Duration : 7 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Delhi
Nestled in Aravali hill and founded in the 16th century , this region is also known for its exotic and traditional handicrafts. Apart formthis , Marar is famous its delicious cuisines especially prepared in cleared butter.
DAY 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport & transfer to the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, Night stay in Delhi
DAY 02 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning 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 4 : Jaipur- 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 05 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning check out from hotel & drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive
Jaisalmer and check-in at hotel. Later 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 - Bikaner
Morning check out from hotel and drive to Bikaner, on arrival
checks in at hotel. Night stay in Bikaner
DAY 07 : Bikaner
Morning 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 08 : Departure
Morning proceed to visit Karni Mata Temple- the place where
thousands of rats are worshiped by the devotees. Rest of the day
at leisure. Evening check out from hotel & departure transfer to
the railway station to board the train for onward journey.
Tour ends with sweet memories
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