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Rajasthan Travel Duration :19 Days/ 18 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Mandawa,
Khimsar, Jaisalmer, Osian, Jodhpur, Rohet, Ranakapur, Kumbalgarh, Udaipur,
Delhi
Day
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Capital of modern India "The Heart of India"
. Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!Meeting and assistance
at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL
OVERNIGHT AT THE
HOTEL
Day 02: DELHI - AGRA Breakfast at the Hotel
.Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old &
New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past
the Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan;
visit Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India; visit the Qutab Minar (72 m
high) - one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour
with a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India
Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence.Latter drive on to Agra
(203 Kms -5 Hrs)Arrive Agra and check-in at HOTEL Agra - The ancient city
once the capital of Mughal empire in the 16th and 17th century, depicting a
gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition
of art and culture. Housing one of seven wonder's of the World, the marble
symphony of Shah Jahan "The Taj Mahal" . Discover the dazzling
creations of their craftsmen in other architectural marvels in Agra, the
quintessential Mughal city. Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day
03 : AGRA-FATEHPURSIKRI-BHARATPUR
Breakfast at the Hote.lMorning, we will experience the TAJ MAHAL (closed on
Fridays). An extravagant marble monument of love, built by Shah Jahan in 1653
as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. We will also visit Agra Fort, the original
red sandstone fort built by Akbar in 1565, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and
private chambers reflect the grandeur of the
Mughal
Empire. Later drive from Agra to Bharatpur (56 Kms-1:30 Hr) enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between
1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza
(The Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard
is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Arrive and check-in at HOTEL Bharatpur
(Ghana), once the former hunting preserve of the royal family of Bharatpur,
the sanctuary is now home to storks and nearly every other kind of bird
imaginable. You'll see more than 250 different species nesting on the tops
of trees and along the roadside, as well as snakes, lizards, exotic fish and
monkeys. Lucky visitors can spot the rare Siberian Crane that migrates to
this preserve annually. Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 04 :
BHARATPUR-JAIPUR Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning proceed to Park to
view Bird Life Latter drive from Bharatpur to Jaipur (180 Kms 4:30Hrs)
Arrive Jaipur and Check-in at HOTEL Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan, this
picturesque city is a symphony in pink, a color which symbolises hospitality
in Rajput culture. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century it is
surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses and dotted with fairy tale
palaces. Ambling camels and brightly dressed peasants, reflect Jaipur's
desert heritage while teeming markets display a profusion of handlooms and
crafts. Come visit the city of love, legends and lore. Overnight stay at the
Hotel.
Day 05: JAIPUR Breakfast at the Hotel. After
breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur.
One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital
of Kaisshawah rulers. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on back of a brightly
caparisoned elephant. Tour the chamber and hallways of the palace which are
famous for their design and decorations. This unique capital of the
erstwhile warrior kings is a must on every tourist itinerary to the state.
Also stop by for a Photo session of HAWA MAHAL(PALACE OF WINDS)Afternoon you
tour the walled city of Jaipur a shopper's paradise famous for handicrafts,
jewellery and list goes on……. You also visit the unique Jantar
Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The
Hawa Mahal, the intriguing " Palace of Winds" is really a facade
built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows.
Visit the City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature
paintings, costumes and armory. Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day
06 : JAIPUR-MANDAWA Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning depart from
Jaipur to Mandawa (143 kms 3:30 Hrs) Arrive Mukandgarh and Check-in at HOTEL
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful architecture of the
surroundings.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
07 : MANDAWA
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning and Afternoon,
sightseeing tour of the town of Mandawa & Nawalgarh, which lies in the
heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and
his cows, leads to the bazaar. You can wander through the streets, where
mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. Overnight
stay at the Hotel
Day 08 : MANDAWA-KHIMSAR Breakfast
at the Hotel.Morning drive from Mandawa to Khimsar(275 Kms 7 hrs) enroute
visiting Nagaur FortArrive Khimsar and Check-in at ROYAL CASTLE
KHIMSARovernight stay at the Hotel.
Day 09 : KHIMSAR -
JAISALMER Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive from Khimsar to Jaisalmer
enroute visiting PHALODHI-a small little town on the Jaisalmer Highway
offers a befitting lifestyle of typical Rajasthani Villag.The town also has
an Old Jain temple with beautiful Mirror work on the walls. There is a point
on the right side of inside the temple, which gets the Sun Light. The source
of Sunlight is not known.
Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in at the Hotel
Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a visual delight. Wander through its lanes and
discover the "Havelies" with delicately carved stone facades.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 10 : JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel.In the morning we begin our tour from "The
Jaisalmer Fort" , built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the fort crowns 80
meter high Trikuta hill.
We also visit the "Havelis",
wealthy merchants built these exquisite havelis with profusely - carved
stone facades. The famous ones are The Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki
Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli. Other attractions includes Ganga Sagar Tank
and Museum, once the water supply of city, housing many small temples and
shrines. A wide variety of water birds flock here in winter.Afternoon free
at leisure to explore the town.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 11 : JAISALMER Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning excursion to
Khuri. Khuri is a village 40 kms south west of Jaisalmer, out in the desert,
in the touchy area near the Pakistan border . It is a delightfully peaceful
place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns on Persian
carpets - Take a camel ride on the sand dunes to view the sun set.Afternoon
free at leisure in town.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
12 : JAISALMER-OSIAN-JODHPUR-ROHET Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive
from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (300 Kms 7/8 Hrs) enroute visiting OSIAN-67 kms
from Jodhpur towards the north-west, Osian has 16 Jain and Vaishnava temples
dating back from 8th to 11th centuries, representing the grandeur of Indian
temple architecture. All the sixteen temples are within the outer limit of
the village. Also visit Mandore Gardens - the ancient capital of the State
of Marwar .The cenotaphs of the former rulers are imposing and
architecturally remarkable.On arrival at Jodhpur visit Morning the Fort,
rising up a hilly scrap, built on the advice of a hermit, which overlooks
the city. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces, which have been added by
a set of successive rulers. Drive on to Rohet to Check-In at Hotel
ROHETGARH.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 13 : ROHET
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive to a Bishnoi Village in Jeep and
witness the simple but colorful living of the Rajasthani people living in
the village.You will also see the temples and other places of worship. Rest
of the day at leisure.overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
14 : ROHET-RANAKPUR-KUMBALGARH Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive
from Rohet to Kumbalgarh (170 Kms 3-4 hrs) enroute visiting Ranakpur, which
has one of the biggest Jain temples in India. Within the complex are two
other Jain temples.Drive on to Kumbalgarh , arrive and Check-in at HOTEL.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 15 :
KUMBALGARH-UDAIPUR Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning sightseeing of
Kumbalgarh Fort Built by Rana Kumbha in mid-15th century.It has its
significance of being the birth place of Maharana Pratap.Latter drive from
Kumbalgarh to Udaipur (85 Kms 02 hrs)Arrive Udaipur and Check-in at Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
16 : UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, sightseeing tour of
Udaipur. This is possibly the most romantic city in Rajasthan.Begin the tour
with a visit to the City Palace. At this palace complex, you will marvel at
the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid
marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely
Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and the local folk
museum.Afternoon, we enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of
Lake Pichola. One would get an interesting view of the Dhobi (laundry)
ghats. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - a lovely island palace in the
middle of the lake.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 17
: UDAIPUR Breakfast at the Hotel.Vehicle at disposal to visit
Jaisamand or Tribal Area. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
18 : UDAIPUR - DELHI Breakfast at the Hotel.Transfer from hotel to
the airport in time for:
Lv: UDAIPUR at 1520 hours by 9 W-708
Ar:
DELHI at 1630 hours Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from
airport to HOTEL .
Day 19 : DELHI-ABROAD
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: DELHI .
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Essential
Rajasthan Duration :16 Days/ 15 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Mount Abu, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi
Day
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to Hotel
(where accommodation is reserved from previous night for immediate
occupancy).. Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!.OVERNIGHT
STAY AT THE HOTEL.
Day 02: DELHI Breakfast at the
Hotel.Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting The Jama Mosque built
in 1650 AD after which you will take a rickshaw ride through the fabled
Chandni Chowk (Moonlight square) which is the main area of the old city.
Also visit the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The
Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, which is famous for its delicately carved inlaid and
Royal chambers. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat - where the father of the
nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated (1948 AD), Feroze Shah Kotla (1345 AD) -
ruins of the oldest fortress and also the Ashoka pillar (300 BC).Afternoon
sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD), aptly
called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753
AD), the Qutab Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers of
the Persian world. Nearby amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque stands
the Iron pillar which, has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted
over 1500 years. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area
(Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings (1921-30 AD) and Birla (Laxmi
Narayan) temple (1938 AD) and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping
area.Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 03: DELHI -
MANDAWA Breakfast at the HotelDrive from Delhi to Mandawa. (260
KMS/6 HRS) .On arrival check-in at : HOTEL Afternoon sightseeing tour of the
town Mandawa which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway
adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leeds to the bazaar. Dinner &
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: MANDAWA-BIKANER
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Mandawa to Bikaner 190 kms/4
hrs.In the afternoon we begin our tour from the "Junagarh Fort".
Also visit the fascinating "Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, an
incarnation of Durga. The huge silver gate and marble carvings donated by
Maharaja Ganga Singh, leads you into the sea of swarming rodents who are
considered auspicious. Devotees make offering to the rats.(closed on
Sunday). Overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day 05: BIKANER-JAISALMER Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive
from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (340 Kms /7-8 hrs)Arrive Jaisalmer and Check-in at
Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 06: JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the
heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built
of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades
and elaborate balconies. See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli
and Gadhi Sagar Tank.Afternoon excursion to Khuri. Khuri is a village 40 kms
south west of Jaisalmer, out in the desert, in the touchy area near the
Pakistan border . It is a delightfully peaceful place with houses of mud and
straw decorated like the patterns on Persian carpets - Take a camel ride on
the sand dunes to view the sun set.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 07: JAISALMER-JODHPUR Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive from
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. (308 kms/6 hrs)On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Later
sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the
Rathors of Marwa. Also visit Mandore - the ancient capital of the State of
Marwar.Overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day 08 :
JODHPUR-MOUNT ABU Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Jodhpur
to Mount Abu ( 244 kms 6 hrs)Arrive Mount Abu and Check-in at HOTEL.
Afternoon, city sightseeing tour of Mount Abu. Here you will visit the
Dilwara Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Nakki Lake, Gaumukh Temple, Sun-set
Point, Achelgarh, Guru Shikhar, Shri Raghunathji Temple Gardens and Parks,
Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
09 : MOUNT ABU-RANAKPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from
Mount Abu to Ranakpur(188 kms-05 hrs)Arrive Ranakpur and check-in at HOTEL
MAHARANI BAGH ORCHID RETREAT Latter visit Ranakpur temples , which has one
of the biggest Jain temples in India. The Ranakpur complex lies in a remote
and peaceful valley of the Aravalli ranges. Chaumukha (the four-faced
temple), is dedicated to Adinath. Built in 1439, this huge, beautifully
crafted and well-kept marble complex has 29 halls, supported by 1444
pillars, none of which are alike. Within the complex are two other Jain
temples.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 10 :
RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR Breakfast at the HotelMorning depart from Ranakpur
to Udaipur (90 kms 2:30 hrs)Arrive Udaipur and Check-in at HOTEL In the
morning, we begin our tour with a visit to the City Palace. At this palace
complex, we will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard.
Visit Temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures. We also visit the
lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and local folk Museum.In
the late afternoon, we enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of
Lake Pichola. One would get an interesting view of the Dhobi (laundry)
ghats. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - a lovely island palace in the
middle of the lake.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 11
: UDAIPUR-PUSHKAR Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Udaipur
to Pushkar(284 kms 7:30 Hrs).Arrive Pushkar and Check-in at HOTEL PUSHKAR
RESORTS .Rest of the day at leisureDinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 12 : PUSHKAR-JAIPUR Breakfast at the
Hotel.Morning visit Pushkar- Pushkar lies 11 kms northwest of Ajmer on the
other side of Nag Pahar. Continue your drive to Jaipur(150 kms 3:45
Hrs)Arrive Jaipur and Check-In at HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight
stay at the Hotel.
Day
13 : JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, you will enjoy
an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur.Afternoon you tour the
walled city of Jaipur a shopper's paradise famous for handicrafts, jewellery
and list goes on……. You also visit the unique Jantar Mantar
magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The Hawa
Mahal, the intriguing " Palace of Winds" is really a facade built
in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Visit the
City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature paintings,
costumes and armoury. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
14 : JAIPUR-AGRA Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, you will
drive from Jaipur to Agra (221 kms/6 hours) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and
1585, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza (The
Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. In the northern part of the
courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in
1570. Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at: HOTELRest of
the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
15 : AGRA-DELHI
Breakfast at the HotelMorning, experience the TAJ
MAHAL (closed on Fridays) - one of the seven wonders of the world. This
beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen
to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his
beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal,Also visit Agra Fort, whose maze of courtyard,
mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal
Empire.Afternoon drive from Agra to Delhi (203 kms 5 hrs)Arrive Delhi and
check-in at HOTEL .Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 16
: DELHI-ABROAD Breakfast at the HotelMorning, combined sightseeing
tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the
Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past the Red Fort (1639-48)
built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan; visit Jama Mosque - the
largest mosque in India; visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - one of the most
perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour with a drive along the
ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House
and President's Residence.Check-out 1200 Hrs Evening Transfer from hotel to
the airport in time for Lv: DELHI
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