RAJASTHAN
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The Splendid
Rajasthan Vacation
Duration :15 Days/ 14 Nights
Destination Covered:Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Udaipur, Delhi
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Day
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi.Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!. Meet greet
and transfer to the hotel .Overnight at 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.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 03 : DELHI-AGRA
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Delhi to Agra (205 Kms 5 Hrs)Agra
- The ancient city once the capital of Mughal , 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.Arrive
Agra and check-in at HotelRest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 04 : AGRA
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning sightseeing tour for today will start with a
visit to the Tombof Itmad-ud-Daulah "a jewel box in a marble". The
tomb is painted with floral decorations and fine marble screens of geometric
latticework suffuse the interior in a soft light. After visiting the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daulah, we will visit the Taj Mahal (Friday closed) - one of the Seven
Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved consort
Mumtaz Mahal..Also visit one of the important architectural monuments in Agra
- The Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of courtyards; mosques and
private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.Overnight stay
at the Hotel
Day 05: AGRA-JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, you will drive from AGRA to Jaipur (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. Arrive Jaipur and Check-in at the Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 06 : JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer
Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. 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 armoury. Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 07 : JAIPUR-BIKANER
Breakfast At the Hotel.Drive from Jaipur to Bikaner (270 kms 7 hrs)Arrive Bikaner
and Check-in at the HOTEL Arrive Bikaner & visit Bikaner- Founded in 1488
by Rao Bikaji, this desert town of Bikaner in the north of the state of Rajasthan
is an interesting place to visit. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between
1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 08 : BIKANER-JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (333 kms/7 hrs).On
arrival check-in at: HOTEL.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 09 : JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the
heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temples, forts 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
Gadi Sagar Tank and Museum.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 10 : JAISALMER-JODHPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. (308 kms/7 hrs)On arrival
check-in at: HOTEL.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 11 : JODHPUR
Breakfast at the HotelMorning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - the gateway to the
desert beyond and home of the Rathors of Marwa. Visit 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. Also visit Mandore Gardens - the ancient capital of the State of Marwar
.Afternoon at leisure OPTIONAL.Afternoon drive to a Bishnoi Village in Jeep
and witness the simple but colorful living of the Rajasthani people living in
the village. You will see thatched huts and homes and men wearing colorful turbans
(head gear) and women in bright outfits working in their homes and fields with
their Cattles. You will also see the temples and other places of worship. Enjoy
a Short Camel Safari/Camel Cart Safari.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day
12 : JODHPUR-UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive to Udaipur (259 kms/6 hrs), enroute visiting
Ranakpur. Visit the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century. Its
29 halls are supported by 200 pillars, none of which are alike. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. This tour includes visits to two more
Jain temples and to the Temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures.Continue
your drive and upon arrival at Udaipur check- in at: HOTEL.
Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 13 : UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, sightseeing tour of Udaipur.This is possibly
the most romantic city in Rajasthan. There would be no doubt as to why it is
called "The Venice of the East". Maharana Udai Singh founded the city
in 1568. Udaipur is full of palaces, temples and havelis, ranging from the modest
to the extravagant. 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
14 : UDAIPUR-DELHI
Breakfast at the HotelTransfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Udaipur at 1335 hours by 9W-3318
Ar: Delhi at 1515 hours.Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from
airport to HOTEL. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 15 : DELHI-ABROAD
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time .
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Duration :9 Days/ 8 Nights
Destination Covered: Bombay, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra,
Delhi.
Day
01 : MUMBAI-UDAIPUR
Arrive Mumbai by LH-756 at 0100.Meeting upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL ,where
accommodation has been reserved from the previous night to ensure immediate
occupancy.
Morning sightseeing tour of Bombay. The bustling city of Bombay now called Mumbai
has a lot to offer .Visit the Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed) where you
will see an extensive collection of fascinating 18th & 19th century miniature
paintings; elegantly carved ivory artworks; and a rich collection of Nepalese
and Tibetan art, among other fine works of art. Also visit the Gateway of India
overlooking the Harbor; and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor
'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely Hanging Gardens and the
Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Bombay and the
Arabian Sea spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhavan, a small museum dedicated
to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi; and the bustling Crawford Market.Transfer
from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: MUMBAI at 1710 hours by 9 W-3405.
Ar: UDAIPUR at 1855 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from
airport to HOTEL .Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 02: UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning, sightseeing tour of Udaipur. This is possibly
the most romantic city in Rajasthan. There would be no doubt as to why it is
called "The Venice of the East". Maharana Udai Singh founded the city
in 1568. Udaipur is full of palaces, temples and havelis, ranging from the modest
to the extravagant. 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
03: UDAIPUR-RANAKPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive to Ranakpur(90 kms 2:30 Hrs), 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.Arrive Ranakpur and Check-in at
HOTEL MAHARANI BAGH RETREAT.Latter sightseeing of Ranakpur.Overnight stay at
the Hotel
Day 04: RANAKPUR-PUSHKAR
Breakfast at the HotelMorning drive from Ranakpur to Pushkar (270 kms- 6 hrs)
enroute visiting Ajmer The celebrated capital of the Rajputs and the key to
Rajasthan, Ajayameru or "invisible hill" became Ajmer. It lies at
the foot of the Taragarh hill 870 m above sea level and about 367 kms west of
Agra. First , visit the Ana Sagar Lake built between 1135 & 1150 AD.The
embankment has a row of elegant, polished marble pavilions built by Shah Jehan
and restored in 1899 by Lord Curzon. Also visit Taragarh Fort. It is a rectangular
fortress with thick walls and large corner bastions. The path to the top is
rough, but the views are worth the effort. Proceed towards the dargah of Khwaja
Muin-ud-Din Chishti (1143-1235), the tomb of a Sufi Saint of the first rank,
known as the "Sun of the Realm of India", who came to Ajmer in 1192.Arrive
Pushkar and check-in at Hotel Pushkar Resorts.Later proceed for a city sightseeing
tour of Pushkar, visiting the temple of Lord Brahma, which is only one in India,
followed by a visit to the sacred lake of Pushkar.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
05: PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Morning drive from Pushkar to Jaipur (150 Kms 3:30 hrs)Arrive
Jaipur and Check-in at the Hotel Rajputana SheratonJaipur - 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. Rest of the day at leisure for inspection of
the HotelsOvernight stay at the Hotel
Day 06: JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer
Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. 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.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 07: JAIPUR-AGRA.
Morning Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Jaipur to Agra 9258 kms 6
hrs) After Lunch proceed to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur SikriThis 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 Sheikh Salim Chishti, built in 1570. We continue our drive to
Agra and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL TRIDENT.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
08 : AGRA-DELHI
Breakfast at the hotelMorning, 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.
Afternoon drive from Agra to Delhi (203 kms 5 Hrs)Delhi is the capital of India
and it is 3rd largest city.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 09 : DELHI-ABROAD
Breakfast at the HotelMorning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. The tour will begin
with a visit to The Jama Mosque built in 1650 AD, followed by a drive past to
the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48), built by Shah Jehan, creator of The Taj
Mahal. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat, which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Check-Out 1200 Hrs.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753
AD). Visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - the most perfect of towers of the Persian
world. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque,
stands the Iron pillar which has stood the variances of weather and has not
rusted over 1500 years. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area
(Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla
Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping
area.Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:Lv: DELHI .
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