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The Royal Tour

2nt New Delhi|1nt Nawalgarh|1nt Bikaner|2nt Jaisalmer|2nt Jodhpur|1nt Mount Abu|2nt Udaipur|2nt Jaipur|2nt Ranthambhore|1nt Agra
The Royal Tour

Price

$2,420**per person on twin sharing

16nights & 17 days

PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Catch the pulse of India as you explore the magnificent forts and ruins of Delhi. Monuments that have seen the best and the worst of India's past. This tour also takes you to the beautifully carved palaces of Rajasthan. The vibrant culture that thrives in its original form even today is an experience in itself. And of course need we say anything about the Taj Mahal. Beware ... it will cast its magical spell on you. Go on, enjoy yourself.
INCLUSIONS:
  • Accommodation for 16 nights on single / twin sharing basis
  • Breakfast at all the hotels
  • Air conditioned car for all services
  • English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours
  • Porterage at airport / hotels
  • Camel ride in Jaisalmer, boat ride in Udaipur, elephant ride in Jaipur, jeep ride in Ranthambore for park visits
ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

Upon arrival transfer and check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 2: DELHI

Enjoy a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort that contains within it some exquisite palaces, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees, Chandni Chowk bazaar and Rajghat - a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi. Also visit Humayun's Tomb - the best-preserved example of early Mogul architecture dating back to the 16th century as well as Qutub Minar - a soaring, 73 mts high tower of victory, built in 1193. Drive around the embassy area and government buildings. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 3: DELHI - NAWALGARH

Leave for Nawalgarh by road. Situated in the heart of the Shekawati region, Nawalgarh is a compact and busy little market town. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the village with its frescoed havelis (mansions), painted temples and colorful bazaar. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 4: NAWALGARH - BIKANER

Leave by road for Bikaner - a desert town surrounded by a high crenellated wall, which was once an important staging post on the great caravan routes. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the lavishly decorated palace complex within Junagarh Fort. The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall Of Private Audience), the Phool Mahal (Palace of flowers), the Anup Mahal and the Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace) are known for their stylish designs. Visit the Sri Sadul Museum on the first floor of Lalgarh Palace, built in pink sandstone. The Museum houses fine exhibits and old photographs recording the lifestyle of the Maharajas like their hunting parties. Also visit the Ganga Golden Jubilee museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 5: BIKANER - JAISALMER

Leave by road for Jaisalmer - a captivating sandy outpost dubbed the Golden City because of honey color imparted to its stone ramparts by the setting sun. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 6: JAISALMER

Proceed in the morning for city tour. Visit the 800-year-old sandstone fort that dominates the entire town with its presence atop the Trikuta hill. The fort encloses a number of exquisitely carved havelis (mansions) of merchants. Also visit the Jain temples dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries. The main market outside the walls is the Manak Chowk (Square). You can access a number of havelis from lanes leading off from here. Each one bears has a unique stone-carved facade with delicate sculptures, stone lattices and dainty little balconies The most renowned is the Patwon-ki-Haveli. In the afternoon visit Gharisar, which once supplied water to the city. Proceed to Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy a camel ride upto the Sunset Point. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 7: JAISALMER - JODHPUR

Leave for Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan dominated by a massive fort, topping a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and stay overnight.

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DAY 8: JODHPUR

In the morning proceed on city tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Meherangarh Fort, built during the 15th and 16th centuries. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with superb collections of palanquins, elephant hawdahs (seats used by the royalty during processions), miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Stop by at the Jaswant Thada which harbors royal cenotaphs built in white marble. Also visit the colorful local market around the popular landmark, the Clock Tower. In the afternoon, visit the Mandore Gardens, the capital of the Rathore clan before Jodhpur. Located within extensive gardens are the cenotaphs of the former Jodhpur rulers. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 9: JODHPUR - MT. ABU

In the morning, drive to Mt Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. En-route visit the 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath. It has 29 halls that take up most of the covered space and an army of over four hundred columns that raise the dome skywards. Intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. The scale is anything but compromising. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

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DAY 10: MT. ABU - UDAIPUR

In the morning visit the Dilwara Jain Temples, quite plain from the outside. But once one crosses the threshold, one beholds some of the finest carvings on marble. Sculptures, celestial nymphs, floral decorations cover every inch of the inner walls. Also visit the Nakki Lake and the Sunset Point. Thereafter, depart by road to Udaipur, which has been called the Venice of the East. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 11: UDAIPUR

In the morning proceed on half-day city tour of Udaipur. The royal family still occupies a part of the City Palace but the main portion is now a museum. It has a lavish collection of artifacts. Enjoy a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Admire the Jagdish temple in the heart of the city. Enjoy a boatride on the Pichola Lake in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

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DAY 12: UDAIPUR - JAIPUR

You will be transferred to the airport for connecting flight for Jaipur. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit the City Palace Museum which contains elaborate wardrobes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Close by is the Observatory built in 1728 by Jai Singh II. Also admire the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), from where the palace women could watch the activities of the big bazaar below, without being observed. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 13: JAIPUR

In the morning, enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort including an elephant ride at Amber. The Fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It encloses within it superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 14: JAIPUR - RANTHAMBHORE

Leave for Ranthambhore by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Lying close to the town of Sawai Madhopur, the ruins of Ranthambore Fort run through the national park and tiger reserve. Go for game viewing in the evening. Spotted deer, chinkaras, cheetals, wild boar, bluebull, sloth bear and sambhar roam the national park. And of course, the majestic tiger. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 15: RANTHAMBHORE

Enjoy your jungle visits in the morning and afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 16: RANTHAMBHORE - AGRA

Drive to Agra, the city of the Taj. En-route visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, renowned for the beautiful white Siberian Crane, as well as other migratory birds and indigenous water birds. Also visit the magnificent city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in red sandstone by Akbar The Great. It was the capital of the Mogul Empire between 1571 and 1585. Abandoned due to water problems, it is popularly known as the ghost city. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Agra is a city rich in monuments that reflect the delicate fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles, known as Mogul architecture. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 17: AGRA - DELHI - DEPARTURE

Enjoy a half-day city tour of Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The immortal legacy with its flowing curves of marble domes and elegant minarets, enchants every visitor. Visit the Agra Fort and admire the Jehangir Mahal and Khas Mahal for their grandeur, the Sheesh Mahal for its detailed mirror work and the Deewan-e-Am where the Emperor met his subjects. Also visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Afternoon depart for Delhi, visiting Sikandra en-route, where the Emperor Akbar was buried. Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for your onward connection.

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HOTEL DETAILS

WELCOMHERITAGE CONNAUGHT HOUSE

City: Mount Abu

This delightful English cottage was formerly the official summer residence of the Chief Minister of the princely state of Mewar. Neat and compact, it is surrounded by impeccably maintained gardens. The cottage is at a walking distance from the Nakki Lake and Mount Abu and is most valued for the repose and retreat it offers in itself.

Rooms
The hotel has 14 air conditioned rooms with room service, telephones, refrigerators, running hot and cold water and televisions.

The other facilities offered at the hotel are garden lunches and picnics, sightseeing, acceptance of major credit cards and doctor on call.

The hotel has a restaurant that offers multi cuisine fare including Rajasthani food.


THE PUGMARK

City: Ranthambhore

The Pugmark is a harmonious mix of modern architecture and imaginative landscaping. Situated at the junction of Aravalli hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau, Pugmark Resort overlooks the Aravalli ranges. The Pugmark Resort sprawls in an area of about 5 acres and the perfect place to stay during your campaign in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan.

Rooms
The 20 well appointed rooms and 6 Swiss tents with a private mini bar are an extension to the primary theme of the property and have all the features to deliver the comforts of a pleasurable stay. The Special Suite is an enclosed heaven. The master bedroom is complimented with a mini bar and a study adjacent to it. The private pool of the suite is a sensational spot.

Dining
The resort has the Trail End Cafe, a 24 hours coffee shop; cave Palate, the multi cuisine restaurant; Rustic Earth, open air amphitheatre cum restaurant and the Flames, the high spirited bar.

Facilities
Lapped in the middle of the wilderness, the resort successfully delivers nature's beauty coupled with modern and suave facilities such as an ayurvedic massage, swimming pool, travel desk, currency exchange counter, room service, lounge, verandah, library, souvenir shop, doctor on call, credit cards, laundry service, transfers, conference and banquet hall, internet cafe, discussions with naturalists etc.

Location
The Pugmark, sprawling over an area of more than 5 acres is situated at the edge of the Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan. The Jaipur/Sanganer airport is 180 kilometres away and the Sawai madhopur railway station is 10 kilometres away from the resort.


THE GATEWAY HOTEL

City: Jaisalmer

Location
Located in the heart of Jaisalmer, Hotel Rawalkot offers a splendid view of the Jaisalmer Fort and the city itself. It enjoys proximity to all places of tourist interest in the city.

An amalgamation of modern comfort and fairytale medieval charm, Hotel Rawal-Kot sits atop a hillock, offering a splendid view of the Jaisalmer Fort and the city. Drawing inspiration from local art, its design and architecture paint a picture of the colours, materials and fabrics of the region.

Rooms
Comfortable accommodation is offered in 31 Standard Rooms that are elegantly furnished and equipped with all modern amenities including 2-line speaker phone with international direct dial, colour television with satellite programmes, safe deposit lockers, a refrigerator and a well-stocked mini bar. The hotel also offers 11 comfortable Deluxe Tents.

Dining
The hotel's multi-cuisine restaurant serves a variety of sumptuous cuisines while offering an excellent view of the Jaisalmer Fort.

Services & facilities
Recreational facilities include a swimming pool besides tented accommodation and gala dinner organised on sand dunes. The hotel also organises camel and jeep safari besides folk music and dance performances by local artists.

Other facilities available at the hotel include travel assistance, babysitting service, car rental service, currency exchange, doctor on call and express laundry service.


TAJ VIEW

City: Agra

The Taj Group of hotels, a five star name speaks class for itself. Elegant furniture polished to shine adorns the lobby as you enter the Taj View Hotel as the warm welcome of the hosts with garland, tilak and drinks...and of course their friendly smile assuring you of a relaxed stay. Not only this, the hotel facilitates a sit down check-in, wherein you just relax in the lobby with your drink and the formalities are dealt with by the staff.

Rooms
Accommodation includes Superior, Superior Taj View and Deluxe Taj View rooms and Suites. All the rooms are well equipped with international direct dial facility, Wi-Fi internet access, mini-bar, hair dryer, electronic safe and tea/coffee maker. The Superior and Deluxe Taj view rooms provide an excellent view of the Taj Mahal. The latter has an elevated sitting area with a couch as well. The Suites include a living room and bedroom with a large bathroom that offers both a bathtub and a shower cubicle, along with a plasma television and DVD player.

Dining & Facilities
Aashiyana, the coffee shop and Jhankar, the restaurant are both on the ground floor with a splendid view of the well manicured lawns and the swimming pool. The Saqui bar, done in green and white is a quiet serene place to relish your drinks. The luxurious banquet halls Phool Bagh and Mumtaz can accommodate 200 and 100 guests respectively. An attraction of the hotel is their special Mughal Theme evening, where you can relive the grandiose of the Mughal emperors with exotic cuisine, traditional musicians and Kathak dance performances!

Not only this, to familiarise guests with the tradition of India, this hotel organises recreational activities like consultation with an astrologer, puppet shows depicting legendary folklore, caricature and portrait artists and magician! For those who want to try their hands at flying can try kite flying organised at the Taj Khema grounds...which is also famous for providing an unobstructed view of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Game lovers, here s news for you...try your hands (and legs too!) at golf, cricket and football in your leisure time at the Taj View Hotel s own 9-hole golf course along with a separate cricket and football ground.

Taj View Hotel also has a fully equipped health club for the guests on a complimentary basis. The hotel also conducts city tours on request.

Don't Miss
The Romantic Corner by the pool, an ideal place for the cozy twosomes. Also, the splendid view of the Taj Mahal from the rooms is a magnificent sight.

Location
Taj View Palace is located on the very busy Fatehbad Road in the Taj Ganj area. This majestic hotel is difficult to miss. Needless to say, the Taj Mahal is just 3 kms away, the civil airport 10 kms away and the Sadar Bazaar is at 5 kms.


SHIKARBADI

City: Udaipur

Location
Shikarbadi is located at Govardhan Vilas. About half a kilometre long dirt road takes you to Shikarbadi, the road flanked by nothing but desert plants, the horse stables and the air strip. The airport is about 35 km from here, the railway station about 7 km and the bus stand about 5 km.

An erstwhile hunting lodge for the royalty, Shikarbadi was converted into a hotel when hunting was banned by the government in 1976. But the lodge retains its old ambience, complete with a stud farm, an air hangar, and a deer park. Animals roam the grounds in the evenings and amid the lush greenery one can see peacocks serenading. The Aravallis ring Shikarbadi from behind, birds chirp, egrets fly, the rooms have gabled roofs and trees abound. The interiors are like that of an English villa, all stone walls and wooden everything. Stay at Shikarbadi if you are looking for something different, if you want to take a break from the chaos of life.

Rooms
There are 26 rooms at Shikarbadi, including 3 Suites, a Family Suite and 21 Standard rooms. The Family Suite is the largest, made to accommodate big groups, comprising a living room, a small dining hall, a kitchen, a master bedroom and a smaller room with twin beds. The Living room has comfortable couches, a large table with chairs, a separate antique study table and a television with cable connection. The Master bedroom is simply furnished with a double bed with red silk bedspread and intercom. A small dressing room adjoins it and is adorned with a large mirror and cupboard. The washroom has Biotique amenities including soap, shampoo, moisturiser. A geyser ensures 24-hour supply of running hot water. The decor of the Family Suite is very basic, more functional than ornamental. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a small geyser and washing sink. Kitchen ware is available on request.

The Suites have a split level living room, a bedroom, spacious dressing room and washroom. The living room is large and open with a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, pretty cane couches and divan, television, a small dining table, a study table and intercom. Large photographs of tiger adorn the walls. A balcony adjoins the living room with a view of the Gordan Lake. The bedroom is beautiful with a bamboo double bed. Rajasthani miniatures are hung on the walls which are complemented by blue, silk drapes and bedcover. There is large gilt-edged mirror here. Amenities include television and intercom. The adjoining dressing room has a lovely rosewood dresser and cupboard. The dressing room leads to the very spacious washroom, as big as a normal room. The washroom is very clean and appointed with a bathtub, a large mirror, hair dryer, shampoo, soap, moisturiser and conditioner, as week as hot and cold running water. There is lots of natural light. The washroom has two entrances - one from the bedroom and the other from the living room, making it easier for groups. Outside, you have a beautiful view of Shikarbadi's private lake and the Aravallis beyond.

The rooms are immensely pretty, with wooden floors and stone walls. Large windows give you amazing views of grassy meadows. Wrought iron chairs adorn the room, as well as a lounge, cane chair. Amenities include tea/coffee maker, mini refrigerator, television, intercom, a large mirror. The washrooms too have stone inlaid walls and all the amenities are similar to Deluxe room washrooms except for the fact that these do not have bathtubs.

Guests can avail 24-hour room service; all the rooms have broadband internet access as well as safety deposit lockers.

Dining & Facilities
The poolside area is beautiful, marked off with a fountain. There is pool side seating in the garden with quaint wrought iron chairs and tables, and beyond, only the Aravalis. One end of the pool has deck chairs and a small Pool Bar Deck which is a small bar. The 'Baithak' restaurant also lies here. Serving multi cuisine fare, it can accommodate about 50 people. The decor is ostentatious with a large chandelier dominating the room. The theme is hunting with old hunting pictures on the walls. It has stone walls and the lighting is dim, making the ambience quite cosy after the heat outside. This restaurant can be used for conference as well.

The animals at the sanctuary are fed everyday at 4:30 pm near the swimming pool so it's the perfect time for some wildlife gazing. Shikarbadi offers interesting activities such as rifle shooting classes, horse riding, horse safari in the nearby jungles as well as the Shikarbadi paddock (Horse riding: Rs. 250 per head for 40 minmutes; Safari: Rs. 1500 per person, including breakfast.)

The second restaurant is called 'Cheetal'. It offers charming outside seating by the deer park, under natural canopies of trees. Sloping roof and stone walls again recreate the English-villa atmosphere. There more pictures of kings hunting, or with their prey. The restaurant is multi cuisine and the timings are 7 am to 11:30 pm.

The lobby of Shikarbadi is next to the reception area in a separate building complex and on its upper floor is the bar, decorated with tiger and bear skins. Cane furniture adorns the bar and from its peaceful, open spaces you get a great view of the surrounding countryside.

Other facilities offered at Shikarbadi include Comfort Travel Desk, sightseeing, airport/railway station transfer, car rental, currency exchange, doctor on call, laundry service, parking.


ROOP VILAS PALACE

City: Nawalgarh


LAXMI NIWAS PALACE

City: Bikaner

The Laxmi Niwas Palace built in the year 1902 in the Indo Saracen style portrays delicate filigree and lattice work; a standing example of the Princely Rajputana State. This heritage hotel offers comfortable accommodation with state of art facilities to its guests.

Rooms
Most of the rooms are decorated lavishly using pure gold wall paintings and painted or carved wood ceilings, reminiscent of the bygone era. This is blended well with the modern amenities like air conditioning, running hot and cold water, refrigerators, televisions, telephones etc.

Dining
A luxurious multi cuisine restaurant, the Swarna Mahal is located in the private dining hall of the Royal family, which serves Indian, Chinese and local cuisines. A extensively local traditional food is also served against the back drop of a Rajasthani village. About 10 kilometres from the village is a rustic camp in between the sand dunes, which has been specially set up for the guests to have theme dinners. Lined with mashals and oil lamps with the star lit sky is a moment you are not likely to forget. Besides these, the hotel also has a lounge and a bar serving an array of domestic and international liquor.

Facilities
The hotel has a conference room/hall, which served as the private audience room of Maharaja Ganga Singhji. Today, it is open for all kinds of business and informal meets and is backed by a set of secretarial services. Besides this, the hotel offers numerous activities to the guests like lawn tennis court, badminton court, croquet, practicing net, putting green, 3 greens, table tennis, billiard and board games etc. Alternatively, you can even go on a jeep ride or safari across the desert. Laundry service, housekeeping service, room service, parking facilities, car rental are some of the other services offered in the hotel.

Location
The Lakshmi Niwas Palace is located on Dr. Karni Singhji Road in Bikaner.


HOTEL PARKLAND-GREEN PARK

City: New Delhi

Located in Green Park, a residential colony in south Delhi, Hotel Parkland offers a home away from home along with delightful hospitality for the business and leisure traveller to the city. Location Hotel Parkland is located in south Delhi in a neighbourhood called Green Park. It is 16 kms from the international airport, 12 kms from the domestic airport, 14 kms from the New Delhi railway station and within walking distance of the Green Park Main market. Rooms The hotel houses 42 spacious and well furnished air conditioned Executive rooms and Royal Suites. Some room facilities include a television, direct dial telephone and 24 hours room service. The attached washrooms feature a shower cubicle with linen and toiletries supplied for. Dining & Facilities Guests of Hotel Parkland can enjoy their meals at the hotel's restaurant Delhi Masala that serves Indian cuisine prepared by expert chefs. For business needs, the hotel has three conference halls that can accommodate up to 250 persons along with a business centre equipped with the latest audio-video technology. Other guest facilities available include 24 hours Wi-Fi connectivity and a fitness centre. Hotel Parkland accepts all major credit cards but does not accept personal cheques as a mode of payment.


HOLIDAY INN

City: Jaipur

Holiday Inn is a classified as 5 Star hotel by the Govt. of India. The hotel's architecture upholds the local culture, blending it comfortably with surroundings. All modern facilities are incorporated in the well planned hotel designed as a Haveli, which means a nobleman's mansion.

Hotel Facilities
Banquet | Conference & Seminars | Boardroom |Shopping arcade | Swimming pool | Travel desk | Business centre | Laundry service | Foreign exchange counter | Parking | Doctor on call | Safety deposit lockers | WiFi internet | STD/ ISD phone facility

Recreation facilities
Swimming Pool | Gymnasium | Table tennis | Indoor games

Room Amenities
Air conditioner | Satellite television | Telephone | Mini bar | Safety deposit locker |Tea coffee/maker | Attached washroom | Hot & Cold water | Soap | Shampoo | Linen |

Dining
Coffee Shop: Palms, the coffee shop offers Indian and International cuisine and snacks
Bar: The Bar is an extension of Palms and offers Indian and imported wines and spirits
Restaurant: Aangan is the Indian specialty restaurant, where you will be entertained with flute recitals, while the chefs conjure ethnic cuisines for you.
Outdoor Restaurant: Goth - The Village is the ethnic outdoor village restaurant, with an authentic Indian rural backdrop with folk dancers, fortune - teller, fire eaters entertaining you. The Goth is open only for dinner.


AJIT BHAWAN PALACE

City: Jodhpur

Location
Ajit Bhawan is located near the Circuit House in Jodhpur. The Jodhpur railway station is about 4.5 kilometres away, the airport about 5 kilometres away and the bus stop about 2 kilometres away from the hotel. The nearest market is Rai ka Bagh about 3 kilometres away.

Home of the royal family of Jodhpur, Ajit Bhawan was built for Maharaja Ajit Singhji Rathore, younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state. Ajit Bhawan offers a unique combination of ageless elegance with modern comfort. Built of Jodhpur stone, Ajit Bhawan incorporates the traditional style of gardens and has been built proportionately with two floors. The high ceiling ground floor has a mezzanine section circulating cool air and thus keeping the rooms cool from the scorching sun in the summer.

Rooms
Ajit Bhawan offers 69 stylish rooms that compliment the character of the hotel, mixing Raj splendour with a contemporary twist. With 10 Deluxe rooms, 22 Luxury rooms, 7 Luxury room, 10 Luxury tents and 15 Suites, the hotel promises a luxurious stay as antiques from various periods and photographs from the family archives create an ambiance that suggests a private home rather than a hotel room. Every room has a unique character. The Executive room is bigger than the Deluxe room, while the Luxury room has superior furnishings. The Luxury Tent is a concrete room with multi layered canopies to protect from the heat and cold, while providing a unique tent experience. The Luxury Suite is a class apart with a designer living room and bedroom and washroom. All rooms are well furnished and equipped with a telephone, plasma television with satellite channels, mini bar, air conditioner, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker and hair dryer. The washrooms are large with a shower cubicle or bathtub and luxurious toiletries provided for.

Dining
Ajit Bhawan offers a range of dining options. The Jodhpur Cafe is a multi cuisine restaurant that serves a wide range of sumptuous cuisines from around the world besides offering traditional Rajasthani delicacies. The view from the restaurant is spectacular as it looks over the rhombus pool. The Garden Restaurant is an extension of the cafe done in an alfresco setting. The Jodhpur Cafe and Garden Restaurant combined can accommodate around 105 guests. Dhani is a traditionally decorated restaurant open for dinner offering local Rajasthani cuisines. The Lounge Bar is located next to the reception and has a royal touch. Cane furniture, pictures of erstwhile Maharajas and royal artefacts are displayed in the bar. With about 25 as the seating capacity, the Lounge Bar offers a range of Indian and international liquor.

Hotel Facilities
The hotel offers lavish settings for conferences and banquets that can be organised in the plush halls or on the landscaped gardens.

Recreational facilities include a spectacular swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. A health club, shopping arcade and a fleet of vintage club on hire are some of the other facilities available at the Ajit Bhawan. The hotel also organises folk dance performances and puppet shows on request.

Other facilities include business centre, Wi- Fi internet connection, currency exchange, travel desk, laundry service, housekeeping service, car rental facility and parking. Room service is available round the clock.

Outdoor activities include horse riding, camel safari, village safari, rock climbing, trekking and boating (during season).

Don't Miss
To take a few laps in the gorgeous swimming pool that is fitted with an ancient water wheel! There are deck chairs under shady trees that surround the pool where guests can enjoy a massage or a book. The Luxury Suite is worth seeing for its extravagant decor and rich furnishings.

DESTINATION INFORMATION

NEW DELHI

Delhi is the present day version of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of Pandavas, and has in-between been seen various rulers on its throne, the longest being Mughals. No wonder Delhi has charmed writers, Sufi saints and travellers alike. The present Delhi is one of the most developed Indian as well as global cities albeit with its glorious past lurking across the city. The head of Indian government sits in Delhi in the Parliament in central Delhi, surrounded by forts and monuments of his ancestors, both autocratic and monarchs. These are places like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar et al. Then there are imperial architectures around Lutyen's Delhi including Connaught Place, in heart of city and the closest Delhi can get to London's Trafalgar Square.

While these old one's have been there since long, the New Delhi, including NCR or National Capital Region has shown exemplary growth in architecture, business avenues, services, tourism and township. Let us have a quick trip across the capital...

Humayun Tomb - Delhi
Humayun Tomb - Delhi
India Gate - New Delhi
India Gate - New Delhi
Red Fort - New Delhi
Red Fort - New Delhi
Jama Masjid - New Delhi
Jama Masjid - New Delhi
Delhi Bahai Lotus Temple
Delhi Bahai Lotus Temple
NAWALGARH

BIKANER

Bikaner is one of the three main destinations in Desert circuit and a royal fortified city with a timeless appeal of royal aura. The Camel Country as is popularly known, Bikaner is a beautiful desert city in the North-Western part of Rajasthan. This former princely state was founded in 1486 AD by Rao Bikaji as a small settlement at first, and then into a massive city.

Be it the imposing palaces, richly sculptured red sandstone temples, the milestone Ganga Canal or the rapid growth of industrialisation and agriculture (mainly Bajra, Jowar, Pulses), Bikaner has managed to hog the limelight for not only its culture and heritage but also for its advancement.

Besides exploring the unique architecture and history, a visit to this royal city will open up avenues to dig into the ethnic treasures - the Usta Art, Karni Mata Fair, Camel Festival, and lifestyles of the groups who have made Bikaner their home for several centuries now.

The inside view of the magnificent Anoop Palace, Bikaner
The inside view of the magnificent Anoop Palace, Bikaner
Gajner Palace on a sunny day
Gajner Palace on a sunny day
Bikaner Juna Garh Fort
Bikaner Juna Garh Fort
Bikaner Lallgarh Palace
Bikaner Lallgarh Palace
Bikaner Rajasthani Puppets on display
Bikaner Rajasthani Puppets on display
JAISALMER

Jaisalmer is dominated by the colour yellow, actually a dull yellow, just like the sand that surrounds it. Merging well in the surrounding Thar Desert, the town of Jaisalmer is pretty, picturesque and pristine. The 800 year old honey coloured Fort atop the Trikuta Hill towers over this sun kissed city, presenting an enchanting scene. Home to beautiful havelis and palaces, Jaisalmer also offers visitors the fascinating panorama of the desert. With its magnificent structures and characteristically Rajasthani people, Jaisalmer holds a mirror to the true culture and heritage of Rajasthan. A visit to this quiet town leaves most spellbound and puts you in a trance, compelling you to return, over and over again...

Tourists riding the camels on the picturesque Sam Sand Dunes
Tourists riding the camels on the picturesque Sam Sand Dunes
Areal view of the cenotaphs at Bada Bagh
Areal view of the cenotaphs at Bada Bagh
The formidable Derawar Fort with its 40 bastions
The formidable Derawar Fort with its 40 bastions
The sand dunes of Jaisalmer on a clear sunny day
The sand dunes of Jaisalmer on a clear sunny day
Magnificent view of the beautiful Gadisagar Lake
Magnificent view of the beautiful Gadisagar Lake
JODHPUR

The colourful city of Jodhpur revolves around the Rathore clan and is named after Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, this imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur of this city. Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, folk music and the brightly attired people.

Beautiful view of the Mehrangarh Fort on a clear sunny day
Beautiful view of the Mehrangarh Fort on a clear sunny day
Beautiful view of Jaswant Thada over a pristine lake
Beautiful view of Jaswant Thada over a pristine lake
Mehrangarh Fort with its formidable ramparts
Mehrangarh Fort with its formidable ramparts
MOUNT ABU

Mount Abu is the only hill station in the state of Rajasthan. It is nestled in the lap of the Aravallis, offering a pleasant respite for the parched state. On of the most visited hill stations in North India, Mount Abu is famous for its scenic vistas and water reservoirs. The town is also a highly revered pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Jains boasting of beautiful temples and palaces.

The Adinath Temple, Mount Abu
The Adinath Temple, Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu
Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu
Nakki Lake, Mount Abu
Nakki Lake, Mount Abu
Trevor's Tank, Mount Abu
Trevor's Tank, Mount Abu
View of a meandering road from Mount Abu Observatory
View of a meandering road from Mount Abu Observatory
UDAIPUR

Udaipur's biggest charm lies in its location: the foot of the Aravallis. They surround the city protectively, gifting it breathtaking views of the hills that rise and fall. Famous as the City of Lakes, evenings in Udaipur, especially by the lake side is an amazing experience, which can also be enjoyed from the city's numerous rooftop restaurants.

Udaipur is a jewel of Mewar with rich history, culture and Rajput-era palaces. Also called the most romantic city in India, it definitely is the most serene of all.

View of the City Palace at Night from over Lake Pichola
View of the City Palace at Night from over Lake Pichola
Arial View of the Lake palce, Udaipur
Arial View of the Lake palce, Udaipur
View of the City Palce from over Lake Pichola
View of the City Palce from over Lake Pichola
Udaipur city from the Lake Pichola
Udaipur city from the Lake Pichola
JAIPUR

In 1853, Jaipur's prosperous ruler King Sawai Man Singh got all city walls painted in pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, Edward VII. In the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the place for you if you are tired of frequenting hill stations in Northern India. A glorious past of Kings and palaces blended with a culture of pride and hospitality and topped up with a sepia urbanism, that's Jaipur for you!

Areal view of the magnificen Hindu-Muslim style Amber Fort
Areal view of the magnificen Hindu-Muslim style Amber Fort
Inside the Amber Fort, Jaipur
Inside the Amber Fort, Jaipur
Hills surrounding the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hills surrounding the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Jal Mahal, Jaipur
The Jal Mahal, Jaipur
Panoramic view of Amber Fort
Panoramic view of Amber Fort
RANTHAMBHORE

Most famous for its tiger population, the Ranthambore National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary covers 392 sq. km of the total 1,334 sq. km area of Ranthambore. It is bordered by two rivers, Chambal and Banas, which are the lifeline of the area. During the dry summers, pools formed on the river beds serve as the best place for animal sightings. For those who like tranquility, the 200 km safari on four different trails, presents an amazing assortment of resident and migratory birds and animals in Ranthambore National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors need to adhere to the Forest Department's fixed timings for the morning and afternoon safaris of three hours each.

Morning safari times in winter are usually 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., while in summer, it's 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. The evening safari times in winter are 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., while in summer it's 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

A langur monkey at Ranthambore National Park
A langur monkey at Ranthambore National Park
View of the beautiful Ranthambore Fort
View of the beautiful Ranthambore Fort
Meandering Jungle Trail, Ranthambore National Park
Meandering Jungle Trail, Ranthambore National Park
A tiger crossing the Jungle safari trail in Ranthambhore
A tiger crossing the Jungle safari trail in Ranthambhore
The tigers of Ranthambhore
The tigers of Ranthambhore
AGRA

A crimson sun casting an orange hue, setting behind the luminescent white marble of the epitome of everlasting love 'The Taj Mahal', is probably the 'cliched' picture that leaps to our mind when we think of Agra. Why should it not? After all Taj Mahal remains unsurpassed in beauty. But there is much more to Agra than just the Taj Mahal. Agra has a rich and puristic cultural mix of the Persian and the Mughal era. It is home to many ancient relics and monuments of historical and cultural significance - Taj Mahal, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the exquisite tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah are just a few of the many wonders of pristine Mughal architecture that are nestled in the city.

Historians are of the general opinion that the city of Agra was founded in 1504 A.D. by Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultunate. Sikander Lodi's son, Ibrahim Lodi, ruled over the city after his father's death until he fell fighting Babar in the first battle of Panipat fought in 1526. Under the Mughals, the city witnessed the blossoming of some of the finest pieces of architecture ever made. The magnificence of the ancient times is not the only thing that would strike you with awe. In the backdrop of the monuments and the tombs, is a bustling industrial city getting richer by the day. Some of you might get down on your knees twice - at the Taj Mahal to propose and the second time to thank your stars for all the shopping you could do in the city! Agra has a thriving market of marble artifacts, silk fabrics, and leather goods available at dirt cheap rates.

Agra Taj Mahal
Agra Taj Mahal
Taj Complex
Taj Complex
Agra Taj Mahal
Agra Taj Mahal 1
Agra Taj Mahal
Agra Taj Mahal
Agra Taj Mahal 2
Agra Taj Mahal 2
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