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Holi - The Festival of Colours |
| Holi - the festival of colors is one of the most popular festivals of the country. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. |
| On this day, people hug and wish each other. Spraying colors, dancing on traditional Holi songs, rhythmic drum beats and wild processions are the common scenes that one comes across during this festival. |
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| Day 1. Mumbai Arrival |
| Fly to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, you will be Greeted and Escorted by Indo Asia Tour Executive to your Hotel. On arrival at hotel check in. (Room will be available from 1200 Noon) |
| Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. India's most cosmopolitan city, an ancient port and trading center. This palm -fringed shore of the Arabian Sea was the British Empire's entrance to its `Crown Jewel'. Mumbai is also center for Hindi films made in India called "Bollywood", with a credit of almost 900 films a year. |
| Overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 2. Mumbai - Udaipur |
| After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive for the sightseeing of Mumbai (Room will be available till 1200 Hrs) Visit the 26 meter high British built Arch "Gateway of India", Mumbai's landmark built to honour the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Also visit the Kamla Nehru Park from where you have a picturesque view of the city, Hanging Gardens are so named since they are located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to Mumbai. |
| Pass by the `towers of silence' the crematorium of the Parsis and visit Mani Bhawan a private house where Mahatma Gandhi uses to stay when he visited Mumbai. It is now a museum and research library with 20,000 volumes. The display on the first floor there is a diorama depicting important scenes from Gandhi's life. The display of photos and letters written and received by Gandhiji. Later enjoy the visit to Marine Drive dubbed, as the Queen's Necklace is Mumbai's most popular promenades. Later transfer to the Airport to board the flight to Udaipur. (Air schedule is strictly subject to change) On arrival at Udaipur, transfer to the Hotel. |
| Overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 3. Udaipur |
| After breakfast visit the City Palace built on the bank of the Pichola Lake, by Maharana Udai Singh in 1570. The impressive complex of several palaces is a blend of Rajput and Mughul influences. Half of it is still occupied by the Royal family, and part converted into a museum. The Folklore Museum charged with the preservation of Rajasthani folk arts, has an interesting collection including dresses, dolls, masks, turbans, tribal jewellery, musical instruments, paintings and puppets. |
| Also visit the Sahelion ki Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers. The welcome fountain from the gate leads to the rain fountain, which has a center fountain with beautiful black marble kiosks with fountains on the corners of the pool and stunning bougainvilleas covering the walls of the enclosure. |
| Later in afternoon enjoy the public boat ride on Lake Picholla. |
| Overnight at the Hotel |
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| Day 4. Udaipur - Poshina |
| After breakfast drive to Poshina. The tribal land of Aravalis. Explore the Bhil & Garasia tribal culture of North Gujarat & Southern Rajasthan. The village of Poshina is home to a number of artisans the tribal arrow crafters, silver, Potters, blacksmiths and the bazaar is famous for silver tribal jewelry, ornate sheathed daggers and terra cotta horses. Around Poshina are hamlets of the Bhil and Garasia tribal communities, know for their colorful Attires and artistic ornaments. |
| On arrival at Udaipur, transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 5. Poshina |
| After breakfast enjoy the Holi Festival. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other and spend the day throwing coloured powder and water at each other. |
| Overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 6. Poshina - Ahmedabad |
| After breakfast proceed to Ahmedabad. En-route visit to Modhera & Patan - Patan was an ancient Hind capital before Mahmud of Ghazni sacked it in 1024. Later continue your drive to Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River was the former capital of the state of Gujarat founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411. Today it is metropolis of the Indian Textile Industry. |
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