Overview
This tour has
been designed for families traveling together.
The hotels have been selected who promote family activities. You can give
maximum time for family activities.
It gives the great opportunity for bondage and getting together ...
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in the arrival hall our representative will receive you and guide
you to your vehicle. Drive to your designated hotel Svelte Suites. Our
representative will assist you with the check-in formalities and inform you of
your next day’s program.
Day 02 Delhi
Since the flights arrive late in the night the morning is to relax and unwind.
Later in the day you will begin your sightseeing of the important sites in the
city. Some of the monuments worth visiting are the Red Fort, Jama Masid (Mosque),
Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb & the Qutab Minar. It is also
recommended that one drives around Lutyen’s Delhi and walk in Connaught Place.
A welcome dinner is arranged for you at the "Veda" restaurant in Connaught
Place.
* Red Fort is closed on Mondays
Day 03 Delhi - Agra
Today you have a long drive to the City of the Taj, Agra. We recommend that you
start early to beat the morning traffic. Your selected hotel here is the Hotel
ITC Mughal, which has won the Aga Khan award for architecture.
The Taj Mahal is beautiful at any time of the day but the best time & way to
visit the Taj Mahal is to view it first from a distance namely from the Red Fort
and then go and immerse into the beauty of this magnificent architectural wonder
of the World.
A special program to take you back into the era of Shah Jahan and his beloved
wife Mumtaj Mahal has been created and enacted by master artists at the
"Kalakriti"
auditorium. Your tickets have been booked to enjoy the show.
Day 04 Agra - Samode
After breakfast drive to Samode. Enroute visit a beautiful
and deserted medieval city Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar the Great in the 16th
century. The Mughals later abandoned it for lack of water.
On arrival at the Samode Bagh, a garden with Tented Camp, a very beautiful
setting for those who like soft adventure. You will have a tea break before you
get on a Camel back to explore the surrounding villages from the height. Later
drive a short distance to the Palace, which is your home for the next two
nights.
Day 05 Samode
After a leisurely breakfast drive to visit the Amber Fort
the seat of the Maharajas of Jaipur before the city of Jaipur was founded.
Since the visit is quite extensive take a break at one of the local restaurants
for a refreshing drink or a light midday meal. Next on the agenda is the visit
of the City Palace Museum & the Jantar Mantar, the stone Observatory in the
heart of the Old City.
Return back to Samode Palace.
Day 06 Samode -
Jodhpur - Manvar
After In the morning drive to the Sanganer Airport in
Jaipur to connect flight to Jodhpur. After arrival you will have a short visit
of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort.
Flight Schedule - IT4301 0930/1200 HRS.
Later drive to the Manvar Desert Camp, which is located in the midst of sand
dunes in the Thar Desert in am amazing setting. You will watch the Sunset over
the sand dune horizon while sipping on a good cup of Indian Tea.
The Camp is your home in the desert, an excellent place for a family break.
Day 07 Manvar
After Morning enjoy a two hour Jeep Safari in which you
will visit villages, see a few craftsmen at work and en route might come across
Indian Gazelle, Blue Bulls, or a Desert Fox.
Later in the afternoon enjoy a camel ride, which takes you to the highest dune
overlooking the camp for the sunset and a sundowner.
Day 08 Manvar -
Narlai
After breakfast drive via on your way to Narlai, a
quaint little hamlet dotted with beautiful old temples, a step well and marble
archways.
The beautiful village surrounded by Aravalli Hill Ranges is arrived after
driving through some interesting villages.
The Hotel Rawala Narlai has been done up very tastefully by its well-known
designer owner, Ragvendra Singh Rathore.
Day 09 Narlai -
Udaipur
One of the most liked activity of this hamlet is to
take a walk up to the nearby Lake. The fresh air and the surroundings of the
bold stone, temples and the smell of the earth make this walk a very special
one. Once you reach the Lake site you see a lot of migratory birds and you can
enjoy them from the distance having a good Indian Tea sitting on the Rock.
Get back to the hotel & enjoy a good sumptuous breakfast served by the
self-trained local staff from the village. Enjoy the rest of the morning at the
swimming pool. Get ready to leave around midday and look forward to your next
surprise at the Ranakpur Jain Temples. The main Temple stands on 1444 pillars
and has a unique architecture.
After the visit drive through the hills all the way to the city of Lakes,
Udaipur. Your selected Hotel here is a newly built Fort, Fatehgarh. Its design
is based on inspirations from the temple you have visited in Ranakpur. Enjoy the
view from the terrace & all around.
Day 10 Udaipur
Enjoy the morning view at sunrise from your room window of
the surrounding valley or the city surrounded with lakes. After breakfast drive
into the city to do the sightseeing and shopping. Important sites to be visited
are the City Palace, the Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum & the
Sahelion ki Bari
(Maidens Garden).
Later in the late afternoon enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit
the Jag Mandir.
A special dinner is arranged for you at the at main Palace "Shiv Niwas” which is
now a all suite Palace Hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur -
Mumbai - Goa
Since there is no direct flight from Udaipur to Goa you
will fly via Mumbai and arrive in Goa sometime midday. Your selected hotel here
is The Leela Palace Beach Resort the sprawling Resort is South of the
city and has very nice beach. It is built around an artificially created Lagoon
and a small Golf Course.
Flight Schedule - 9W3401 0840/1020 HRS.
9W475 1200/1300 HRS.
Day 12 Goa
Day at leisure.
Day 13 Goa
Day at leisure.
Day 14 Goa - Mumbai
oday you fly to Mumbai with all good memories of a
wonderful, exciting, educative, relaxing Family Holiday. Since the international
connections are late in the night therefore we have selected an airport hotel
for you the The Leela Kempenski.
Flight Schedule - 9W737 1340/1440 HRS.
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TOUR LODGING INFO:
14 Nights Hotels
| Places |
Nights |
05
Star Hotels |
|
Delhi |
02 Nights |
Svelte Suites |
|
Agra |
01 Nights |
ITC Mughal Luxury Collections- Mughal
Chambers |
|
Samode |
02 Nights |
Samode Palace |
|
Manwar |
02 Nights |
Camps |
|
Narlai |
01 Nights |
Rawla Narlai - Dlx Room |
|
Udaipur |
02 Nights |
Fatehgarh |
|
Goa |
03 Nights |
The Leela |
|
Mumbai |
01 Nights |
The Leela |
