Aayush Holidays - Mewar Region Rajasthan Package

DAY 1 - Arrival Delhi & Drive Jaipur

On arrival at Delhi you will be meets, our assistance pick up from Railway station / Airport to Drive Jaipur 9280.kms from Delhi). Jaipur is affectionately referred to as the Pink City because of the pink walls and buildings of the old city. The city, which is surrounded by rugged hills and besieged walls, is full of fascinating royal heritage and magnificent well preserved buildings. Travel to Jaipur to get a feel for how the monarchy once lived in all its glory. Plan your trip with the information about Jaipur in this guide Jaipur was built by Sawai Jai Singh II, a Rajput king who ruled from 1699 to 1744. In 1727, he decided it was necessary to shift from Amber Fort to a location providing more space and better facilities, and began to construct the city. Jaipur is actually India's first planned city and the king put great effort into its design. The old city was laid out in a rectangle shape of nine blocks. State buildings and palaces occupied two of these blocks, while the remaining seven were allocated to the public. As for why the city was painted pink -- it was to welcome the Prince of Wales when he visited in 1853. Arrival Jaipur check in Hotel fresh up and afternoon visit Birla Mandir, Nahargarh Fort (Sunset view over city) Sight seeing back Hotel rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner & overnight stay at Jaipur hotel

DAY 2 - Jaipur-Local Sight seeing

Morning breakfast full day excursion tour visit and enjoy elephant rise to Amber fort, in the afternoon, take a road trip to the Jaipur City covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, Birla Mandir Sight seeing and Local Market Pink city of Jaipur, Johari Bazaar or Jeweler’s Market Sight seeing, after this Sight seeing back Hotel rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel

DAY 3 - Jaipur-Chittorgarh

Morning breakfast check out Jaipur Hotel to Drive Chittorgarh (305.kms from Jaipur), Chittorgarh is one of the ancient cities of the state of Rajasthan. This is located on the banks of Gambheri River in the desert state of Rajasthan. The history of chittorgarh has a rich history like any other cities and towns of Rajasthan. This history of Chittorgarh dates back to the first half of 8th century. The city of chittorgarh is dotted with numerous forts and monuments that allure both foreign and domestic tourists throughout the year. These spectacular structures of Chittorgarh testify the glorious rule of Rajput in the state, arrival Chittorgarh check in Hotel freshup and visit Chittorgarh fort, Rankumbha, Meera Bai Mandir, Vijay Stambh & Rani Padmini Palace Sight seeing back to Hotel Rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Chittorgarh Hotel

DAY 4 - Chittorgarh-Udaipur

Morning breakfast check out Chittorgarh Hotel to Drive Udaipur (120.kms from Chittorgarh), Udaipur city of dawn is a lovely land around the blue water lake hemmed in by the lush hills of Aravallis. A vision in the white drenched and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. It has kaleidoscope of fairy tale of palaces, lakes, temples and gardens. The city carrier the flavor of heroic past, epitomizing velour and chivalry. Udaipur was founded in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the final capital of the erstwhile Mewar Kingdom, located to the south of Nagada on the banks of Banas River. Legend is such that the Maharana Udai Singh II came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site. In 1568 the Mughal emperor Akbar captured the fort of Chittorgarh and Udai Singh II moved capital to the site of his residence which became the city of Udaipur. As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia Ranas and later Maharanas (Also called Guhilots or Suryavansh), who had always tried to oppose Mughal dominance, reasserted their independence and recaptured most of Mewar except for Chittorgarh. Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. Being a mountain region and unsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur remained safe from Mughal influence in spite of much pressure. The Rajvansh of Udaipur was one of the oldest dynasties of the world. Arrival Udaipur check in Hotel fresh up rest of the day & personal activities Dinner and overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel

DAY 5 - Udaipur Local Sight seeing

Morning breakfast full day excursion tour City Palace, Bagore ki Haveli, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jagdish Temple, Pratap Smarak, Fateh Sagar Lake, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal & Shilp Gram. By the sunset we take boat ride over Lake Pichola experience of which is beyond any comparison. After this sight seeing back Hotel rest of the day & personal activities Dinner and overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel

DAY 6 - Udaipur- Haldighati-Nathdawara-Kumbhalgarh

Morning breakfast check out Udaipur Hotel to Drive Kumbhalgarh (105.kms from Udaipur), Kumbhalgarh, is a small town in district Rajsamand is known world wide for its great history and architecture. Here lies the great Kumbhalgarh fort which was built during 15th century by Maharana Kumbha’s. Enlarged during 19th century, this fort is also the birth place of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. This almost invincible fort is the highest and most formidable in the state of Rajasthan. Even the mighty Mughal couldn’t capture it alone and it took the combined armies of Delhi, Amber and Marwar to breach its defences. Standing majestically on 1180m high ridge and representing the past glory of the Rajput rulers, the Fort also provides a panoramic view of the countryside from the top. Thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravali range protect this impregnable fortress. Seven huge and imposing gates stand like sentinels at the approaches and seven ramparts, one being folded within another with crenulated walls strengthened by rounded bastions and immense watch towers, make this an impregnable mountain fortress. Its serpentine 15 kilometers long wall is thick and broad enough for eight horses to ride abreast. This wall is second longest only to the 'Great Wall of China'. This grand fort also has 360 temples within the walls. Enroute Haldighati, Haldighati is a mountain pass in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan in western India which connects Rajsamand and Pali districts. The pass is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from Udaipur. The name 'Haldighati' is believed to have originated from the turmeric-coloured yellow soil of the area and Nathdwara, Nathdwara is a small town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated at a distance of 48kms in the north-east of Udaipur, Nathdwara is sited on the right bank of Banas River. Nathdwara is famous for its 17th century temple that is dedicated to Lord Shrinathji (Lord Krishna). The term 'Nathdwara' suggests the 'gate of the lord'. Shrinathji Temple is also known as 'Haveli of Shrinathji' and makes a prominent pilgrimage of the Hindus / Vaishnavas. On arrival Kumbhalgarh check in Hotel and visit kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Badal Mahal, Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple, Vedi Temple (a beautiful Jain Temple), Parshuram Temple, Muchhal Mahavir Temple Sight seeing back to Hotel rest of the day & personal activities Dinner and overnight stay at Kumbhalgarh Hotel

DAY 7 - Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur-Pushkar

Morning breakfast check out Kumbhalgarh hotel to Pushkar (230.kms from Kumbhalgarh), via Ranakpur, the Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved with no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kg whose sound echoes in the entire complex. The main temple is of Chaumukh or four-face temple dedicated to Adinath. Arrival Pushkar, Pushkar is best known for its Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake. This is the only one temple in the world where Lord Brahma-Creator of the universe, is Worshipped. While Pushkar is a city of pilgrimage with over 500 temples and Ghats. It is also famous for its annual Camel fair, held during Oct/ November, arrival Pushkar check in Hotel fresh up and enjoy Pushkar Brahma Temple Darshan, Pushkar Lake Sight seeing back Hotel Rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Pushkar Hotel

DAY 8 - Pushkar-Delhi

Morning breakfast check out Pushkar hotel to Drive Delhi (410.kms from Pushkar), Arrival Delhi check in Hotel fresh up rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Delhi Hotel

DAY 9 - Delhi Local & Transfer

Morning breakfast visit Some Delhi Local Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Rajghat Sight seeing back Hotel and check out Delhi hotel and evening Transfer New Delhi railway station / Airport Drop and return Journey with Memories of (Mewar Region-Delhi- Jaipur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur-Pushkar-Delhi) Package & Sight seeing

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
2. Meal Plan (Please refer Cost sheet)
3. Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
4. All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
5. Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Cost Excludes:

1. Air Fare / Train fare.
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
3. Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
4. Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
5. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
6. Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
7. Service Tax 9 %
8. Travel Insurance.
9. Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Child Policy:

1. Child Below 5 yrs complimentary
2. Child 5 -10 yrs without extra bed as mention in cost column (CNB = Child no Bed)
3. Child 5 -10 yrs with extra bed as mention in cost column (CWB = Child with Bed)
4. Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are same & charged as per (EPSR)
5. Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel.

Cancellation Policy:

1. Minimum Cancellation is Rs. 1000 per Head.
2. 25% Between 30-20 Days Before Tour Departure
3. 50% Between 20-10 Days Before Tour Departure
4. 75% Between 10-05 Days Before Tour Departure
5. 100% on the Same Day & No show.
6. Cancellation charges as % of Total Tour Cost.

G.S.T:

1. 5% G.S.T Extra

Important: We need following to process your booking:

1. Guest Name & Contact Number
2. Naming List with gender & age
3. Arrival / Departure details

About Vehicle:

1. We provide exclusive vehicles in our packages.
2. Non A/C Santro Wagnor / Alto for 1-3 Pax including child.
3. Non A/C Sumo / Max / Hard top Jeeps for 4-8 pax.
4. Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera for 6 pax including child.
5. Gangtok city tour is done only by Maruti van / Indica / Wagon R (4 people in a car).
6. If guest are booked for luxury vehicle, Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera will be provided as per availability.
7. Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Scorpio / Xylo including child. In case the number of heads traveling increases, than the guest will have to take another vehicle.
8. In one Sumo / Max only 08 heads are allowed including child. If the number of heads traveling is more than 08, then guest will have to take another vehicle.
9. Incase the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be borne by guest directly.

Important : About Hotel-

1. Check-in 13:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
2. The tourism infrastructure in Sikkim & Darjeeling is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations there is always scarcity of water and power in the region and so you would come across situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening.
3. Room Heater available with an extra cost bourne by the guest directly (Except at Super Luxury , Luxury , Heritage Premium & Classic categories)
4. Category of Rooms in the packages normally remains to deluxe Room .
5. Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel.
6. A valid photo ID proof for all guests staying at the hotel is mandatory.
7. For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but most of the hotels only provide extra mattress or roll out bed. Most of the hotels have no provision of an extra bed.
8. Operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
9. In the area (almost all) the hotels do not have a lift facility and in all the hotels the guest will have to climb stairs. In case if any guest is having problem of blood pressure, knee or other ailment for which they cannot climb the higher floors they will have to intimate us during the time of booking so that we can arrange rooms at the lowest floor of the hotel enabling the guest to climb the minimum number of stairs possible.

About Transport:

1. If arrival of guest is by train at NJP Railway Station, please be informed that our executive will be there to receive the guest at the New Exit Gate (Near Escalator) or arrive at Bagdogra Airport our executive will be there with the PLA – CARD at Exit Gate on the Airport.
2. The guest should always keep cool with the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from different remote villages.
3. As there is shortage of space for car parking in the entire Sikkim & Darjeeling region – guest will have to wait at the Lobby in time for the vehicle to start their sightseeing / transfers.
4. We would appreciate, if the guest does not lend their ears to the drivers as most of the time they misguide the passengers. In such instances we would request them to contact our executive.
5. On arrival of guests we will provide mineral water, small kits, local tour co-coordinator number & service voucher. Our representative will brief the total tour itinerary to the guest.
6. As most of the services are on point to point basis, it is obvious that the drivers would also keep changing. Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back. Always check your baggage before leave the vehicle.
7. In this sector the same vehicles will not be providing for the entire tour, it will be changed sector-wise. So we request you to inform the same to your guest to avoid any circumstance.
8. If any tourist spot do not complete which falls on closing day & if they wants to do the same on next day then they have to pay the extra cost for the vehicle.
9. If guests want any changes in their sightseeing schedule they should be informed to our executive previous day before 16:00 hrs, after that no changes are allowed. If the guest inform after 16:00 hrs it will be consider as a cancellation with no refund or guest will pay extra cost for reschedule the sightseeing.
10. Please inform your guest to maintain the timing for the sightseeing / transfers which will advisable by our executive. Mainly in Gangtok vehicle will not allowed to park at the hotel instead of parking stand. Once our vehicle will leave the hotel area without picking up the guests & come back at parking stand then guest must have to arrange their own to reach at the parking stand.
11. In Gangtok outside vehicle are not allowed to enter in the city. Only local taxi can roam around within Gangtok city. All outside vehicle will pick up & drop them from Deorali taxi stand. We provide local taxi for pick up & drop from hotel to taxi stand. For this reason guest have to wait sometime in the taxi stand.
12. In case the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel with minimum baggage (one baggage per person). In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this extra vehicle will be born by guest directly.
13. Operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
14. Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Scorpio / Xylo including child and 08 heads are allowed in 1 Sumo / Maxincluding child. In case the number of travelers are increases, than the guest will have to opt for the additional vehicle with an extra cost which is directly payable by the guest on spot.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Every tourist should send a Xerox copy of their voter’s identity card or passport and three passport size photographs at least ten days before the tour starts. Tourists should carry their id cards at all times during the tour.
2. Booking to be confirmed before 15 days with payment.
3. Company does not have any liability if the tour is cancelled or itinerary changed during the tour due to any unpredictable event.
4. Company does not cover insurance in case of any accidents or loss of belongings, etc.
5. Do not carry Indian Rs 500 or Rs 1000 currency notes.
6. Tobacco & Tobacco products are banned in Bhutan.
7. Do not bring any plant or agricultural product out of Bhutan. It is illegal.
8. Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.

Note:

* Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 04 copies of pass – port size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy(identity card – Voter ID card/Pass-port/Driving License etc) for processing the permit.
* Permit also require for traveling to North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen).Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
* The above mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category.
* The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis, valid for Indian nationals & till 15th Sep 2014 (High seasons surcharge will be applicable from 20TH Dec – 04TH Jan).

Thanking you and we assuring our best services at all time. For any further clarification, please feel free to contact us any time.

We hope you will find above as pre your requirement. Incase of anything. Please feel free to get in touch. We will look forward to hear a positive reply from your side.

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