Rajputana-Discovery- R73 Special Latest change on 08.08.2007 20:17
This
is the latest Itinerary for your Rajputana Discovery. It includes all requested
changes. It is developed in English for your host-family who will provide all
reservations in advance. The host has confirmed this schedule before it is
given to the guests. From reception at Arrival Airport (Delhi) to Departure
Airport (Delhi), Maharaj Chandrashekhar Singh and his family/friends
will escort and assist on all days: i.e. Commander "Chou"
Chouhan, Raghuveer "Raggie", Abhimanyu Singh or Jaideep
Singh - one of them will always be at your side - This timetable is to change
according to the facilities in India or according to guest’s request - all
vehicles/rooms/meals are prepaid for all events shown below. For extra tours
guests may pay vehicle charge to the host. Alternate services to pay extra are
marked “not included” or “optional”. Be sure to hold the latest edition. (Accommodation: Indrashan (Jodhpur),
Nachana Haveli Jaisalmer, Chandelao Garh, Bhenswara, KK=Kankarwa Haveli or Pahuna House, Udaipur, Madhuban Jaipur, Roop Niwas Palace Nawalgarh
Peharsar Chandra Mahal Haveli - full meals AP on all stations – drinks and
Entrance fees to monuments not included.
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dy |
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date |
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Program & remarks for Guide |
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1 |
we |
17 |
10 |
Munich-Delhi - on arrival at Delhi
International Airport next morning you find several Airline- and Exchange
Counters. Try reconfirmation of return flights. Change Traveller’s Cheques
(Note: next exchange facility in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur or Jaipur - but
procedure needs more time) |
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2 |
th |
18 |
10 |
Delhi
Reception at the
Terminal exit by Chandra's friends. For Delhi-sightseeing you meet as
you like: Red Fort, Bazaar, Mosc., evening they
will guide you to the Jodhpur-Train (ticket reservation is done in advance)
at 21:00 h board Mandore Express to Jodhpur (A/C 3tier Sleeper),
arrival 08:00 h |
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3 |
fr |
19 |
10 |
Jodhpur
Reception at
Railway station by Chandra and family i.e. Chandraveer - proceed to the
Indrashan residence (unconfirmed tickets to Chandra for reconfirmation) Breakfast
with the family and relax as you will be tired of jetlag & o/n train journey. |
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4 |
sa |
20 |
10 |
Blue
City Jodhpur:
City tour full day: Meherangarh Fort, Bazaar, Jaswant
Thada in the morning and Mandore Gardens and Clock Tower
with vegetable market in the evening. Lunch & dinner with
Chandra & family. |
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5 |
su |
21 |
10 |
After B/F
excursion to Mathania & Osian to see the Sacchiamata
and Jain Temples, 10TH century Harihara temples, Baori, chilli
fields etc. Lunch, if possible, with Chandra's paternal grandmother's
family. Return and PM take the o/n train to Jaisalmer at 23:15 hrs
after dinner in A/c sleeper 3-tier. |
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6 |
mo |
22 |
10 |
Golden
City Jaisalmer:
Early morning you are received by Divya/Vikram/Shakti or friends and
transferred to their Nachna Haveli. Alternate hosts can be
Meenu & Ashok Balani in their Anand Villa. After B/F and
freshening up, s/s of Jaisalmer which will be the Jain Temple, the Fort,.
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7 |
tu |
23 |
10 |
Jaisalmer - see Amarsagar and Gadisagar
lakes in the morning and the Havelis, the Chhattris etc
in the evening |
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8 |
we |
24 |
10 |
Jaisalmer again to explore the city (check
out noon, Nachana provides one room for luggage, shower) PM proceed to Sam
or Khuri to see the sand dunes and have a camel ride
after seeing the sunset. In the evening take the o/n train to
Jodhpur |
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9 |
th |
25 |
10 |
Jodhpur leisure and you are at your own
to do whatever you feel like in conjunction with Chandra & Bhavna.
Lunch is at Indrashan and dinner on the Terrace of the Meherangadh
Fort with a beautiful view of the lit up city (or at 1st class
restaurant On the Rocks) |
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10 |
fr |
26 |
10 |
Morning Village
safari ending Chandelao for Lunch – take small bag only (Suitcase
brought to Chandelao separately); Afternoon Village&Desert Walk; Rooftop
Dinner every evening |
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11 |
sa |
27 |
10 |
Chandelao Camel cart safari with picnic lunch,
Potters, Cobblers, Weavers, Bhils, Gypsies, Raikas, Silver smiths |
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12 |
su |
28 |
10 |
After
Breakfast drive to Thakur Parikshit Singh & Rani Neena Kumari of Harji
at Rawla Harji - evening jeep safari, birdwatching & wildlife -
chance to spot a leopard, Rabari and village life |
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13 |
mo |
29 |
10 |
Rawla
Harji, Village
walk & relax, riders can experience the scenery on the back of the famous
Marwari horses – we can do the safari again |
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14 |
tu |
30 |
10 |
On the
way to Udaipur visit Ranakpur;
lunch at Roopam Restaurant on the way, afternoon to Udaipur at Kankarwa
Haveli or Pahuna house |
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15 |
we |
31 |
11 |
Udaipur: City Palace, Temple, Lanes (alternate Kankarwa Haveli no meals included) |
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16 |
th |
01 |
11 |
Udaipur,
drive to Nagda & Eklingji |
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17 |
fr |
02 |
11 |
Udaipur; leisure, afternoon drive to Jaipur |
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18 |
sa |
03 |
11 |
Jaipur Arrival relax at Jaideep Singh's family who
are Chauhan Rajputs or Col. Karan's & Archana Singh's Farmhouse (outside
of Jaipur), sight seeing to City Palace,
Hawa Mahal |
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19 |
su |
04 |
11 |
Jaipur s/s after Breakf. + Elephant Ride
to Amber Fort, city walk, shopping |
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20 |
mo |
05 |
11 |
Jaipur, leisure in the morning PM proceed to
Chandra Mahal, Peharsar, Village
Walk |
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21 |
tu |
06 |
11 |
Car to Fathepur Sikri / Agra for Taj Mahal & Fort |
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22 |
we |
07 |
11 |
Visit Keoladeo Birds Sanctuary
(bycicle-riksha – or try to rent a bike, it could be more effective) |
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23 |
th |
08 |
11 |
After breakfast proceed to Delhi,
Sight-seeing, overnight at hotel (assistance like day 2) |
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24 |
fr |
09 |
11 |
Transfer to Delhi-Airport early morning;
flight - back to Munich or Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram |
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we |
05 |
12 |
Flight Thiruvananthapuram-Munich |
Escorting: Chandra, Chou,
Jaideep, or Abhimanyu required