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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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Royal Palaces of Rajasthan |
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Tour
Duratation |
20
Nights / 21 Days |
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Places to be covered |
Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambhore - Kota -
Bundi - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur -
Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Mandawa - Delhi |
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 at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
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Proceed for Agra after breakfast.
Reach Agra in the afternoon.
Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City -
Jaipur.
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as
his capital and palace in the late 16th
century is an exhilarating experience. It a
veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are
in pristine condition ... it's not hard to
imagine what the court life must have been
like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit
the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the
world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the
outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to
the fort.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and
traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in
the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal,
Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built
by Jai Singh II in different parts of the
country. This observatory consisting of
outsized astronomical instruments is still in
use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this
"Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in
Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork
and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap
Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for
the palace women.
Proceed for the afternoon SAFARI to spot
tigers.
Overnight at Ranthambhore.
Day 07: Ranthambhore
Full day (two private safaris) at Ranthambhore.
Overnight at Ranthambhore.
Day 08: Ranthambhore - Kota
Proceed for the morning SAFARI. Breakfast at
hotel. Start for KOTA.
Visit the CITY PALACE AND FORT - On the banks
of the Chambal river close to the Kota Barrage
is the fort and the city palace complex, which
houses the RAO MADHO SINGH MUSEUM containing
the relics of the former rulers of Kota.
JAGMANDIR - in the island in Kishore Sagar
Lake was built by one of the queens of Kota.
You will take a paddleboat and roam around the
same for a spiritual experience. Also visit
the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of
Chambal and Chatter Bilas.
Overnight at Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh
Breakfast at hotel. Start for Bundi.
Visit the TARAGARH or STAR FORT. Perched on a
thickly wooded hill is a marvelous white fort
with a huge reservoir that once supplied water
to the palace. Built in 1354 AD the fort is
one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan.
This magnificent edifice is a fine example of
the Rajput architecture, housing some of the
superb Bundi murals.
Proceed to CHITTAURGARH.
THE EPITOME OF ROMANCE AND VALOUR - The pride
and glory of Rajasthan, CHITTAUR echoes with
the tales of romance and valor unique to the
Rajput tradition. This is a ruined citadel,
where the royal past lives in its imposing
forts, graceful palaces and spectacular
CHATTRIS. This fortified settlement has been
ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'JAUHAR'
-when women and children immolated themselves
on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in
saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the
fort towards a certain death.
After visiting the FORT proceed to stay at the
BIJAIPUR CASTLE SUITE.
Overnight at the CASTLE.
Day 10: Bijaipur - Udaipur
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Start for Udaipur after breakfast.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land
around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush
hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white
drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a
fascinating blend of sights, sound and
experiences and inspiration for the
imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled
by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
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.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari
Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk
Museum.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur - Kumbalgarh
After breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh.
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating
back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of
which are alike, support its 29 halls. The
Temple abounds with intricate friezes and
sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures.
Stay overnight at the AODHI HOTEL of
KUMBALGARH.
Day 13: Kumbalgarh - Jodhpur
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely
breakfast and reach Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the
imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of
antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once
the capital of the Marwar state, it was
founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the
Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be
descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the
Ramayana.The massive 15th century AD
Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky
hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The
city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long
with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep
and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture
and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife
(game) and memorable moments of the great
desert landscape fascinates one while driving
along the countryside.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like
a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A
commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone
stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating
the amber-hued city.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at
Jaisalmer.
Day 16: 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.
(This is the highlight of the tour).
Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP.
Day 17: Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the
safari and reach Bikaner via NAGAUR.
Check in at hotel.
BIKANER - The royal fortified city with a
timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the
Desert State, the city is dotted with many
sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval
splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.
More popularly called the camel country, the
city is renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. The ship of the desert is an
inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling
heavy carts, transporting grains or working on
wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells
of Bikaner - an important source of water are
other attractions of the city. These are built
on high plinths with slender minareted towers
on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed
even from a distance.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing
tour of Bikaner.
Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji - the
founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town
in the North of the state in 1488. Visit the
Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the
Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
The city is also called the "Camel Country".
Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one
in Asia. Visit the KARNI MATA TEMPLE.
Proceed for Mandawa.
The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises
on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking
view of the town can be seen from the terrace
of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms
with jade handles, traditional ceremonial
costumes can be seen at the Museum at the
Castle. The havelies worth a visit are
Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia in this
town. Built in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh,
descendant of Rao Shekhaji, who also founded
the city of Nawalgarh.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at
Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis'
of some of the leading business families of
the country. Though they no longer live here,
the local caretakers are happy to show the
visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai
Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli,
Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika
Haveli are of special interest. Spend the
major part of the day looking into frescoes.
Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the
local village chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by
evening. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi
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Breakfast at Delhi. Proceed for a full day
tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the
memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in
India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent
fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to
Chandni Chowk.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 21: Delhi - Home
Breakfast at hotel. Day free to explore the
city and finish last minute shopping. |
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