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India
- the land to travel to, a haven of tourism delights,
a civilization to tour through. Tourists come to India
for its wealth of sights, cultural exuberance,
diversity of terrain and in search of that special
something, an extra punch that only India promises and
delivers. Teeming with over a billion people who voice
over a million concerns in fifteen hundred different
languages, India is where people live with variety,
thrive on diversity and are too familiar with
largeness to let it boggle them. Mud huts and mansions
face off across city streets. Lurid luxury and limp
living are inhabitants of the same lane.
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Rajasthan Motorbike Tour |
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Tour Duratation |
15 Nights /
16 Days |
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Places to be covered |
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Gajner - Jaisalmer-
Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Sariska - Delhi |
Day 01: Arrive- Delhi
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Arrive late night at New Delhi International
airport.
On arrival the guest will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be
provided with the traditional Indian welcome
consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands with
non-alcoholic welcome drink.Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old
Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old
Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets
and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort,
built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah
Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by
Lutyens, including the India Gate &
thePresidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era &
predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End
the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab
Minar.Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast ride to Agra (206 kms)Upon
arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel.
Thereafter visit the Taj Mahal, the guests
will board the 'decorated tongas' (horse
carriage) which will take them to Taj Mahal..
Little needs to be said about this
architectural wonder which is always the soul
raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to
Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white
marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz
Mahal.
This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed and planned by Persian
architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning
design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj
is also noted particularly for its elegant
domes, intricately carved screens and some of
the best inlay work ever seen.
In the evening witness magic show. Magic show
- There is nothing that captures the magical
spirit of the lad as much as the conjuror who
enthralls his audience with sleights of had
and a range of tricks. Only the adventurous
can volunteer to be sawed in half.Overnight at
hotel
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
Morning, visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river
Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar
built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73
in the finest architectural style. It has
imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and
a moat.
Thereafter ride to Jaipur (221 kms) enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive
sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort
was built in the 16th century and only
occupied for a few years before being
abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually
perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the
hotel.
Jaipur - Encircled by the rugged Aravalli
hills with numerous peaks crowned by imposing
forts, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan looks
cradled and well protected. It takes its name
from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in the early
1700s became king at the age of 13. He
conceived & designed his new capital with
exquisite buildings of rose-colored terracotta
and broad tree-lined avenues exhibiting an
astonishing model of city planning. Today the
city is dusty and crammed with camels, horses,
people & colorful bazaars.Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
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.
Afternoon tour of City.
Tour of the Pink City -"The Pink City" is
spectacularly set within surrounding rugged
hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.
Your tour will include the imposing City
Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the
public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging
to the ruling family are housed here,
including a collection of weaponry. You will
also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the
Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar
Observatory to see the vast astronomical
instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the
colourful bazaar before returning to your
hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Jaipur - Mandawa
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Morning ride to Mandawa (160 kms)
On arrival in Mandawa - check-in at the hotel.
Mandawa - the principal town of the Shekhawati
region renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis"
or mansions. Enroute to Mandawa, you visit the
small towns of Nawalgarh, Dunlodh and
Mukundgarh each equally famous for its Havelis
with fascinating murals built by the wealthy
Rajasthani merchants ("Marwaris") in the 19th
Century.
Afternoon visit the town - a painted arched
gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows
leads to the bazaar. You can wander through
the streets where mansions of rich merchants
are adorned with elaborate & lively frescoes,
cataloging the life, habits/fashions of the
Marwari community and onto Fatehpur &
Laxmangarh completing the tour of Shekhawati
region
Overnight at hotel
Day 07: Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner
Morning ride to Gajner (220 kms) enroute visit
Bikaner.
City sightseeing tour of Bikaner, this desert
town in the north of the state was founded in
1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the
founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the
Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the
Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
Thereafter continue drive to Gajner
On arrival in Gajner - check-in at hotel
Gajner Palace is an incomparable "Jewel in the
Thar Desert" built on the embankment of a lake
by His Late Highness Maharaja Ganga Singhji of
Bikaner. The Gajner Palace is beautifully
architectured and is made of Red Sandstone.
One can appreciate the craftsmanship of the
intricate carvings on red sandstone.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the palace
with its beautiful lake and surrounded wooded
areas which has become the home of different
species of migratory birds, most renowned
amongst them being the Imperial Sand Grouse.
Endangered Antelopes like Black Bucks, Nilgais,
Chinkaras and other animals like the Wild Boar
roam freely in this area which is now a
preserved sanctuary.Overnight at hotel
Day 08: Gajner - Jaisalmer
Morning ride to Jaisalmer (300 kms)
On arrival in Jaisalmer - check-in at hotel
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for city
tour of Jaisalmer.
Visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city
which is like a golden jewel shimmering above
the hard sand. Visit the city's magnificent
havelis or merchant's houses, each richly
decorated and carved from golden yellow
sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the
Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most
elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer.
The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of
Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was
built in the late 19th century. Visit to
Gadisar Lake - the large natural oasis that
attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site. Also
visit the Fort - built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal,
the Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort
of Rajasthan after Chittor. One fourth of the
population lives inside the Fort.
Afternoon, camel ride to the Royal Cenotaphs
of the Rawals in Barra bagh where the rulers
were cremated. This is also the best place to
witness the spectacular desert sunset, and
photograph the fort.Overnight at hotel
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning ride to Jodhpur (280 kms)
On arrival in Jodhpur - check-in at hotel
Thereafter proceed for sightseeing tour of
Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur - includes Meherangarh
Fort, one of the most impressive & formidable
in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan is
situated on a high natural rock bluff and from
which you can look down on the wonderful
panorama of the bustling city below, Jaswant
Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs. Overnight at
hotel
Day 11: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, ride to Udaipur
(280 kms) enroute visit Ranakpur Temples
Ranakpur Temples - the most magnificent 15th
century Jain temples situated in the deep
secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Though
over 500 years old, the temples here are
superbly preserved in a near-perfect
condition. In the centre is the main "Chaumukha
temple" dedicated ot Adinath. The most
distinctive features are the 29 halls
supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are
exactly alike. Every conceivable surface is
carved and every corner and angle is engraved
with Jain images. Also visit the other Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures.
Continue another few kms onto Maharani Bagh
orchards for typical Rajasthani lunch in a
Mango grove.
After lunch, drive to Udaipur
On arrival in Udaipur - check-in at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur
Morning city tour Udaipur
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.
City Palace is an assemblance of not one but
four separate palaces covering some four acres
of area and exceeding all other palaces for
colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at
rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble
balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard.
Late afternoon, enjoy a cruise by private boat
on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the
lake you have a wonderful view of the City
Palace stretching along the east bank, while
the south bank has pleasant gardens running
down to the waterside.
Overnight at hotel
Day 13: Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast ride to Pushkar (245 kms)
Upon arrival in Pushkar - check-in at the
hotel.
Afternoon tour of Pushkar - is considered a
sacred place for Hindu & is said to be as old
as creation itself. It is the only place in
India with temple dedicated to the creator of
the world - Lord Brahma. Every year on a full
moon day in end Oct/Nov, there is a very
colorful camel fair held popularly worldwide
known as Pushkar Fair.Overnight at hotel
Day 14: Pushkar - Sariska
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Morning witness the aarti ceremony by the lake
side.
On arrival in Sariska - check into the hotel
Sariska Palace - built by Maharaja Jai Singh
of Alwar, at the turn of the century, the
Sariska Palace was a royal hunting lodge or
Palace de Nature. Silhouetted against the
nurturing arms of the Aravali range, this
legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is
located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard
tennis courts with a viewing pavilion and a
swimming pool give that zestful touch to a
quiet holiday.Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Sariska - Delhi
Morning, an exciting jeep drive to the Sariska
sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among valleys,
hills and deep forests that change colour with
the seasons. It is the home to an exotic
variety of wild animals and beautiful birds.
Here, herds of golden deer dart and pirouette
gracefully, playing hide and seek with their
shadow, and the big wild cat, the tiger, roams
free.
Afternoon ride to Delhi (180 kms)
On arrival in Delhi - check into the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure to relaxOvernight
at hotel.
Day 16: Delhi
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