OSSN Post Conference Tour
"Udaipur- City of Lakes"
May 8-12
Including 3 Nts in Udaipur and 1 Nt
in Delhi
For OSSN Members who want to extend their stay in India, a three
night stay in Udaipur is waiting for you. You will also have one final night
in Delhi at the end of this excursion,on May 11.
Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice
of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this
city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar
contains two small islands, one of which contains USO, or Udaipur solar observatory,
and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden, one of the most
important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous
is the Lake Palace, which entirely covers a small island in the Pichola Lake.
Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. The City Palace,
or the Palace of the then King of Mewar, is one of the most beautiful places
to visit in the city.
Udaipur is also home to the Udaipur Solar Observatory, one of
the six stations participating in the international Global Oscillations Network
Group (GONG) which is aimed at the determination of the physical properties of
the solar interior. Udaipur is one of India's most celebrated tourist destinations
with a peculiarity and culture of its own.
| Dep. Jaipur |
At. 0715 hours |
By 9W 3401 |
| Arr. Udaipur |
At. 0810 hours |
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On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, hte Trident Hilton, Udaipur
and assisted with checking in. The rest of your day will be at leisure.
Optional: In the evening, you may choose to enjoy the fascinating Sound and
Light Show at Manek Chowk in the City Palace Complex this evening. Your tour
guide will confirm this for you if you want to attend.
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for city sightseeing tour.
Your half day city tour of Udaipur will include a Visit the City Palace, built
in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal - studded with glittering
Belgium Mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna, all of which are
ornately decorated. Later visit the Jagdish Temple. This temple built in 1651
is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, “The Preserver” in the Hindu Trinity
of Gods. OSSN members will also visit the gardens and fountains of the Saheliyon
Ki Bari.
After we return to the hotel, you are on your own for lunch. Optional: You
may also elect to take an evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Your tour guide
will give you full details about this optional excursion.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
Breakfast at hotel.
Today, you may enjoy this fabulous city at your leisure, or you may elect
to sign up for optional tours to visit the temples of Eklingi and Nagda.
The Eklingji Temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is regarded to be the guardian
deity of the Mewar. The deity was regarded as the virtual ruler by the Maharajas
of Mewar who considered themselves to be the regents (dewans) under Eklingji.
Also visit Nagda situated in the vicinity of Eklingi. has three the ruined Jain
temples—Adbhutji Temple and the Vaishnavite Sas-Bahu Temples—all
dating back to the 11th century.
Full day at leisure.
After early breakfast this morning transfer to the airport to connect flight
to Delhi.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, the Taj Palace
in Delhi.
Enjoy your afternoon in Delhi, as you prepare for a special hosted farewell
dinner with the OSSN group! It's a night to bid adieu to India!
| May 12, 2007 |
DEPART INDIA |
This morning, you will depart early from Delhi for your return to USA.
MEMBER RATE: $699
Non member add $50.
Includes the following: 3 Nt hotel stay in Udaipur ( May 8,9 & 10)
1 Nt
hotel stay in Delhi ( May 11)
India domestic flights from Jaipur to Udaipur
India
domestic flight from Udaipur to Delhi
*City tour in Udaipur
All breakfasts and Farewell dinner in Delhi
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