Luxury Rajasthan Tour
(17
Days / 16 Nights)
Delhi, Shekhawati, Khimsar, Bikaner, Osian,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Deogarh, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
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Highlights of Tour :
-> Guided Tour in each city.
-> Camel Safari at Jaisalmer
-> Boat Ride at Lake Pichola, Udaipur
-> One Rajasthani Dinner at Chokhi Dhani.
-> Painted Elephant ride at Amber fort.
-> Morning Taj Mahal Visit with Sunrise
-> Riksha ride at old Delhi |
Cities Covered with Tour :
Delhi : Jama Masid - Kutab Minar.
Shekhawati : Havelies
Bikaner : Junagarh Fort - Karni Temple
Jaisalmer : Fort - Sand Duens
Jodhpur : Meharangarh - Jaswant Thatda
Udaipur : City Palace - Sahelion-Ki-Bari
Jaipur : Amber Fort - Hawa Mahal
Agra : Taj Mahal - Red Fort |
Luxury Rajasthan
Tour : Day 01. Flight
to India
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital
Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Vinayak
Holidays representative and transferred to your Hotel.
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Tour : Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We
take a Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city and
famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi
includes also the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid and the great mosque of old Delhi.Today We also visit the
famous "Humayun's Tomb" which is the first substantial example of
Mughal architecture in India and "Kutab Minar” which is 71 meter
high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we
have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies.
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Tour :
Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
In the morning we visit "Kutab Minar" which is 71 meter high and
consists of five stories. In 1199 work began on this tower which was
intended to be the most glorious tower of victory in the world. This
tower was damaged twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368.After the
sightseeing of Delhi we drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival in
Shekhawati in the late evening.
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Tour :
Day 04. Shekhawati - Khimsar (about 275
km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area.
Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the homeland of
marwaris. The marwaris form one of the most important merchant and
business groups in India, they developed their business acumen on
the trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and
Central Asia. Marwaris enjoyed protections by Maharajas and many of
them built grand havellis.The hovels are mansions, elaborately and
attractively decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are
often covered with murals, local legends and religious scenes from
Hindu Mythology.In the after noon we arrive at Khimsar. Khimsar is
famous for its Fort of 18th century which is now one of the best
hotel in the country. This fort is well preserved like a royal manor
and is spread over eleven acres of sprawaling lawns, orchard & open
courtyard. After the check in and evening tea we proceed for a jeep
safari in the dessert to Black Buck reserve.
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Tour :
Day 05. Khimsar - Bikaner (about 155 km)
After the breakfast we proceed to Bikaner. After a short break in
Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red
sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an
unforgettable experience for us.
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Tour :
Day 06. Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer (about
330 km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer via
Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The
oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD.Very often one can see
along the road to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region.
Blackbuck and fast running chinkara are the most common among
them.We have a stop enroute at a village to observe the traditional
life of the villages in Rajasthan.We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late
evening.
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Tour :
Day 07. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with
exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is
famous for its carved havellis (grand mensions).In medieval times,
its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route
linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the West. Jaisalmer is a
marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the most
exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of
the visitors called this city "a living museum".We have a walk
through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple. In the
afternoon we drive around 40 km. Away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes
where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
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Tour :
Day 08. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The city was once the capital of the
princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is the second
largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as
most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is
surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and
seven gates.Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujrat trading
route and the marwaris benefited from the passing traffic of opium,
copper, silk which was traded to China. We will visit the Mehrangarh
Fort(majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and
is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in
residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a
royal cenotaph built in white marble.After the sightseeing we have a
walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
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Tour :
Day 09. Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
(about 260 km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur.Ranakpur
is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous
basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of
columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being
alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th
century.We have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for
Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city
built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the
green hills of the Aravali ranges.
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Tour :
Day 10. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise.We start
our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of
the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady
walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk
art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments,
puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on
display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace
in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution,
is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings
that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a
whole.The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic
and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an
opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the
famous miniature paintings done.In the evening we have a Boatride on
the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer
residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was
shot here and made this palace more known in the west.
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Tour :
Day 11. Udaipur - Deogarh (about 200 km)
Today we take leave from the city of sunrise and drive to Deogarh.
In Deogarh we enjoy the overnight stay in a Maharaja Palace which
has been converted into a Hotel. We have the rest of the day at
leisure and therefore enough time to relax and have a walk in the
Bazaar of this small town.
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Tour :
Day 12. Deogarh - Jaipur (about 280 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur, this city owes its name,
foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones.After a break in Jaipur we visit the city palace
in the afternoon which is still the formal residence of the royal
family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of
the Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable
observatories. It’s complex instruments reveals us the secrets of
medieval Indian astronomy.
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Tour :
Day 13. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur.
We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having
its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the
ladies to watch processions below without being seen.In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and
visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done
since centuries in Jaipur.In the evening we drive through the new
city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made
out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a
prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian
music and dance.
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Tour :
Day 14. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
(about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of
Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was
once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the
Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red
sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has
been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water
supply.Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
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Tour :
Day 15. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued
till the time of his grandson's reign, Shahjahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque.After the visit of Agra Fort
we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj
Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
(Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her
14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this
impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look
at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in
Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of
the Taj Mahal.
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Tour :
Day 16. Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we take leave from the city
of sunrise and Fly to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The
rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or
enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
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Tour :
Day 17. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
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