Rajasthan Tour
(16 Days / 15 Nights)
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -
Udaipur - Samode - Jaipur - Fetahpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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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
->Jungle Safari at Ranthambore. |
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 - Folk Museum
Jaipur : Amber Fort - Hawa Mahal
Agra : Taj Mahal - Red Fort |
Rajasthan Tour : Day 01. Flight to
India (Delhi)
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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 02. Old - New Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.include
red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival
in Shekhawati in the late evening.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area.
Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the After the visit
of Shekhawati area 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 05. 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.We arrive in Jaisalmer
in the late evening.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 06. 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 07. 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 also known as
the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted
blue. 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 08. 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 09. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit of
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. 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, The museum of the palace includes the
beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. In the evening we have a Boat ride 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 10. Udaipur - Samode (about 450 km)
Today we drive to Samode. Samode is famous for its palace where we
have an overnight stay. We enjoy the stay in the Samode Palace.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 11. Samode - Jaipur (about 40 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 12. 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. 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. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 13. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about
260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra,Enroute we make a stop and
visit Fatehpur Sikri,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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 14. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. 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.
Rajasthan Tour : Day 15. Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive 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)
Rajasthan Tour : Day 16. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
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