CUSTOM TOURS
Backwaters of Kerala
Overview
Travel for five nights aboard the Palace on Wheels, a train that evokes the splendor of the maharajas and travels to places not easily accessible by road. In the company of a National Geographic expert, explore fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Humayun’s Tomb and the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Experience the exquisite Taj Mahal at both sunrise and sunset, and photograph this iconic wonder under changing light. Get a glimpse into daily life on a walk through Bharatpur village, and enjoy a private performance by a sitar musician in Agra.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Jaipur
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Arrive in Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’!!, transfer to hotel Samode Haveli or Diggi Palace. -
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Post lunch visit the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing (AMHP). Located in a magnificently restored haveli or mansion, the museum displays a varied selection of block printed textiles alongside images, tools and related objects – all chosen to provide an in-depth look into the complexity of this ancient tradition. After the museum tour walk down to the Beautiful Panna Meena ki Baori, a 16th century Stepwell.
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Stepwells are not new to the state of Rajasthan, as half of its land is on dry desert soil. Many locals suggest Panna Meena ka Kund was built so the people of Amer could collect water, which was later used at many temples nearby. Women also came here to fill their water pots for household work. Apart from this, Panna Meena ka Kund was a resting place for many travelers—business people and saints alike—as the temperature inside the stepwell is significantly cooler.
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Panna Meena ka Kund is a square-shaped stepwell, with adjoining stairs on all four sides and a room on the northern wall. It’s believed this room was used for religious ceremonies before weddings or on popular festival dates.
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####Visit RRAP museum??- day 1 or day 2??Take a break!...have some high tea/coffee at the Anokhi Cafe (Vegetarian only)with its amazing organic food - dont miss the cakes and shop a bit at the Anokhi shop nextdoor!!
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Do come back in time for the Amarrass Nights( brief note on Amarrass) @ Diggi Palace from 7-10 pm. Dinner and drinks will be served there.
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Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 2 - Jaipur
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Breakfast at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB).
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Introduction to the folk arts, types of folk instruments of Rajasthan. Learn how to play the morchang and khartals!- at RRAP (Rajasthan Rural Arts Program) Museum.
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Post workshop, drive to the hilltop Amber Fort, and then walk to Jaigarh Fort (1.7kms).
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Lunch at the Niro's.
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Dinner : Can be at the hotel or 1135, Bar Palladio or Fine Dining: Surya Mahal at RajVilas Oberoi or Verandah and Steam at Rambagh
Accommodation: Rambagh Palace
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Beautiful palace built by Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. More text to follow, if at all.
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Day 3 - Jaipur/Jodhpur
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Breakfast at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB).
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Introduction to the folk arts, types of folk instruments of Rajasthan. Learn how to play the morchang and khartals!- at RRAP (Rajasthan Rural Arts Program) Museum.
-
Post workshop, drive to the hilltop Amber Fort, and then walk to Jaigarh Fort (1.7kms).
-
Lunch at the Niro's.
-
Dinner : Can be at the hotel or 1135, Bar Palladio or Fine Dining: Surya Mahal at RajVilas Oberoi or Verandah and Steam at Rambagh
Accommodation: Rambagh Palace
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Beautiful palace built by Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. More text to follow, if at all.
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Varanasi
Overview
Travel for five nights aboard the Palace on Wheels, a train that evokes the splendor of the maharajas and travels to places not easily accessible by road. In the company of a National Geographic expert, explore fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Humayun’s Tomb and the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Experience the exquisite Taj Mahal at both sunrise and sunset, and photograph this iconic wonder under changing light. Get a glimpse into daily life on a walk through Bharatpur village, and enjoy a private performance by a sitar musician in Agra.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Jaipur
-
Arrive in Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’!!, transfer to hotel Samode Haveli or Diggi Palace. -
-
Post lunch visit the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing (AMHP). Located in a magnificently restored haveli or mansion, the museum displays a varied selection of block printed textiles alongside images, tools and related objects – all chosen to provide an in-depth look into the complexity of this ancient tradition. After the museum tour walk down to the Beautiful Panna Meena ki Baori, a 16th century Stepwell.
-
Stepwells are not new to the state of Rajasthan, as half of its land is on dry desert soil. Many locals suggest Panna Meena ka Kund was built so the people of Amer could collect water, which was later used at many temples nearby. Women also came here to fill their water pots for household work. Apart from this, Panna Meena ka Kund was a resting place for many travelers—business people and saints alike—as the temperature inside the stepwell is significantly cooler.
-
Panna Meena ka Kund is a square-shaped stepwell, with adjoining stairs on all four sides and a room on the northern wall. It’s believed this room was used for religious ceremonies before weddings or on popular festival dates.
-
####Visit RRAP museum??- day 1 or day 2??Take a break!...have some high tea/coffee at the Anokhi Cafe (Vegetarian only)with its amazing organic food - dont miss the cakes and shop a bit at the Anokhi shop nextdoor!!
-
Do come back in time for the Amarrass Nights( brief note on Amarrass) @ Diggi Palace from 7-10 pm. Dinner and drinks will be served there.
-
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 2 - Jaipur
-
Breakfast at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB).
-
Introduction to the folk arts, types of folk instruments of Rajasthan. Learn how to play the morchang and khartals!- at RRAP (Rajasthan Rural Arts Program) Museum.
-
Post workshop, drive to the hilltop Amber Fort, and then walk to Jaigarh Fort (1.7kms).
-
Lunch at the Niro's.
-
Dinner : Can be at the hotel or 1135, Bar Palladio or Fine Dining: Surya Mahal at RajVilas Oberoi or Verandah and Steam at Rambagh
Accommodation: Rambagh Palace
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Beautiful palace built by Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. More text to follow, if at all.
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Day 3 - Jaipur/Jodhpur
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Breakfast at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB).
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Introduction to the folk arts, types of folk instruments of Rajasthan. Learn how to play the morchang and khartals!- at RRAP (Rajasthan Rural Arts Program) Museum.
-
Post workshop, drive to the hilltop Amber Fort, and then walk to Jaigarh Fort (1.7kms).
-
Lunch at the Niro's.
-
Dinner : Can be at the hotel or 1135, Bar Palladio or Fine Dining: Surya Mahal at RajVilas Oberoi or Verandah and Steam at Rambagh
Accommodation: Rambagh Palace
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.
Beautiful palace built by Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur. More text to follow, if at all.
Iconic palace in the heart of the pink city. More catchy text/details can come.