India 2020-22 Brochure

Classic Rajasthan 2 nights Delhi – 1 night Mandawa – 1 night Bikaner – 2 nights Jaisalmer – 2 nights Jodhpur – 2 nights Udaipur – 2 nights Jaipur – 2 nights Agra – 1 night Delhi 15 nights from: £2720 An expansive 15-night tour which visits all the places on the “Golden Triangle” plus many more fascinating areas. Exploring so many diverse and interesting places will allow you to experience many other facets of magical India. Classic Rajasthan Jaipur Agra 2 1 Delhi 3 Udaipur 2 Bikaner 1 Jodhpur 2 What’s Included: ✯ Flights with all transfers ✯ Sightseeing and excursions based on use of exclusive vehicle ✯ Services of local English-speaking guide ✯ 15 breakfasts ✯ Delhi Sightseeing: Visit Old and New Delhi which includes Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid Mosque, drive past Red Fort. Walk through the spice market of Fatehpuri. Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. A photo stop at India Gate, drive past Govt. buildings, visit Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell and the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple. ✯ Bikaner Sightseeing: Visit Junagarh Fort and explore the local market of Bikaner. Take a tonga ride. ✯ Jaisalmer Sightseeing: Visit the Fort, the only inhabited fort in India. Visit the Jain temple located inside the fort. Visit the famous havelis and walk through the local bazaar. Later continue to see the sand dunes. ✯ Jodhpur Sightseeing: Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort, a great complex standing on the hillside with incredible views of the city of Jodhpur and also visit Jaswant Thada and the local market. ✯ Udaipur Sightseeing: Walk through the Old city, visit the City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari (garden of maids), drive past Fatehsagar Lake. Visit Pratap memorial and Jagdish temple. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. ✯ Jaipur Sightseeing: Visit Amer Fort and the City Palace. Visit to a local school (during term time) which is giving education to street kids, with whom you may wish to interact. Make a photo stop at Palace of Winds, visit to local market famous for cotton. Finally visit Laxmi Narayan temple and witness the Arti ceremony. ✯ Agra Sightseeing: Late afternoon visit Mehtab Garden for a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. Morning visit the Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Day 1 Overnight flight UK to Delhi. Day 2 Delhi Met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 3 Delhi Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 4 Mandawa Drive to Mandawa. In the afternoon, walk through the village and explore the fresco paintings on the old Mandawa havelis. Overnight: Castle Mandawa Day 5 Bikaner On to Bikaner, a city of rich culture, imposing palaces, forts and stunning temples. Overnight: Gajner Palace Day 6 Jaisalmer Drive to Jaisalmer. Overnight: Mandir Palace Day 7 Jaisalmer Today enjoy sightseeing in Jaisalmer with time at leisure. Overnight: Mandir Palace Day 8 Jodhpur Drive to Jodhpur. Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur Day 9 Jodhpur Jodhpur sightseeing and leisure time. Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur Day 10 Udaipur Drive to Udaipur, “Venice of the East”, en route stopping at Ranakpur. Overnight: Trident Hotel Day 11 Udaipur Enjoy a lovely day sightseeing in Udaipur with time at leisure. Overnight: Trident Hotel Day 12 Jaipur Flight to Jaipur, Rajasthan's beautiful “Pink City”. Overnight: Dera Mandawa Day 13 Jaipur A day of sightseeing in Jaipur. Overnight: Dera Mandawa Day 14 Agra Drive to Agra, en route stop at Abhaneri to visit the oldest and grandest stepwell of Rajasthan. Overnight: Courtyard Marriott Day 15 Agra Agra sightseeing with leisure time to relax. Overnight: Courtyard Marriott Day 16 Delhi Return drive to Delhi. Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka Day 17 Depart Transfer to the airport for flight home. Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Jaisalmer 2 13 www.somak.co.uk Jaisalmer 2 Mandawa