CHARMING TOUR: THE ESSENTIALS OF RAJASTHAN DETAILED ITINERARY Important note: A select number of tours and visits are included in the offer, however, the entrance fees for a number of the sites mentioned in these programmes, as well as guides, or the camel/elephant rides are not included in the VeryChic prices. An optional excursion package is available for each of the 7, 9 and 12 night tours for an additional surcharge, and may be booked via VeryChic s Customer Services. SUMMARY OF THE ITINERARY: 7 NIGHT TOUR 9 NIGHT TOUR 12 NIGHT TOUR OPTIONAL EXCURSION PACKAGES
7 NIGHT TOUR DAY 1: Arrival in Delhi & departure for Mandawa Morning arrival in in Delhi with welcome and support at the airport. Departure for Mandawa in the Shekhawati province, where men where turbans and still sport long mustaches. Upon arrival, you will check in to Grand Haveli **** hotel. DAY 2: Mandawa Breakfast at the hotel. A vehicle will be waiting to take you throughout the day, discovering the villages of Fathpur, Mandawa, Dundlod and Nawalgarh, which were very prosperous during the Silk Road trading days. DAY 3: Mandawa Pushkar Breakfast at hotel, then departure for Pushkar. Arrival and check in at the Aram Bagh Hotel ****. Here, enjoy the spa treatment included in your VeryChic offer, where you can relax and rejuvenate thanks to a unique range of therapies and healing treatments. The rest of the day is available to you with the vehicle at your disposal so that you may visit Pushkar, its lake, the ghats and the temple of Brahma. DAY 4: Pushkar Jaipur DAY 5: Jaipur Enjoy your early morning Yoga session included in the VeryChic offer, followed by breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Jaipur. Upon arrival you will check in to either the Fern Ecotel **** or The Mansingh ****. Breakfast at the hotel, then a day with the vehicle at your disposal. During the day a rickshaw ride through the bazaar will be organised. There is also a trip to Amber Fort, with a brief break during the journey to take photos of Hawa Mahal, an extraordinary former palace wall designed in the baroque style. Travel by jeep or on the back of an elephant to the fortification walls. There is also a visit to the City Palace. DAY 6: Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra Breakfast at the hotel before continuing to Agra.
Upon arrival, a horse drawn carriage awaits to take you to the Four Point Sheraton Hotel ****. You will have this day free with the vehicle available to make some magnificent discoveries: The Taj Mahal Visit to Agra s Red Fort Fatehpur Sikri Return to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. DAY 7: Agra Delhi Breakfast at hotel before leaving for Delhi. Check in at either The Park Hotel **** or Jaypee Sidharth Hotel **** You will have the rest of the day free with a vehicle available to you. The programme includes: Discovering Old Delhi; Jama Masjid; passing by Lal Qila (the Red Fort) Passing by the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Secretariat buildings; the Rajpath followed by the awe-inspiring commemorative arch in honour of World War One, the Gate to India; Connaught Place, the business and tourism neighbourhood. DAY 8: Departure from Delhi Breakfast at the hotel before being transferred back to the airport. Optional excursion package available for a surcharge: Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking tour guide for the following visits: The Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, City Palace and Amber Fort, an elephant ride in Jaipur, Havelis in Mandawa, Nawalgarh and Fatehpur, and Pushkar.
9 NIGHT TOUR DAY 1: Arrival in Delhi & departure for Mandawa Morning arrival in in Delhi with welcome and support at the airport. Departure for Mandawa in the Shekhawati province, where men where turbans and still sport long mustaches. Upon arrival, you will check in to Grand Haveli **** hotel. DAY 2: Mandawa Breakfast at the hotel. A vehicle will be waiting to set out discovering the villages of Fathpur, Mandawa, Dundlod and Nawalgarh, prosperous during the Silk Road trading days. DAY 3: Mandawa Bikaner Breakfast at the hotel and departure across the Thar Desert towards Bikaner. Check in to the Heritage Resort **** and enjoy a tuk-tuk ride through the picturesque bazaar. For the rest of the day the vehicle will be available to you. You may also go on the Heritage Walk in the old town to explore the winding lanes and the old Haveli mansions. You will then depart for a visit to Junnagarh Fort. DAY 4: Bikaner Jodhpur Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Jodhpur. On arrival, check in to either the Ranbanka Palace **** or the Park Plaza **** before taking a tuk-tuk ride through the Bazar. For the rest of the day the vehicle will be available to you for a magnificent programme: discover Jodhpur, visit the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort, and walk through the Sardar Bazar, the colourful marketplace brimming with hundreds of activities DAY 5: Jodhpur Pushkar Breakfast at the hotel before departure for Pushkar. Arrival and check in at the Aram Bagh ****. Here, enjoy the spa treatment included in your VeryChic offer, where you can relax and rejuvenate thanks to a unique range of therapies and healing treatments. For the rest of the day you may use the vehicle freely to discover more of Pushkar. DAY 6: Pushkar Jaipur Breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy your complimentary yoga session courtesy of VeryChic before continuing on to Jaipur.
DAY 7: Jaipur Arrival in Jaipur and check in to either the Fern Ecotel **** or the Mansingh ****. You will have the vehicle at your disposal for the rest of the day. Breakfast at the hotel, then departure to Fort Amber. There will be a brief break during the journey to take photos of Hawa Mahal (the Wind Palace). Your journey will then continue to Amber Fort. Travel by jeep or on the back of an elephant to the edges of the fort. Visit to the City Palace, in bright pink, the symbolic heart of the capital. After these numerous discoveries, a rickshaw ride in the bazaar will be organised to finish off your day. DAY 8: Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Agra, with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival at Agra your will check in to the Four Point Sheraton ****. There is a Horsedrawn carriage outing to Agra. The vehicle will be at your disposal for the entire day to make a number of incredible discoveries: Fatehpur Sikri, the Taj Mahal, and a visit to Agra s Red Fort. DAY 9: Agra Delhi Breakfast at the hotel before departure to Delhi. Arrival and check in at either the Park Hotel **** or Jaypee Sidharth. The vehicle will be at your disposal for your entire day in Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, pass by Lal Qila (the Red Fort), also pass by the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan at the Secretariat buildings, the Rajpath followed by the the impressive commemorative arch honouring World War One, the Gate to India and Connaught Place, the business and tourism neighbourhood. DAY 10: Departure from Delhi Breakfast at the hotel before being transferred back to the airport. Optional excursion package available for a surcharge: Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking guide for the following visits: The Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, City Palace and Amber Fort, an elephant ride in Jaipur, Havelis in Mandawa, Nawalgarh and Fatehpur, Pushkar, Bikaner Fort and Jodhpur.
DAY 1: Arrival in Delhi Mandawa 12 NIGHT TOUR Arrival in Delhi in the morning with welcome and support at the airport. Departure for Mandawa in the Shekhawati Province, where men where turbans and still sport long mustaches. Upon arrival, check in to Grand Viveli ****. DAY 2: Madawa Bikaner Breakfast at the hotel before a free afternoon to visit Mandawa. At the end of the afternoon, departure for Bikaner. Upon arrival, check in to the Heritage Resort Hotel ****, before taking a tuk-tuk ride through Bikaner. DAY 3: Bikaner Jaisalmer Breakfast at the hotel before departure for Jaisalmer. Arrival in Jaisalmer and check in to the Fort Rajwada Hotel **** or the Gorbandh Palace ****. The vehicle will remain available to you throughout the day to discover the surrounding area. DAY 4: Jaisalmer Breakfast at the hotel before visiting the town of Jaisalmer, including: a visit to Jaisalmer Fort, discovering the Haveli, old palatial homes with incredibly beautifully designed balconies, the Jain Temple, and a stroll on foot through the Bazar, there is also a camel ride. DAY 5: Jaisalmer/Jodhpur Breakfast at the hotel before journeying to Jodhpur. Arrival at Jodhpur and check in to the Ranbanka Palace Hotel **** or the Park Plaza ****. Take advantage of the included tuk-tuk ride to explore the bazar of Jodhpur. During the day, you will have a vehicle available to discover the city and visit the incredible Fort Mehrangarh. DAY 6: Jodhpur/Ranakpur/Udaipur Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure for Udaipur, with a stop at Ranakpur. Arrival at Udaipur and check in to the Ramada Hotel ****.
A day full of exciting discoveries awaits: a visit to the Jade Temple in Ranakpur. You will also discover the great jade temples, which appear to be concealed in the Aravelli Hills. DAY 7: Udaipur Breakfast at the hotel before a day full of adventures: a visit to the Udaipur Maharaja Palace, situated on the bank of Pichola Lake, Jagdish Temple, City Palace and Sahelion Ki Bari the Maidens Garden, a fantastic park with numerous fountains. An afternoon mini-cruise across the Pichola Lake is available (subject to the conditions of the water) so you can admire the beautiful views of Udaipur Palace and make a small stop at the little island of Jag Mandir DAY 8: Udaipur/Chittor/Bundi Breakfast at the hotel before departure for Bundi, with a stop on the way at Chittorgarh Fort, one of the oldest and biggest in India, and a tuk-tuk ride. Arrival in Bundi and check in at the Bundi Vilas Hotel. DAY 9: Bundi Jaipur DAY 10: Jaipur Breakfast at the hotel and afternoon free to visit Bundi: Fort Tara Garh visit which has marvellous across the Hadaoti Plain, Raniji ki baori and free time for a walk through the town. Departure for Jaipur at the end of the afternoon. Upon your arrival, check in to the Fern Ecotel **** or the Mansingh ****, before enjoying a Bollywood movie night at the Rajmandir cinema. Breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Fort Amber, with a stop mid-journey, to take photos of Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace). Your journey will continue to Fort Amber where you will take an elephant ride or travel by jeep to the fortification walls. A visit to the bright pink City Palace, the symbolic heart of the capital. During the day a rickshaw ride will also be arranged. DAY 11: Jaipur Fatehpur Sikri Agra Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Agra. Upon arrival, take the time to check in at the Four Point Sheraton ****. Then a horsedrawn carriage awaits! Over the course of the day, you will have a vehicle at your disposal for some incredible exploring, including: The Taj Mahal, a visit to the Red Fort of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri,
DAY 12: Agra / Delhi Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and check in at The Park Hotel or Jaypee Sidharth. The vehicle will be available to you all day long to visit Delhi in the afternoon: visit Jama Masjid, pass by Lal Qila (the Red Fort), and pass by the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan at the Secretariat buildings, the Rajpath followed by the the impressive commemorative arch honouring World War One, the Gate to India and Connaught Place, the business and tourism neighbourhood. DAY 13: Departure from Delhi Breakfast at the hotel before being transferred back to the airport. Optional excursion package available for a surcharge: Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking guide for the following visits: The Mandawa Havelis, Bikaner Fort, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, audio guide in Ranakpur, a visit to the City Palace, Jagmandir and Sahelion ki Bari in Udaipur, forts in Bundi and Chittogarh, City Palace and the Amber Fort in Jaipur, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri. A Camel ride across the sand dunes of Jaisalmer, a boat Cruise across Udaipur s Pichola Lake, and an elephant ride up to the Amber Fort.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION PACKAGES Below is a summary of the optional excursions packages which are available for the 7, 9 or 12 night Charming Tour. These optional excursion packages are available for a surcharge and may be booked via VeryChic s customer services. 7 NIGHT PROGRAMME 9 NIGHT PROGRAMME 12 NIGHT PROGRAMME Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking tour guide for the following visits: Agra Fort + Taj Mahal in Agra Fatehpur Sikri City Palace + Amber Fort + elephant ride in Jaipur Havelis in Mandawa, Nawalgarh & Fatehpur Pushkar Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking tour guide for the following visits: Agra Fort + Taj Mahal in Agra Fatehpur Sikri City Palace + Amber Fort + elephant ride in Jaipur Havelis in Mandawa, Nawalgarh & Fatehpur Pushkar Forts in Bikaner & Jodhpur. Includes the entrance fees and a local English-speaking tour guide for the following visits: The Mandawa Havelis Forts in Bikaner, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur Audio guide in Ranakpur City Palace + Jag Mandir + Sahelion ki Bari in Udaipur Forts in Bundi & Chittogarh City Palace + Amber Fort in Jaipur Agra Fort + the Taj Mahal in Agra Fatehpur Sikri A Camel ride across the sand dunes of Jaisalmer Boat Cruise across Udaipur s Pichola Lake Elephant ride up to Amber Fort