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The Great Indian Shopping Experience

India is well known for precious, semi-precious gems and exquisite jewellery. Watch the master craftsmen work at designing, manufacturing and setting exotic stones in gold and silver. Rajasthan is famous for 'Kundan' jewellery - a highly specialized skill and one of the oldest forms of jewellery making. The purest, softest gold is hammered into fine sheets & literally moulded around the stones to encase them. Witness this fine art for yourself in Jaipur and Udaipur. The 'Thewa' jewellery of Udaipur is another example of fine art - the gemstones are encased in a delicate gold filigree design.

We deal only with reputable establishments to provide a safe shopping experience and to eliminate any risk of buying articles of high value. Our local gemologist expert and guide will accompany you to ensure you get a fair deal.

Combined with sightseeing of the Taj, the majestic forts and palaces, this makes for a great tour!

Day 1 :

Arrive New-Delhi, our car will transfer you to your hotel - the Svelte Suites, or similar. Check-in and relax. Overnight Delhi

Day 2:

Delhi, the capital of India, is a historical place with fine examples of Mughal architecture. After breakfast, a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Parliament House. Visit the old market place in Chandni Chowk. Experience the 'Dilli Haat' the complete food & crafts bazaar. In the evening see the Sound & Light show in the historical Red Fort. Overnight Delhi.

Day 3 :

After breakfast drive to Agra 204 km. Check into your hotel - the ITC Mughal or the heritage Grand. Visit the fabulous Taj Mahal - the eternal monument to love and one of the greatest wonders of all times. Overnight Agra.

Day 4:

After breakfast drive to Jaipur 235 km via Fatehpur Sikri - an impressive monument of the Mughal era made in pink stone. Check in at your hotel the Jai Mahal palace, the Samode Haveli or the modern Golden Tulip in Jaipur. You will be met by our gem and jewellery expert who will arrange a visit to some traditional workshops where hand crafted jewelry is made. Later, a visit to some of the reputed jewellery stores for browsing and shopping. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 5:

Full day guided tour of Jaipur city and Amber Fort. Visit Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace. After lunch visit the splendid Amber Fort and ride an elephant up to the fort. Return to your hotel (via a jewellery store, if you like) freshen up and proceed for dinner to "Chokhi Dhani" an open-air ethnic place with Rajasthani cuisine, folk musicians and dancers. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 6:

Fly from Jaipur to Udaipur. Check into your hotel the Shiv Niwas palace, the Laxmi Vilas palace or the newest addition - the Leela Palace Kempinski. Visit the jewellery making workshops and stores with the help of our expert and guide. You can find some exquisite antique silver jewellery in Udaipur. After lunch go for a guided city tour. Udaipur is a city of lakes. Take an evening boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 7:

After breakfast drive 100 km out of Udaipur to see the fabulous Jain Temples of Ranakpur with over a thousand marble pillars carved in exquisite detail. No two pillars are the same. Visit the imposing Kumbalgarh Fort built in the 15th Century with perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres in length. Return to Udaipur. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 8:

Take your flight from Udaipur to Delhi and connect to your international flight. If you want to extend your tour for two nights you could fly from Udaipur to Mumbai. Experience the hustle-bustle of a metropolitan city - great for shopping & sightseeing. From Mumbai you could connect to your international flight. The option of Goa is also available if you plan on a longer stay.

Tour Cost :

Tour costs start from US$ 2250 per person on twin share and include airport transfers, city sightseeing and intercity travel by private a/c car, economy airfare Jaipur to Udaipur, daily breakfast, dinner at Chokhi Dhani, elephant ride at Amber, boat ride at Udaipur, entrances to monuments plus all tolls and taxes. Also included are the services of an expert local gemologist to assist you in shopping.

Camera fees at monuments, meals, beverages, personal expenses like telephone calls or laundry, tips and gratuities and airfare from Udaipur to your next destination are excluded from the tour price.

This is an indicative itinerary and we will be happy to customize it depending on your individual preferences since India offers a whole lot of shopping options, other than jewellery.