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LAND OF MAHARAJAS ITINERARY DAY CITY TIME SERVICE Day 1 Delhi 00:50 Hrs Arrive Delhi. You will be met, assisted by a TBi representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation booked for immediate occupancy. Breakfast at the hotel L Morning Combined tour of Old & New Delhi. OLD DELHI Drive past Red Fort (No visit from inside), Kotla Firoze Shah, ruins of an old fort of the 14th century with the 13 metre high Ashoka Pillar of 3rd BC. Visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948 and Jama Masjid. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati, the impressive Rajpath to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate, Visit Humayun s Tomb built in1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum. Visit the Qutub Minar, the 72 meter high Minaret. and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque. Overnight: Hotel The Claridges : www.claridges.com Day 02 Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Morning Leave for Mandawa by road (240 kms/7 ½ hrs) Mandawa Arrive Mandawa and proceed to hotel Evening Visit the Village of Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. Since the middle of the 19th century, the inhabitants of Shekhavati have patronised the art of fresco painting, compensating in a way, for the lack of colour in the landscape of their homeland. The Marwaris, the merchant community, which prospered on the trade routes between Delhi and the coast and between Central Asia and China, later became even more extravagant patrons. The frescoes on the earliest havelis date back to the early 1800s (though some on the forts, chhatris and temples are dated around 1750). Most of them were painted between 1860 and 1900. Overnight: Hotel Castle Mandawa : Website www.mandawahotels.com Day 03 Mandawa Breakfast at hotel Morning Leave by road for Bikaner - 200 Km/5 hrs Bikaner Arrive Bikaner and proceed to hotel Rest of day at leisure Overnight: Hotel The Laxmi Niwas Palace Website www.laxminiwaspalace.com 2
DAY CITY TIME SERVICE Day 4 Bikaner Breakfast at hotel Morning Sightseeing of Bikaner. Bikaner takes its name from Rao Bikaji, the sixth son of Rathore Rajput Prince Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Bhika set up his independent kingdom in 1488. Charming red stone havelis (mansions) (unlike the gold sand stone one s of Jaisalmer) stand in the old part of this walled city and a leisurely lifestyle still prevails in this sublimely picturesque place surrounded by harsh desert. Visit the Junagarh Fort, one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Paved courtyards, narrow staircases and terraces in this Rathor stronghold connect all thirty-seven palaces, pavilions and beautiful Jain temples built by different kings. Afternoon Proceed by road to Khimsar 160 kms/4 hrs Khimsar Arrive Khimsar and proceed to hotel Overnight: Hotel Khimsar Fort Website www.welcomheritagehotels.com Day 5 Khimsar Breakfast at hotel Morning Jeep safari to nearby villages Leave Khimsar by road for Osian (60 kms) Osian Arrive Osian and proceed to Camp Lunch at the camp. After lunch a camel safari into the desert to view desert wildlife. Stop to visit tribals and local craftsman along the way. Return to camp for folk entertainment followed by open air BBQ dinner. Overnight: Tents Day 6 Osian Breakfast at the camp Morning Drive to Jodhpur. 60 Km Jodhpur Arrive Jodhpur & Visit the Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada. Afternoon Leave by road for Luni (35 kms) Luni Arrive Luni and proceed to hotel Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Fort Chanwa (Luni) Website www.fortchanwa.com Day 7 Luni Breakfast at hotel Morning Leave Luni by road for Udaipur en route visit Ranakpur Udaipur Arrive Udaipur and proceed to hotel Overnight: Hotel Udai Kothi Website www.udaikothi.com 3
DAY CITY TIME SERVICE Day 8 Udaipur Breakfast at hotel. Morning Half day city tour- 3hrs Visit the City Palace, once the home of Mewar s rulers, is today a museum. It consists of several flawlessly integrated palaces, which overlook the clear blue of Lake Pichola. Visit Sahelion-ki-bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor) the scene of royal parties for centuries. Drive around Fateh Sagar Lake excavated in the late 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh and past the Kala Mandir (Puppet Museum) and the Cenotaph of Maharana Pratap. And of course last but not the last - the Jagdish temple. Afternoon Launch excursion on Lake Pichola Overnight: Hotel Udai Kothi Day 09 Udaipur Breakfast at hotel. Morning Leave by road for Deogarh (135 kms/3 ½ hrs) Deogarh Arrive Deogarh and proceed to hotel Rest of the day at leisure Overnight: Hotel Deogarh Mahal Website www.deogarhmahal.com Day 10 Jaipur Morning Breakfast at hotel Leave Deogarh by road for Jaipur (280 Km/7 hrs) Arrive Jaipur and proceed to hotel Rest of the day at leisure Overnight: Hotel Alsisar Haveli Website www.alsisar.com Day 11 Jaipur Breakfast at the hotel Morning Visit to Amber Fort - 11 km north of Jaipur is Amber A honey colored fortress- palace in the Aravalli hills. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments, which open on to striking views of the gorge. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors and the Hall of Victory, a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster Enjoy an elephant ride along the rampart of the fort 4
DAY CITY TIME SERVICE Day 11 Jaipur Afternoon City tour - Photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens & craved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Visit-Jai Singh s Observatory Jantar Mantra built in the 17 th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being the prince was also a soldier, astronomer, & builder. Visit the City Palace. Overnight: Hotel Alsisar Haveli Day 12 Jaipur Breakfast at hotel Morning: Leave Jaipur for Agra by road (235 km.) en route visit Fatehpur Sikri Agra Arrive Agra and proceed to hotel Overnight: Hotel Jaypee Palace Website www.jaypeehotels.com Day 13 Agra Breakfast at hotel Morning: City tour of Agra: Visit Taj Mahal Agra Fort, It mad- Ud- Daulah. Afternoon: Leave by road for Delhi (205 kms/5 hrs) Arrive Delhi and transfer to Delhi international airport END OF OUR SERVICES 5
HOTELS FEATURED: LAND OF MAHARAJAS City Hotel Room Category No Of Nights Delhi Hotel The Claridges Standard room 01 + Early occupancy Mandawa Hotel Castle Mandawa Standard room 01 Bikaner Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace Standard room 01 Khimsar Fort Khimsar Standard room 01 Osian Tented Accommodation Standard Tents 01 Luni Fort Chanwa Standard room 01 Udaipur Udai Kothi Standard room 02 Deogarh Deogarh Mahal Standard room 01 Jaipur Alsisar Haveli Standard room 02 Agra Jaypee Palace Standard room 01 Total no. of nights 12 Nights + Early check in QUOTATIONS: All rates are in EURO NETT PER PERSON Validity 17 November 2012 to 31 March 2013 except between 20 December 2012 to 05 January 2013 Cost on Twin Share:- 02 Pax using a Sedan car EURO 1525.00 PER PERSON SUPPLEMENTS: All rates are in EURO NETT PER PERSON Validity 17 November 2012 to 31 March 2013 except between 20 December 2012 to 05 January 2013 Single room supplement EURO 780.00 PER PERSON QUOTATION INCLUDES: 12 night s accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned. Category of rooms as mentioned above. We will provide rooms for immediate occupancy in Delhi on Day 1. Meal plan on bed and breakfast basis at all places Except in Osian were accommodation will on Full Board basis i.e. Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Jeep Safari in Khimsar. Boat ride in Udaipur. Elephant Ride at Amber Fort. Transfer and sightseeing excursions by an air-conditioned vehicle as per services mentioned in the itinerary. A local German speaking guide for all sightseeing tour. Entrance fees & Archaeological Survey of India fees (ASI) at all monuments. All government taxes as on date. Any future levies will be charged extra. Services of TBi English speaking representative to assist at airports and hotels. 6
QUOTATION EXCLUDES: Any Flights and airporttaxes Single room supplement. No accommodation in Delhi on Day 13. Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips & gratuities, still/video camera fees at monuments or any items not specified above. Personal insurance against loss of valuables, theft, illness, hospitalization, medications and treatments and emergency helicopter, vehicle or plane charter evacuation charges. Items not mentioned in the above cost includes column. Visa charges for India & neighbouring countries NOTES: The following monuments/sites are closed to visitors on: Taj Mahal Agra Fridays Red Fort Delhi Mondays In case you are printing the name of the hotel in your brochure please print or similar against the name of the hotel. If the original hotel is not available, we will book an alternate hotel in the same category. 7
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Quotes are in Euro valid for 17 November 31 March 2013 except between 20 December 2012 to 05 January 2013. Accommodation will be provided in hotels mentioned or alternate hotels in the similar category. All hotels maintain a check-in and check-out time of 12 noon as mentioned in the proposal Visas are required for visiting India and should be obtained prior to departing from the country of origin. This is very important. Visas cannot be issued on arrival in India All passengers must be covered by suitable travel/health insurance prior to departure from the country of origin. For all matters related to product and operations, you will deal with our Mumbai office. Contact persons: For all product and operational matters: Ms. Varsha Deshpande, Vice President, Inbound Operations Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited World Trade Centre Complex 902, Centre 1, Cuffe Parade Mumbai - 400 005 INDIA Tel: +91 22 61940940 Direct Tel: 0091 22 61940911 Fax: +91 22 61940900 E-mail: varshad@tbi.co.in Mr. Sunil Panchal, Manager- Inbound E-mail: spanchal@tbi.co.in Direct Tel: +91 22 61940912 Local contact in Vienna R. Asien Mr. Martin Rokyta Wagramerstrasse 136/11 A-1220 Wien Tel: +43 1 9545344 E-Mail: m.rokyta@r-asien.com 8
CANCELLATION FEES: PAYMENTS: Cancellation fee for Land Arrangements: Till days 45 days prior to arrival of clients/ groups to India: Nil 45 days 30 days prior to arrival of clients/ groups to India: 20% of the tour cost. Less than 30 days prior to arrival of clients/ group to India 50% of the tour cost. No show 100% retention charges will apply For this period if we manage to get a waiver of the cancellation fee from the hotels, we will pass on the benefit to you. A payment to be remitted 30 days prior to group s arrival into India, by Telegraphic Transfer to our bank account: OUR EURO Bank details are:- Account Number Swift Code YES BANK LIMITED Address: Mittal Chambers, 482300000160 YESBINBB Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 Correspondent Bank details Account Number Swift Code STANDARD CHARTERED BANK FRANKFURT 50000805 SCBLDEFX OR DEUTSCHE BANK FRANKFURT 100953543600 DEUTDEFF If your clients avail of any additional services in India, then payment must be made to our office in India, before they depart India. No credit will be provided. Our office in Mumbai (Bombay) will process all refunds, as these have to be channelled through The Reserve Bank of India. The process is a lengthy one and takes approximately ten to twelve weeks. All arrangements made by TBi are in the capacity of an agent only. TBi will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents,injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts of force majeure, currency fluctuations and fuel price increases. Our quotations are not budgeted for any increase in taxes, introduction of new taxes, increase in entrance fees to any monuments mentioned in the itinerary and increase in domestic airfares. Hence our quotations are subject to change and we would have to ask you to absorb the cost. You will be informed as soon as any Indian Govt. Agency or Airlines introduce the above changes. September 7 th 2012 THE ABOVE WILL BE OUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 9