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Rajasthan - The Princely State of India, located
in western India bordering Pakistan and also known
as the Desert State of India. World famous
for its Forts, Palaces, Havelis,
Sand Dunes, colorful village life, Rajput
Architecture, Maharajas, the Picturesque
Lake Palace, Wild Life Sanctuaries,
Handicrafts, Jewellery, Precious
and Semi Precious Stones, Colorful Fairs
& Festivals and some of the most mouth
watering cusine in India.
The popular cities of Rajasthan are Jaipur
- the pink city of India, Mandawa - the colorful
village, Udaipur - the city of lakes, Jaisalmer
- famous for the Sand Dunes,
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the city of Forts, Bikaner - the city of where
time has stood still. It is here that you will experience
the Royalty of Rajasthan and see for yourself the
amazing lifestyles of the Maharajas of this colorful
state. To take you on a journey of Rajasthan, we suggest
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Day 01: New Delhi
Arrive at Indira Gandhi
International airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 02: New Delhi
0900 Hours - Morning
proceed for city tour of New Delhi. New Delhi designed
and built by the British in the 1920's-it's a city
of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings,
green parks and gardens. First you will visit two
monuments from Delhi's past Humayun's Tomb and Qutub
Minar- built by Qutubuddin Aiabak in 1199, India Gate
(war memorial arch), Lakshminarayan Temple, Drive
past the Presidents House Parliament house,
Government secretariat buildings.
1400 Hours - Afternoon proceed for city tour of Old
Delhi. Old Delhi an ancient walled city. Here you
will see Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace
of the Moghul Empire; Raj Ghat, the memorial site
of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque
in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful
market of the old city. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 03: New Delhi/
Agra
0700 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Agra. ( 203 km, 04 ½
Hours). Enroute visit Sikandra, The Tomb of Emperor
Akbar. On Arrival check in at your Hotel.
1400 Hours - Afternoon
city tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
. Agra City including its impressive Agra Fort, the
local bazaar, of course the high spot of the day-the
incredible lacy-white grandeur and loveliness of the
Taj Mahal-perhaps the most perfect architectural monument
in the World. Evening at leisure. Overnight at your
Hotel.
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Day 04: Agra / Jaipur
0700 Hours - Morning
depart by suraface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri. ( 232 Kms, 05 Hours ) Fatehpur Sikri the deserted
red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar
as his capital . It was a veritable fairy tale city
and its 'ruins' are still in a pristine condition.
It is not hard to imagine what the court life must
have been like in the days of its grandeur. Enroute
also visit Bharatpur Bird sancatury. (Optional lunch
at Bharatpur) . Evening arrive at Jaipur and transfer
to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel
Day 05: Jaipur
0800 Hours - Morning
visit to Amber for where an elephant ride will be
provided. Amber Fort 11 Kms. from Jaipur - a marvelous
example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and
ramparts reflected in the moat below. The ascent to
the Fort is on gaily-caparisoned elephants. The Fort
interior has various royal halls decorated with intricate
ivory work, exquisite wall paintings and tiny mirror
chips, which create a tantalizing reflection effect.
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Hours - Afternoon proceed for City tour for Jaipur.
City Tour City Palace Museum-an imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent
with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets,
an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying
court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Jantar
Mantar (Observatory) - an accurate observatory built
in 1726 AD; Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied
wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging
windows with latticed screens, domes and spires. Evening
at leisure. Overnight at your Hotel. |
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Day 06: Jaipur /
Mandawa
0800 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Mandawa. (150 km, 3 Hours appox)
Arrive Mandawa and transfer to your hotel.
1400 Hours - Afternoon
city tour. Mandawa, founded mid-18th century, it has
interesting murals in the large rugged fort built
by Thakur Nawal Singh. The Goenka havelis worth visiting
include Ladhuram Tarkesvar (1878) and Dedraj Turmal
(1898); the Ladia havelis - Gulab Rai (1870) and Sneh
Ram (1906), Murmuria (1935), Newatia (1910) and the
Saraf (1870) havelis are interesting. The Siva temple
here has a rock crystal lingam. Evening visit to Sand
Dunes. Evening at leisure to explore the village of
Mandawa and experience Desert life on your own. Overnight
at your Hotel.
Day 07: Mandawa
/ Bikaner
0800 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Bikaner. ( 05 Hours) Arrive
and transfer to your hotel.
1400 Hours - Afternoon
city tour. Bikaner is on an elevated ground amidst
an arid, rocky expanse of sand. It is a city surrounded,
like most Rajasthan cities of yore, by a fortified
wall. This wall is seven kilometers long and has five
gates. Bikaner is famous for camels, which are said
to be the best in the world. The visit includes Junagarh
Fort; it is surrounded by a moat and has palaces and
temples. The Suraj Pol or the sun gate is the main
entrance to the fort and the Har Mandir is the temple
where royal weddings and births were celebrated. Among
the palaces inside are Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Bijai
Mahal. The Chandra Mahal or the moon palace, the Phool
Mahal or flower palace have exquisite mirror work.
The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum is one of the best
museums in Rajasthan. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 08: Bikaner/
Jaisalmer
0700 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Jaisalmer. (333 kms, 08 ½
Hours) Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening
at leisure. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
0800 Hours - Morning
city tour. Jaisalmer The Citadel City built in the
12th century is an architectural dream in yellow sandstone
lying in the lonely silence of the Thar Desert. The
Forts and palaces and several superbly carved Jain
Temples in and around Jaisalmer are all reminiscent
of a glorious history. Evening visit to the Sand Dunes.
Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 10: Jaisalmer/
Jodhpur
0700 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Jodhpur. ( 298 Kms, 08 Hours)
Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
1500 Hours - Afternoon
city tour. Jodhpur The home of the Rathore rulers
- the princely State of Rajasthan. A high 10 Kms.
long stone wall protects the well fortified city.
Within, stands an imposing Fort on a low range of
sandstone hills, about 125 meters. above the surrounding
plains. Visit Mehrangarh Fort - founded in 1459 AD
by Rao Jodha (after whom the city is named) the Fort
is intricately adorned with long carved panels and
latticed windows of exquisite designs in red sandstone.
Also visit Jaswant Thada - an imposing white marble
cenotaph built to commemorate the acts of bravery
and generosity of the rulers in 19th century. Overnight
at your Hotel.
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Day 11: Jodhpur/
Udaipur
0800 Hours - Morning
depart by surface for Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur
Temples. ( 259 Kms, 07 Hours) From Udaipur enroute
to Jodhpur visit the Ranakpur temples one of the biggest
and most important Jain temples in India. The Main
temple is Chaumukha or Four Faced dedicated
to Lord Adinath Ji and dates back to early 15th century.
There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them
is similarly carved.
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Arrive Udaipur and
transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur
0900 Hours - Morning
city tour . Udaipur City visit the City Palace Museum
- grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in granite,
marble and mosaic displayed in the sparkling white
filigreed balconies and windows, ornate arches and
cupolas atop magnificent octagonal towers, Jagdish
Temple - built in 1651 AD. Also visit Sahelion Ki
Bari - the spectacular garden displaying the unique
life style of the royal ladies who once lived in the
palaces.
1400 Hours - Afternoon
Eklingi and Nagada temples . Eklingji, a little village
with a number of ancient temples situated 22 kms away
from Udaipur. the Siva temple in the village itself
was originally built in 734. The walled complex includes
an elaborately pillared hall under a large pyramidal
roof and features a four-faced Siva image of black
marble. Nagda, about a km off the road and a km before
Eklingji, are three old temples. The Jain temple of
Adbudji is essentially ruined, but its architecture
is interesting and it's very7 old. The nearby is Sas
Bahu, or Mother and Daughter-in-Law, group has very
fine and intricate architecture and carvings. Overnight
at your Hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur/
Delhi
Transfer from hotel
to airport in time to board CD-7472 (1810hrs / 2110hrs)
for Udaipur . Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Day 14: New Delhi
Transfer from hotel
to The International Airport to board flight to onward
destination.
End Of Your Tour
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