Janmashtami Festival Tour of India

After breakfast visit Red Fort* – the 17th century imposing fortress, the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer and Raj Ghat –Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial. In the afternoon visit New Delhi. You will drive past President's Palace and India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Later visit Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters).

* Red Fort is closed on Mondays

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Agra.

On arrival in Agra check in at the hotel.

Later visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal.

Also enjoy Tonga ride in Agra.

Overnight at the hotel

IMP: TAJ MAHAL REMAINS CLOSED ON FRIDAY.

After breakfast drive for the excursion to Mathura to witness the Janmashtami Festival.

In Mathura, Janmashtami celebrations are filled with enjoyment and color. The Dwarkadheesh Temple in the town is brightly decorated for the Janmashtami midnight pooja. Jhulanotsava and Ghatas are the center of attraction for the Janmashtami celebration in Uttar Pradesh or Mathura. Jhulanotsava is the cradle ceMathuralebration of the town or the whole state. People gather to rock the cradle of the baby Krishna at midnight. This cradle is decked up with precious stones and jewelries. Flowers are also used to decorate this special cradle.

After visit drive back to Agra.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna

Post visit, drive to Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonialcapital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853. On arrival check in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant/Jeep ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon visit the "Pink City" of Jaipur. You will visit City Palace, and Royal Observatory (Jantar Manter-1728-34).

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Deogarh.

It is situated about 275 Kms from Jaipur. 'The Rawat', chief of Deogarh, was one of sixteen umraos (feudal barons) entitled to wait upon the Maharana of Udaipur, the capital of Mewar. These type of feudal estates, called 'Thikanas' were sanctioned by the ruling Maharana to a nobleman either due to blood relationship or for an act of bravery.

The main attraction of Deogarh is Deogarh Mahal which is a heritage hotel, originally built in the 17th century and now converted into a heritage hotel offering an unforgettable experience & a comfortable stay. It stands atop a hill and offers a commanding view of the surrounding mountain range and the numerous lakes, strewn across the countryside.

On arrival in Deogarh, check in at the hotel.

Evening enjoy a village walk.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy rural train ride in Deogarh.

A ride on the local meter gauge train, down a mountainous Ghat section is interesting for its panoramic views and of the scrub jungle, hills, tunnels 100-foot high bridges and Remote one-man stations. One travels on the Ghat section and here the hundreds of monkeys descend from the forest trees to feed on handouts given by the villagers. One gets to see the real rural life in this Train. Talking to villagers and co-passengers can be really interesting sometimes. It's an approximate 02 hrs ride covering a stretch of around 21 km in total.

Later, drive to Udaipur. En-route visiting Ranakpur, the wonderful 3 temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th/15th century. The unforgettable main Temple dedicated to Adinatha the first Tirthankar (1439) built in marble took 65 years to complete. It is one of the five holy Jain pilgrimage centres, and has one of the best temple complexes.

Udaipur is considered to be a romantic city - with its lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an Oasis in the Thar Desert. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS.

On arrival in Udaipur, check in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast visit the City Palace built on the bank of the Pichola Lake, by Maharana Udai Singh in 1570. The Jagdish Temple – (1651) a fine example of the Nagara style of temple arhitecture. Sahelion-ki Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers.

Afternoon enjoy public boat ride on the Pichola Lake.

Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast.

Morning at leisure.

On time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi and connect flight for onward journey.

IMP: Room will be available till 1200 Hrs