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Solo's India

12 days | Delhi to Udaipur

Tour Description

Embark on a 12-day solo traveler’s tour of North India, exploring its famous sights and fairy-tale-like palaces in Rajasthan. Begin in Delhi, experiencing the contrasts of Old and New Delhi, visiting landmarks like Jama Masjid and the spice market. Journey to Agra for the iconic Taj Mahal, explore Bharatpur’s bird sanctuary, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Rajasthan.

Embark on a 12-day solo traveler’s tour of North India, exploring its famous sights and fairy-tale-like palaces in Rajasthan. Begin in Delhi, experiencing the contrasts of Old and New Delhi, visiting landmarks like Jama Masjid and the spice market. Journey to Agra for the iconic Taj Mahal, explore Bharatpur’s bird sanctuary, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Rajasthan.

Discover the Pink City, Jaipur, with its historical monuments and colorful bazaars. Move on to Jodhpur, where the Mehrangarh fort overlooks opulent palaces and lively markets. Conclude your adventure in Udaipur, the city of lakes, and explore the crystal gallery within the City Palace. Join us on this small-group journey that captures the romance and mystique of captivating India.

Pricing

2024

Solo NZ$ per person

19 – 31 Mar ~

$4,972

13 – 24 Apr, 14 – 25 Sep

$3,671

5 – 16 Oct

$4,439

27 Oct – 7 Nov+

$4,917

2025

 

25 Jan – 5 Feb, 22 Feb – 5 Mar

$4,439

9 – 21 Mar ~

$5,229

19 – 30 Apr

$3,880

~Holi   + Diwali

Inclusions


  • 11 Nights Deluxe accommodation with private facilities
  • Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
  • Group assistance and transfers
  • Sightseeing as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Local English speaking Tour Guide
  • Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people)
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Rickshaw ride in Delhi
  • Shared jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
  • Jeep safari in Jojawar
  • Boat ride in Udaipur
  • Bottled water while travelling
  • All currently applicable taxes

Note: International airfares, visa fees, tips & gratuities, meals other than specified above are at an additional cost. Departures during Holi includes one extra night to experience the festival.

 

Itinerary


Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two night stay in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing 
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama  Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice
market which has existed since the 17th-century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site. This is the tallest brick minaret in the world and was completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner. (B,D)

Day 3: Delhi – Agra 
After leisurely breakfast travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy
worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra (B,D)

Day 4: Agra 
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones. (B,D)

Day 5: Agra – Kalakho
Travel to Kalakho, a small village brimming with culture and history. Afternoon get a henna tattoo from the village ladies and and men can learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying as the day is free to explore. Overnight at Ummaid Lake Palace. (B,D)

Day 6: Kalakho – Jaipur
Morning enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast and visit an authentic Rajasthani village by Juggad ride, the way locals do and to get an insight in real rural India. Later travel to Jaipur, the pink city of India. Afternoon enjoy a handson experience with block printing, next visit a jewellery shop to witness how precious and semi-precious stones are cut to perfection. Evening free to relax and stay two nights in Jaipur. (B,D)

Day 7: Jaipur
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum,  your  knowledgeable guide will enhance your tour of its extensive and carefully curated collection including miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. You’ll also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in 1726, to measure
time, predict eclipses and track the movements of the stars and planet. (B,D)

Day 8: Jaipur – Jojawar
After breakfast drive to Jojawar – Rawla Jojawar is the fort which is converted into a heritage hotel. The new generation of King Rao, is looking after the hotel in the Rawla, recently restored into its old-world splendour. Stay two nights in Jojawar. (B,D)

Day 9: Jojawar 
Enjoy the village experience accompanied by one of the staff guides, a great way to experience life here as it unfolds before your eyes. The afternoon starts with a new adventure called Countryside jeep safari – It is said that the real India is its rural areas, the country around Jojawar boasts of very interesting landscapes, with the picturesque Aravali Hills in the east. (B,D)

Day 10: Jojawar – Udaipur
After breakfast check out of the hotel and travel towards the lake city of Udaipur, en-route pass lush green valleys, and heart- capturing views before visiting Ranakpur, with intricately carved marble Pillars and Domes. Tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravalli ranges, it boasts of one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country. Stay two nights at Udaipur. (B,D)

Day 11: Udaipur 
An excursion from Udaipur to visit a Bhil Village. The sightseeing in Udaipur is set around the City Palace a complex of 11 palaces, all with intricate stone work and interiors featuring glass mirrors and ornamental tiles. Visit the gardens of Sahelion Ki Bari, the old city and conclude your day with a boat ride on Lake Pichola (B,D)

Day 12: Udaipur Departure 
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Udaipur airport (B)

Tour Details

Travel Dates

19 Mar, 13 Apr, 14 Sep, 5, 27 Oct 24; 25 Jan, 22 Feb, 9 Mar, 19 Apr 25

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Price From

$3,671.00 per person

Sale Ends

A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required within 7 days of confirming arrangements. Passenger names must be provided exactly as per passport, including middle names, at the time of booking, and a valid passport copy. Some of the tours, ground arrangements and tickets may require a higher deposit of up to 50% or more. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. We reserve the right to cancel any ticket or booking or, refuse to honour any price or carry any passenger where any payment has not been received by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS within the specified time. Final payment will be due between 90 to 60 days before departure unless otherwise specified or by the payment deadline stated on the final invoice whichever is the earliest. Bookings made within 90 days of departure or at a value of less than $500 will only be processed if we hold full payment. If TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded. Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by us that you have checked your confirmed arrangements and have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this brochure.

Prices listed are based on costs and exchange rates as at 05 January 2021 but are subject to change. They may be varied by advertising or special offers, or changed for any reason, including without limitation, to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. Prices will be confirmed at time of booking and held during any applicable option period. Once the full payment is received by the TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS price will be guaranteed (except any tax or levies imposed by any Government and their agencies and for any changes resulting from a force majeure event.). The package prices are based on a cash or direct bank transfer only. Payment by Master Card, Visa card and American Express will incur an additional bank fee at the time of payment.

If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Where possible amendments to confirmed and deposited itineraries outside will incur a fee of $50 per change in addition to any difference in price, penalties and fee of any supplier and airlines. Special airfares that require early ticketing may be non-refundable and non-changeable.

In the event of a cancellation, the following per person per booking cancellation fee applies. Departure is calculated from the first date of services booked with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS:

60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit
Less than 60 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost
Less than 45 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost
No show due to any reason: 100% of the total tour cost
Services booked that is less than the minimum deposit, no refund is applicable. If you wish to cancel your existing booking or transfer to new departure date, the above cancellation fees will still apply. All cancellations must be received in writing by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS and are not effective until this notification has been received. Cancellations fees for some products and services may vary from those stated above. If you are unsure, please check with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS at the time of your booking. Regrettably, cancellation charges cannot be waived and there will be no exceptions. No refunds will apply on unused or omitted services due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS to make any undertakings to our Clients in respect of refunds or other matters.

Cancellation and change fee of $30 per person applies for ticketed airfares, in addition to any airline cancellation fees and penalty that are applicable. Airfare cost included in the tour is mentioned and are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airfares will be booked and ticketed upon receipt of your deposit to avoid price or tax increases. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing of the airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and, in some cases, are non-refundable. Name changes and the voluntary date and schedule changes will incur fees. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is not liable for delays or disruptions of any air travel. Once tickets are issued, TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights.

TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs, however, some group journeys may not be suitable for passenger with a special need. We recommend you advise us the tour you prefer and your interest with all the important information relating to your health, mobility and fitness so we can tailormade tour accordingly. This information is crucial and required at the time of booking and any changes to health, mobility and fitness must also be reported as soon as possible and before departure. If you require special assistance or care or any type including pushing a wheelchair, assistance with walking or assistance with dressing, you must travel with a companion capable of providing the required assistance or care. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, it is not responsible for any denial of services by any third party entities it has travel arrangements with, such as carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent suppliers unless extra support person is available at the destination or tour and charges are paid in advance. Please note coaches, minibuses and trains are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS reserved the right to deny services from the start till the end of the tour and TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS booking conditions will be enforced.

Visa and passport costs, vaccination and medical expenses, any type of insurance, excess baggage, extra meals, mini bar, room service, additional excursions, laundry, beverages, souvenirs, tipping, postage, phone calls, internet, none collectable taxes, items of a personal nature and anything not mentioned in the Includes column of your tour quote are not included in the tour cost.

Every tour is a guaranteed departure with a minimum of one person in private escorted tour and group journeys as mentioned in the tour itinerary. The Company reserve rights to cancel any tour due to any unforeseen circumstances and will advise you as soon as possible. We stress that this rarely occurs; however, in such an eventuality, the Company will make every endeavour to offer substitute arrangements of a similar nature, standard and cost. If the arrangements offered are not acceptable to you the Client, a full amount, except any penalty charged by airlines and any third party, supplier or service provider, will be refunded. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS take no responsibility for any loss incurred due to the tour cancellation.

The discount in the brochure is given on the lowest price tour package when multi tours are booked. One discount is applicable for one booking and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. The Company reserves the right to withdraw or change these offers at any time.

We reserve the right to correct any errors in prices quoted or calculated for any services and will notify you as soon as possible.

Hotel descriptions featured in this brochure are based on current hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by suppliers. Any facilities described are subject to change at any time. Maps and photographs are included for general information and may not necessarily reflect actual routes, locations, or services. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room to be occupied.

All accommodation quoted in the itinerary is considered lead-in or base category rooms unless otherwise requested. A double room is fitted with double or twin beds; the single room may be smaller than other rooms and this varies from hotel to hotel. Triple rooms usually offer a double bed with an additional rollaway mattress or fold-away bed for the third person in the same room which you may find over-crowding. Due to the type of guest hotel serve (Honeymoon and couple) some hotel may only have double room though you requested for twin.

Professional service fees may apply. Contact World Travellers for further booking terms and conditions.

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