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Day 01 : Abroad / Delhi
On arrival at Indira Gandhi international airport,
you would be met by our representative and given
assistance for transfer to the hotel. Rest of the
day will be free for independent activities.
Overnight in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Morning: Drive to Mandawa and on arrival, check-in
at hotel. Rest of the day visit Havelis in and
around Mandawa. Overnight in Mandawa
Shekhawati is a colourful fantasy having a
fascination uniquely of its own. The open-air art
galley, as it is popularly called, is famous for its
plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces
of the rich artistic tradition of this region. It is
famous for its Havelis (mansion) built by rich
merchants of the region, display a unique
architectural style that evolved around the
courtyards to ensure safety and privacy of the women
folk and protection from the heat of the long and
harsh summers. The Havelis, painted predominantly in
blue, maroon, yellow, green and indigo have
beautiful wall paintings that adorn their walls.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival
check-in Hotel. Rest of the day is to visit city
excursions of Bikaner. Overnight will be at Bikaner.
Bikaner, the royal fortified city, with a timeless
appeal in the North State of Rajasthan, retains the
medieval splendour that pervades the city's
lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country,
the city is renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. This city stands on a slightly raised
ground and is circumscribed by a seven-km long
embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent
forts and palaces, in reddish-pink sandstone created
with delicacy, bear testimony to its rich historical
and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes,
colourful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make
the visit Bikaner an interesting experience. Visit
the Junagarh Fort, built in 1593 AD by Raj Rai
Singh, one of the best in Rajasthan. It comprises of
37 palaces with pavilions, mosaic courtyards, carved
balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the
structure. The Shish Mahal, the Grand Durbar Hall,
the 17th century Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal and the
Phool Mahal bring to life the grandeur of a bygone
era. The Fort museum has a rare collection of
Sanskrit and Persian manuscripts and miniature
painting.
Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In the morning enjoy the surrounding of Hotel. After
breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival,
check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is to visit city
excursions of Jaisalmer. Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled
desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering
above the hard sand.
Rising from the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is
the city of Jaisalmer. The Jaiselmer fort etched in
yellow sandstone stands with all its awesome
splendour. The life within the citadel conjures up
images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow
lanes strewn with magnificent palaces, havelies,
temples and typical desert life of men women cattle
and camels. The 80 meter high fort, perch on the
hill, houses the entire township within its
ramparts. It has enchanting narrow lanes dotted with
exquisite havelis, beautifully sculptured Jain
temples of the 12th-15th century and palaces. The
fort is approached through four gateways -Akhaiya
Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hava Pol. Some of the
most exotic mansions or havelis, all intricately
latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer each with a
different facade. The Havelis of Nathmalji, Patwon
and Salim Singh all in Yellow Marble of Jaisalmer
are exquisite works of art. A camel safari through
the interesting and remote desert villages of Roopsi,
Doojasar, Kanoi, Kuldara and the Cenotaphs of
Barabagh can be interesting. The villages are very
special, as different communities inhabit them.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast
and reach Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel and visit the
museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mehrangarh Fort.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
At the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of
Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the
emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century AD
Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill,
soaring 125 mts. above the plains. A high wall
encompasses the city -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions. The lifestyle in Jodhpur is
unusually fascinating with people wearing lovely
multi hued costumes, artistically designed. Shopping
in Jodhpur bazaars is a heady experience with a
colourful display of the rich collection of
exquisite handicrafts. The tie-and-dye fabric,
embroidered "jutis" or slippers in suede, camel
skin, velvet and leather, beautiful silks, durries,
marble souvenirs from Makrana, an extensive range of
useful and decorative items etc., are of interest.
he Mehrangarh fort is one of the most impressive and
formidable structures. Invincible from the outside,
the fort has four gates approached by a winding
road. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces
with marvellously carved panels with latticed
windows These palaces house a fabulous collection of
trappings of Indian royalty including a superb
collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs,
miniature paintings of various schools, musical
instruments, costumes and furniture.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Early morning visits the surrounding villages and
witnesses their daily lifestyle of living and enjoy
cup of tea / coffee with them. Breakfast will be at
hotel. Later drive to Udaipur, enroute visit temples
of Ranakpur. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check-in at
hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning, 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. It was the former Palace of the Maharana
and now converted to one of the most glamorous
hotels in India. The tour will cover the magnificent
City Palace, the Jagdish temple, the pleasure
gardens and a drive around the other nearby lakes.
Udaipur,
the city of Dawn, is the Jewel of Mewar -a kingdom
ruled by the Sisodia Dynasty for 1200 years. Its
kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples,
gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry
the flavour of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and
chivalry. Their reflection of these building in the
placid waters of the Lake Pichola is an enticing
sight.
Morning :
City tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, a
majestic architectural marvel that is perched on a
hill and towers over Lake Pichola. The Palace is a
majestic conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions,
terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Each
palace within is an outstanding creation of art.
Visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, which has an
interesting collection of Indian folk art including
costumes, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, musical
instruments and deities. Later visit
Saheliyon-ki-bari the "Ladies Garden", with its rich
foliage and intricately designed fountains.
Afternoon :
Enjoy a Boat cruise on Lake Pichola on which the
majestic Lake Palace Hotel is situated. See the
ghats along the lake and the interesting buildings
on the banks. The view of the city palace from the
lake is spectacular. Dock at the Jagmandir island
where the Maharana of Udaipur once gave Shah Jehan
sanctuary.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar and on arrival
check in at hotel. Rest of the day guided visit to
Lake and Bramha temple. Overnight will be at Pushkar
Surrounded by hills on three sides, Pushkar, 11 kms
from Ajmer, abounds in temples; of these the most
famous is the Brahma temple - the only temple
dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. Once a
year, during the Kartik Purnima, the entire region
comes alive with a pulsating Camel and Cattle Fair.
There is a week long celebration with an explosion
of fun, frolic, games and laughter with threads of
religious fervour. Bedecked and festooned cattle
wait in the clouds of sand and the pious gather at
the break of dawn to take a dip in the holy Pushkar
Lake to absolve themselves of all their sins.
Day 10 : Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Afternoon tour of
"Pink City" - Surrounded on three sides by the
rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque
capital of Rajasthan. It takes its name from the
prince, soldier and astronomer Jai Singh II who
moved his capital here in 1727.
Day 11 : Jaipur
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the
hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for
the slow but steady climb up to the main gate,
making your entrance in the time honoured fashion.
The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took
over 100 years to build and now, although deserted,
offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of
the Moghul ruling families.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is
popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the
pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on
a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape,
surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and
crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is
certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for
the eyes. All through, Jaipur has retained its
strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several
influences - the mughal being the most prominent.
The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly
evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight.
From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to
the graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air
observatory of outsized astronomical instruments,
the Badi Chaupar lined with shops and business
establishments on both sides to the majestic
fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of
life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the
architectural delight of the City Palace to the
serene Jal Mahal.
Day 12 : Jaipur - Ranthambhor.
Drive Morning one more drive deep into the park then
drive to Ranthambhore National Park, which is rich
in wildlife including tiger, nilgai, jungle cat,
mugger and python. Night will be jungle Lodge.
Day 13 : Ranthambhor.
Morning and afternoon have safaris in Ranthambhore.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur
District of Rajasthan state.Located at the junction
of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one
of the finest places to view animals, especially as
they are used to being stared at here.The park
covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if
combined it with the area of sawai man singh
sanctuary area, it is around 500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the
protection of "Project Tiger". It got its status of
a National Park in 1981.
Day 15 : Ranthambhor - Agra.
Today morning one shorter visits the sanctuary.
Later in time drive to Agra. Evening arrive Agra and
transfer to hotel for night stay.
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven
Wonders of the World -the Taj Mahal. The
architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort
and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the
opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was
their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564.
A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace,
Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble
and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary craft
persons. The city is also famous for its carpets,
gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Day 16 : Agra
Today morning enjoy city sight-seeing of Agra,
visiting Red Fort, Itimad-Ul-Daula and the world
famous monument Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved
consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000
craftsmen and master builders, who came from all
over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad,
Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble,
India s finest; was quarried at Makrana near
Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were
imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab,
Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet,
Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from
Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen,
Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and
Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Day 17 : Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Afternoon, leave
for Delhi, on arrival, you will be transfer to the
airport to board flight back home.
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