Duration : 17 Days
Destination Covered :
Delhi/Mandawa/Bikaner/Jaisalmer/Jodhpur/Udaipur/Jaipur/Agra/
Khajuraho/Varanasi/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 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi on arrival assistance and transfer to hotel check in
at hotel and afternoon at leisure and overnight stay in the hotel.
DAY 02 : Delhi-Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the
leading business families of the country. Chowkhani Haveli, G ulab
Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshmi narayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf
Haveli and Bhag chandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the
entire day looking into frescoes. Overnight stay in Mandawa
DAY 03 : Mandawa -Bikaner
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to
the hotel. Later city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after
its founder Rao Bikaji 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 gate. 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. Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner.
DAY 04 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, and check in to hotel
at Jaisalmer, evening at leisure, night stay in Hotel.
DAY 05 : Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast proceed for the city sightseeing tour of
Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished
sandstone, 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 camel ride to visit
Sam Dunes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer
DAY 06 : Jaisalmer-jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Later sight seeing tour of Jodhpur, 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.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
DAY 07 : Jodhpur-Udaipur
Morning after breakfast at Jodhpur drive to Udaipur, Enroute
visiting to Ranakpur.The Jain Temples of Ranakpur, built in
the15th century is situated in a lovely valley of the Aravalies.
Its surrounding are quite and picturesque. There are 1444 pillers
in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of the light
and shade is really entrancing. Surya Temple and
Other temples are side attractions on arrival check -in at
hotel.overnigt at the hotel.
DAY 08 : Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for the City tour of Udaipur - the
romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning
white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola.
Afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting
the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of the Romantic Lake Pichola.
Overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 09 : Udaipur-Jaipur
Morning after breakfast at Udaipur leave for Jaipur a Pink City of
Rajasthan, enroute visiting Pushskar see a breath taking view of the Ghats & the people taking
a dip in the Sarovar also visit the temple of Lord Brahma creator
of the world the only temple in Pushkar wonder around the lively
market of Pushkar & see the beautiful article on display reach
Jaipur and over night at the hotel.
DAY 10 : Jaipur
Morning after breakfast 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.
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. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
DAY 11 : Jaipur-Agra
Morning after breakfast at Jaipur Leave for Agra Enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town"
which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in
1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. In evening proceed
for city sight seeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal,
built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains and also visit Agra Fort and
over night Journey by train
DAY 12 : Agra-Khajuraho(via Orcha)
Morning after breakfast in hotel drive to Orcha via Jhansi. Visit
The gateway to Bundelkhand, Jhansi is a city that is linked still
with the legend of its fiery queen, Rani Laxmibai & drive to
Orchha & transfer to hotel Later tour of Orchha Temples which date back to the 16th century
and monuments . Night stay in Orchha.
DAY 13 : Agra-Khajuraho
Morning after breakfast at Agra drive to Khajuraho & transfer to
hotel. Visit the temples of Khajuraho especially the Eastern and
Western group of temples are known for their architectural display
conforming to the North Indian 'nagara' style of architecture.
Night stay in Khajuraho.
DAY 14 : Varanasi
Arrival at Varanasi in the morning, assistance upon arrival and
transfer to Hotel. Afternoon free and later evening Visit Ganga
Ghat and Enjoy a Boat ride at Ganga Ghat.Transfer to hotel.
DAY 15 : Varanasi -Delhi (overnight Journey by Train)
Full day Sight seen tour to Varanasi, visit ancient temples and
Ghat's. Varanasi is one of the Holy cities of the Hindu's. Famous
for its Ganga Ghat's (Bank of River Ganges). Evening transfer to the Varanasi Railway station to board in train for over night
journey for Delhi.
DAY 16 : Delhi
Reach in Morning at Delhi, assistance upon arrival and transfer to
Hotel, after noon sight seen
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.
DAY 17 : Delhi-Departure
After Morning breakfast transfer to the International Airport for
onward Journey.
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