INDIA | Bihar | Orissa | Sikkim | Kerala Uttar Pradesh | Goa | Maharastra | Pune 2017 - 2018 PREMIUM | NAO • 1
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Arturo López Bisual Studio David Gómez Rollán Francisco Fuentes Gloria Velásquez Iara Vilela Jordi Canal-Soler Jorge López Julia Tumanova Manuel Espinosa Reymon Guz
Rosario Gavidia
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ESSENTIAL INDIA
For the first time visitor to India or for those returning Indo-philes who have limited time available to them, this is the ideal Indian journey. Contrary to many other ‘introductory’ tours, this journey has the added highlight of a visit to one of India’s most romantic cities - Udaipur,
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home to the glorious Taj Lake Palace Hotel. After this gentle start, travel to Rajasthan’s bustling capital city of Jaipur before proceeding to Agra and Delhi. Replete with marvellous forts, palaces, markets, monuments redolent with history, this short itinerary offers a remarkable insight into the country.
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ESSENTIAL INDIA THE TOUR DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI Arrive India’s capital city of Delhi. On arrival stay at The Imperial Hotel. DAY 2 DELHI After a leisurely start explore the myriad sights of Old and New Delhi. The wide boulevards of Lutyens’ New Delhi contrast dramatically with the narrow streets and scattered monuments that dominate Old Delhi.
DAY 7 JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA Morning drive to Agra via one of India’s glorious sites - the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, stay 2 nights at The Oberoi Amarvilas. DAY 8 AGRA Dawn visit to the Taj Mahal which is strikingly beautiful at this hour. Continue with a full day exploring Agra, seeing Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah.
DAY 3 DELHI - UDAIPUR Morning flight to Udaipur and stay 2 nights at the stunning Taj Lake Palace Hotel. Afternoon tour of this beautiful lake city.
DAY 9 AGRA - SIKANDRA - DELHI Morning drive to Delhi via Akbar’s imposing mausoleum at Sikandra. Room at disposal at The Trident, Gurgaon.
DAY 4 UDAIPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR Full day excursion to the exceptional Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Lunch will be at the Mana Hotel and later return to Udaipur
DAY 10 DEPART DELHI Early morning departure for onward destination.
DAY 5 UDAIPUR - BIJAYNAGAR - JAIPUR Morning drive to Jaipur with lunch stop at Bijay Niwas Palace Hotel in Bijaynagar. On arrival in Jaipur 2 nights stay at The Taj Rambagh Palace Hotel. DAY 6 JAIPUR Morning drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and continue to Amber Fort. Ascend to this hilltop fort on elephant back. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon explore the ‘Pink City’, the bustling metropolis that is Rajasthan’s capital, seeing the Observatory and the City Palace.
Delhi Jaipur
Agra
Udaipur
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BOUTIQUE PALACES & FORTS OF REGAL RAJASTHAN Begin your journey
in the imperial city of Delhi with its multitude of forts and grand Lutyen’s architecture. See the contrast as you move to the capital of Rajasthan and experience the more ancient mughul architecture of the bygone rulers. Reside at the newly renovated boutique SUJAN Rajmahal Palace with its lavish and colourful, contemporary interiors. On to Jodhpur where the mighty Mehrangarh Fort sits majestically over this historic city. Whilst here enjoy the antique bazaars and street markets, residing at the stylish Raas Haveli.
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Journey further into the remote reaches of the region and see the worlds only living fortified city, rise out of the horizon like a giant sand castle at the unique city of Jaisalmer situated on the edge of the Thar Desert. The tour will then take you to the pretty Mihir Garh fort with its open fire places and magical little infinity pools. Finally go in search of the illusive leopard in the foothills of the Aravalli hill range staying at the grand JAWAI camp. End your stay with a night at the ethereal Raas Devigarh a magical palace on the outskirts of Udaipur.
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BOUTIQUE PALACES & FORTS OF REGAL RAJASTHAN THE TOUR DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI On arrival stay at the impressive Art Deco Imperial Hotel in the heart of Delhi. DAY 2 DELHI Explore the numerous sights of Old and New Delhi. The wide boulevards of Lutyens’ New Delhi contrast dramatically with the narrow streets and scattered monuments that dominate Old Delhi. DAY 3 DELHI – JAIPUR Morning drive to Jaipur and stay for 2 nights at the flamboyant SUJAN Rajmahal Palace Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. DAY 4 JAIPUR Morning drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and continue to Amber Fort. Ascend to this hilltop fort on elephant back. After lunch explore Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. See the City Palace and monumental Observatory.
DAY 7 JAISALMER Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Late afternoon take a camel ride to explore the Mulana Sand Dunes. DAY 8 JAISALMER – MIHIRGARH Transfer by road to your boutique hotel, Mihir Garh located in the desert wilderness for a 1 night stay. Mihir Garh, blends understated luxury with a rustic and sumptuous earthy elegance. Evening enjoy a village safari tour by jeep. DAY 9 MIHIRGARH – JAWAI Morning transfer by road to Jawai Leopard Camp, for a 2 night stay to enjoy an exclusive wildlife experience. Afternoon jeep safari in search of the mysterious Leopard. DAY 10 JAWAI Early morning and afternoon game drives.
DAY 5 JAIPUR – JODHPUR A morning drive will bring you to the regal city of Jodhpur, set in the stark landscape of India’s Thar Desert. Here you will stay at the luxurious Raas, a rose tinted sandstone haveli offering spectacular views of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort.
DAY 11 JAWAI – UDAIPUR – DELWARA Morning transfer by road to Udaipur, on arrival enjoy a tour of this beautiful lake city and take in the Crystal Gallery at Fateh Prakash Palace. Later transfer to Delwara for your night stay at the magnificent Raas Devigarh Hotel.
DAY 6 JODHPUR – JAISALMER Morning visit the imposing Meherangarh Fort followed by a city tour of Jodhpur and Jaswant Thada. Later drive to the heart of the Thar Desert arriving at the fortified city of Jaisalmer and stay at The Serai, a lavish desert camp just outside the city.
DAY 12 DELWARA – UDAIPUR – MUMBAI Early morning drive to Udaipur and fly to Mumbai to connect with your onward international flight.
Delhi Jaisalmer Jaipur Jodhpur Jawai Delwara Udaipur Mumbai
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A JUNGLE JOURNEY This innovative program is arguably the most exciting and comprehensive wildlife journey that can be enjoyed in India, whilst staying in comfortable safari tents and lodges. With its incredibly diverse climate, terrain and vegetation, the subcontinent is home to a hugely varied and exclusive selection of wildlife, bird-life and flora and fauna. There are a great many protected areas and
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wildlife parks in India. Explore four of the most popular; Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore, where there is a good chance of spotting the elusive Bengal tiger. Visit the temple complex of Khajuraho and also the enchanting Taj Mahal monument. Travelling by road and train, the everchanging scenery and vegetation will slowly unfold as you move from park to park on this enticing jungle odyssey.
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A JUNGLE JOURNEY THE TOUR DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI On arrival overnight stay in Delhi at The Oberoi Hotel DAY 2 DELHI -SAWAI MADHOPUR RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Morning at leisure. Afternoon travel by train to Sawai Madhopur and transfer to Ranthambore National Park to stay 2 nights at Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge. DAY 3 RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Early morning and afternoon game drives by shared jeep in the game park, hoping to catch sight of the various elusive and rare species. DAY 4 DAY 4 RANTHAMBORE SAWAIMADHOPUR - BHARATPUR FATEHPURSIKRI - AGRA A morning drive and train brings you to Bharatpur. Travel by road to Fatehpur Sikri. Explore this fortified ghost city before continuing on to Agra for 2 nights stay at ITC Mughal Hotel. DAY 5 AGRA Dawn visit to the Taj Mahal which is strikingly beautiful in the early morning. Continue with a full day exploring Agra, seeing Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah. DAY 6 AGRA - JHANSI – KHAJURAHO Morning train to Jhansi, and then travel by road to Khajuraho. Stay 1 night at Lalit Temple View Hotel. This afternoon explore the magnificent temples. DAY 7 KHAJURAHO – BANDHAVGARH Transfer by road to Bandhavgarh, arriving Kings Lodge for a 3 night stay. DAY 8 BANDHAVGARH Morning and afternoon game drives in the park. Its steep cliffs, rocky hills covered with dense sal and bamboo forests make it an ideal terrain for tigers.
DAY 9 BANDHAVGARH Early morning and afternoon game drives, or spend the day exploring Bandhavgarh Fort and surrounding monuments and local villages. DAY 10 BANDHAVGARH - KANHA There is time for a morning game drive before transferring by road to Kanha National Park. Arrive Tuli Tiger Resort to stay 2 nights. DAY 11 KANHA Early morning and afternoon game drives in the hugely varied terrain, which is home to many different animal species and superb flora and fauna. DAY 12 KANHA - PENCH Morning game viewing at Kanha National Park. Later transfer by road to Pench, for a 2 nights stay at Tuli Tiger Corridor. DAY 13 PENCH Early morning and afternoon game drives in this scenic reserve covered in prime teak forest and grasslands of the Satpura Range. DAY 14 PENCH - NAGPUR – MUMBAI Transfer to Nagpur airport and fly to Mumbai. On arrival, stay at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. DAY 15 MUMBAI Explore India’s commercial and business capital city which is hugely spread out and replete with Victorian architecture. Evening at leisure.
Delhi Agra Khajuraho Bandhavgarh Kanha Pench
Ranthambore
Mumbai
DAY 16 DEPART MUMBAI Early morning departure for onward destination.
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