DELHI-MANDAWA-BIKANER-JAISALMER-DECHU JODHPUR-LUNI-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR-DEOGARH JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA-DELHI

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1 16 DAYS NORTH INDIA SPECIAL PRICE 2 647$ CAD for a limited time (REG. 2987$ CAD) Price per person in double occupancy. All inclusive (except drinks). DELHI-MANDAWA-BIKANER-JAISALMER-DECHU JODHPUR-LUNI-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR-DEOGARH JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA-DELHI Day 01 Departure from Canada Flight Canada / Europe Your Québec escort will meet you at the airline counter for your check-in. Day 02 Arrival in India Flight Europe / Delhi arrived at Delhi International Airport. Assistance by our representative in India and transfer to the hotel during the night. Day 03 Delhi Delhi, 14 million people, clearly divided between the old and the new city. NEW DELHI with its big spaces, fresh and clean, OLD DELHI with its little teeming streets.. In the morning, visit Old Delhi, the first center of Mughal power. Old Delhi has ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. From the Red Fort, built in 1648, you will go for a ride in a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk or more commonly known as the Rue de l Argent, where all your senses will awaken through this busy avenue. Afterwards, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and Raj Ghat, the sober memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Dinner in a local restaurant In the afternoon, visit New Delhi On the Rajpath, you will pass the government buildings of the British era, designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate and the Presidential Palace. You will continue to the magnificent Humayun tomb of the Mughal era and predecessor of the famous Taj Mahal. You will end the visit with the imposing Minaret of Qutub Minar (World Heritage Site). Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

2 Day 04 Delhi Mandawa You will take the road to the Shekhawati gateway to Rajasthan and land of the noble merchants marwaris, who made their fortune in the 18th and 19th century through the caravan trade. Dinner along the way. Installation at the hotel and discovery of the typical havelis, small palaces of Persian inspiration richly adorned with colorful frescoes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Day 05 Mandawa Bikaner Departure for Bikaner, a desert city of Thar, former princely capital of the fifteenth century. The city rises on a small plateau which gives it an imposing air that reinforces still more the marvelous ramparts which surround it. Bikaner is the cradle of the famous Camel Corp who played a big role in the desert wars. Arrival in Bikaner, dinner at a local restaurant. Visit of the city, the fort of JUNNAGARH and the GANGA JUBILEE MUSEUM, which houses collections of the Maharajahs. Walk in TUK-TUK in the small streets of the city and the Havelis. You will also visit the Jain Temple as you stroll through the old town in tuk-tuk and tastings of Indian pastries. Day 06 Bikaner Jaisalmer Departure for Jaisalmer, beautiful caravan city founded in 1155 by Rao Jaisal. The city is a jewel, the balconies and facades of the houses are worked like lace and the beautiful fortress will make you dream. A stop at the former Pokhran Palace with a visit to the museum. Installation at the hotel arriving then, discovery of Bara Bagh ancient garden of the rulers of Jaisalmer, then visit the cenotaph of Maharawal. Under the dome of each cattery is a small stele representing sati (sovereign) who burned himself by fire so as not to survive his royal husband. You will watch the sunset in Jaisalmer. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Day 07 Jaisalmer Dechu.

3 Visit of the old city, beautiful caravan city founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. You will stroll through the narrow streets lined with stone benches polished by the years to admire the Havelis. These sumptuous residences are, for the most part, erected by the rich merchants marwaris of the XVIIIth century whose balconies are quite extraordinary. You will visit the 12th century fortress that dominates the entire desert. Surrounded by a double wall of the 15th and 16th century, it houses the old palace of Maharaja recognized for its sculpted facade and for its many rooms decorated with mosaics. You will also visit the finely carved white marble Jain temples in which you will discover carved and colorful characters and inlaid mirrors typical of Rajasthan. You will continue to Dechu, installation at the hotel then, dinner In the late afternoon, excusions in the Jeep dunes, visit the village and camel ride at sunset. Day 08 Dechu Jodhpur Luni Jodhpur is also called the blue city because of the lining of its houses. Blue was traditionally the color of Brahmins but said it would have the quality of repelling insects! It is in the heart of the desert that we discover this city nestled at the foot of a fortress. Jodhpur appears as a comforting oasis for travelers who have just crossed the Thar desert. The old town is surrounded by a wall with seven gates, which was erected in the mid-sixteenth century on a perimeter of almost 10 km, which also protected the sand. and departure for Jodhpur. Installation at the hotel in Luni and dinner. Discovery of the red fortress of Mehrangarh, perched on its hill, with a panoramic view of the city and the beautiful whitewashed houses of blue and white. Continue to Jaswant Thada, the mahogany royal white mausoleum of Maharajah Singh II, built in Walk in the city where women dressed in colorful saris are alone a show. You will go to the spice souk around the clock tower. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Luni. Day 09 Luni Ranakpur Udaipur and departure for Udaipur. A stop for visiting the temples of Ranakpur. The temples of Ranakpur are a majestic Jain complex nestled in a wooded valley of the Aravalli Mountains, which no doubt explains their good state of conservation. Built of white marble and intricately carved, the temple of Adinatha (1439), also called Chaumukh, is the main building, it is dedicated to St. Jain Adinath. (Opening 12:00 16:00) Dinner in Ranakpur. Then you will continue to Udaipur Arrival and installation at the hotel, the rest of the free time to visit the bazaars. Day 10 Udaipur

4 Day dedicated to the visit of the city. The tour includes the City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, flanked by octagonal towers topped with cupolas and surrounded by terraces and gardens of different eras. Today, the main part of the palace has been converted into a museum. Discover the Gardens of the Ladies of Honor with its fountains, marble elephants and lotus ponds. Then, visit the Jagdish temple, dedicated to Vishnu, which includes an image of Vishnu in the form of Jagannath, master of the Universe. Dinner in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, departure for both visits, the temples of Nagda and Eklingji. Nagda has two temples dedicated to Vishnu built side by side on the shores of a lake. The Eklingji Shrine includes a set of eight hundred Templars dedicated to Shiva, the lord of the lingam, tutelary deity of the region. At sunset, enjoy a romantic boat ride on Lake Pichola, in the most beautiful city of Rajasthan and then visit the temple of Jagdish. Dinner and overnight at the hotel Day 11 Udaipur Deogarh. Departure for Deogarh. Built in 1670 AD stands majestically on top of a hill at an altitude of 2100 feets above sea level. Impressive and beautiful, Deogarh Mahal is a grand palace built at the time of Royal Mewar (also known as the Kingdom of Udaipur). A 17th century palace with glittering mirrors and murals, paired with a romantic lake, encircled the fort. Having a glass of wine in an open courtyard sitting in front of a bonfire in an open starry sky, you would want to stay here forever. Day 12 Deogarh Jaipur After breakfast departure for Jaipur was built in pink stone. The city dates from 1727 and was founded by Maharadja Jai Singh. Surrounded on all sides (except the south) by steep hills surmounted by forts. Jaipur is protected by a long crenelated wall that goes around it. Day 13 Jaipur Departure for the visit of Amber Fort, in the time of the Mughals, the region was to be always ready for the war. Amber was the residence of the Maharajahs. Seeing the defense forts surrounding the place, you can imagine the power of these characters. Go up to the ramparts on an elephant or in a jeep. In the afternoon, walk in the pink city which is known to be full of life. In the streets, cows, elephants, bicycles and taxis intersect in a sound of Klaxons, it s a great crowd bath very nice! You will pass naturally

5 in front of the famous PALACE OF THE WINDS, the CITY PALACE and, also the observatory JANTAR MANTAR outdoors. Dinner in a local restaurant. Rickshaw ride to discover small bazaars, narrow streets where squatting craftsmen produce with their simple tools, masterpieces of delicacy and color. In the evening, cinema session at RAJ MANDIR, the most beautiful cinema in Jaipur and even in India as a whole. It has 2500 seats, with small waiting rooms, a bar and a very kitsch decoration Prohibition of taking pictures Even if you do not understand Hindi, you will certainly understand the story unfolding. Your smile at the exit is guaranteed. Unforgettable! Dinner and overnight at the hotel Day 14 Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra Departure for Fathepur Sikri, the City of Victory this city was built by Emperor Akbar to be the capital of the Mongol Empire. Today, abandoned by its inhabitants, this ghost town will astonish you by the unusual mixture of architectural styles: Indo Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and sometimes even influenced by the art of Western Europe. In the paved courtyard there is the chess game where the Emperor used the young slaves as a pawn. Dinner along the way. Visit of the Red Fort whose military power can t be doubted. It was the residence of the Mughal Emperors. Each one left his imprint like, the red sandstone of Akbar and Jahangir, the white marble of Shah Jahan, etc. This fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna, it is surrounded by a wall of 20 to 33 meters high and 2500 meters perimeter. Dinner at a local restaurant with a little magic show. Night at the hotel. Day 15 Agra Delhi Morning visit of the unmissable and majestic Taj Mahal at the edge of the Yamuna. A true marble poem, it is the physical representation of the love that Emperor Shah Jahan carried to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. (closed on Friday) Arrival in Delhi, transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. Then, free time for shopping and to discover bazaars. Room available to change before flying. Transfer to the airport and return flight Day 16 Delhi Montreal Night on board

6 We undertake to respect the itinerary above, but it can be modified without notice depending on traffic, temperature or other factors beyond our control. HÔTELS (Can be substituted by similar or superior hotels) CITIES HOTELS NIGHTS Delhi Taj Vivanta 02 Mandawa Alisisar Mahal 01 Bikaner Gajner Palace 01 Jaisalmer Desert Tulip 01 Dechu Haryali Dhani 01 Luni Fort Chanwa 01 Udaipur Amargarh 02 Deogarh Deogarh Mahal 01 Jaipur Golden Tulip 02 Agra Sarovar Portico 01 Delhi Taj Vivanta Courtesy room - Special price $ 2647 per person, double occupancy. (Limited time offer) Single occupancy supplement $ 790. Prices shown are in Canadian dollars all taxes included. Our price includes: Roundtrip International Flights Montreal / Europe / Delhi Airport and hotel taxes (subject to change without notice) Land Transportation in Luxury Private Coach The traditional welcome on arrival with a flower necklace The assistance of our local correspondent at all times Accommodation in double occupancy 3 *, 4 * and Heritage (or similar)

7 Full board PD (breakfast) D (dinner) S (dinner) Tipping at hotels included The services of a French speaking guide if 14 people The services of a Montreal / Montreal French-speaking guide Entrances to the Monuments Hotel taxes and services communicated to date. *** Can be changed by the Government of India. Our price does not include: Insurances, usual tips for guides and drivers, baggage handling, expenses related to obtaining the necessary documents (entry visas in India and passport valid for 6 months, drinks other than those described in the program, individual room supplement, licenses for cameras, camcorders, video (some sites require fees.) The rates do not include the contribution to the Québec Compensation Fund (CPI) of $ 1 per $ 1,000. Holder of a Québec permit IATA plus Quebec travel agency license #