CHOOMTI TRAVELLERS The
Travel Division of Choomti Trekkers Private Limited Bringing over 27 years experience to Independent Travellers in
India
Providing that personal and individual service to each Client
From
New Delhi, the capital of India, to two former capitals of the Moghul Empires,
Agra
with the glorious Taj Mahal,
and Fatehpur Sikri,
the deserted city of Emperor Akbar and onto
Rajasthan,
the land of the Rajputs,
palaces, desert forts and wildlife sanctuaries. This is the essence of
colourful and romantic India.
Take
the early morning Shatabdi
Express train, travelling Executive Chair Class (A/C 1st Class carriage) from
Delhi
(ETD approx. 6am) to
Agra
(approx. 2 hours later). Breakfast is included.
On arrival at
Agra,
you will be met by your car and driver and transferred to your chosen hotel, then spend the full day sightseeing
the massive
Agra Fort,
with fine palace apartments, the small white marble mausoleum of
Itmad-ud-Daula
and of course, the awe-inspiring
Taj Mahal.
Your
chauffeur driven car will be available till the end of your Journey.
Agra Fort
Itmad-ud-Daula
Taj Mahal
Day 2
Driven to
Bharatpur via
Fatehpur Sikri
the perfectly preserved city palace complex built 1570-1586 and abandoned 14
years later.
Bharatpur
is the foremost water-bird sanctuary and heronry in the world.
Stay
at Laxmi
Vilas Palace a Palace built in 1887 and converted into a
Heritage Hotel.
Day 3
In the morning, visit
Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary.
In the afternoon, Optional visit to the Walled Summer Palace
and Moghul Garden of
Deeg.
Jaipur
~ Full day sightseeing of the
City Palace
with its extensive collection of art, miniature paintings, carpets and arms, the
Jantar Mantar
Astronomical Observatory
with the World's largest Sundial, and to
Amber Fort to visit a classic romantic palace/fort complex, temples, gardens
and grand state apartments.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 6
Driven 3 hours to
Nimaj
to stay at Chhatra
Sagar, a luxury
Tented Camp
well run by two brothers and their
wives. This camp is set beside a 100 year old water reservoir with masses of
birds and surrounded by lush green fields of wheat, mustard, cotton and chillies
and vast grazing pastures.
Stay at Fort
Chanwa a recently restored 18th Century sandstone fort with swimming pool.
Or, stay at Rohet
Garha
well established heritage property (with swimming pool), run by the
Royal Family.
Located
40kms from Jodhpur.
Or, stay in Jodpur at Ajit
Bhawan, India's first heritage
palace resort and home to the members of the Jodpur Royal Family.
Day 9
Driven into
Jodhpur
to see the magnificent 15th century
Meherangarh
Fort
(with good Audio Guide) and the
Umaid
Bhawan Palace
(museum and hotel) which depicts the
extravagant life style of the Maharajas.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 10
Driven to
Deogarh to stay at the beautifully restored Deogarh
Mahal, a hilltop palace, lovingly decorated
with Rajasthani prints and artefacts. Deogarh
is renowned for its miniature paintings.
In the late afternoon be driven to a fabulous view-point to watch the
sun set !
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 12
Return to
Jodhpur.
Stay at The
Ajit Bhawan, India's first Heritage Palace Resort, a home to the
members of the Jodhpur Royal family.
Or the simpler Ratan Vilas,
a pleasant
Haveli
run by the owners,
Maharaj Bharat Singhji, his wife
Rani
Vimala Kumari
and their family.
Or, the incredible Umaid Bhawan Palace (run by Taj Group of hotels) the
last of the great palaces of India and the home of the Maharaja of Jodhpur –
set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens.
Day 13
Driven to
Deogarh to stay at the beautifully restored Deogarh
Mahal, a hilltop palace, lovingly decorated
with Rajasthani prints and artefacts. Deogarh
is renowned for its miniature paintings.
Driven to
Udaipur,
the most romantic and colourful of all Rajasthani towns with its gardens, lakes
and palaces.
Stay at
Fateh Garh
overlooking the city and the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or,
stay at the medium priced Jagat Niwas Palace
in a Lake Facing Suite overlooking the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or,
stay at the centrally located Udai
Kothiwith roof top restaurant and swimming pool.
Alternatively,
stay at Oberoi’s
Udaivilas Palace, an ultra luxurious hotel overlooking the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or indeed, stay at the ultra luxurious
and romantic Lake
Palace Hotel.
Day 16
Udaipur
~ Visit the lakes,
City Palace,
and the garden of the
Maids of Honour.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 17
Flight from
Udaipur
to
Delhi.
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OF CHOOMTI TOUR.
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Extension from Jaipur to
The Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary
Ranthambore
is famous for spotting
tiger
during daylight. Its 400
sq kms of dry deciduous forests, studded with remnants of its historic past is
the home of
tiger,
leopard, sloth
bear,
sambar,
chital,
neelgai
and is
rich in bird life.
Day 6
Driven from
Jaipur
to the
Ranthambore Sanctuary.
Stay at Khem
Villas. A
Jungle Camp Homestay, providing a choice of
thatched air-conditioned cottages, luxury tents, or standard rooms, on the outskirts of
Ranthambhore National Park
.
Or, Aman-i-Khás
An
exclusive Luxury 10 Tented, wilderness camp set in the rugged hills of
Rajasthan, giving a wilderness retreat located on the fringe of
Ranthambhore
National Park.
Day 7
Game
Drives in the morning and the evening.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 8
Game
Drives morning and evening.
Stay a third night at your chosen hotel.
Day 9
Driven 6 hours to
Nimaj
to stay at Chhatra
Sagar, a luxury Tented Camp well run by two brothers and their wives.
This camp is set beside a 100 year old water reservoir with masses of
birds and surrounded by lush green fields of wheat, mustard, cotton and chillies
and vast grazing pastures.
Stay at Fort
Chanwa a recently restored 18th Century sandstone fort with swimming pool.
Or, stay at Rohet
Garha
well established heritage property (with swimming pool), run by the Royal Family.
Located
40kms from Jodhpur.
Or, stay in Jodpur at
Ajit Bhawan,
India's first heritage palace resort and home to the members of the Jodpur Royal Family.
Day 12
Driven into
Jodhpur
to see the magnificent 15th century
Meherangarh
Fort
and the
Umaid
Bhawan Palace
(museum and hotel) which depicts the
extravagant life style of the Maharajas.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Dav 13
Driven to
Deogarh to stay at the beautifully restored Deogarh
Mahal, a hilltop palace, lovingly decorated
with Rajasthani prints and artefacts. Deogarh
is renowned for its miniature paintings.
Driven to
Udaipur,
the most romantic and colourful of all Rajasthani towns with its gardens, lakes
and palaces.
Stay at
Fateh Garh
overlooking the city and the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or,
stay at the medium priced Jagat Niwas Palace
in a Lake Facing Suite overlooking the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or,
stay at the centrally located Udai
Kothiwith roof top restaurant and swimming pool.
Alternatively,
stay at Oberoi’s
Udaivilas Palace, an ultra luxurious hotel overlooking the romantic
Lake
Palace Hotel.
Or indeed, stay at the ultra luxurious
and romantic Lake
Palace Hotel.
Day 16
Udaipur
~ Visit the lakes,
City Palace,
and the garden of the
Maids of Honour.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 17
Flight from
Udaipur
to
Delhi.
- END
OF CHOOMTI TOUR. .
Extension
to the Shekhawati region
Choomti
recommends a side
trip
or extension
to the Shekhawati region.
This
is a semi-desert region in North Rajasthan and it is situated entirely in the
triangle between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur.
Shekhawati is a region, and not just a
town or fort; it takes its name after its ruler Rao
Shekha. Shekhawati means
the garden of Shekha.
The towns of Shekhawati are eminent for their amazing painted Havelis. Such is
the appeal of the Havelis that this region is dubbed as "open art gallery
of Rajasthan".
The inhabitants of Shekhawati
are considered brave, sacrificing and hard working people. The
region provides the highest number of persons to the Indian
Army.
Choomti recommends these recently
converted,
unique properties :
