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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations : Delhi / Agra / Bharatpur / Jaipur / Bundi / Kota
/Chittaurgarh / Udaipur /Jodhpur / Jaisalmer / Bikaner / Mandawa
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Day 01 Arrival Delhi
On Arrival Traditional Welcome & Transfer To Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast full day combined city tour of Delhi, a melting
pot of cultures and traditions, religions and castes, visiting
India Gate, President House (From Outside) Humayun's Tomb, Qutab
Minar, Jama Masjid, Rajghat & Red Fort (from outside).
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra (203 /3.3 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.) )
After
breakfast drive to Agra, situated on the west bank of River
Yamuna, Agra was once the flourishing capital of the Muslim
rulers of India. There is more to Agra than only the Taj, not
only other huge edifices that dot the town, but also something
to satisfy the connoisseur for good things in life. Agra is the
birth place of the Tandoor cuisine that is famous all over the
world. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Agra
After
breakfast visiting world famous Taj Mahal- (closed on Fridays)
built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beautiful
wife Mumtaj. Continue onto Agra Fort-built by Mughal emperor
Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. Rest of the time free
at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Agra - Bharatpur (56/1 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.) )
After
breakfast drive to Bharatpur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri,
constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim Chisti.
Akbar's court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to
non-availability of water but still in a state of perfect
preservation. Continue onto Bharatpur, upon arrival check into
hotel. Afternoon visit Bird Sanctuary with Government approved
Rickshaw Wallah. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Bharatpur - Jaipur (180/4 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.) )
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, the vibrant capital of
Rajasthan is popularly known as 'The Pink City' for the colour
of the buildings in its wonderful old city. This Buzzing
metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and is a feast
for the eyes. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the time
free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur
Morning after Breakfast visit Amer Fort & enjoy ride on a
caparisoned elephant up to the Amber Fort established in the
16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha dynasty. Within
the Amber Fort are ornate palaces, courts, stairways, pillared
pavilions & palaces & drive past the stunning artistry
of the five-story façade of the Hawa Mahal. Afternoon
visit the City Palace, the museum houses textiles, arms,
carpets, paintings and manuscripts and other artistic
paraphernalia & Astronomical observatory, built by Maharaja
Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur, also visit Observatory &
pass through Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Evening free &
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 Jaipur - Kota (242/4 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
After breakfast drive to Kota and direct transfer to hotel.
Kota is a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern
industrialization. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour. Visit:
Chambal Garden, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jag Mandir, Haveli
of Devtaji and Kota Barrage. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh (205 / 6 Kms/Hrs
(Aprox.))
Morning
drive to Bundi visit the Taragarh Fort, the Palace, Chitrashala,
etc. Bundi and Kota were once a single principality ruled by the
Hada Chauhans - an offshoot of the famous clan of Chauhans who
rules Delhi and Ajmer. Continue onto Chittaurgarh, upon arrival
transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Chittaurgarh - Udaipur (113/2 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
Morning
visit The Fort - the indomitable pride of Chittaur, the fort is
a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya
rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180 mt high
hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. Later drive to Udaipur, upon
arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur
After
breakfast half-day city tour of Udaipur visit Jagdish Temple,
Maharana Jagat Singh built the Jagdish temple, which is in the
centre of the old town and to the north of city palace, in 1651.
This temple is dedicated to God Vishnu and has a shrine with a
black stone image of lord Vishnu as Jagannath (Lord of the
universe), City palace & Museums and Saheliyon ki Bari or
Garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. This
small ornamental garden has fountains, kiosks, marble elephants
and delightful lotus pool. Rest of the time free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Udaipur - Jodhpur (290/5 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
After
breakfast drive to Jodhpur city at the edge of the Thar desert
was once the capital of the Marwar state. It was founded in 1459
A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajput. In
Jodhpur; the genius of its sculptors comes to life in its
exquisite palaces, forts, temples and Havelis, which stand as a
testimony to the imperial grandeur. Upon arrival check into
hotel. In the afternoon half-day city tour of Jodhpur to visit
Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (290/5 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer Founded by Rawal Jaisal in
1156 A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost
untouched by outside influences, even during the days of the
Raj. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh
climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable
experience. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Jaisalmer
Morning
after breakfast half-day city tour to visit Jaisalmer Fort,
Havelis (Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli), Gadi Sagar &
Museum. Afternoon return back to hotel & around 1600 Hrs
again start Excursion to Sam Sand Dunes where you will enjoy an
hours Camel Ride to see the sun set, return back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330/6 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
After breakfast drive to Bikaner the old city is encircled by a
seven-km-long city wall with fine entrance gates, constructed in
the 18th century. The city is mainly interesting for the superb
large fort and palace, built of the same reddish-pink sandstone
as Jaipur's famous buildings. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 Bikaner - Mandawa (205/3.3 Kms/Hrs (Aprox.))
Morning
after breakfast half-day city tour of Bikaner visit to Junagarh
Fort, Museum & Lallgarh Palace. Later drive to Mandawa,
known throughout for its wonderful castle and magnificent
havelis, Mandawa gives the impression of living in the bygone
era. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Mandawa - Delhi - Onward destination (265 / 5 Kms/Hrs
(Aprox.))
After breakfast visiting Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia
Haveli, Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli and Mohahanlal Saraf
Haveli. Later Later drive to Delhi, upon arrival directly
transfer to International Airport & free till connect flight
to onward destination. (DEPART) |
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