ARRIVAL @ DELHI (Normal check-in time at hotel is 1400 Hrs)
Arrive at Delhi s international airport, a representative from our operating partner "ORANGE" will be waiting for you outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a StoryScape travel placard. Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Welcome traditional dance show followed by Dinner at Haveli Dharam Pura.
Be engulfed in a one-of-its-kind cultural experience. View an enchanting performance of Kathak, a traditional Indian dance form. The dance is paried with Hndustain classical music. Be transported to a different era with a viewing. The performances are vsible from every floor of the Haveli.
1800 hrs: pick up from hotel to Dinner at Lakhori restaurant, at haveli Dharam Pura, Often hailed as the food capital of India, Chandani Chowk is famous for its streets always bustling with ravenous foodies. It is an example of Purani Dilli’s long and intimate relationship with food, and for people seeking culinary adventures, it provides an impeccable mix of flavour and ambience. Pioneering in bringing the street food to the restaurant table, the restaurant provides an unrivalled array of these dishes. Feast on flavourful recreations of tangy and tasty street food. Treat your tastebuds to delicacies from the rich Mughalai cuisine. From the famous Papri Chaat to the exquisite flavours of kebabs, the restaurant is the best place to relish delightful food in a traditional ambience and beautiful view of the courtyard.
Overnight at hotel.
DELHI
0900 Hrs : Delhi Food Tour.
Craving for some gastronomical delights while you roam in the busy and wide streets of Delhi? It's time to rejoice! Foodies are in for a wonderful surprise as the Delhi Food Tour.
A food walk through crowded markets of Old Delhi, this food walk will help you taste the best street food available in Delhi from some of the oldest food places in the city. During this food walk, we will visit 7-8 different food joints, each one of which is in business for decades, some being as old as 120 years. We will walk through some landmark markets, lively markets, ride rickshaws, walk a bit and stuff ourselves with delicious street food of Old Delhi. After that, walk with your expert guide towards the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. This Sikh house of worship was constructed at the site where the eighth Sikh guru, Harkrishan Dev, stayed before his death in 1664. In addition, the Gurudwara has a cosmic tank which is believed to have healing powers.
The concept of langar is practiced at this temple, and all people regardless of race or religion may eat for free in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). Visit the gigantic kitchen, where meals for thousands of people are prepared every day, and get a chance to volunteer in the langar.
1400 Hrs: Afternoon tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, which is the tallest stone tower in India. The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and completed by the sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The building is 72.5 m high and has 379 steps from the bottom to the top. The Minar is tapering with the diameter of the base is 14.3 m while at the top floor it is2.7 m. The Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower.The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence.
1930 Hrs: Dinner at the hotel.
DELHI / HARIDWAR (BY TRAIN – 0650 /1110 HRS)
0515 Hrs: After collecting packed breakfast from hotel transfer to Delhi Railway station to connect the train for Harindwar.
Enjoy a 5-hour journey through the countryside and villages.
Haridwar is a city who’s sheer ambience marks a spiritual presence. This Haridwar sightseeing tour will give you a great idea about the city, its significance and culture. This is a specially designed tour which will take you to some of the most significant places in the holy city of Haridwar. At the end of the tour, you will be witnessing the auspicious Ganga Arti With hundreds of people praying together with huge fire bowls in front of the holy Ganga, this is a sight to behold. Our experienced local guide will be with you throughout the tour and tell you interesting facts and stories about the places. This tour includes free pickup and drop from your hotel in Rishikesh, so you don't need to worry about anything.
Upon arrival at 1110 Hrs transfer to your hotel. Located on the Ganges River, Haridwar is a pilgrimage destination – a town of temples, ghats and ashrams. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple and cremation ghats. In the evening, experience a traditional Aarti ceremony on the banks of the river.
1930 Hrs Dinner at the Haveli Hara Ganga, a restored mansion built in 1913 and Haridwar’s first heritage hotwl or similar.
HARIDWAR – RISHIKESH – HARIDWAR (BY SURFACE 20 KMS / 01 HR)
0600 Hrs: Morning half day Rishikesh to Kunjapuri tour will take you to the famous Kunjapuri temple known for its rich spiritual significance.
Key Highlights
- Enjoy a quick visit to the temple that is known to be a part of the heavenly triangle of Uttarakhand.
- Start the tour with a pickup from your hotel and drive towards Kunjapuri for 1 & half hour. Absorb the magnificent Himalayan views on the way.
- Reach the temple and worship the sacred goddess. Not many people visit this place and worship. It is said that whoever prays here, the goddess listens and fulfills the wishes.
- Get back to your Rishikesh after a 1 hour driver from Kunjapuri to Rishikesh.
- The tour will be conducted in an air-conditioned car and managed by a professional driver cum guide.
1200 Hrs: Afternooxn visit Yoga capital of the world (Rishikesh) Evening attend aarti ceremony in front of Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
1930 Hrs Dinner at the Haveli Hara Ganga, a restored mansion built in 1913 and Haridwar’s first heritage hotwl or similar.
HARIDWAR – DEHRADUN AIRPORT (BY SURFACE 50 KMS / 2 HRS) & DEHRADUN – UDAIPUR (BY FLIGHT VIA DELHI)
Enjoy a morning at leisure. For those interested, 0700 hRS: we will also offer a yoga session at the hotel.
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for Dehradun airport to connect the flight for Udaipur via Delhi.
Arrive Udaipur & check in at hotel.
With a wealth of enchanting lakes, Udaipur is a true oasis in Rajasthan. Dotted with marble palaces, hibiscus gardens and fountain pavilions, Udaipur appeals to the imagination of poets, painters and writers. The city's inherent romance, beauty and its remarkable past redolent with episodes of heroism and splendor continue to enthrall travelers. Udaipur, the City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white.
Surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of three lakes, it is a truly enchanting city. Narrow streets lined with vividly colored stalls, gardens, temples and palaces mirrored in the placid blue waters of Lake Pichola add to the magic of Udaipur.
1900 Hrs: Dinner at bank of Lake Pichola in local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
UDAIPUR
Enjoy a morning at leisure. For those interested, we will also offer a yoga session at the hotel at 0700 Hrs.
0900 Hrs: In the morning, tour Udaipur. Start at Jagdish Temple, built in 1651. Notice the many heritage mansions that line the city boulevards, the art shops, and boutiques that lead to the old bathing ghats that fringe the banks of Lake Pichola. Visit the City Palace (part of which has been converted into a museum housing the largest collection of crystal in the world) and see the gorgeous peacock mosaics, striking blue and white ceramics, Dutch inlaid tile work, glass and porcelain figures, and miniature paintings.
1400 Hrs Afternoon to explore the markets. Evening at leisure .
1930 Hrs Dinner at hotel.
UDAIPUR / JAIPUR (BY SURFACE 390 KMS / 6 HRS)
Enjoy a morning at leisure. For those interested, we will also offer a yoga session at the hotel at 0700 hrs,
Morning after breakfast at hotel and 0800 hrs drive to Jaipur-
Road trip from Udaipur to Jaipur, we compiled some great stops along the way — visit like Ranakpur Jain Temple and Ranakpur Jain Temple.
1100 Hrs: Ranakpurpur Jain Temple was built to order by a local businessman named Darna Shah. He wanted a beautiful temple built after he had a dream of a celestial vehicle. Many sculptors and artists submitted their designs to Shah but none of them matched the image he had dreamt of. One plan that matched his dream was by an architect named Deepak from Mundara. Deepak was able to make a design because he was impressed by the dedication of Shah to build this temple. Afterwards, Shah sought the land to build the temple from King Rana Kumbha. Not only did he give a big piece of land to build the temple on, but he also asked Deepak to build a town around it. The town built was named Ranakpur, after the king, and the same town is now known as Ranakpur. The construction of the temple began in the 14th century and went on till the 15th century.
The picturesque and ancient capital of Rajasthan built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727.
Arrive Jaipur at 1500 hrs, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, owes its name, foundation and planning to the great astronomer and warrior Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city is fondly called the “Pink City” due to the pink colored buildings and avenues.
1900 Hrs Dinner at hotel.
DAY 08: JAIPUR
Enjoy a morning at leisure. For those interested, we will also offer a yoga session at the hotel at 0630 Hrs.
0900 Hrs: Morning After breakfast and leave for full day city tour to Amber fort & to the Pink city (Jaipur) built in the 1727 A. D. To visit Hawa Mahal - Palace of winds, City Palace Complex which houses the rare and rich collection of ornaments, arms, royal costumes, carpets and decorative art objects of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. , Jantar Mantar- A 18th century observatory and in the evening Aarti at Birla Mandir.
1700 Hrs: Evening proceed for cooking lesson at Castle Kanota, Jaipur (The Most Exotic Marie Gold hotel) followed by Dinner. Castle features a multi-cuisine dining hall where the guests can relish special delicacies, prepared using age-old ‘thikana’ recipes from the royal kitchen. Meals are served in special metal utensils and special royal thalis.
Some of the special snacks, main course dishes, breads and desserts served here are Rava tikki, Mahi Kebab kanota, Sewainyan Jafrani, Korma Murgh, Bajre ki Kadhi, Aloo Bindi Mokal, Achari Baingan, Do piyaza kalia loabdar, Roti Taftan, Naan Besani, Halwa Adarak, and Kesariya Bhat.
Overnight stay at hotel.
JAIPUR/ AGRA (BY SURFACE 235 KMS / 5 HRS)
0900 Hrs: After breakfast drive to Agra by surface and check in at hotel.
1130 Hrs: Enroute Lunch at Abheneri followed by Village safari.
1600 Hrs: Afternoon proceed for half day city tour – visiting Agra Fort.
Also visit Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River.
1800 Hrs: Evening proceed for Heritage Walk is a unique tourist concept that gives a rare behind the scene glimpse of one of the world’s most treasured tourist attraction. This Mughal Heritage Walk is a walking tour through
the historically significant monuments from the Mughal era situated on the northern side of the river Yamuna. This walk covers three hidden gems known as GyarahSiddi, MehtabBagh and Humayun's Mosque, and apart from these monuments, it also gives a panoramic view of the iconic TajMahal and the Agra Fort.
200 hrs: Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 10: AGRA / DELHI (BY SURFACE 210 KMS / 4 HRS)
0600 Hrs: Morning visit early morning sunrise tour of The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for public visit.)
0900 hrs: Drive back to hotel for breakfast.
1200 Hrs Afternoon drive to Delhi
On arrival at 1700 Hrs check-in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 11: DELHI - DEPART (Normal check-out time at the hotel is 1200 Hrs)
Today on time transfer to airport to board the flight for onward journey.........
