North India Food Safari

Itinerary

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	02
Jaipur	Hotel Gandharwa or Similar	Hotel Park Regis or Similar	Hotel Radisson Blu city center or Similar	02
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Trident, Agra or Similar	01
Bharatpur	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	02
Udaipur	Hotel Le Grand or Similar	Hotel Jagat Niwas Palace or Similar	Hotel The Lalit Palace or Similar	02
Jodhpur	Hotel K.P Haveli or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Indana Palace or Similar	01
Package Price	AUD$1267	AUD$1567	AUD$1867

DAY 1: DELHI, WELCOME TO INCREDIBLE INDIA!

You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Remaining time is at leisure till next day. Meals: Welcome Dinner Included.

DAY 2: DELIGHTFUL TOUR OF OLD DELHI

Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, you get yourself ready for a personalized guide tour, wandering through alleyways for an authentic Delhi street food which begins from the Old and Historic Delhi. Old Delhi is also the sparkling haven for food connoisseurs. This is the place, where you will relish tasting the unique traditional Mughal delicacies, which are prepared by expert cooks, who have inherited the trade from their forefathers. As you walk through the lanes and alleys, the feeling of Mughal architecture also takes your imagination by stride. The first halt is Red Fort- declared as world heritage site by UNESCO. Advance to the Jama Masjid – standing at a whopping 135ft it is regarded as the biggest mosque in India. Get back to the 300 years old real Mughal times of Old Delhi, and this is not possible if you do not go through the dingy and narrow by lanes and alleys. Continue the food safari theme tour with a vegetarian lunch at a local Sikh temple, Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara. After lunch, The guide will arrange a cycle rickshaw tour, which will let you catch a closer insight of old era and the very illustrious Anarkali Bazaar of Chandni Chowk. At Chandni Chowk, we would further take you to Khari Baoli Spice Market – the largest spice market of Asia, which is a true delight for eyes. Later visit the Gali Paranthe Wali (lane of parathas), which has been in operation since the 1870s. Parathas are one of the most popular unleavened flat breads in Punjabi North Indian cuisine, so taste some delicious variations with fillings like potatoes, cauliflower and cottage cheese. Late evening you will visit Akshardham Temple – biggest Hindu temple of the world. In the evening you return to your hotel and paint a picture of places you visited in your vivid memory. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part. Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 3: TOUR OF NEW DELHI

Welcome to a fresh new morning, after delicious breakfast begin your tour of New Delhi. This morning, you will visit the imposing boulevards and buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Residence), India Gate, and many more in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Next, visit Raj Ghat (Gandhi’s memorial), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus temple and Connaught Place. You can enjoy the lip-smacking south Indian food at Saravana Bhawan while being in Connaught Place. AGRA, TOUR OF ROMANCE AND EXALTATION BEGINS Later, pack yourself for a road trip to Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals. On arrival visit Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site. In the evening visit the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love and enjoy the mesmerizing sunset in the backdrop of this symbol of love. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part. Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 4: AGRA, SUNRISE VISIT TO TAJ MAHAL

At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. This momentary reflection of romance will captivate your heart by awe. Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism.
A visit to Agra is incomplete without tasting it’s delightful local cuisine. This food tour of Agra will help you taste delicious street food dishes of varied Indian cuisines available from some of the oldest and most reputed food joints in the city. You will visit around some non-touristy markets of Agra city and taste some of the best local food dishes. You will visit around 7-9 different food places and taste the authentic local street food of Agra. This food tour can be enjoyed by vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians. BHARATPUR After lunch, drive towards Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Be sure to take binoculars and a good camera! Overnight stay in a heritage hotel. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 5: BHARATPUR

After breakfast, visit Keoladeo National Park, an outstanding bird refuge that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This sanctuary has more than 230 species of birds. You can enjoy bird watching as well as a boat ride in this national park. At lunch time, you can satiate your hunger by having some of the famous Rajasthani or north Indian dishes like mawa kachori, pyaaz kachori, aloo ki sabzi, and many more. Later visit Bharatpur Palace and Museum. It contains a vast number of antiques, over 581 stone sculptures, 861 local art and craft wares and ancient scriptures. Overnight stay in a heritage hotel. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 6: JAIPUR

After delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Jaipur, “The Pink City of India”. Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state, Rajasthan. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Since the color pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colors the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold. Rest of the day is at leisure. As the evening sets in, explore the bustling local bazaar & indulge yourself in shopping local handmade artifacts & jewelry. Enjoy the puppet shows and try some local Rajasthani dishes such as Daal baati churma, laal maas, ghewar and others. Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 7: JAIPUR, THE PINK CITY

The morning is fresh as ever for you, and this is when you will have an excursion to Amber Fort by jeep. This palace is laid out over four layers and sits beside the shimmering Maota Lake. Afterwards visit the Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family), Hawa Mahal (the Palace of winds) and visit its museum of regal clothing and textiles. Then we continue to the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory. EVENING WITH LOCAL FAMILY & COOKING CLASS Tonight, you will get the chance to visit a local family for a home-cooked meal and spend evening with them. You will experience a great insight into the lifestyle of Indian family. You will be part of a cooking class with the local family. You will learn few local dishes and how to prepare them from with fresh ingredients. So, find out some secret recipes, enjoy the dinner prepared by you with the family and chat with your welcoming hosts. Return to your hotel and live a memorable night. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included.

DAY 8: JODHPUR, MAKE ENTRY TO THE THAR DESERT

Make a morning checkout from your hotel and take the road drive to Ranakpur. On arrival, visit the beautiful Ranakpur Jain Temple. It is the largest and one of the most complex Jain Temple in India. Later you will be transferred by road drive directly to Jodhpur – “the Sun city of India”. On arrival, check in at your hotel. FOOD SAFARI Our Jodhpur team offers a bespoke ‘food safari’ tour, which many people regard as a highlight of their time in India. Visit local eateries with one of our Jodhpur crew and sample the best food on offer in Jodhpur. We would further take you to local Spice Market, which is a true delight for eyes. It’s truly unbelievable to see that the spices which we normally see in small sachets & packets are here seen in big sacks & carts. A wholesale market with carts full of different spices and people busy negotiating the prices, it’s really a scene. Later plan your evening for strolling in the old markets around Clock Tower-a completely spell bound surrounding. Stay overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 9: UDAIPUR, THE CITY OF MOSAIC ARCHITECTURE AND LAKES WELCOMES YOU

Morning after breakfast, checkout and drive to reach Udaipur. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Remaining day is at leisure. If you wish you have time to look around in the markets near Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 10: UDAIPUR

During the day enjoy the sightseeing tour of Udaipur, which includes City Palace, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum (has an interesting collection of dresses, turbans, musical instruments, dolls, paintings, the traditional puppets etc.). Enjoy an afternoon cruise on the calm waters of Lake Pichola in Udaipur (subject to water levels). FOOD SAFARI Our food tours in Udaipur is the best way of exploring this royal city and it’s delicious cuisine. It is an optimal combination of the most popular food available in Udaipur and the most famous as well as hidden sights of the city which most people usually miss.Part of the food tour involves walk in old traditional markets of Udaipur to visit some essential food joints. All of this is a mixture of some great street food as well as food from air-conditioned places where you can sit in relative peace and quiet to enjoy the flavours. Meat is a part of traditional Rajasthani cuisine and is represented by the iconic Laal Maans, a type of mutton curry. But Mewari cuisine of Udaipur is rather famous for it’s vegetarian food which consists of Kachauris, Vadas, Mirchi Vada, Onion Samosas and Daal Baati Choorma - the signature dish of Rajasthan Meals: Breakfast Included.

DAY 11: UDAIPUR DEPARTURE

This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Udaipur airport for your onward journey. Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	02
Jaipur	Hotel Gandharwa or Similar	Hotel Park Regis or Similar	Hotel Radisson Blu city center or Similar	02
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Trident, Agra or Similar	01
Bharatpur	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	Hotel The Bagh Resort (Heritage Hotel) or Similar	02
Udaipur	Hotel Le Grand or Similar	Hotel Jagat Niwas Palace or Similar	Hotel The Lalit Palace or Similar	02
Jodhpur	Hotel K.P Haveli or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Indana Palace or Similar	01
Package Price	AUD$1267	AUD$1567	AUD$1867

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