Duration : 11 Days Destination Covered : Delhi/Jaipur/Udaipur/Mt.Abu/ Jodhpur/Jaisalmer/Bikaner/Delhi
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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 04 : Jaipur- 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 05 : 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 06 : Udaipur - Mount Abu
Morning drive to Mount Abu. On arrival check in at hotel & later
proceed for sightseeing of Dilwara Temples. These beautifully
carved temples built between 11th and 13th century AD is sheer
elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal
Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first
Tirthankaras. Built in 1031 A.D. (by Vimal Shah - a merchant and
representative of the then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example
of temple architecture. The central shrine has an image of
Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing
a beautiful statue of tirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved
pillars form the entrance to the courtyard. Two brothers -
Vastupal and Tejpal, Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal, a ruler of
Gujarat - belonging to the Porwal Jain community, built the Lun
Vasahi Temple, dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankaras - Neminath, in
1231 A.D. With door casings, pillars, architraves, and sculptures
on porticos, the temple is a fine specimen of craftsmanship. Relax
in the evening or explore other places in Mount Abu. Night stay in
Mount Abu
DAY 07 : Mount Abu - 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 - 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 09 : 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 10 : Jaisalmer - 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 11 : 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 Delhi. Tour ends with
sweet memories. 
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