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Day 01 : Arrival
at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the international airport in Delhi late
in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight will be at Delhi. Delhi is just not a
city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the
history of India. The city was built and destroyed
seven times and has been witness to the various
events which has brought India through the history
books. Seven times this city went through the pain
of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital
of India Delhi is the seat of administration and
the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era
stand there. These icons are testimony to the
grandeur of past and also an attraction for the
tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is
all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of
Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor
in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a
land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This
phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around
the lanes of Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Book this Tour
Breakfast will be at Delhi. Proceed for a full day
tour of Old & New Delhi. Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA
in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jodhpur
Early morning transfer for flight to Jodhpur.
Reach and proceed to Jaisalmer by surface. Reach
and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at
Jaisalmer.
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 marvelously
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 04 : Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day
sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer.
It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its
temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow
stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved
buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit
the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the
world. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer. 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 05 : 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. Overnight will
be at Jodhpur.
Day 06 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Transfer to airport in the morning for flight to
Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. Udaipur is
the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia
dynasty for 1200 Years. Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
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.
Day 07 : Udaipur - Jaipur
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur after
breakfast, stopping first at City Palace. Here you
will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory
doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble
balconies and the Peacock Courtyard. Overnight
will be at Jaipur.
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 shopsand 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 08 : Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for excursion
to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant
ride ascent to the fort. Visit a rug factory and
see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem
factory and see the gem cutting and polishing
process. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 09 : Jaipur - Agra
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra and
check in at hotel. Spend the night at Agra. 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 10 : Agra - Varanasi
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Proceed for sightseeing of TAJ MAHAL after
breakfast. Transfer to the airport for flight to
Varanasi. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
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. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Varanasi - Delhi
Drive very early morning to The Daswamedh Ghat and
take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. See
the cremation Ghats and witness the living
traditions of one of the world's oldest and most
important religions. Transfer to airport for
flight to Delhi. Proceed for the FAREWELL DINNER
before reaching the airport for flight home with
sweet memories of India. The land of Varanasi
(Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for
Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares,
Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world.
These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras
is older than history, older than tradition, older
even than legend and looks twice as old as all of
them put together". Hindus believe that one who is
graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain
salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and
re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the
origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in
Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash
away the sins of mortals
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