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TextileTreasuresofIndiawithDiwaliCelebrationdeparting7Nov2020
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Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Jodhpur–Delhi
Day01:07thNov’20|Saturday ArriveDelhi
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage
collection, our representativewillmeet you as you exit the arrival terminal building afterwhich you
wouldbetransferredtoyourhotel.
Accommodationwillbebookedfromadaypriorwithbreakfastforearlycheck-in.Delhi,thesoulofIndiaandamélangeofcultures,encapsulatestwoverydifferentworlds,the“old’and
the “new” giving a feel of both ancient andmodern India. The city is nestled in the lap ofmajestic
YamunaRiverandpresentsthesoulof India in its trueself.Overthousandyears, ithaswooedrulers,
fascinated plunderers, and tried historians with details. Even today, Delhi preserves an enviable
heritage; it’s a city always on the move. The city is sprinkled with captivating ancient monuments,
picturesque gardens,magnificentmuseums, a vivacious performing arts scene and some of the sub-
continent’sbestrestaurants.Thiscityofcontrastsisatreasuretrovefortourists.
Afternoon,explorethemarketsofConnaughtPlaceandJanpath.
Enjoylunchinalocalrestaurant.
Eveningisatleisure.Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
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Day02:08thNov’20|Sunday DelhiBreakfastisatthehotel.ProceedforsightseeingtourofOldDelhi.IntroductiontoDelhistartswithtourtoOldDelhi(Shahjahanabad)visitingRajGhat,PhotoStopatRedFort,JamaMosqueandChandniChowk. In17thcentury, theMughalemperor,ShahJahan,madehis
capitalinShahjahanabad,theareathatbroadlycoverspresent-dayOldDelhi,alsocalledthewalledcity.
RajGhatliesonthebankoftheriverYamuna.ItisthelastrestingplaceofMahatmaGandhi,Fatherof
theNation. It alsohouses twomuseumsdedicated toGandhi.At theGandhiMemorialMuseum,you
cancatchadocumentaryonthelifeofthisnoblesoulandthephilosophyoftheSarvodayaMovement.
JamaMosqueisthelargestandmostwell-knownmosqueinIndia.ItisflankedbyRedfortononeside
andoldcityChandniChowkonanotherside.BuiltbyShahJahanin17thcentury,JamaMasjidisoneof
themostcrowdeddestinationsinDelhiforpilgrimsandtourists.ItisagreatplaceofMuslimpilgrimage.
TherearethreeentrancestotheCourtyard-ontheEast,NorthandSouth.Sincethemosqueislaidona
hillock,thestepsclimbinguptothisaresteep.Theeasterngatehas774steps.
ChandniChowkistheoldestmarketplacesofOldDelhi.TheoriginofChandniChowkdatesbacktothe
Mughalera inIndianhistory.Accordingto legends,ChandniChowkmarketwasestablishedduringthe
reignoftheMughalEmperorShahJahanandwasdesignedbyJahanara-EmperorShahJahan'sfavorite
daughter.Todaythismarketisconsideredtobeoneofthebusiestmarketsintheworld.
LateronproceedtovisittheOldDelhi’sclothandembellishmentmarket.DaribaKalanisrenownedforjewellery;Kinari Bazaar is the haat of laces, buttons and other fabric decoration;Ballimaran housesleatherfootwearshops.ChawriBazaarisfamousforitswedding/birthdayinvitationcards,huge&very
colourfulcollection.KhariBaoliisAsia’sbiggestspicemarketisalsooneoftheoldestasithasbeenonexistenceformorethan4centuriesnow.
FromOldDelhi,youwillproceedtovisitCraftMuseumandHumayun’sTomb.
CraftMusem,theNationalHandicrafts&HandloomsMuseum,knownastheCraftsMuseumhousesthe
rich,diverse&practicingcrafttraditionsofIndia.Themuseumwasdesignedbytherenownedarchitect
CharlesCorrea.
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Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the first substantial example of Mughal
architectureinIndia.Thismagnificentgardentombwasbuiltintheyearof1565AD,nineyearsafterthe
deathofHumayun,thesecondMughalEmperor,byhiswidowBegaBegam.Insidethewalledenclosure
aregardensquareswithwalkways,waterchannelsandamausoleumwithadoubledomeinthecenter.
Humayun’sTombisoftenconsideredaprecursortotheTajMahalowingtothestylisticsimilarityofits
structures.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)Day03:09thNov’20|Monday Delhi–Agra(210Kms/04Hrs)
Breakfastisatthehotel.LatervisittoQutabMinar.
QutabMinarwithaheightof234feetisconsideredasthetallestindividualtowerintheworld.ItisoneofthemanymasterpiecesthatdepictedthesheerbrillianceoftheMughalarchitectsofthosetimes.It
wasconstructedundertheruleofSultanQutub-ud-dinAibakin1199.Itissurroundedbyotherancient
monumentswhicharecollectivelycalledQutubcomplex.
LaterbysurfacetraveltoAgra.
Famedwithoneof theSevenWondersof theWorld -TajMahal, historicalmonuments, architectural
grandeurventuresandthebeautyofmarbles,AgrathrivesasoneofthetouristdestinationinIndia.The
cityisknownforitssuperbinlayworkonmarblebycraftsmensupposedlywithalineagedatingbackto
theMughals.Agra’shandicraftsalsoincludecarpets,goldthreadembroideryandleathershoes.
UponarrivalinAgra,transfertohotel.
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Intheevening,proceedforthespecialshow‘MohabbattheTaj’.The show is a sagaof lovebasedon storybehind themakingof TajMahal. Theeternal love storyof
EmperorShahJehanandhisbelovedwifeMumtazMahalwhogaveusfirstwonderintheworldinthe
formof‘TajMahal’.TheromantictalefromIndianhistoryhasbeentoldinadramaticmannerthrougha
liveperformancebyover80professionalartistspackedbylatestlightandsoundtechnologies.Themain
attractionofthisshowisthe12’TajReplicaweighing8250kilos.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)Day04:10thNov’20|Tuesday Agra
Earlymorningatsunrise,visitTajMahal.
TajMahalisoneoftheSevenWondersoftheWorldthatsymbolizesloveoftheMughalEmperorShah
Jahan forhisbelovedwifeMumtazMahal’s final restingplace.TajMahal iswidely recognizedas"the
jewel ofMuslim art and one of the universally admiredmasterpieces of theworld's heritage. It was
completedin1653AD,itisbelievedthatittooknearly22yearstocompletethegrandeurpalace.There
are22smalldomesovertheTajMahal,denotingthesame.
Toexperiencethebeautyofthisarchitecturalmarvel,itneedstobeviewedatdifferenttimesoftheday
andyear.Thewhitemarblebuildingchangesitshuewiththevariationsinthedaylight.
ReturntohotelforbreakfastandlatervisitAgraFort.
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TheAgraFortisoneofthemostimportantandrobustlybuiltstrongholdsoftheMughals,embellished
with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and
architecture.Thefortcontainsamazeofbuildingsformingasmallcitywithinacity.TheAgraFortoffers
greatviewsoftheTajMahalfromacrosstheYamuna.
Restofthedayisatleisure.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day05:11thNov’20|Wednesday Agra–Jaipur(260Kms/06Hrs)Breakfastisatthehotel.
LaterbysurfacetraveltoJaipur.En-routevisitChandBaoriStep-wellinAbhaneriVillage.UponarrivalinJaipur,transfertohotel.
ChandBaoriisoneoftheoldest,deepestandlargestbaoris(stepwells)inRajasthan.Theoldestpartsofthestructuredatebacktothe08thcentury&significantadditionsweremadeinthe18thcentury.
Adorned with pink sandstone palaces, majestic forts and verdant green gardens against a scenic
backdropoftheAravalihills,JaipurrepresentsthecharmofIndia’srichpastandthesophisticationofa
flourishingmetropolis.ThecityofJaipurwasfoundedbySawaiJaiSinghIIin1727ADandiscommonly
known as the ‘Pink City” because of the color of the stone used exclusively in the walled city. This
fascinatingcitywithitsromanticcharmtakesyoutoanepochofroyaltyandtradition.
Laterintheevening,enjoyCookingDemonstrationinDeraMandawa.
ThetraditionalcookingdemonstrationfollowedbydinneratDeraMandawawouldleaveyouamazed.
Youwouldwitnessacookingclassorganizedbythehost.Thedishestheywoulddemonstratehavebeen
in the cuisine for generations. They comewith flavours of the land andwonderful back stories. You
wouldlearntheprocessandalsothebestuseofthespicesetc.Theguestalsoworkshandsonandcan
cookonthecookingstation.Thesessionwouldcontinuewiththedinneranddrinks.Thiswouldbeasit
downdinnerwiththehostswhereweshallservethesoftdrinks,beverages,beeretc.duringthedemo
&dinner.Theancientwayofcookingthattoothetraditionalcuisinearemouthwateringdesireoftaste.
Returntohotelafterdinner.
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Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day06:12thNov’20|Thursday JaipurBreakfastisatthehotel.Later,visittheancientcapitalofAmbertoseethefabulousAmberFort.
AmerFort,alsospelledandpronouncedasAmberFortislocatedinAmer,11KmfromJaipur.TheFortis
aUNESCOWorldHeritageSiteandtheprincipaltouristattractionsintheJaipur.Theconstructionofthe
fortwasstartedbyManSinghIin1592.Thefortboastsofanartisticgrandeurandstructuralexpertise.
ItisareminiscentofthebraveryandcourageofthemightyRajputs,whohadplayedaremarkablerole
inthehistoryofmedievalIndia.Ajeepwouldbethereto&frothemagnificentAmberFort.
LatervisittheBagruVillageknownasthemaincentersofblockprinting.Thecraftofblockmakingand
printing developed in the region around the 18th century. The basic carving tools aremade by block
makersthemselvesformironrods,bicyclespokesetc.
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Bagruvillage isapprox.30Kmsdrivefromthemaincity.Thisvillage isoneofthoseplaceswherestill
traditionalHandblockpaintingworkisdone.Youmaygetintouchwithyourcreativeside,ordevelop
your skills,while learning sideby sideour skilled craftsperson.Be fascinatedby theprintsmadewith
smallwoodenblocksandcolorsextractedfromnature.
Lunchwillbeorganizedduringtheworkshopitself.
Eveningisatleisure.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day07:13thNov’20|Friday JaipurBreakfastisatthehotel.
LatervisittoSanganerVillagetoexperiencetextiletechniquesandpracticesofJaipur.
Todayyouwill learnthebasicsofBlockPrinting.You may participate in the single block printing
and the double block printing workshops. The
‘design' is first drawn on paper& stretched outon a smooth surface of the wood. Themotif or
design is then pierced through the needles so
thatthe'impression'istransferredonthesmooth
surfaceofthewood.Youwillalsogetthechance
totryyourhandatpreparingtheblockandthen
printingasouvenir.
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Later experience the technique of Blue Pottery. Take a look at one of the most well-known items
constructedinRajasthan,bluepotterywhichwasonceonlytheluxuryoftherichtodayhasbecomea
reasonablepieceofornamentation.Todaytheitemsmadeinbluepotteryareavailableinmanycolors
like pink, yellowand green. The Jaipur blue pottery, prepared fromEgyptian paste, is shiny and low-
fired.Someofthispotteryissemi-transparentandgenerallyornamentedwithanimalandbirddesigns.
LaterexplorethecolorfulmarketsofJaipur.
WeshallbuyyoutraditionalSareesforladiesguestsandcolorfulKurta&Pajamaforgentlemen,(one
setforeachparticipant)forDiwalicelebrationfortomorrow.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)Day08:14thNov’20|Saturday Jaipur(DiwaliCelebration)Breakfastisatthehotel.
ProceedforhalfdaysightseeingtourofJaipurCityvisitingCityPalace,ObservatoryandHawaMahal.
CityPalaceistheformerresidenceoftheRoyalFamilyofJaipur.Itislocatedintheheartofthewalled
city. The huge complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings blend both Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture.ThepalacealsohasamuseumofMaharajaSawaiManSinghIIwhereondisplayareawide
array of royal costumes, some very exquisite and precious Pashmina (Kashmiri) shawls, Banarasi Silk
sarees,Sanganeriprintsandfolkembroidery.
Observatoryisanastronomicalobservationsitebuiltinearly18thcentury.ItwasbuiltbyMaharajaJai
SighIIin1724,whosepassionforscience,engineering,andastronomypromptedhimtoconstructthis
complexof fourteenscientific instruments. It’sbeenover200yearssince theywere firstconstructed,
thesefourteenstructurescanstillaccuratelymeasuretime;predicteclipses,andtrackstarsandplanets
intheirorbits.
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Palace of Winds, popularly known as Hawa Mahal is perhaps the most well-known architectural
landmark of Jaipur. An imposing structure in the city’s signature pink color, HawaMahal is a unique
palaceasitdoesnothaveanyroomsorhalls.Itisafive-storeyedstructureembellishedwithnumerous
littlewindowsandbalconied.ThePalacewasdesignedasaviewinggalleryforthewomenoftheroyal
household,thewindowsandbalconiesofthispalacefeaturedelicate latticeworkthat isastonishingin
detailandlevelofcraftsmanship.
Afternoonisatleisure.
In the evening, the ladies will be assisted in
dressing-upthesarees;gentlemenwoulddress-up
their own. Later enjoy Diwali Celebration inShahpuraHousewiththeRoyalFamily.
Before the celebration gets started, you will be
served with local snacks and sweets and a small
briefing will be held about the celebration to
ensureeverythinggoesperfect.Theroyalfamilywouldshowcaseaswellasinvolve
in the celebration by sharing with the ways of
makingthisfestivalmoreenjoyable.
Youwilltakepartinthecelebrationswithlighting-
uptheoillampsandcandlesandplacetheminand
around the house and also participate in the
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Prayers.Thehostswouldarrangesomefireworksfortheguestswhereintheguestsmayalsotryhands.
Thetraditionaldinner(pureveg)wouldbethegourmetgesture.
After the celebrations, we shall offer a Special Diwali Souvenir to you as a momentum for you to
rememberandcherishthebeautyofthisfestivaloflove,happinessandharmony.
Laterdrivebacktothehotel.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day09:15thNov’20|Sunday Jaipur–Jodhpur(ByTrain)
EarlymorningtransfertoJaipurRailwayStationwithpackedbreakfast.
TrainNumber 22478
JaipurDeparture 0600Hrs
JodhpurArrival 1055Hrs
UponarrivalatJodhpurRailwayStation,transfertohotel.
Jodhpurorthe"SunCity"isfamousforthebright,sunnyweatheritenjoysalltheyearround.Thecity
wasfoundedin1459A.DbyRaoJodha.Thecity issituatedattheedgeoftheTharDesert,oneofthe
specialtiesofthiscityisthatalmostallthehousesbasedaroundthefortofMehrangarharepaintedin
bluecolor,duetowhichthecityisevenknownasthe"BlueCity".
Restofthedayisatleisure.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day10:16thNov’20|Monday Jodhpur
Breakfastisatthehotel.LatervisitMehrangarhFortandJaswantThada.
As Rajasthan’s largest fort,Mehrangarh forms a looming presence over Jodhpur. Visible frommiles
around, it is a grand statement of Rajput valor.Its constructionwas startedaround1459by the king
knownasthefounderofJodhpur,RaoJodhaandisbelievedtohavebeencompletedbyRajaJeswant
Singh in the secondhalf of the17th century. Thereare several palaces inside the fort. The fortoffers
magnificentpanoramicviewofthecity.
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JaswantThadaissituatedontheleftsideofFortMehrangarh;infactitislocatedbetweenthefortand
thecity.Wellmaintainedgardenswelcomeyou inside thecompound,andprovideagreatbase to sit
back and reflect onwhat you’ve seen and experienced. This cenotaphwas built by Sardar Singhji in
memoryofhisfather.
Thereafter visit a textile center where you would
witness tie & dye (Bandhani) technique to colorthecottonfabrics.Thispracticeisverycommonin
Indiaandgivesafreshdesignateveryexperiment.
Thefabricistiedinintricatepatternswiththehelp
ofbeadsorgrains,preventingcolourfromseeping
intothetiedareasduringthedyeingprocesswhen
the fabric is dunk in vats of colour. For over a
century, Jodhpur has been the traditional yarn-
dyeing centre in the country, each dyed sari or
dupattaunfurlingunlimitedandsurprisingpossibilities.
EveninggetreadyforthespecialeveningwithTravelSapphireSpecials:
HennaSessionfortheWomeninthehotel;
FarewelldinnerataRestaurantinJodhpur.
Overnightstayinhotel.(Meals:B,L,D)
Day11:17thNov’20|Tuesday Jodhpur–Delhi(ByAir)andDeparture
Breakfastisatthehotel.
Later,transfertoJodhpurAirporttoboardflightforDelhi.
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FlightDetails AirIndia,AI476
JodhpurDeparture 1455Hrs
DelhiArrival 1620Hrs
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, transfer to the International Terminal to board the flight for onward
destination.
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CostProposalItineraryConsidered:Delhi(2Nights)–Agra(2Nights)–Jaipur(4Nights)–Jodhpur(2Nights)–DelhiHotelAccommodation:Days Nights Destination 4Star&5StarHotelAccommodationDay01-03 2 Delhi TheSuryaaHotel
Day03-05 2 Agra CrystalSarovarPremier
Day05-09 4 Jaipur HiltonJaipur
Day09-11 2 Jodhpur ITCWelcomHotelJodhpurCostPerPerson:CostPerPerson 4Star&5StarHotelAccommodationBasedonTwinShare AUD$4,599PerPerson
SingleRoomSupplement AUD$1260Inclusions:
• 10nights’accommodationondouble/twinsharingbasisatthehotelsmentionedabove;• Earlycheck-in@0800HrswithbreakfastonthedayofarrivalinDelhi;• Mealsasmentionedinthetravelprogram;• ServiceofanaccompanyingEnglishSpeakingGuidethroughoutthetourprogram;• ServiceofaTextileExpertinJaipurandJodhpur;• TextileExperiencesasmentionedinthetravelprogram;• Allarrival,sightseeingandexcursionsasperthetravelprogrambyanAirConditionedVehicle;• Entrancefeesatthemonumentsasperthetravelprogram;• TrainRidefromJaipurtoJodhpurinACChairCarwithpackedbreakfast;• Packagedwaterbottles,HandSanitizers,WetandDrytissuesinthevehiclethroughoutthetrip;• Cookingdemonstrationfollowedbylavishdinner&drinkswithaRoyalHostinJaipur;• Traditional Sarees for ladies and colorful Kurta Pajama for gentlemen, (one set for each
traveller)forDiwalicelebration;• DiwaliCelebrationwithRoyalFamily;• Jodhpur-DelhiAirfareinEconomyClass;• Tippinginhotel,restaurants,guide,driverandhelperonbehalfofthegroup;• TravelSapphireRepresentativeforassistanceonallarrival&departure;• Allcurrentlyapplicabletaxes.
Exclusions:
• Expensesofpersonalnaturelikelaundry,beverages,camera/videocamerafeesatmonuments,medicalexpensesetc.;
• Anyinternationalairfare;• Anyotherservicesnotmentionedintheinclusion.
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