Royal Rajasthan & Spiritual Gujarat with Sasangir NP

Duration	Destination	Departure
17 days and 16 nights	India (New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Sasan Gir, Somnāth, Dwarka, Rajkot)	India (New Delhi)

Description

Explore the historical monuments in Delhi, witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra and then embark to Rajasthan. Sand dunes, wooded hills, amazing lakes, palaces, rugged forts, quiet villages, harsh sunlight, the cool evening breeze are all there in abundance of Rajasthan. Enter in Gujarat certainly a place like no other when it comes history, culture and architectural brilliance. You will visit Hindu Templea at Somnath & Dwarka, Jain temples at Palitana on the Shatrunjaya hills, safari in Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Junagadh ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend & Rajkot the former colonial state.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Rajkot - Delhi/Mumbai flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Rajkot - Delhi/Mumbai flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Rajkot - Delhi/Mumbai flight tickets.  Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
Arrival transfer to hotel check in (check in/out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Jaipur - Jodhpur (330kms)
Drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Pushkar Temple & bathing ghats. Arrive Jodhpur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Jodhpur
Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum, Mandore Temples, Gardens & Cenotaphs.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Jodhpur - Udaipur (265kms)
Drive to Udaipur, enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. Drive to Udaipur check in at hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Udaipur
Visit City Palace, few havelis, temples, royal gardens & markets. Evening watch Dharohar folk dance show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Udaipur - Mount Abu (165kms)
Drive to Mount Abu, check in at hotel. Visit Dilwara Jain Temples & boat ride on Nakki Lake.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:
Mount Abu - Ahmedabad (280kms)
Drive to Ahmedabad via visiting step well & temples at Patan. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 11:
Ahmedabad
Visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum, Vechaar Utensils Museum & Adalaj Step-well.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 12:
Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar (175kms)
Drive to Bhavnagar via visiting archeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town of Indus Valley Civilization at Lothal. Arrive Bhavnagar check in at hotel. Visit Gandhi Smriti, Barton Library & Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 13:
Bhavnagar - Junagadh (215kms)
Drive to Junagadh via visiting Palitana Temples (865 temples can be reached by climbing 3950 steps on Shatrunjaya Hills). Drive to Junagadh check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 14:
Junagadh - Sasan Gir (70kms)
Visit Junagadh temple-studded Girnar Hill. Drive to Sasan Gir National Park check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 15:
Somnath - Dwarka (255kms)
Visit Somnath Temple, Paanch Pandav Caves & Sun Mandir. Drive to dwarka check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 16:
Dwarka - Rajkot (230kms)
Visit Dwarkadhish Temple & Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Drive to Rajkot check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 17:
Rajkot - Delhi/Mumbai
Visit Jubilee Garden which house monuments of colonial time. Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi/Mumbai.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 1-Time shared Gypsy safari in Gir National Park with forest department naturalist.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Rajkot - Delhi/Mumbai flight tickets.
 Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - English
2	4 StarsAgra
3	4 StarsJaipur
4	4 StarsJaipur
5	4 StarsJodhpur
6	4 StarsJodhpur
7	4 StarsUdaipur
8	4 StarsUdaipur
9	4 StarsMount Abu
10	4 StarsAhmedabad
11	4 StarsAhmedabad
12	4 StarsBhavnagar
13	4 StarsJunagadh
14	4 StarsSasan Gir
15	4 StarsDwarka	Somnāth
16	4 StarsRajkot
17		New Delhi

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Agra	Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar	Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
Jaipur	Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similar	Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	ITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar
Jodhpur	Devi Bhawan/ Pal Haveli or similar	The Ummed/ Ranbanka Place or similar	Welcome Hotel/ Ajit Bhawan or similar
Udaipur	Lake Pichola Hotel/ Jaiwana Haveli or similar	Hotel Lakend/ Amet Haveli or similar	Aurika, Udaipur - Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels/ Trident Udaipur or similar
Mount Abu	Sunrise Palace/ Rising Sun Retreat or similar	Jaipur House/ WelcomHeritage Connaught House or similar
Ahmedabad	WelcomHeritage Mani Mansion/ Parker Lords Eco Inn or similar	Ramada Hotel/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	Hyatt Regency/ Le Meridien or similar
Bhavnagar	Nilambag Palace Hotel/ The Fern Bhavnagar or similar
Junagadh	Lotus Hotel & Vista Rooms or similar
Sasan Gir	The Fern Gir Forest Resort/ Lion Safari Camp or similar		Woods at Sasan/ The Gateway Hotel Gir Forest or similar
Dwarka	The Fern Residency/ Lords Inn Somnath or similar	The Fern Sattva Resort or similar
Rajkot	The Fern Residency/ Marasa Sarovar Portico or similar	Fortune Park JPS Grand/ Regency Lagoon Resort or similar