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When the Mughals first came to India they were drawn by the lure of her fabulous wealth - India was known as the "Sone Ki Chidiya," literally - "The Golden Bird." (echoes of the Golden Goose ...!)
Even today, many come to India seeking fabulous gems and exquisite jewellery that this country is famous for. Jaipur and Udaipur are well known as centres of quality gemstones and jewellery. People from the world over come to these cities in search of that glitter that dazzles the most jaded eye. Unfortunately, all that glitters ...!
To eliminate the uncertainty and the you-never-know-what-you're- getting feeling, we have a gemologist from the US who accompanies the group. She will be assisted by a local person who also has a fair idea of prices and quality. We deal only with reputable establishments or persons and generally try to minimize the risks associated with buying articles of high value.
Here's a tour scheduled for this autumn - while the emphasis is on providing a safe shopping experience, there's lots more to do on this tour than simply shop till you drop. There's stays at charming palaces and havelis, escorted sightseeing with knowledgeable guides, folk music and traditional revelry, golf for your travel companions, even a horse safari for those so inclined. The idea is to provide a leisurely experience of some of the best India has to offer, with people you can trust. |
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| The Itinerary |
| Fri/20th Oct |
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| Depart Los Angeles. |
| Sat/21st Oct |
| Arrive Mumbai late evening and transfer to your downtown hotel President or similar. |
| Sun/22nd Oct |
| City tour of Bombay. Evening free to discover the city on your own or an optional Harbour cruise. Overnight Bombay. |
| Mon/23rd Oct |
| Transfer to the domestic airport for your flight 9W3301 departing Mumbai at 0555hrs. Arrive Udaipur at 0740hrs and transfer to hotel Shiv Niwas Palace overlooking the picturesque Lake Pichola and the exquisite Lake Palace. Afternoon, city orientation, sightseeing, visit to jewellers (lovely antique silver jewellery is a speciality of Udaipur). Evening, boat ride across to the Lake Palace. Overnight Udaipur. |
| Tue/24th Oct |
| Visit jewellery stores/workshops and displays. Overnight Udaipur. (Companions have the option of either a day trip to the awesome Chittor fort, 110 km away, or a day of horse riding in the countryside). |
| Wed/25th Oct |
| Transfer to the airport for flight 9W3301 dep Udaipur at 0810hrs. Arrive 0915hrs at the “Pink City” - Jaipur. Transfer to your hotel Rajmahal Palace or similar. Mid-morning commence a full day sightseeing and orientation tour of this historic city. Exciting bargains to be found in the shops below the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). An elephant ride to the ramparts of the imposing Amber fort is a highlight! Overnight Jaipur. |
| Thu/26th Oct |
| Visit the jewellers and textile emporiums. Golf for your travel companions at the Rambagh Polo Club. Overnight Jaipur. |
| Fri/27th Oct |
| Another day of golf for their companions while the serious shoppers visit the jewellers and also go to Sanganer for hand block printed textiles and hand-made paper. Overnight Jaipur. |
| Sat/28th Oct |
| Depart by road for Agra (5 hours) - the city of the Taj. Enroute visit the Ghost-Capital of the Moghul Empire at Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight at Hotel Taj View Agra. |
| Sun/29th Oct |
| Sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal - jewel of the East, and Agra city, before proceeding 4 hrs by road for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and proceed on a brief tour of the the capital, where the contemporary co-exists with the classical; witness the impressive son-et-lumiere at the Red Fort that brings alive the Moghul Darbars of yore. Transfer to the airport for your international flight departure around midnight. |
| Mon/30th Oct |
| Arrive USA early afternoon. (End of your tour). |
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| Tour Cost : |
| USD 3300 per person on twin sharing basis in deluxe hotels with breakfast. Includes return airfare from Los Angeles, the services of an accompanying gemologist, guided sightseeing, airport transfers and intercity travel by air conditioned mini coach, entrances to monuments, all tolls and taxes and the services of a local escort to assist the shopping experience. |
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| Not Included : |
Airfare Bombay - Udaipur - Jaipur @ USD
205 per person.
Horse riding or golf @ USD 50 per person, per day.
Upgrade to lake facing suite at Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur @ USD 100 per person. |
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