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GOLDEN TRIANGLE with wildlife 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival met at airport, transfer to Hotel. Afternoon halfday city tour of Old Delhi , visiting Red Fort, Chandani Chowk (the silver street), Jamma Mosque, Ruins of Feroz Shah Kotla and old fort. Evening welcome dinner with dances of India Show. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Delhi
Morning, after breakfast leave for half day city tour of New Delhi, visiting India Gare Government buildings, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Drive past Safdarjung Tomb, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Jantar Mantar (The Observatory) Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi-Sariska (200Kms)
Morning leave Delhi for Sariska, enroute visiting Alwar Fort and Palace, on arrival in Sariska check in to the Sariska Palace. After Lunch Jeep Safari into Jungle to view Game. ( Sariska is a Wild Life sanctuary under Project Tiger). Dinner and overnight at Sariska Palace.

Day 04: Sariska-Jaipur (120Kms)
Early morning Jeep Safari into the Jungle, after breakfast leave for Jaipur, enroute visiting Amer Fort ascend to fort on Elephant back. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast city tour of Jaipur, visiting City Palace, Museum, Jantar Mantar (The Observatory) Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds), rest of the day at leisure. Evening Gala Dinner at one of the Old Havelis. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur-Agra (231 Kms)
Morning leave Jaipur for Agra enroute lunch at Bharatpur and visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the forbidden city built by Moghul emperor Akbar. Later drive to Agra, on arrival check into the hotel. There after visiting Taj Mahal in the evening, Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Agra-Delhi (202 Kms)
Morning leave Agra for Delhi enroute visiting Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Delhi check into the hotel overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Leave Delhi
In time, transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels, made up of vintage Salons that once belonged to the Erstwhile Maharajas, trip on this Train is the closest on can get to princely India. And of course, you are treated like a Maharaja, throughout your stay on Palace on Wheels. This journey is a romantic like a Maharaja for a week.

Day 01: (Monday) 
Arrival met at airport, garland and transfer to he hotel. Morning to leisure. Afternoon half day city tour (1330 hrs – 1800 hrs.) of Old Delhi visiting, Red Fort, Jamma Mosque, Chandni Choke (The Silver Street), Raj Ghat (The Cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi), Feroz Shag Kotla ruins with Ashoka Pillar, Old Fort (The first city of Delhi), Evening welcome Dinner with Dances of India Show (2900 hrs.-2200 hrs.) Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi ( Tuesday) (0900 hrs. to 1330 hrs.)
Morning half day city tour of New Delhi, visiting Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, drive past Safdarjung Tomb, India Gate Government buildings, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jantar Mantar (The Observatory). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (Wednesday) 2245 hrs-0830 hrs
Day at leisure. Evening transfer to Railway Station at 1830 hrs. to board Palace on Wheels. Dinner and Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 04: Jaipur – Chittaurgarh (Thursday) (2145 hrs. – 0730 hrs.)
Breakfast on board, 0845 hrs. leave for visit to Amber Fort and Palace, ascend to Fort on Elephant back. Lunch at hotel Ram Bagh Palace. Afternoon visit City Palace, Museum, Jantar Mantar (The Observatory) Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds). Return to Palace Nahargarh Fort for Dinner with Folk Dances. Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 05: Chittaurgarh – Swaimadhopur (Friday) (2200 hrs. – 0630 hrs.)
Breakfast on board, leave for sightseeing tour of Chitaugarh Fort, after the visit leave by coach for Udaipur, enroute visiting Nagda temple. Lunch at lake Palace hotel. Afternoon visit City Palace, Museum Sahelion Ki Bari (The Royal Garden), evening tea at Pratap Samarak (Moti Magri). Later leave by coach for Chittaurgarh, Dinner on board leave for Swaimadhopur. Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 06: Swimadhopur-Jaisalmer (Saturday) 2200 hrs-1000 hrs
On arrival at Swaimadhopur, transfer to hotel Jhoomer Baori for breakfast. Later Jungle Safari in to the National Park, to view game. Lunch on board Palace on Wheels. Afternoon Jungle safari to watch Wile life. Evening Dinner on board. Overnight on board Palace on wheels.

Day 07: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (Sunday) (2240 hrs- 0900 hrs )
Breakfast on board, arrival at Jaisalmer, sight seeing tour of the Fort and Havelis. Lunch at Gorbandh Palace. Afternoon visit to Sam Sand Dunes, Camel ride and evening Tea. Return to Palace on Wheels for freshening up. Dinner at Moomal Tourist Bungalow. Later leave for Jodhpur. Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 08: Jodhpur-(Bharatpur) Agra (Monday) (1800 hrs.-0715 hrs)
Breakfast on board, on arrival at Jodhpur leave for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur, visiting Meharangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace. Evening tea and Dinner on Board. Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 09: Agra-Delhi (Tuesday) (2000 hrs. – 0730 hrs.)
On arrival at Bharatpur, transfer to Bird Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Breakfast a Saras hotel. Later leave for Agra enroute visiting Fateh Pur Sikri by coach. Lunch at Mughal Sheration. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Rest of the day a leisure. Evening return to Palace on Wheel for Evening Tea and Dinner. Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 10: Arrive Delhi ( Wednesday) (0730 hrs.)
Breakfast on board, On arrival at Delhi Cantt railway station, met and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at flight for onward destination.

Day 11: Leave Delhi (Thursday)
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

THE ROYAL ORIENT WITH TAJ

A Luxurious, air-conditioned meter gauge train which is a join-venture of Gujarat Tourism and Indian Railways. It is based on the concept of rail journeys of Maharajas in food seven day and seven nights. The itinerary includes the important destinations of India’s two most culturally Rich States-Gujarat and Rajasthan

Day 01: Arrive Delhi (Sunday)
On arrival met at airport, Garland and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi (Monday)
Morning (0900 hrs) full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi, visiting Humayu’s tomb, Lotus temple, Qutub Minar, drive past India Gate, Government buildings, Jantar Mantar (The Observatory), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jumma Mosque, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk (The Silver Street) Raj Ghat, Feroz Shah Kotla Ruins, ashoka Pillar and Old Fort (The First City of Delhi). Evening Dances of India Show with Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (Tuesday) 202kms-0430 hrs.
Early morning (0630 hrs.) leave for Agra for full day trip, enroute visiting Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, Later drive to Agra Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Agra – Delhi (Wednesday) Delhi-Chittaurgarth
(Royal Orient Tour-begins) in time transfer to Delhi Cantt railway station, to board Royal Orient, leave for Chittaurgarh. Dinner and Overnight on board the Royal Orient.

Day 05: Chittaurgarh – Junagarh( Thursday)
On arrival at Chittaurgarh, visit Chittaurgarh Fort. Later drive for, Udaipur, breakfast on board, Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit City Palace, Tripolia Gates, Sahelion Ki Bari (The Royal Garden) and Shilp Gram (The Craft Village), Later leave for Junagarh. Dinner and Overnight on board Royal Orient.

Day 06 : Junagarh – Veraval ( Friday)
Operational halt for on hour at Ahmedabad. Breakfast and Lunch on board Later visit Ashokan Rock Edict of 3rd Century B.C. Darbar hall Meseums and mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khangi at Junagarh. Thereafter leave for Veraval Visit the Shiva Temple at Somnath. Dinner at hotel. Overnight on board The Royal Orient.

Day 07 : Veraval(Delwada) Ahmedpur Mandvi(Saturday)
Morning leave for Sasan Gir, Early breakfast on board, visit the Lion Sanctuary in Sasan later leave for Delwda, Lunch on board. Arrive Delwada and visit Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach and Diu (Fort and St. Paul’s Church, thereafter leave for Palitana. Dinner and overnight on board the Royal Orient.

Day 08: Delwada-Ahmedabad (Sunday)
Morning breakfast on Board, later visit 863 Jain Temples a top Shatrunjaya Hills, the 3,572 steps can be climbed (or Chair Slings) leave for Sarkhej Lunch on board. Visit and have dinner at Vishalla Village. There after proceed for Ahmedabad by coach. Overnight on board The Royal Orient.

Day 09: Ahmedabad-Jaipur (Monday)
Morning breakfast on board, later visit Adalaj Step well, Gandhi Ashram, Calico Textiles Museum. Hathsing Jain Temple, Side Sayyad’s Mosque. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon leave for Jaipur, Evening Tea, Dinner and Overnight on board The Royal Orient.

Day 10: Jaipur – Delhi (Tuesday)
Breakfast on board, Morning city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar (The Observatory), Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds) Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit Amer Fort, ascend to the Fort on Elephant back. Later in the evening leave for Delhi, Dinner and Overnight on board the Royal Orient.

Day 11: Arrive Delhi (Wednesday)
Morning arrive Delhi, met at railway station and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (Evening optional Sound and Light Show at Red Fort). Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Leave Delhi (Thursday)
In time, transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination.

ON THE FOOT STEP OF BUDDHA 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at airport, garlanding and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening welcome dinner with Dances of India Show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast, leave hotel for city tour of Old and New Delhi, Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra
Morning after breakfast, leave for Agra to visit TAJ MAHAL, after lunch leave for Delhi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Delhi – Varanasi (Flight)
Morning after breakfast, intime transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visiting Samath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first seron, later proceed for city tour to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (242 Kms.)
Early Morning boat ride on river Ganges, visiting Bathing and cremation Gnats. After breakfast leave for Bodhgaya on arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Bodhgaya
Morning after breakfast, walk to the village of Uravilva crossing Narranjana River to visit the place where Lord Buddha engaged in austere practices for 6 years. This place also relates to offering of Golden Bowl filled with rice prepared in the essence of the mild of 1000 cows by Sujata to Lord Budha, Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna (196 kms)
After breakfast at hotel, leave for Nalanda enroute visiting Rajgir where the first Buddhist Council was held, climb the Vulture’s peak where Buddha expounded the Heart Sutra. Later visit the ancient Buddhist University at Nalanda. On arrival in Patna check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Patna-Vaishali-Kushinagar
After breakfast at hotel, leave for Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali where Lord Buddha turned the Third wheel of Dharma and also proclaimed that his Parinirvana would take place with in a short time. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Kushinagar –Lumbini (161 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Lumbini, on arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the site where Gautam Buddha was born 2500 years ago, The Ashoka Pillar, unearthed four gateways, defense walls, a wealth coins and artifacts. Besides the Ashoka Pillar and the Maya Devi Temple is the Sacred Pond where infant and his mother bathed. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Lumbini Kathmandu (7 hours).
On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 11: Kathmandu
Fullday tour of Katmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa & Patan city. Overnight at Hotel

Day 12: Leave Kathmandu.