Agra::
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Early
morning check out from The Oberoi and depart for
Agra by AC car; approximately 204 Km - 4 Hours.
Agra is a land with a glorious past created by
skilled architects as the seat for the Mughal
Empire. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River,
with its crowded alleys and its predatory rickshaw
riders, Agra is much like any other north Indian
city. Also referred to as Agarbana (Paradise)
in the epic of Mahabharta, the city houses the
finest monuments of the period, which bear testimony
to the aura of grandeur.
Remains of the day at leisure
Optional tour of the Agra fort, on the
banks of river Yamuna, is the crescent-like Agra
Fort. Designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D.,
the fort is surrounded by a 70-foot high wall.
It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous
palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal,
Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i- Am, Machihi Bhawan and
Moti Masjid. The fort has four gates and is enclosed
by a double-cemented wall of red sand stone. (Tour
can also be taken on Day 5)
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Amar Vilas |
| Day 3 Delhi:: |
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Leisurely
full day tour of Old Delhi. Visit the old city
of Shahjananbad where you will the see imposing
Red Fort one of the most magnificent palaces in
the world. Take a cycle rickshaw for a unique
experience from the Red Fort, along Chandni Chowk
experiencing the famous main street in Old Delhi,
full of all kinds of shops it overflows with all
kinds of traffic, people, sounds and smells. Later
visit Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India
and a stunning example of Mughal architecture
and the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi (memorial of
Mahatma Gandhi) at Raj Ghat. Situated on the bank
of the legendary Yamuna River.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi New Delhi |
| Day 2 Delhi:: |
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Leisurely
full day tour of New Delhi. In 1911, the British
asked Lutyens to design a new city, the result
was New Delhi, The architectural designs, and
sophistication of the buildings and the wide
tree lines avenues are reminiscent of many European
cities.
Visit Connaught Place the hub of the city mainly
devoted to shops, banks and restaurants. Then
on to Rajpath flanked by Ornamental ponds and
lawns, with India Gate at one end and the Presidents
house at the other Rajpath most clearly reflects
Lutyens European influence. Drive past the impressive
president’s house and the Parliament House
and visit Humayuns Tomb, Delhi’s first
Moghul tomb its sombre, Persian-style elegance
marks this as one of Delhi’s finest historic
sites. Finally visit Qutub Minar. Built In 1199
either as a victory tower or as a minaret to
the adjacent mosque, at a height of 72.5 meters.
It is still the highest, and one of the finest
stone towers in India.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi New Delhi |
| Day 1 London - Delhi::
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Morning
arrival in Delhi, you will be met and assisted
for your transfer to The Oberoi New Delhi.
Remainder of the Day at Leisure
Delhi, where an empire rose and fell before the
dawn of history; where citadels of emperors appeared
and disappeared; a city of mysterious eternity
whose old ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial
past. There have been at least eight cities built
in and around modern Delhi, and the old saying
that whoever founds a new city at Delhi will lose
it has come true every time, most recently for
the British who built New Delhi in 1911.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi New Delhi
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| PRICE:: |
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Of India With Oberoi (12 nights/13 days
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Delhi
- Agra – Jaipur – Udaipur
– Mumbai |
Tour
Price |
| 01 Oct 06 – 31 Oct 06 |
GBP £ 2509 |
| 01 Nov 06 – 15 Nov 06 |
GBP £ 2569 |
| 16 Nov 06 – 30 Nov 06 |
GBP £ 2509 |
Accommodation
Details |
| Delhi |
The Oberoi |
| Agra |
Oberoi Amar Vilas |
| Jaipur |
Oberoi Raj Vilas |
| Udaipur |
Oberoi Udai Vilas |
| Mumbai |
The Oberoi |
Price
Includes
- All prices are per person.
- International Flights and All Taxes.
- Domestic Flight from Jaipur –
Udaipur- Mumbai
- Featured hotels, on twin sharing room
with daily breakfast using base category
rooms.
- All surface transfers, sightseeing
and excursions by an exclusive air-conditioned
Toyota Quails as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking local
guide and monument fees for sightseeing
as per itinerary.
- Hotel extensions and other programs
can be added on request at extra cost.
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Day 1 London - Delhi
Morning arrival in Delhi, you will be met and
assisted for
your transfer to The Oberoi New Delhi
Overnight stay at The
Oberoi New Delhi.
(more
info)
Day 2 Delhi
Leisurely full day tour of New Delhi. In 1911,
the British
asked Lutyens to design a new city, the result was New
Delhi,
The architectural designs, and sophistication of the buildings
and the wide tree lines avenues are reminiscent of many
European cities.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi New Delhi.
(more
info)
Day 3 Delhi
Leisurely full day tour of Old Delhi. Visit the old city
of
Shahjananbad where you will the see imposing Red Fort
one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. Take
a
cycle rickshaw for a unique experience from the Red Fort,
along Chandni Chowk.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi New Delhi
(more
info)
Day 4 Delhi -
Agra
Early morning check out from The Oberoi and depart
for
Agra by AC car; approximately 204 Km - 4 Hours.
Remains of the day at leisure
Optional tour of the Agra fort
Overnight
stay at the Oberoi Amar Vilas.
(more
info)
Day 5 Agra
Leisurely morning tour of the world famous Taj
Mahal built
by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Remains of the day at leisure
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Amar Vilas.
(more
info)
Day 6 Agra –
Jaipur
Morning check out form The Oberoi Amar Vilas
and
depart for Jaipur by AC car; Approximately 238 Kms - 5
Hours
en-route visiting the deserted township of Fatehpur Sikri.
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Raj Vilas.
(more
info)
Day 7 Jaipur
In the Morning enjoy a half-day visit to the Amber Fort
a classic, Rajasthani Fort Palace with huge ramparts and
watchtowers, where an Elephant will take you uphill to
the fort.
In the afternoon enjoy tour of the city.
Overnight stay at the Oberoi Raj Vilas.
(more
info)
Day 8 Jaipur - Udaipur
Check out of the Oberoi Raj Vilas and transfer to Jaipur
airport in time for your flight to Udaipur.
Reminder of the day at leisure to enjoy your
hotel.
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Udai Vilas.
(more info)
Day 9 Udaipur
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
Visit the City Palace built in 1725 AD. A majestic architectural
marvel towering over the lake Pichola, the palace is a
conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors,
rooms and hanging gardens.
Overnight
stay at The Oberoi Udai Vilas.
(more
info)
Day 10 Udaipur – Mumbai
Check out of the Oberoi Udai Vilas and transfer
to
Udaipur airport in time for your flight to Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai you will be met and assisted
for your transfer to The Oberoi Mumbai.
In the afternoon, you will be taken for a city tour of
Mumbai
Overnight
stay at The Oberoi Mumbai.
(more
info)
Day 11 Mumbai
In the morning take an excursion to the Elephanta Island
(closed to public on Monday) located 10 Km off the
Mumbai harbor and approachable by motorboat.
Reminder of the day at leisure.
Overnight
stay at The Oberoi Mumbai.
(more
info)
Day 12 Mumbai
Full day at Leisure
Overnight stay at The Oberoi Mumbai
Day 13 Mumbai – Onwards
Morning check out from the Oberoi and transfer to the
airport in time for your flight to the UK. |
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