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Rajasthan Cultural Tour
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Rajasthan Cultural Tour
Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhor - Bundi - Bijoila - Bijaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Rohetgarh -
Jodhpur - Sand Dunes - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Kuchaman - Jaipur - Delhi
(Duration : 20 days) |
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| Day 1- ARRIVE DELHI |
| Depart for Delhi. Night in the plane. |
| Day 2- Delhi |
| Morning free to relax after jet leg. Afternoon visit Delhi, the capital of India, comprising Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Mughals between the 16th and the 19th centuries. Here there are many mosques, monuments and forts the most notable being the famous Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. The medieval atmosphere of Old Delhi contrasts sharply with the open, spacious streets of New Delhi, the city created as the capital of India by the British. Return to Hotel. Overnight. |
| Day 3- DELHI |
| Morning visit of the Lutyens designed Delhi - the India Gate, Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Qutab Minar. This 'Tower of Victory 'was erected by
Qutub-ud-din in 1193 and Humayun's Tomb, built by the wife of the second Mughal emperor is fine piece of architecture, the Taj Mahal, follows a similar style of architecture. Afternoon at leisure. |
| Day 4- DELHI / AGRA |
| In the morning, take the road towards Agra, the old imperial capital of India. It has some superb monuments dating from that era. In the Afternoon, visit the world famous Taj Mahal, whose eternal beauty will astonish and
mesmerize the visitors. Thereafter visit of the Grand Agra Fort where lived three Mughals Emperors. This fort rises on the edges of Yamuna and is surrounded by a wall 20 meters high and 2500 m in perimeter. Evening time free for shopping. Overnight. |
| Day 5- AGRA/FATEHPUR SIKRI/ RANTHAMBHORE |
| In the morning we begin our Journey to the princely State of Rajasthan. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city built by Akbar as his capital for 14 years. This city built in 1569 has some splendid Palaces – with an excellent blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Thereafter proceed to Bharatpur station and take a train towards
Ranthambhore - Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq. kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills. Arrive and proceed to the Lodge. Afternoon visit the park for Game viewing which includes the antelopes, spotted-deers, wild boars, monkeys, crocodile and the majestic Bengal Tiger. Overnight. |
| Day 6- RANTHAMBHORE |
| Day dedicated for the visits of the Jungle to see the wildlife and the Tiger. Overnight. |
| Day 7- RANTHAMBHORE / BUNDI |
| Morning, depart for Bundi - the lively backwater town of 13th Century dominated by large complex of Forts and palaces, hugging the steep hillside. The complex is mainly made of two- Garh-Palace and Taragarh-Fort and then flowering into series of palaces, with a fretted skyline of cupola, loggias and canopies. Visit the Phool Palace below and the terraced gardens and the splendid murals in the Chitra Shala depicting the Bundi school style of miniature paintings. Overnight. |
| Day 8- BIJOILA / MENAL / BIJAIPUR |
| Morning, depart for Bijaipur enroute visiting
Bijoila and Menal.
Visit the temple, which is one of the finest examples of 10th Century Pratihara temple. Thereafter, continue for Bijaipur. Arrive and check in to the Fort – built by Rao Shakti Singh in 16th century. Overnight. |
| Day 9- BIJAIPUR / CHITTORGARH / UDAIPUR |
| In the morning leave for Chittorgarh, famous for its sprawling hilltop fort situated on the hill and spread over 700 acres, which
epitomizes the romantic, Rajput chivalry. Its sacred walls and ruined palaces relate the saga of innumerable sieges and heroism. Visit the Vijay Sthambh - the victory tower, it is 37 mts high with 9 stories. It was built in 1440 to commemorate Maharana Kumbha’s victory over Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. The Rana Kumbha Palace - the place where princess Padmini and other royal ladies committed ‘Jauhar’ (mass suicide). Continue towards the romantic city of Udaipur also known as " The White City". Overnight. |
| Day 10- UDAIPUR |
| Set around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by dramatic palaces, Udaipur is surely Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Morning visit the romantic and stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola, the magnificent City Palace - built in 1725, the ancient palaces of the Mewar Royal Family for centuries, the Jagdish temple. Afternoon visit the Sahelion –Ki-Bari also called as the garden of demoiselles and its pond covered with Lotus flowers, thereafter visit the school of paintings, which specializes in miniatures. In the evening enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit of Jag Mandir in the middle of the Romantic Lake Pichola. Return to hotel. Overnight. |
| Day 11- UDAIPUR / RANAKPUR / ROHETGARH |
| Morning depart for Ranakpur the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples of India, delicately carved out of white marble, in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. There are 1444 pillars in the temples and none of them is similarly carved. Also visit the temple of Adinath. Thereafter continue for the village of Rohet--stay in the fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th century Champawat clan and experience the famed warmth of courteous Rajput hospitality. Late in the afternoon walk in the company of your host in the Village to meet the people and get a first hand knowledge about their tradition and culture. Overnight. |
| Day 12- Rohet / Jodhpur / SAND DUNES |
| In the morning depart for Jodhpur, the blue city of the desert. Visit its grand and imposing Mehrangarh fort, which was to be practically in expugnable in times of the wars. Spread over many
kilometers, it dominates the landscape. It shelters exquisite palaces decorated with mural frescos and stone laces. Thereafter proceed to the city and walk in its quaint and colourful markets, vividly testifying to the history and glory of this princely state. Late in the afternoon continue for the camp located atop a sand dune in the desert and stop for this night. In the evening, take a Safari through the landscape of Thar. Overnight |
| Day 13- SAND DUNES / JAISALMER |
| Departure for Jaisalmer, the yellow city lying in the heart of the desert, surrounded by sand dunes with an imposing and impregnable sand coloured fort. Today it is an inhabited city whose chief attraction is lacy filigree of pierced stonework facades of merchant
Havelis and private houses, and a series of ornately carved Jain temples. In the afternoon visit the
Gadisar Lake, adorned with an arched gateway and the royal Cenotaphs at the Barj Bagh and view the setting Sun over this city which has a peculiar glow. |
| Day 14- JAISALMER |
| Visit of Jaisalmer, splendid caravan city founded into 1155 by Rao Jaisal The city is a jewel, the exquisitely carved balconies of the "
Havelis " with rich filigree work all over, the fort perched atop the hill with beautiful palaces and ’jharokhas’, Jaisalmer is also called ’the Museum city’. In the afternoon, proceed for an excursion towards Khuri-40 kms to see the picturesque wind-caressed dunes of the Thar Desert creating enchanting mirages, indeed a breathtaking sight. Overnight |
| Day 15- JAISALMER / BIKANER |
| After breakfast depart for the fortified city of Bikaner. Lying at the northern tip of the famous triangle of the desert cities, Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a long embattled wall having five entrance gates. Visit the Junagarh fort, palaces and temples – magnificent creations in red and yellow sandstone, are living manifestations of its rich historical and architectural legacy. Bikaner is also famous for the best riding camels in the world. In the evening walk in the local market. Overnight |
| Day 16- BIKANER / KUCHAMAN |
| Depart through the arid land for Kuchaman City. This City controlled the salt trade as far as back as 1250 years ago. The citadel is perched on the hill like an eyrie. On arrival, the Jeeps take you atop this magnificent fort hotel passing though many exquisitely designed gates with fine paintings on the walls and the ceilings. Visit of this superb place visiting the different palaces, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, Meena bazaar and the fabulous underground all weather swimming pool. The visit of the fort speaks about its history and the battles fought here. The place is really superb and the view at night of the lit-up city and the Aravalli hills and Sambar Lake in the distance is enchanting. Overnight |
| Day 17- KUCHAMAN / JAIPUR (125 km) |
| In the morning depart for Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan also called the Pink City. Steeped in history and culture, this city is known for its magnificent Palaces and forts; broad avenues and spacious gardens. Jaipur with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition. Enroute visit the old caravan city of Samode, locked up in its walls and dominated by the castle. Visit the Palace, the Sheesh Mahal- the hall of mirrors. After Lunch continue towards Jaipur, Arrive and proceed to the Hotel. Evening a panoramic city tour of JAIPUR. Thereafter have a joyful rickshaw ride in this quaint city. Overnight |
| Day 18- Jaipur |
| Morning excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire rulers, perched atop the hill overlooking the lake. Ascend to this hilltop fort in Maharajah style… by decorated Elephant. Visit the beautiful complex of palaces including inlaid mirror palace, halls, pavilions, gardens and the famous Kali temple. In the Afternoon, city tour of JAIPUR, visiting the City Palace- the Royal residence of Maharajah built in Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, Hawa Mahal" the Palace of Wind & the Observatory of the 18th century. Thereafter, have a Walk in the bustling bazaars of Jaipur, well known for their beautiful carpets, enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and crafts. Overnight. |
| Day 19- JAIPUR / DELHI |
| Like all good things come to an end, today we in the morning proceed towards Delhi. Arrive Delhi and installation at Hotel. Afternoon is free for independent activities or the last purchases. Overnight. |
| Day 20- Delhi /Home. |
| Transfer to the airport to board the flight back home. |
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