Admire the beauty and extravagance of 18th-century architecture in India as you visit incredible palatial complexes, forts and temples on this 2-day private tour of Jaipur. Discover the opulence of India’s earlier maharajas (princes) as you marvel at the extensive scope and elaborate designs of the palace of Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Learn about Hindu-Rajput and Islamic-Mughal styles of architecture on guided visits to the Amber Fort and the Jal Mahal. Overnight accommodation, private transportation and an English-speaking guide included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Lunch
✔  Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off
✔  Dinner
✔  English-speaking guide
✔  Breakfast
✔  Overnight accommodation at a 3 star/Heritage Hotel.
✔  Transportation to/from site locations in air-conditioned vehicle
✔  Site visits per itinerary
✖  Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:  New Delhi, Delhi, India

Pick up from Delhi's city hotels/Airport/Railway station

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi – Jaipur (L, D)

1
Jal Mahal Jal Mahal, an architectural beauty located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Admire how the red-sandstone palace seems to be floating in the middle of the lake, a testimony to the ambitious nature of early Indian architecture.
2
Lakshmi Temple Birla Temple (Lakshmi Narayan Temple), a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu (Narayan) and the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Walk around the temple with your guide and admire the white marble exterior brightly illuminated against the night sky. Inside, see shrines of Hindu gods and goddesses and panels decorated with paintings of mythological events.

Duration:  30 minutes

Day 2: Jaipur – Delhi (B)

1
Amber Palace Amber Fort, a Rajput-style fortress situated atop a hill overlooking Maota Lake. The palatial complex was built with red sandstone and marble and is divided into four main sections, which you will tour with your guide. You will find it hard to take your eyes off of the ornate decorations consisting of paintings, carvings and murals.

Duration:  2 hours

2
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind Hawa Mahal, a palace built in the form of the crown of the Hindu god Krishna. See the careful intermingling of Hindu-Rajput architecture on its domed canopies and Islamic-Mughal architecture on its arches featuring delicate metalwork patterns.

Duration:  20 minutes

3
City Palace of Jaipur City Palace, a palace complex with impressive gardens and historical buildings, including the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. See the fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture with European detail. Visit the museum in Chandra Mahal with your guide to see its rich collection of royal costumes and Rajput weapons.

Duration:  2 hours

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  No strict dress code is enforced in tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended
•  Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
•  A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended
•  Maximum group size is 8 passengers
•  Hotel rooms have either a double bed fit for 2 people. Please contact local tour operator after to request bed type; contact info will be provided on your confirmation voucher. If you are traveling with an odd number of individuals, an additional bed will be placed in one room
•  There will be mandatory supplement for Gala Dinner on 24th December and 31st December night. Cost is not finalized yet by the hotel. We will update the amount once the same is finalized / near to the date of travel and will collect the payment accordingly.
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