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Day 01 : (Arrive Bombay)
Arrive Bombay in the late night. After passing immigration and customs, meet with our representative and then take a drive to the historic Taj Mahal Hotel where accommodation has been reserved for immediate occupancy in the preferred Heritage section.
Overnight in Bombay.
Day 02 : (In Bombay) - B, L, D
Mumbai or Bombay, with a population exceeding 18 million, this one time group of low lying mud flat is now India's economic power base and her most industrialized city.
We spend the day exploring some of the facets epitomizing this maximum city beginning with a drive to Malabar Hill via the famous Art Deco Marine Drive, also called the Queens Necklace at night due to its curve shape around the bay. We start with a walk through Banganga, the sacred tank surrounded by four hundred year old temples and modern skyscrapers.
Later drive to 'Dhobi Ghat' the city's open air laundry !
We then drive onward to the Churchgate Railway Terminus to see the 'Dabbawallahs' members of the Bombay Union of Tiffin Box Carriers. They provide a very essential service to the city's several thousand office goers by delivering fresh meals to them. The service which costs a few rupees a week is a good example of the fine division of labor in India.
We pass through the teeming commercial areas and many handsome buildings of Victorian Bombay, including the University, Victoria Terminus and General Post Office, on our way to lunch at the Khyber restaurant famous for its Northwest frontier cuisine.
Lunch is suggested at the Khyber restaurant famous for its North West frontier cuisine.
Our next stop is at Mani Bhavan, Gandhi's Bombay residence between 1917 and 1934 and now a museum and memorial to the Mahatma.
Later we go to where it all began. No visit to Bombay is complete without a foray into the bazaars of Bhuleshwar. Within a few square kilometers there area dozen bazaars and more commodities for sale than you will see probably anywhere else in a lifetime.
Cosmopolitan Bombay offers a variety of activities and interesting shopping opportunities, which can be independently explored. Transport is at disposal.
To catch a flavor of the local scene, we recommend a short walk from the hotel to the stylish multi-cuisine restaurant 'Indigo' which has been regularly voted the best local eatery in the country. Its atmosphere reflects the cosmopolitan and friendly nature of Bombay.
Overnight in Bombay.
Day 03 : (Bombay - Aurangabad) - B
This morning we take the Jet Airways service to Aurangabad. From the airport to our hotel the Taj Residency is a 20 minute drive.
This afternoon we visit the Ellora Caves situated about 19 miles from the city. There are 34 Hindu, Jain and Buddhist caves at Ellora, the most marvelous of all is the stupendous rock temple of Kailash, the world's largest monolithic sculpture.
Overnight in Aurangabad.
Day 04 : (In Aurangabad) - B
Soon after breakfast, we take a one and a half hour drive into the countryside towards Ajanta Caves, strung out in a sweeping horseshoe shape in a inner fold of the Sahyadri hills, the caves were a secluded retreat for Buddhist Monastic orders.
We return to our hotel for a lateish lunch. After an afternoon at leisure, an option to visit the classic Himroo weaving center.
Overnight at the Taj Residency.
Day 05 : (Aurangabad - Bombay - Udaipur) - B
We take the Jet Airways morning service to Bombay for our onward connection to Udaipur, or the city of 'sunrise' that combines real beauty with a picturesque association of a great and glorious past.
I stood in ecstasy on the sublime panorama spread out at my feet ... it resembled one of the fairy cities in the Arabian Nights.
Louis Rousselet, 1878.
We stay at the iconic Lake Palace where you arrive by boat !
This afternoon, sail across to inspect the massive City Palace, crowning a ridge in which the city clusters along the lake. We walk through the maze of reception halls and inner courts the most elaborate being 'Mor Chowk' or Peacock Court.
We continue on to Lok Kala Mandal with its unique collection of handmade puppets and display of tribal costumes.
At sunset embark on a boat ride on Lake Pichola, sailing by high towers and turrets and old havelis with their cupolaed balconies.
Return to the Lake Palace for the overnight.
Day 06 : (In Udaipur) - B
This morning, we take a drive to see the spectacular Jain temples of Ranakpur, situated in the remote and peaceful Aravali valley.
Lunch is back at the Lake Palace with the afternoon at leisure. Or explore the city and its many narrow and twisting by lanes of the Old City.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 07 : (Udaipur - Bombay - Home) - B
The morning is at leisure to enjoy this unique hotel and its spa.
This afternoon, we fly back to the commercial capital for our onward journey home.
On arrival, we are met and transferred to the international terminal in conjunction with our departure flight timing.
End of our services.
The above is based on and includes:
The package includes: Accommodation on 'room with breakfast' basis and inclusive of taxes on the following categories of rooms:
2 nights at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Bombay in a Luxury Grand sea view room
2 nights at the Taj Residency, Aurangabad in an Executive Room
2 nights at the Lake Palace, Udaipur in a Luxury Room
The package includes: Transfers, sightseeing and excursions in an air-conditioned car/van as per the itinerary with our representative to assist during transfers.
The package includes: Services of a local English-Spanish speaking guide for sightseeing.
The package includes: Porterage at airports/hotels and entrance & camera fees at all monuments.
The package includes: Plenty of mineral water and soft drinks are available on the vehicles during all
movements.
The package includes: Meals including mineral water/soft drinks/beer:
. Lunch at Khyber restaurant, Bombay
. Dinner at Indigo restaurant, Bombay
The package includes: Current internal airfare in Economy class for sector:
Bombay/Aurangabad/Bombay & Bombay/Udaipur/Bombay
The package includes: All applicable taxes.
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