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Colourful Rajasthan Vacation
Duration:
16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi
- Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh
- Kotah - Bundi - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Day
01 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and transfer to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02
- Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old
Delhi to see the magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque,
Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver
street( Chandani Chowk) , Later New Delhi tour cosnsist of Rashtrapati Bhawan,
one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial
raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the war; the Laxmi Narayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families;
Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty. Return to the hotel for overnight at
Delhi Hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Mandawa - 260 kms / 06 hours
Morning
drive to Mandawa and upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour in Mandawa. The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji 1433-1488) is known for its
human and artistic enterprises.
Day
04 - Mandawa - Bikaner drive, 200 kms
Morning drive to Bikaner and on
arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. BIKANER
- stands on the north corner of the desert triangle route. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 - Bikaner - Jaisalmer drive, 333 kms
Morning drive to Jaisalmer
and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 06 - Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer
consisit of Fort and Havelies. Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of the city in
1156 AD. Late afternoon
excursion to Sam-the sand dunes. evening return to
the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 07 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur drive,
287 kms
Morning drive to Jodhpur and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
JODHPUR - The former capital
of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort spreading over
5 km on a perpendicular hill and looking down 125 metres, the fort with exquisitely
carved panels and latticed windows, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are
some of the important areas to visit A collection of royal centaphs, built in
while marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses
portraits of rulers of Jodhpur.
Day 08 - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh, 40 kms
Drive to Rohetgarh and check in
at Palace hotel. Afternoon jeep safari. A Bishnoi village-steeped in history :
this 450 year old tribe has a
distinctive way of life. visit the palace complex
and rest of the day is at leisure and overnight at hotel.
Day
09 - Rohetgarh - Udaipur drive, 275 kms
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting
enroute Ranakpur Jain Temples. RANAKPUR - The Jain community. like several others,
had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few
important positions were held by the Jain community. After Lunch proceed to Udaipur
and upon arrival check-in at hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 10
- Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur, One of the most beautiful
cities in all of Rajasthan region, also known as cities of Lake, founded by
Maharana of Udaipur- Udai Singh, the places of interest include City Palace which
has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh
Prakash, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari
(queen's resort for the friends). Afternoon at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota drive, 275 kms
Drive to
Kota with a visit Chittaurgarh enroute, a place known for the heroism of Rajputs.
Equally well known were the Maharani of Chittaur
Padmini
whose beauty led the Sultan of Delhi, Allauddin Khilji to attach the fort. A
fierce battle was fought and the Maharani with her entire
entourage committed sati.
Continue and upon arrival check-in at hotel for the overnight stay at hotel in
Kota
Day 12 - Kota - Bundi - Ranthambhore, 200 kms
Kota, known
as the industrial capital of Rajasthan, it has a few traces of its past still
left. The fort overlooking the mighty Chambal river is the major tourist attraction.
Built in mid 13th century, foundation was laid on a slain body of a Bhil chieftain,
the community originally inhabited in this area. The other attractions are Jag
Mandir, Brij Vilas Palace and royal cenotaphs. Later continue and upon arrival
check-in at hotel in Ranthambore for the
overnight stay.
Day 13 - Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jeep/canter safari
to view wildlife.
Day 14 - Ranthambhore - Jaipur drive, 185 kms
Morning drive to Jaipur and upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Jaipur
Morning proceed for the excursion to Amber Fort, and enjoy elephant ride
to ascend the fort. Later visit to City Palace, Hawa Mahal (made for the ladies
of Royal Family to see the processions from this Palace and without being seen
from the people), and Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of City
Palace. Later in the evening visit at Birla Temple of white marble, after wards
proceed for the dinner at Chokhi Dhani - a 5 Star ethnic
resort
serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, folk dances, camel
ride and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel
for overnight.
Day 16 - Jaipur - Agra drive, 235 kms
After
breakfast drive to Agra, enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri the city built
by Mughal Emperor Akbar, visit Bulund Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Shaikh
Salim Chisti; continue and arrive at Agra hotel. After lunch you visit incredible
Taj Mahal, the architectural wonder of the world . The tour continues with a visit
to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the
little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna, followed
by visit to Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan
in memory of her father. Evening is at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 17 - Agra - Delhi drive, 204 kms
Morning free and in the afternoon
drive back to Delhi and upon arrival drop at international airport to board onward
destination flight.
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