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COLORFUL RAJASTHAN TOUR
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Ajmer
- Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi .
Day 1. Arrival
Delhi - Airport
Our assistance on arrival pick you up at Delhi
Airport & transfer to Check in hotel Overnight
stay at Hotel
Day : 2 - City Tour New Delhi - old Delhi .
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of
Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI -
A sight-seeing 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.
NEW DELHI
-
An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the
Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue- Rajpath, pastthe imposing , India Gate ,
Lotus temple , Lakshmi Nayran Temple Return
Evening back to Hotel Night stay at Hotel.
DAY 03 - DELHI - MANDAWA ( Overnight Stay ) 230
km " 5 hrs proximity
After Breakfast Check out hotel & proceed to
Mandawa, often referred to as Rajasthan�s open
art gallery. Mandawa is a sleepy little typical
Rajasthani town, which is deep rooted with
culture. Stay here in your heritage hotel,
Castle Mandawa. Later enjoy a walking tour of
Mandawa, which includes the medieval fort that
gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A
painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna
and his cows leads to the bazaar. A breathtaking
view of the town can be seen from the terrace of
Castle Mandawa. The Mandawa family has a
collection of traditional ceremonial costumes.
Evening free to explore the surroundings of this
village. Over night stay at hotel
DAY 04 : MANDAWA - BIKANER ( Overnight Stay )
300 km 5 hrs proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out &
proceed to Bikaner, which was once a major
trading post between Africa, West Asia and the
Far East. The arts prospered receiving the
patronage of a wealthy merchant community. The
city is renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. This afternoon during your tour you
will visit Camel Breeding Farms; Junagarh Fort,
a formidable structure encircled by a moat and
having some beautiful palaces within. Situated
at a height of above seven hundred feet above
sea level, it towers over the city and can be
seen from a distance. The fort and its palaces
are profusely decorated with magnificent stone
carvings. 30 kms south of Bikaner is the village
of Deshnoke, where the famous Karni Mata Temple
is situated.Rajasthan tour planner The
600-year-old temple is dedicated to Karni Mata,
an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple
plays host to thousands of rats that form the
major attraction here. The rats are considered
sacred and worshipped accordingly. You have to
be very careful while entering the inner
sanctum, because it is believed that if you
accidentally step on a rat, a gold replica has
to be made to compensate for the lost life. Over
night stay at hotel
DAY 05 : BIKANER
- JAISALMER ( Two Nights Stay ) 330 km 5 hrs
proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed & drive to Jaisalmer - a fairy-tale town
in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago
by Rajah Jaisal. Unlike any other city, this
desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most
exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an
important ancient trading centre because of its
strategic location on the camel trade routes, is
often described as the 'golden city'. The
havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century,
are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow
sandstone and are still in a beautiful
condition. The fort built in the 12th century,
stands on the 80 meter high Trikuta hill, with
beautifully carved Jain temples. The annual
desert festival takes place in January and
February each year and is a riot of color and
activity. Jaisalmer is also famous for its
embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs,
blankets, antique, and stonework and camel
safaris into the barren sand-dune desert.
In the evening, proceed for the excursion to Sam
Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42
kilometers from Jaisalmer,Rajasthan tour planner
Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witness
the total sandy desert. You can also see the
patterns and motifs created by the shifting
sands and air. Moreover, Sam Dunes also provide
you with an unforgettable experience of camel
rides and the sunset. Over night stay at hotel
DAY 06 : JAISALMER CITY TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, and proceed for
the city tour of Jaisalmer.Visit the famous
Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes.
Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel
terrain route bought it great wealth. The
merchants grew prosperous and commissioned great
havelis, or mansions, to flaunt their
ever-growing status in society. Made of local
golden yellow sand stone and wood, some of the
havelis are still in excellent condition. The
most elaborate and magnificent of all the
Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Five
Jain brothers built the Haveli between 1800 and
1860. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki
Haveli are the other two havelis that are opened
to visitors. Built in 1156 by the Bhati ruler,
Jaisal, the fort here stands atop the 80 m high
Trikuta hill. 3 walls and features 99 bastions
surround the fort. Over the centuries, the
golden sand stone fortress witnessed many
battles between the Bhatis, the Mughals and the
Rathores of Jodhpur. Within the fort complex lie
the beautifully carved Jain Temples built
between the 12th and 15th centuries. The
�Maharawals� (rulers) of Jaisalmer were devout
Hindus but were tolerant of Jainism, and
encouraged art and religion. There are 7 temples
in the complex
Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful
and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or
shopping.
Over night stay at hotel.
DAY 07 : JAISALMER -- JODHPUR ( Overnight Stay)
300 km 5 hr proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed and drive to Jodhpur. The 15th century
city of Jodhpur, stands at the edge of Thar
Desert and is the largest city in Rajasthan
after Jaipur. Jodhpur is a resplendent city,
with a blend of modern and traditional
buildings. The city is totally dominated by a
massive fort sprawled across 125- meter high
hill known as Meherangarh Fort, founded by Rao
Jodha in 15th century. A flourishing trade
center in the 16th century, Jodhpur is still one
of the leading centers of wool, cattle, Camels,
salt and agricultural Crops . It boasts of some
of very fine reminders of its glorious past
palaces, temples and other elegant monuments of
architectural and historical
significance.Rajasthan tour planner Also Jodhpur
is popularly known as the �Blue City�because of
the beautiful houses painted with indigo color
mostly belonging to the Brahmin caste.You can
get a magnificent view of this Blue city from
the ramparts of the Meherangarh Fort.Visit the
Meherangarh Fort, which was impregnable for the
rocky base which is on. It totally dominates the
city and within its walls are the royal palaces,
priceless jewels and a striking collection of
arms .Also visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble
memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II built in
1899.
Also visit Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower markets
where you can see the vegetable, spice, Indian
sweets, and textile and silver markets. These
colorful markets with tiny shops dot the narrow
lanes replete with woodcarvings, wrought iron,
lacquer work, silver and ivory ornamentation and
leather handicrafts.
Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful
and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or
shopping.
Over night stay at hotel
DAY 08 JODHPUR-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR ( Two nights
stay ) 300 km 6 hrs proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed and drive to Through Valleys in the
Remote and peaceful Aravali Range to Ranakpur
.The Ranakpur Jain temples are hidden in the
dense forests of the Aravalli hills in a
peaceful setting and are one of the five holy
Jain pilgrimages and they were built during the
reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana
Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement
covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls
and eligibly domes supported by over four
hundred columns. The total number of columns is
1,444 all of which are intricately carved and no
two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs
playing the flute in various dance postures at a
height of 45 feet are an engrossing
sight.Rajasthan tour planner In the assembly
hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 Kg
and their sound echoes in the entire complex.
(Temple open only at 1200 Hrs.Leather
belts,footwear,bare legs and black clothing not
allowed)
Again you�ll drive the Aravalli Range towards
south, Udaipur, the �City of Sunrise�. On the
banks of the shimmering lake Pichola, is one of
the most romantic cities of Rajasthan. Nestled
among the lush hills of the Aravali, it has
inevitably been dubbed the 'Venice of the East'.
It is a kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces,
lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn
with stalls, carries the flavor of the heroic
past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.Udaipur
Founded in 1568 A.D by Maharana Udai Singh, the
city is a harmonious Indian blend of whitewashed
buildings, marble palaces, lakeside gardens,
temples and Havelis.
In the evening you will enjoy a leisurely boat
ride on Lake Pichola by your ( own cost ) with
its main attractions the beautiful stretch of
water surrounding the two marvelous structures
the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, is the life line
of Udaipur city. Lake Pichola is about 4 kms in
length and 3 kms wide.Jagniwas was earlier the
summer retreat of the prince of Mewar and now a
five-star hotel Lake Palace. All the palaces in
the city are constructed to have a magnificent
reflection in this lake. This lake was created
in the 15th century and widened later and a dam
across was also created in that period. It was
Maharana Udai Singh II who strengthened the Dam
and widened the lake, as he was building his
capital on the shore of the beautiful Lake. The
lake was surrounded by many exquisite palaces,
temples, hilly terrains, bathing ghats and many
gardens. The city palace extends along the
eastern shore of the lake and you can go for a
boat ride from Bansi Ghat. (Subject to water
level in the lake) Over night stay at hotel
DAY 09 UDAIPUR TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, and proceed and
drive to Udaipur, Visit Jagdish Temple, and
Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, this
Indo-Aryan temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath,
a manifestation of Vishnu. The largest and the
most beautiful temple of Udaipur, it is always
seething with constant activity and noted for
its beautiful sculpted images and towering
shikhara.
Later Visit City Palace. Udaipur's fascinating
City Palace is the largest royal complex in
Rajasthan. Standing on a rocky promontory the
palace has balconies, towers and cupolas and
presents a wonderful view of the lake and the
city. The complex has eleven constituent mahals
(palaces), constructed by successive maharanas
during the three hundred years that followed the
foundation of Udaipur in 1559. Rajasthan tour
planner Added to this, Crystal Gallery and
Durbar Hall within the complex is spectacular.
Explore them for their mosaics, miniatures,
mirror work and motifs . SHALION KI BARI Later
visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental
garden built in the honor of Royal Ladies for
recreational purpose.
Next is the visit to Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir is home to an
attractive collection of folk dresses, puppets,
ornaments, dolls, masks, folk musical
instruments, folk deities and paintings. The
museum is the best place for those interested in
puppetry. Short amusing puppet shows are staged
throughout the day. In addition, the museum runs
short courses in puppet making and theatre
Followed by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples -
built in white marble with a double storied
porch on the bank of Lake Bageela - 22 kms from
Udaipur.
Over night stay at your hotel
DAY 10 UDAIPUR -AJMER - PUSHKAR ( Two nights
stay ) 320 km 6hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed and drive to Pushkar and Ajmer, Ajmer is
the most sacred of all Muslim places of
pilgrimage in India. It is a green oasis on the
Shore of Ana Sagar Lake, hemmed in by barren
hills. Historically, Ajmer was always of great
strategic importance. It was founded in 7th
century by Ajaipal Chauhan. He named it Ajaimeru
the 'invincible hill'. The city's Muslim history
began when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Ajmer to
Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1193 A.D. The Persian
saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who came with
Muhammad Ghori from Persia in 1192 settled here.
Thus the place where he was buried is today
known as the Dargah Sharif. Rajasthan tour
planner Construction of the shrine was completed
by Humayun and the gates were added by the Nizam
of Hyderabad. Later Shah Jahan constructed a
mosque of white marble; it has 11 arches and a
Persian inscription running the full length of
the building. overnight stay at hotel
DAY 11- PUSHKAR
SIGHTSEEING
After Breakfast visit to Pushkar
sightseeig " Pushkar is right on the edge of the
desert and is only 11 km from Ajmer but
separated from it by Nag Pahar, the snake
mountain. This traveler-friendly town clings to
the side of the small Pushkar Lake with its many
bathing ghats and temples. For Hindus, Pushkar
is a very important pilgrimage centre and you'll
see plenty of Sadhus (individuals on a spiritual
search). Pushkar boasts temples, The most famous
is the Brahma Temple, Overnight stay at hotel
DAY 12 - PUSHKAR
- JAIPUR ( Two nights ) 150 km 3hrs proximity
After breakfast check out hotel & proceed to
jaipur " Arrival at Jaipur and Transfer to
hotel. Jaipur known as the �Pink City. This city
is color washed pink to welcome Prince Albert,
the consort of Queen Victoria of England who
visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded
in 1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai
Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three
sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic
palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is the
only city in the world, which is sub-divided in
to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine
divisions of universe. Jaipur is the first
planned city designed in accordance with �Shilpa
Shastra�- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture
Evening Rest of day is at leisure, free for
independent activities. Over night stay at your
hotel
DAY 13 JAIPUR
Morning: enjoy your breakfast at the hotel;
later proceed for the excursion to Amber Fort,
here you will enjoy the Elephant Ride to reach
atop of the palace. This journey on embellished
elephants is bound to enrich your memories with
the Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave
you with a truly unforgettable experience.
(Subject to availability Inside the Fort visit
the Hall of Victory or Jag Mandir - is the famed
Sheesh Mahal- a room with all the four walls and
ceiling completely embedded with glittering
mirror pieces, which were specially imported
from Belgium during that period.
Continue your journey: with the city tour of
Jaipur- visiting Maharaja's City Palace, the
former Royal residence, part of it converted
into a museum. A small portion is still used by
the Royal family of Jaipur. One of the major
attractions in the museum is the portion known
as Armoury Museum, housing an impressive array
of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks,
swords, rifles and daggers.Rajasthan tour
planner Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is
the largest stone and marble crafted observatory
in the world, having 17 large instruments, many
of them still in working condition. During the
tour you will also have a brief photography stop
at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Over night stay at your hotel
DAY 14 JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - ( Overnight
Stay ) AGRA 250 km 5 hrs proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed and drive to Agra en route after one
hour stopping to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the
deserted red sandstone city built by Emperor
Akbar in 1571 in honor of the famous Sufi saint,
Salim Chishti. The Mughal capital for only 14
years until abandoned reputedly due to lack of
water, the buildings, blending Hindu and Islamic
styles of architecture and reflecting Akbar�s
secular vision remain in an excellent condition
and it is a fascinating place to wander around.
Agra was the capital of the Mughal court during
the 16th and 17th centuries and its sublime
monuments date from that era. The emperors Akbar,
Jahangir and Shah Jehan governed their vast
empires from here and as prolific builders;
artisans from Persia, Central Asia and other
parts of India were attracted by their
patronage. The resulting luxurious palaces,
tombs, forts and gardens dot the picturesque
riverside region along the Yamuna River; three
of which, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatepur
Sikri have been declared World Heritage Sites.
Agra is renowned for its delicate Pietra Dura
work; a Florentine technique imported by
Jahangir of arranging minute pieces of precious
and semi precious stones in complex, stylized
floral and geometric designs into a marble base.
Today artisans still recreate the old patterns.
Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, the world's
greatest monument to love and devotion.
Rajasthan tour planner Built by the emperor Shah
Jehan for his favorite wife Mumtaz, its perfect
proportions and exquisite craftsmanship took
20,000 workers almost 22 years to complete in
1653. It is undoubtedly a building as close to
perfection as is achievable and its appearance
changes magically with the light at different
times of the day (closed on a Friday). Situated
on the west bank of the Yamuna River, the
imposing red sandstone Agra Fort was started in
1565 by Akbar. The fort surrounded by a moat
forms a crescent along the riverfront and
encompasses a huge complex of courtly buildings
reflecting the varied styles of the Emperors.
Wander through the lavishly decorated halls,
courtyards and galleries discovering hidden
pavilions and alcoves glimpsing the Taj Mahal in
the distance. Over night stay at your hotel
DAY 15- AGRA - Delhi + Depature Delhi Airport
230 km 3 Hrs proximity
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and
proceed to Delhi Airport fly onwards Journey
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