Duration : 10 Days Destination Covered : Jaipur/Bikaner/Jaisalmer/Jodhpur/Udaipur
Rajasthan a land of bewildering diversity of cultures, religions and traditions. This diversity has been captured in this package , giving the macro perspective towards this land of wonders the camel rides of Jaislmer to the boat rides of Udaipur . This tour has it all to make this jounery of exploration, a complete experience in its self . Jodhpur , and Bikaner, the cities that narrate the success stories of bravery of the soil and the delicacy of the stonework and might of the forts.
DAY 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport & later transfer
to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, Night stay in Delhi
DAY 02 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning check out from hotel & proceed for city sightseeing tour
of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi
OLD DELHI :
A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail
visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.
NEW DELHI :
An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a
drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing
India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and
would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Later
drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel, Night stay in
Jaipur
DAY 03 : Jaipur
Morning 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.
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.
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 04 : Jaipur - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner, arrive Bikaner and check-in at hotel
later proceeds 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 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, arrive Jaisalmer and check-in at
hotel. Evening visit Sand Dunes and later proceed for 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 06 : 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 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur, arrive Jodhpur and check-in at hotel.
Later 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 - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visits Ranakpur Temple. Later
drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at hotel. Evening
boat ride at lake Pichola, Back to the hotel. Night stay in
Udaipur
DAY 09 : 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. Rest of
the day at leisure, Night stay in Udaipur
DAY 10 : Departure
Morning check out from hotel & departure transfer to the railway
station/ airport to board the train/flight for onward Journey
Tour ends with sweet memories....
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