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Traditional handicrafts, Rajasthan19 night roundtrip tour from Delhithe magnifi cent and majestic Taj Mahal, the world’sgreatest monument to love. Built in a style inspiredby Moorish and Mughal architecture, your hotel willcertainly take you back to an era of Mughal empires.Included Scenic FreeChoice Dining choose from: (1)Esphahan, specialising in delicious traditional Indiancuisine; or (2) Bellevue, featuring a buffet comprisingboth Indian and International specialities. Two NightSpecial Stay : The Oberoi Amarvilas. Meals: FB,L,HDDay 9 Agra Savour your Included sunrisevisit to the Taj Mahal with its shimmering marbledomes and towers refl ecting in the landscapedpools. Inlaid with black marble and semi-preciousstones, this architectural creation took more than22 years and many thousands of craftsmen to buildand takes on different colours throughout the day.After breakfast join your Included guided tour ofthe impressive Agra Fort, built in 1565, the tomb ofItimad-ud-Daulah (also known as the Baby Taj), andAkbar’s Mausoleum at Sikandra. One visit is neverHawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipurenough, so enjoy your Included sunset visit to thebreathtakingly beautiful Taj Mahal. Meals: FB,LDay 10 Agra – Ranthambhore NationalPark Explore the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri,one of the fi nest examples of Mughal architecture onyour Included guided tour of this World Heritagelistedsite. After a delicious lunch at a 19th centurypalace, transfer to Bharatpur railway station for yourIncluded train journey to Ranthambhore. Travellingby train adds a new and fascinating dimension toyour Indian experience and provides a wonderfulopportunity to meet the people. Offering some of thebest tiger sightings in India, together with abundantwildlife, ancient forts, numerous lakes and gorgesRanthambhore is very unique. Two Night Special Stay: The Oberoi Vanyavilas Meals: FB,L,DDay 11 Ranthambhore National ParkSearch for the elusive Bengal tiger on your Includedprivate morning and afternoon game drives, withan expert wildlife naturalist, into this former huntingreserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The Park coversan area of nearly 275 square kilometres and is hometo other animals such as panther, jackal, leopard andnumerous species of deer. In between game drivesthere is time to relax in your beautiful luxury tentedaccommodation or sit out on your private deck.Meals: FB,L,DDay 12 Ranthambhore National Park– Jaipur This morning travel to Jaipur, the capitalof Rajasthan, known as the Pink City because it wascoloured in terracotta pink in 1876 to welcomePrince Albert and Queen Victoria. This afternoonIncluded visit to the magnifi cent Hawa Mahal(Palace of Winds), the City Palace Museum, whichprovides a great introduction to Jaipur’s princelypast and the magnifi cent World Heritage JantarMantar observatory with its massive sun dialsand other astronomical devices. The bazaars andmarkets of this planned city are best experiencedon your Included cycle rickshaw ride. IncludedScenic FreeChoice Dining choose from: (1) TheRajput Room serving multi-cuisine food; or (2) FourSeasons, a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant. TwoNight Special Stay : Rambagh Palace. Meals: FB,HDDay 13 Jaipur This morning revel in yourIncluded elephant ride through the impressivegateway to the striking 17th century hilltop AmberFort Palace. Explore the Maharaja’s apartments, thepalaces with interiors richly decorated with exquisitepaintings and intricate carvings on your Includedguided tour. Explore the Anokhi Museum of HandPrinting on your Included visit, where you can learnabout the tradition of hand block printing throughoutIndia and particularly within the local regions of Jaipur.Included Scenic FreeChoice choose from: (1) take aguided walking tour through the narrow lanes of theOld City; or (2) explore the town of Sanganer famousfor its handicrafts; or (3) trek between Jaigarh andNahargarh Forts in the Aravalli Hills. Scenic Enrich:Learn how to wear a sari and a tie a turban in yourprivate demonstration. This evening indulge in yoursumptuous Included dinner dining on delicious Indiancuisines of the royal houses of India. Meals: FB,HD16 | The ultimate touring experience
SPIRIT OF NORTH INDIAMeherangarh Fort, JodhpurDay 14 Jaipur – Pushkar Continue travellingfurther in to rural Rajasthan to discover the holy townof Pushkar on your Included visit. Watch pilgrims andsadhus come to pay their respects by the sacred lake,reputed to have been formed by a lotus thrown by thegod Brahma. Though Brahma is considered to be theHindu God of Creation, Pushkar has the only templeto Lord Brahma. Scenic Enrich: Listen to a qawwaliperformance (old form of Islamic devotional song) atthe Dargah Sharif Sufi shrine. Overnight Stay: AnantaSpa and Resorts.Meals: FB,L,DDay 15 Pushkar – Jodhpur This morningjourney to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur located at theedge of the Great Thar Desert. Discover the impressiveMeherangarh Fort and the elegant Jaswant Thada royalcenotaph made of white marble on your Includedguided tour. Set on a steep rocky outcrop, the colossalfort provides an outstanding vantage point over thecolourful and vibrant market, one of the oldest inIndia, as well as the blue painted houses below. Thisafternoon savour your Included visit to the Museuminside the spectacular Umaid Bhawan Palace, focusingon the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family.Two Night Special Stay : The Raas Meals: FB,LDay 16 Jodhpur Enjoy a leisurely morning to soakup the atmosphere of Jodphur. Visit the Clock Towerand markets in the Old City or search out some of theincredible handicrafts and furniture that the city is famousfor. In the afternoon take your Included jeep ride tothe heart of the Thar Desert. Scenic Enrich: Ride yourcamel over the sand dunes as you watch the sun setbefore returning to the desert camp for a sumptuousdinner with traditional folk music. Meals: FB,HDDay 17 Jodhpur – Rural Village This morningjoin your Included guided safari into the countrysidevisiting the tribal hamlets of Bishnoi and Prajapats.Experience the warm hospitality of the Bishnois whostill follow their traditions of belief in the sanctity of theenvironment and wildlife. The Prajapats are weaverswho weave dhurries, small rugs of cotton or camelhair. Continue to the rural village of Narlai and the 17thcentury fortress, which has been carefully restored andwill be your home for the night. Enjoy your privateIncluded dinner at an 1,100-year-old step well whichis brought to life by dimly lit oil lamps that illuminate thesetting through fl ickering light. Overnight SpecialStay : Rawla Narlai Meals: FB,L,HDDay 18 Rural Village – Udaipur Rise earlythis morning and explore this wonderful villagebustling with activity and bursting with colour. Afterbreakfast travel to Ranakpur for your Included visitto the beautiful 15th century Jain Temples boastingintricately carved marble domes and pillars. Continueto Udaipur, one of the most impressive and beautifulcities in Rajasthan set at the southern end of theAravalli Hills and situated at the shores of two lakes -Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. Relax on your Includedprivate sunset cruise on the serene waters of LakePichola during its most magical hour. This eveningenjoy your Included Scenic FreeChoice choose from(1) watch the Mewar Sound and Light show in thegrounds of the City Palace; or (2) enjoy a Rajasthanicultural performance at Bagore-ki-haveli, an old havelibuilt in the 18th century. Two Night Special Stay :Taj Lake Palace.Meals: FB,LDay 19 Udaipur The architectural gem of theCity Palace built entirely in granite and marble, hasbeen created over 400 years by successive Maharajasand you will discover the history and beauty of thecountless courtyards, balconies and halls on yourIncluded visit. Wander through the markets on your2012 Twin Share Single Supp* Pushkar Camel Fair DepartureDeparture Dates and Prices19 night roundtrip tour from DelhiOct 03 $13,395 $4,495Nov 12* $14,995 $5,565Deposit/Additions:Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) $1,500• Up to $3,300 with our Earlybird Offers• Up to $1,000 Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions• Up to $600 with all tips and gratuities includedSAVE $ per coupleway to Jagadish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnuand decorated with carvings of Vishnu and scenesfrom Lord Krishna. Experience your Included autorickshaw ride to the nearby cenotaphs and chhatrisbuilt over 350 years for the Maharajas of Mewar.Included Scenic FreeChoice choose from: (1) shopfor spices and vegetables at a local market followedby a cooking demonstration; or (2) take a bullockcart ride to experience fi rst-hand an age-old Indianmeans of transportation; or (3) indulge in a wonderfulEnglish afternoon tea in the magnifi cent Durbar Hallin Fateh Prakash Palace. This evening indulge in yoursumptuous Included Farewell Dinner, a combinationof the authentic royal cuisine of Mewar and localingredients.Meals: FB,HDDay 20 Udaipur – Delhi This morningrelax and indulge at the magnifi cent Taj Lake Palacebefore your transfer this afternoon to the airport foryour Included fl ight to Delhi. Your tour concludesupon arrival at Delhi Airport for your onward fl ight.Many airlines fl y out of Delhi in the evening, soaccommodation is not booked for this night.(Please book your onward fl ights for after 9.00pm)Meals: FBTOUR CODEINMA2013 Twin Share Single SuppFeb 04 $13,395 $4,495Mar 11 $13,395 $4,495• Up to $90 with airport transfers included• Enquire for savings on groups of 10 or moreAll prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour price shown includes all sightseeing, entrance fees, Scenic FreeChoice inclusions, meals as specifi ed, accommodationinternal fl ights and coach transport as detailed in the itinerary. Flights may change and are subject to additional fare surcharges and taxes. Tour itinerary and prices validfor departures from 01 Oct 2012 to 31 March 2013. Scenic FreeChoice in Delhi on Day 3 must be booked at the time of booking. Tour Maps: Any maps or otherroute depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon. Please refer to terms and conditions clause 4.2. For full terms and conditions, pleasesee pages 22-23.scenictours.com.au | 17
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