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Duration : 16 Nights / 17
Days
Destinations : Delhi / Agra / Bharatpur / Jaipur / Bundi / Kota
/Chittaurgarh / Udaipur /Jodhpur / Jaisalmer / Bikaner / Mandawa / Delhi |
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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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