The Princesses Trails – The Indian Journey

Welcome to India!! Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be provided assistance followed by transfer to hotel.
On arrival at the hotel, you will be welcomed traditionally with Aarti and Tikka (a Hindu Ritual where young women put vermillion mark on your forehead welcomes you with a platter of auspicious items). This will remark as an auspicious start to your journey to India. Post this ritual, you will be provided with a non-alcoholic beverage and keys will be handed over to you and relax at your rooms. Stay 3 nights at the The Claridges hotel or similar in Delhi.

After breakfast, morning is free to relax. Meet our staff (around 1200 hrs) who will brief you about your trip and shall handover all the travel documents to you. She will answer all your queries and shall also introduce you to your Tour Women Coordinator.
Delhi is the capital of the country. In the past, it has been the capital of many major empires and reigns. This city is a living specimen of culture, architectural beauty, power, and memories. If it were your first visit to India, Delhi would make the best starting part. The city holds enough entertainment, amenities, and attractions to keep your days filled. Moreover, the city has a busy international airport, which connects the city with numerous international airports. Magnificent, magnetic and magical- Delhi is a bustling hub of colonial wonders and colourful bazaars. Visit the lush gardens, stunning mausoleums and don’t miss out on the mouth-watering Indian food.
The tour shall take you to the Old Delhi where you shall visit the Jama Masjid, Shah Jahan’s last architectural extravagance, the Jama Masjid towers over Old Delhi and is India’s largest mosque. The massive courtyard of the Jama Masjid can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers and houses many interesting relics, including an ancient copy of the Quran inscribed on deerskin as well as the relics of Prophet Muhammad, such as a red hair from his beard, his sandals and his footprint imprinted on a marble slab.
From there, take a rickshaw and ride through the narrow lanes of old colorful markets bustling with action-packed streets. We will take you to Kinari Bazaar as well as the beautiful and interesting spice market, an old bazaar of Delhi. Here you will experience the beautiful art of Indian Bridal wear making and lanes of Chandni Chowk, through that Delhi traffic in an e-rickshaw. Then drive towards The Red Fort for a quick photo stop from outside.

The Red Fort- a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a massive red sandstone fort that is octagonal in design with the walls covered with beautiful flower decorations and calligraphy. It is a proof of the glory of the flourishing Mughal Empire in Delhi. Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1638, the Red Fort took a total of ten years to be completed. The main gate to the Red Fort is the Lahore Gate and is also where the Prime Minister delivers his speech every year on Independence Day. The Red Fort is spread over a rambling 254.67 acres and the walls alone are around 2kilometres long.

At one point the Red Fort was surrounded by a deep moat, used to keep intruders out. The Red Fort contains the Diwan-e-Aam, the Diwan-e-Khas, the Moti Masjid and the Hayat Baksh Bagh among other interesting architectural elements.

After visit, return to hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will take you to special workshop that designed to teach you eye-catching Indian Bollywood Dance.

We take you through an Indian cultural journey via India’s beautiful dance forms. You will be welcomed in traditional Indian style with a garland and tilak (a hand painted red lining on the forehead). They then learn basics of 3 Indian dances namely Bollywood (the modern Indian dance that’s taking the world by storm), Bhangra (traditional high energy Punjabi dance form) and Dandiya (Gujarati dance form performed with sticks). They then have the option of putting on Indian costumes and jewellery for a high definition video. Once that’s done, you will move to the eating area where carefully selected authentic Indian dishes are served to you. During this time, the video is burnt on a CD for you to take home. This experience also covers a brief history of each dance form and 2 yoga pranayams or breathing exercises – Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom that have a number of benefits.
Later drive to the New Delhi which is feels like a different city altogether. Visit Qutub Minar. World’s highest building made of bricks of about 73 meters of height. The Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193 as a part of a celebration of Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler.
Later drive past India Gate it is war memorial dedicated to the troops of British India, who died in the wars of 1914 and 1919. It is located eastern end if the Rajpath – a formerly known as the Kingsway is about 138 feet in height. You will also drive pass through the Government Building lining the Janpath area on your way to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a famous Sikh Temple is one of the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara, or Sikh house of worship inside its complex.
Later after the Gurudwara visit, ladies can get their hands painted with the henna from the famous market near Hanuman Mandir. (Henna is a form of body art in which decorative designs are created on a person’s hand using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant. It’s a temporary design and will fade away slowly).
After having visit, back to the hotel for wash and change.

Later transfer to nice restaurant for Dinner at Indian Accent Located at The Lodhi Hotel in New Delhi.

After having dinner, return back to the hotel.

After an early breakfast, you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to airport to connect your flight to Jodhpur. Assistance on arrival at Jodhpur airport followed by drive to Khimsar (Distance 70 Miles / 2 Hrs Drive).

Khimsar is located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in India, halfway between Jodhpur and Nagaur, on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. The fortress was built in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, the 8th son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur. Khimsar is in heart of Rajasthan. Khimsar is a magnificent fort built by the Ranas of Mewar.

Upon arrival check into the hotel, after quick wash and change exploring the Fort and the villages around in the area to see the rural life & enjoy Jeep Safari with Hi Tea (Tea / Coffee / Biscuits) Session at sand dunes.

Later, you will enjoy Dinner at dunes along with Traditional dance performance by local artist.

After having dinner, back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Welcom Hotel Khimsar Fort and Dunes or similar.

After breakfast, later you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to airport to connect your flight to Jaipur.
Assistance on arrival at Jaipur airport followed by transfer to hotel. Upon arrival, check in to hotel.
In the afternoon, meeting with the astrologer at hotel, the ancient science of astrology uses precise mathematical tools to map the alignment of the planets at the time and place of your birth; our professional astrologer helps in revealing the hidden secrets of your personality and what the future has in store.
In the evening you will visit an Indian House where you will enjoy a Cooking Demo along with Dinner session with a Local Indian Family.
The cooking demonstration and meal involves the cooking instructor working and demonstrating to the guests all ingredients and techniques neatly typed cooking recipes in a sanguinary handmade paper folder given as a takeaway to every guest. Cooking demonstration is unique in as much that it covers ingredients and recipes of Rajasthan which the guest easily replicates. The guest also works hands on and can cook on the cooking station.
We would like to show and serve dishes which normally the guests would not find easily.
After having dinner, return back to the hotel. Stay 3 nights at Trident hotel Jaipur or similar.

After breakfast, commence drive to Amer Fort, Amer is a town with an area of 4 square Kms located 07 miles from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.
At Amer Fort, enjoy a Jeep ride while going up the fort.
On the way back stop at Hawa Mahal for outside visit & quick photo stop, is an extraordinary pink-painted, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.
Visit the magnificent City Palace; which is a series of palaces and other buildings, built in the 18th century with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust.
Proceed to the Jantar Mantar observatory, built between 1728 and 1734 to house precise instruments for measuring “the harmony of heavens.” See the Samrat Yantra (sundial), Dhruva Yantra (which locates the polestar and the 12 zodiac signs).
After having visit, return back to hotel. You will have a session of Saree tying at hotel & learn about Indian women clothing. Later you have meeting & interaction with a famous Woman Designer along with evening Tea/ coffee. Exchange views and ideas about being a businesswoman in India.
Later you will get dressed in your Indian woman attire (Saree will be part of Welcome Kit) and have photoshoot session at hotel premises to record your memories.
Dinner at hotel.

After breakfast, morning is free at leisure. Later in afternoon you will enjoy Hindi Bollywood movie in Raj Mandir Cinema. Situated on the Bhagwan das Road, near M.I. Road, the meringue-shaped auditorium opened in 1976, and over the years has seen many movie premieres of Hindi films and has become a popular symbol of Jaipur.

Afternoon is free for leisure
Rhythm with The Elephants – Elephant bathing, (weather permitting), Feeding, Painting with organic colours and walking with elephants in the wilderness accompanied by in-house naturalists. Guests arrives at Dera Amer Camp and are greeted by the Elephants and upon arrival they are allowed to make their first contact with these kindhearted giants by the way of feeding bananas. Later the guest bathe their own elephants (weather permitting) with the help of the camp staff and mahout. Guest will now get a chance to paint the Elephant with the natural colours which are gentle to their skin.
Walk with the elephants will come to an end at the camp where guest will be served buffet dinner. It includes vegetables which are grown organically in their farm and if needed there would be enough charcoal grills to keep guest warm.
After dinner back to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Agra. (Distance 152 Miles / 4 Hrs 30 Mins Drive)
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, “the Ghost City” which lies west of Agra. Fatehpur Sikri has all the ingredients of a magnificent architecture and a rich historical past that can astonish many a traveller.
After visit, continue drive to Agra.
It is city situated on the banks of river Yamuna lies in the north of India. It is home of the world-famous Taj Mahal, Agra is one of India’s prime tourist destinations for specifically this reason, though its attractions also extend to an array of other impressive historical sights. These include the red-hued Agra Fort, the sacred Jama Masjid mosque and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s tomb, with its white marble facade embellished with intricate inlaid designs and semi-precious gems. The legacy of the Mughal Empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums, and there’s also fun to be had in the bustling chowks (marketplaces). The downside comes in the form of hordes of rickshaw-wallahs, touts, unofficial guides and souvenir vendors, whose persistence can be infuriating at times.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Have dinner & overnight at the Trident hotel or similar

Early morning visit; The Monument of Love – Taj Mahal (Closed on Every Friday). Enjoy battery car ride till the gate of Taj Mahal – it is the monument which story of love – Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz, it is emblematic of the emperor’s deep love for his wife and the grief he experienced at her passing. The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmed Lahauri and the design is a representative of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. It took 21 years for the Taj Mahal to be constructed (from 1632 to 1652) with over 20,000 laborers working night and day.
After having visit, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast continue with the visits for the rest of the monuments in Agra which includes;
Agra Red Fort which is actually the original Red Fort, Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. The fort was the main residence of the emperors of Mughal Dynasty, when Agra used to be the capital city. Afterwards it was occupied by the Britishers.
After having visit, commence drive to Delhi (Distance 145 Miles / 4 Hrs 30 Mins Drive). Upon arrival, check in to hotel. Dinner& overnight at the Andaz Delhi or similar.

After breakfast,
Day is free to relax and enjoy in house amenities at hotel.
In the evening you will be taken to a nice restaurant to have your farewell dinner and enjoy the last stop of the trip.
After dinner, you will be transferred to the international airport for connecting the flight for onwards journey.