A Taste of India is literally a sampling of the cultural history of a varied region which encompasses splendid Hindu, Mughal and Colonial architectural sights. The destinations encompassed in this itinerary are: Delhi - The eternal capital of India visiting its old quarters with narrow lanes and chaotic bazaars and the new city with broad avenues and spectacular monuments like the Laxminarayan Temple and Qutub Minar. In the capital of the Hindu heartland visit the Pink City of Jaipur visiting its hilltop palace and at Agra witness perfection at the Taj Mahal. This tour is a stupendous introduction to India.

 

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi

Arrival at Delhi International Airport. After the immigration formalities and collection of your luggage, as you cross the Customs our representative will receive you at the arrival lounge and accompany you to your hotel and assist you during check in. (Rooms from 14.00 hrs). Overnight at hotel.

 

DAY 01 : DELHI

Arrival at Delhi. Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel. Later start your exploration of India with a city tour of Old Delhi that includes visit to Jama Masjid, built in 1650 A.D. and the amazing Red Fort which was the seat of Mughal Empire for more than 250 years.Then drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

 

DAY 02 : DELHI – MANDAWA ( 270 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Mandawa. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Havelis which were built by great merchant families. The havelis are famous for beautiful frescos on the walls. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 03 : MANDAWA - BIKANER - GAJNER ( 230 KM, 5 HOURS )

Morning leave for Bikaner which is a desert city on the ancient carvan routes that originated from Africa and West Asia, upon arrival in Bikaner, visit the impressive Junagarh fort. Then proceed to Gajner for check in at Gajner Palace which was used as a hunting resort by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries during the days of the Raj. Afternoon visit the bird Sanctuary and enjoy boat ride on the Lake. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 04 : GAJNER – POKHRAN - JAISALMER ( 300 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Jaisalmer which is an architectural dream in the lonely yellow silence of the desert. Stop en route and visit Pokhran, It has very interesting mythological legends related to it. Visit the fort and Museum. Then proceed to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

 

DAY 05 : JAISALMER

Morning city tour of Jaisalmer visiting fort, Patwaon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli which are famous for wonderful carving. Afternoon excursion to sand dunes located at a distance of 42 kms from Jaisalmer, which is the closest point to witness the total sandy desert. Take an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sun set view. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 06 : JAISALMER - KHIMSAR ( 295 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Khimsar which was Founded in the early 16th century. On arrival check in at Khimsar Fort, a part of which is still occupied by Royal Family. Khimsar Fort has a long lineage of capable rulers who fought hard battles but lived with grace and dignity. Afternoon sight seeing tour of the fort and also visit a handicraft institute. Later Jeep Safari to visit local villages and the camel safari to the sand dunes for a splendid sunset view. Return to Fort for overnight stay.

 

DAY 07 : KHIMSAR - JODHPUR ( 130 KM, 3 HOURS )

Morning drive to Jodhpur - Gateway to the Thar desert. On arrival check in at hotel. Later tour of Jodhpur visiting Meharangarh Fort, built in 1457 situated at an altitude of about 125 metres is spread over an area of 5 sq. km with seven gates. It was the toughest fort to conquer in whole Rajasthan. Then visit Jaswant Thada which is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 08 : JODHPUR – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR ( 280 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur on the way where there are 15th century Jain Temples known for outstanding sculptures. The Temple has very fine ornamentation in wonderful setting with peacocks, langurs and numerous birds. Then proceed to Udaipur. After arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 09 : UDAIPUR

Morning city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace which has gorgeous rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit Jagdish temple and lovely Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens. Afternoon excursion to Eklingi and Nagada which is famous for 9th century temple. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 10 : UDAIPUR - DEOGARH ( 135 KM, 3 HOURS )

Morning leave for Deogarh. You drive up through a small dusty bazaar, filled with funny little shops, temples, painted houses and a huge statue of the elephant god Ganesh, until you come across a stony road which leads into the courtyard of a 17th-century castle overlooking the town. On arrival check in at Deogarh Mahal, built around 1670 between Udaipur and Jodhpur, is one of the least known, most remote and most charming of the heritage hotels in Rajasthan. Afternoon jeep safari to nearby villages. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

DAY 11 : DEOGARH - BUNDI ( 200 KM, 4 HOURS )

Morning leave for Bundi. Stop en-route and visit Chittorgarh. Visit Victory Tower, Kirti Stambh,Tower to fame and ruins of Temples and Palaces. Then leave for Bundi. The town has an immense wealth of historical monuments including impressive forts, palaces and temples with beautiful stone idols and cenotaphs with carved pillars. Bundi is also known for its high quality wall paintings and intricate carvings. Overnight stay at the hotel.

 

DAY 12 : BUNDI – JAIPUR ( 210 KM, 4 HOURS )

Morning leave for Jaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of rose-pink coloured stones that is why it is also called as "Pink City". Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the pink city market. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 13 : JAIPUR

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. It has a marble Palace, Temple of Victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace and Museum. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar Mantar. Observatory which is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instruments. Overnight stay.

 

DAY 14 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA ( 235 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Agra. Stop en-route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570, he used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Agra and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

 

DAY 15 : AGRA - DELHI ( 200 KM, 4 HOURS )

Morning city tour of Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great". Afternoon leave for Delhi airport to catch flight for onward destination.

 

Delhi

It is the capital of India since 1912 and the second most populous city in the country . Located in the center of the province of Delhi, is divided into two parts ( old and new ) and it can be admired forts, palaces , tombs and temples of the most varied styles with government buildings in colonial style, modern industries , trades and residential areas all with modern amenities . We recommend visiting the Red Fort, the Jama Masijd , Raj Ghat and the India Gate in the Old Town . In the new area we suggest the Qutab Minar, Birla Temple and the Sikh Temple.

 

Sikandra

Sikandra is the mausoleum of Akbar. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for constructing this beautiful monument. To construct a tomb in one's lifetime was a Tartary custom, which the Mughals followed religiously. This structure has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain themes. Sikandra is named after Sikandar Lodi, the Delhi ruler who was in power from 1488 to 1517. A visit to Akbar's monument opens before one, the completeness of Akbar's personality as completely as the Taj Mahal does of Mumtaz Mahal's .

 

Agra

 It is a city that dominates a feminine touch in their structures and history. Created by Sultan Sikandar Lodi order , years later in her love of an emperor for his wife was reflected in eternity through the monument that identifies both the city and the whole country in the world : the Taj Mahal. The city was occupied for long periods by Muslims , inheriting architectural and urban structures of medieval character we can admire today and its winding streets

 

Fathepur Sikri

Located 35 kilometers from Agra , stands on a rocky platform imperial Fatehpur Sikri, the ruins of which was the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire in the sixteenth century . Surrounded by a wall of 6 km, the d is uninhabited and has been declared architectural heritage .

 

Jaipur

Known as the Pink City , formerly known as Rajputana, owes its nickname to the color of the sandstone with the buildings of the old city were built. Nice design of this villa is due to the Maharaja Jai Sigh II which began construction in 1728 and got his architect Vidyadhar Chakravarty mix with confidence styles as diverse as Hindu , Jain , Mongol and Persian.

 

Amer

Amber, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. Located 11 kilometers from Jaipur.  Amer is one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. This fort is also very popularly known as the Amer Palace. The Amer Fort was built in red sandstone and marble and the Maotha Lake adds a certain charm to the entire Fort. The Amer Fort has influences of both Hindu and Muslim architecture.

 

• HOTELS ...

  • At most hotels in India the  check-in time is 1400 hours and the  check-out time is 1200 hours.  Early  Check  In  or  Late  Check  Out  is  subject  to  availability  at  the  sole  discretion  of  the hotels.
  • In the case you are arriving at a hotel before 14:00 you should consider booking an extra night, because immediate occupancy of rooms at hotel is subject to availability at the goodwill of hotels.
  • Triple: Triple rooms are inexistent in India; normally it is a double room in which a folding extra bed is placed. This reduces the space and comfortable movement in the room. There is no standard extra bed and its size varies from hotel to hotel and may be more or less comfortable. Extra bed is not recommended for children over 10 years of age.
  • Smoking in public areas of a hotel is prohibited in India. Public areas include  reception, restaurants,  hotels,  pubs,  discotheques,  banquet  halls,  and  even  open  lawns  etc.  Though demarcated  spaces  exist  for  smokers,  no  service  is  allowed  in  these  enclosures;  the  only exception being smoking rooms at hotels.

• MEALS ...

  • If any meal is included in the cost, it normally refers to a fixed menu or a free buffet laid in the Coffee Shop or a place designed for it. We advise you to consult the hotel reception for more details.
  • The cost does not include meals at any specialty or gourmet restaurants the hotel might have. The hotel may allow you to have meals at these restaurants at a supplement at their sole discretion.
  • Meals cannot be taken away from the restaurants to the rooms or in other public places such as pool, garden etc.

• TRAVEL BY ROAD ...

  • Road condition in India and the subcontinent can run full range from six lane pay ways, normal highways to very poor un-surfaced roads.
  • Driving here also follows different practices as all types of vehicles, animals and people use the roads.
  • Road conditions may also change due to climatic conditions such as rains, landslides and the commuting times can vary due to this. And this is obviously beyond our control.
  • Road journeys in the Indian Subcontinent can seem quite startling at first sight; however, our  drivers  are  well  trained  and  have  a  special  permission  given  to  transport  foreign  tourists. They  might  have  some  knowledge  of  English  but  normally  they  do  not  speak  other  foreign languages.
  • The driver is not allowed to carry the services of a guide in India.  It is advisable not to speak to the  driver  while  he  is  driving. We  suggest that  you  relax  and  enjoy the  extraordinary sights en route.
  • During the visit to Taj Mahal, from the parking, you would have to take a battery operated non-polluting,  non-air-conditioned  microbuses.  These  cannot  be  booked  in  advance  and  you would have to wait in queue for your turn.

• AIRFARES AND TRAVELLING BY AIR ...

  • The proposal indicates the best existing price. Bookings are made once you accept the proposal  and  send  your  names  and  other  details  required.  Your  booking  form  should  include the Name and Surname as they appear in the passport along with the age of the passengers. This is very important as change of names due to   error is not allowed and the booking must be cancelled to issue new tickets and new rates might be applicable. Holding tickets without the day of travel and correct names is now allowed by the airlines.
  • Airlines may also modify airfares at any time till the time of issuance of the tickets. If such a case does happen, we shall inform you of the new rates applicable and these shall apply.
  • Airlines  may  decide  to  change  or  cancel  flights,  without  prior  notice  and  Indior  Tours cannot be held liable for this. We shall, however do our best to maintain the original program and would inform you of any discounts or supplement rising from a situation beyond our control.
  • Baggage  trolleys  are  available  at  the  airports.  Should  you  require  extra  services  of  a porter to move your luggage from the carousel to the vehicle or from the vehicle to the check-in counter please let us know in anticipation so that we can check with the airport authority or the airlines if such service is availability and arrange it.
  • Our representative will meet and assist you on your arrival and departure within the area permissible to them under security regulations of the Airport Authority.

• BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ...

  • Checked Baggage: Baggage exceeding in size, the sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) in excess of 45 inches or 115 centimeters, cannot be treated as hand baggage and will have to be checked in. The following are the permitted allowance:

   

           First Class                                                                         40 Kgs.

           Executive Class                                                                 35 Kgs.

           Economy Class (Y,B,M & H)                                              20 Kgs.

           Economy Class (K,Q,V,W,G,L,U,S,T,X, N & E)               15 Kgs.

           Infants not entitled to a seat (All economy classes)          Nil

   

  • Infants will be entitled to 1 collapsible stroller/carrycot/infant car seat.
  • The maximum  weight  permissible for  a  single  piece  of  baggage  is  32  kgs.  This  rule  is applicable on the entire Air India network
  • Cabin Baggage:  The  Government  of  India  regulations  permit  only  one  piece  of  cabin baggage  on  board.  The  dimensions  of  which  should  not  exceed  115  linear  cms  and weight  should not exceed 7 kgs. The  dimensions  of  the  hand  baggage  should  not exceed 55 cm X 35 cm X 25 cm totaling not more than 115 linear cms for Boeing as well as  Airbus.  The  hand  baggage  dimensions for  ATR  should  not  exceed  50  cm  X  45  cm X  20  cm  totaling  not  more  than  115  linear  cms.  Trolley  bags  with  the  above  specified dimensions will be allowed.
  • An infant carrying basket is allowed per infant traveling within India.
  • Guests travelling on flights originating from Jammu, Srinagar and Leh stations will not be
  • Contours  are  available  at  all  airports  to  check  the  dimensions.  If  it  exceeds  these
  • Gels,  alcohol,  liquids,  creams,  lotions,  and  sharp  articles,  etc.  are  not  permitted  in  the
  • If you are arriving at Delhi and Mumbai from an international flight and then in transit to
  • Please note that you can carry electronic items like camera etc. but without the batteries. allowed to carry any hand baggage. specifications,  you  will  be  requested  to  check  your  bag  into  the  baggage  hold.  Hand baggage is accepted in the  cabin  subject to availability of  space in the Over Head Bin. Restricted stowage space is also available under the front seat. In the event of no space being available in the aircraft to stow hand baggage, it will be necessary to remove and load the same in the baggage hold as per safety regulations. hand baggage. another flight (international or within India) you may not be permitted to carry liquids more than 100 ml in their cabin baggage when going through security at these airports. Batteries  should  be  taken  out  and  placed  in  the  check-  in  baggage.  Otherwise  the security personnel at the airport shall remove the batteries and throw them away.
    • Indior Tours suggests the following:
      • Take small toiletries in your cabin luggage so that you are not left without supplies in case your checked luggage is lost by the airline.
      • In  case  of  special  medical  prescription  -  pacemaker  :  please  carry  the English translation for the prescription with you in the cabin baggage.
      • Remember to take more medication than necessary for your stay in case you get stuck in place.
      • Also take all your medicines in the cabin luggage.
      • Take your chargers, phones, cameras etc. in the cabin luggage.

• INSURANCE ...

  • All arrangements made by Indior Tours are in the capacity of an agent only. Indior Tours will not be liable for  claims or expenses arising from  circumstances beyond its  control  such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancellation of flights & acts by forces of nature.
  • Force  Majeure:  Indior  Tours  shall  not  be  liable  to  pay  any  compensation  where  the performance  or  prompt  performance  of  our  contractual  obligations  is  prevented  or  affected  by or  you  otherwise  suffer  any  damage  or  loss  as  a  result  of  “force  majeure”.  In  these  Booking Conditions, “force majeure” means any event which Indior Tours or the supplier of the service(s) in  question  could  not,  even  with  all  due  care,  foresee  or  avoid.  Such  events  may  include  war or threat of war,  riot,  civil  strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or  nuclear  disaster,  adverse  weather  conditions, fire  and  all  similar  events  outside  our  control. Indior  Tours  and  its  associates  are  not  liable  for  any  compensation  for  damage  caused  by  a force  majeure  or  other  unforeseen  events  that  Indior  Tours  or  its  associates  could  not  have prevented even through utmost care. Indior Tours would notify our clients/agents timely of such force  majeure  events  as  and  when  feasible  and  will  aim  to  limit  the  damage  and  supplement cost  befalling the  clients/agents for making  alternate  arrangements  deviating from the  planned program.
  • We  suggests that apart from  regular travel insurance,  you  should also take extra  cover for cancellation, natural and man-made disasters, technical hazard that can cause any significant or non-significant physical damage and destruction or loss of time, life and property.

• FESTIVALS ...

  Local  festivals  may  fall  on  the  date  of  travel  and  it  is  possible  that  the  visits  to  places of  interest  are  modified  by  the  local  government  or  authorities  for  which  we  cannot  be  held responsible. The program would be amended accordingly so that none of the visits included are missed on an alternative provided.

• ACTIVITIES ...

  (Wildlife Safari/ Boat ride/ Desert & Rural Safari/ Bicycle & Rickshaw Ride/ Animal Rides)

  • Please  be  aware that  local  laws  governing transportation  safety  in Indian Subcontinent may differ from those in your country. As per your itinerary, you may indulge in an activity that includes  alternate  mode  of  transport  including  canters  and  jeeps,  bicycle  and  auto-rickshaws, camels,  elephants  and  horses  and  a  variety  of  All  passengers  participating  in  village/desert safaris  should  be  ready  for  a  rustic  experience  as  local  jeeps  may  have  side  facing  seats (seats placed along the length of the vehicle). Also, please be informed that most of the Wildlife Safari  vehicles are open and as  such  vehicles like jeeps/canters used for  safaris and for other sightseeing tours / excursions may or may not have seat belts. All guests must acknowledge that they are aware of the risks involved depending on the type of tour taken.

   

  Boats: To take part in any boat ride, you need to be of average mobility to be able to climb on and  off  all  these  boats  unaided;  able  to  disembark  onto  makeshift  docks  without  handrails,  or onto muddy and slippery riverbanks.

  Canters: These are large, open trucks with wooden bench seats in the back and used for safaris on sharing basis in the national parks.

  Elephant ride at Amber Fort (Jaipur): Elephant rides can either be taken to the fort or from the fort based on the directives  received from the Rajasthan State Tourism Board and are booked on first come-first serve basis. As such for Elephant ride at Amber Fort, an early departure from the hotel is recommended. Also note Elephant ride to or from the Fort is subject to same being operational and may be stopped due to various reasons by Rajasthan State Tourism Board

  Important: At all times, our Tour Managers, Local Guides, and Representatives will assist and brief  guests  about these  activities  but  cannot  guarantee the  uninterrupted  services  during their stay in Indian Subcontinent. All guests must bear full responsibilities for such activities releasing Indior Tours, its associates, its directors, its agents of any claim. It would be in your interest to buy a suitable insurance to cover all risks associated with such travel.

• SUGGESTED CLOTHING ...

  • To  respect local traditions, we  suggest that  you  should avoid to wearing dresses which are short, tight fitting, sleeveless or with deep necklines. This is particularly recommended during visit to places worship and meetings with families etc.).  Visitors going to a religious place on the tour should be modestly dressed. Admission may be denied (depending on the code of conduct followed  at  the  religious  place  being  visited)  to  anyone  wearing  shorts  pants/skirts,  sleeveless t-shirts/blouses.  Bare  shoulders  and  mid-riffs  are  not  permitted  and  should  be  covered  with shawls. Visitors are required to take their shoes off and cover their heads (with scarves/ stoles) before entering a  religious  complex. Please try and avoid  very  revealing  swimsuits even at the hotel swimming pool.

• POPULATION ...

  In  order  not  to  encourage  begging,  we  suggest  that  you  should  not  distribute  anything  during your visits  (candy, money, toys, pens etc.).Should you wish to made donations in cash or kind, please consult your guide who would provide you with the best advice.

  We suggest that you spend your money to buy locally produced things made my local craftsmen and take them to the  country of  your origin and  contribute to the local economy thus providing work to those in need.

• PRICE AND OTHER CONDITION OF SALE ...

  • Prices are subject to change in case any supplier decides to increase the rates at short notice or any change in tax structure is proposed by the Government of India and Reserve Bank of India regulations pertaining to taxes. Similarly in case of any hike in the hotel rates, transport and fuel charges, entrances to the monuments, fluctuation in the rate of exchange, or a change caused  by  an  unforeseen  political  activity  or  force  majeure  situation,  we  reserves  the  right  to adjust the tour price accordingly.

  • The  rates provided in this quotation are  confidential exclusively for the person or agent to  which they  are  being  sent.  These  cannot  be  disclosed to  any third  party  without the  written consent of Indior Tours.

  • The  costs indicated are based on  rates  contracted for leisure business. No  conference/business/corporate activity is envisaged in this tour cost. Including any such activity may result in the above group being treated as a business delegation and the hotels may like to charge rates applicable for Business delegations.

  • For  package  deals,  Indior  Tours  may  not  be  in  a  position  to  provide  supporting  bills. Supporting bills may be provided only where available and only if it was agreed in writing before confirmation of any tour, conference or event.

  • In case of any refunds / adjustments, if applicable, the same will be processed between Indior Tours and the Foreign Tour Operator. No refund will be given directly to the clients in India.

  • Any dispute will be settled within the guidelines framed by Indior Tours and at courts and forums at Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction in this regard.

• RECOMMENDED TIPS ...

  (Indicative only because it is at the discretion of each / not to spare but only tickets ) :

  • 10% of the total amount of the invoice/meals in restaurants, hotels
  • ` 20 (Indian Rupees) / porterage at hotels
  • PP 03 € per day for guide escort (to be submitted in an envelope at the end of the stay)
  • PP 02 € per day for the driver (to be submitted in an envelope at the end of the stay)
  • PP 01 € 01 per day for the assistant driver  (to be submitted in an envelope at the end of the stay

• CANCELLATION FEES ...

  • Cancellation fee per person:
  • 31 days prior to arrival: no cancellation fee.
  • 30 - 15 days prior to arrival date: 50 % of the total billing amount.
  • 14 - 07 prior to arrival date - 75% of the total billing amount.
  • 07 - No show: 100 % of the total billed amount.
  • In  case  of  reservation  of  luxury  hotels  like the Villas, Palace Hotels,  Luxury Trains  and Cruises etc. the  cancellation fees  can be  severe. Same is also applicable for the high demand periods of Christmas and New Year's or during periods when International or local Fairs or major Sports events are being organized. Please contact us for details.
  • In case of cancellation or change of flights once the tickets have been issued, a standard deduction of 25 per person per sector would be levied. In case of no show, the deduction will be that of 100 %.