Duration : 17 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi/Mukundgarh/Bikaner/Jaisalmer/Jodhpur/Ranakpur/Udaipur/Kota/Jaipur/
Bhartpur/Agra/Delhi
Rajasthan land of camels, dunes and much more. Rajasthan Exclusive brings you an opprtunmity to experience the wile spectrum of cultures and tradition that Rajasthanholds in its bosom. The package has been designed in a manner, so that the cultural and religious diversity of Rajasthan come to its full bloom.
DAY 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport & later transfer to
the hotel. Night stay in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi-Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa, Arrive Mandawa; check in at hotel &
later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still
the home of his descendants has beautiful frescoes, Havelis and
mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan,
is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of
ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection
and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night
stay in Mandawa
DAY 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner, arrive Bikaner and check-in at
hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing of Bikaner. Bikaner is
named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. But long before this,
the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and
West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and
abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a
7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is
bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing
old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the
fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of
balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit
Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke
Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner
DAY 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, arrive Jaisalmer and proceed for SAM
approx 35 kms. Outside Jaisalmer. Arrive at SAM at camel riding
point. You will be provided camel ride till sunset point. After
viewing the sunset proceed for Swiss tent by camel ride. Arrive
Swiss tent and check-in. late evening enjoys folk dances,
Rajasthani music, and campfire along with the dinner. Night stay
in Jaisalmer (Swiss Tent)
DAY 05 :Jaisalmer
Morning proceed for Jaisalmer city. Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in
at hotel. Later after proceed for city sightseeing tour of
Jaisalmer visiting the burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in
the heart of the Thar, is an intricately molded wonderland in
place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The
origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal
Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation
of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli
(Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies
and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening at
leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer
DAY 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur, Arrive Jodhpur, check in at hotel, Night
stay in Jodhpur
DAY 07 : Jodhpur
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting
Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded
in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a
low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool
Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph,
built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid
Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur
DAY 08 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur
Morning drive to Ranakpur, arrive Ranakpur & check in at hotel.
Later proceed to visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple that was built
during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in
the 15th century. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that
covers the whole complex. The artistically carved nymphs playing
the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an
engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells
weighing 108 kg whose sound echoes in the entire complex. The main
temple is of Chaumukh or four-faces temple dedicated to Adinath.
Back to the hotel, Night stay in Ranakpur
DAY 09 : Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur, arrive Udaipur & check in at hotel.
Evening boat ride at lake Pichola, Back to the hotel, Night stay
in Udaipur
DAY 10 : Udaipur
Morning proceed for city sightseeing of Udaipur.The city is built
in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the
most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd.
Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Shaelion Ki Bari
(Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk
art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Night stay in Udaipur
DAY 11 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh
Morning drive to Chittorgarh, on arrival check in at hotel & later
proceed for sightseeing tour of Chittorgarh visiting the world
famous Chittorgarh fort, which is crowning 180 meters hill &
covers about 70 acres. On the crest of the enormous gray hills
griddled by massive walls & seven majestic gateways. Back to the
hotel, night stay in Chittorgarh
DAY 12 : Chittorgarh - Kota
Morning drive to Kota, arrive Kota, check in at hotel & later
proceed for sightseeing tour of Kota visiting City Palace & Brij
Vilas museum, Also visit Gagron fort and the ancient temple of
Chandrabhaga situated on the bank of river Chandravati. Overnight
at Kota
DAY 13 : Kota - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, on arrival checks in at hotel & later
proceeds for sightseeing tour of Jaipur
CITY PALACE :
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional
Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh
of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri
Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Back to hotel, Night
stay in Jaipur
DAY 14 : Jaipur
Morning proceeds for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent
to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE :
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh
I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its
forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful
fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
JANTAR MANTAR :
This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts
of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized
astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL :
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of
Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey
structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine
trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and
windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur
DAY 15 : Jaipur - Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur via Fatehpur Sikri - the greatest
accomplishment of Mughal architecture, surpassed only in
reputation. Construction of the new ceremonial capital, with its
elaborate palaces, formal courtyards, reflecting pools, harems,
tombs and a great mosque, commenced in 1571. Shortly after the
work was completed fifteen years later, it was realized that there
was a lack of an adequate water supply and the pristine complex
was abandoned. Later drive Bharatpur, on arrival check in at hotel
& later visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on rickshaws. The most
Spectacular water- bird Sanctuary features nesting indigenous
water- birds and migratory birds. Back to the hotel, night stay in
Bharatpur
DAY 16 : Bharatpur - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi via Agra visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal
built by the empror Shah Jehan between 1631 and 1653 as an
expression of his love for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the
Agra Fort containing the pearl mosque. The hall of public and
private audience. Also visit Itmad- Ud- Daula's Tomb built by
Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father. Arrive Delhi, on
arrival check in at hotel, night stay in Delhi.
DAY 17 : Delhi
Morning departure transfer to the international airport to board
the flight for onward journey Tour ends with sweet memories.
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