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DAY
01: Arrive Delhi:
Upon arrival meeting and assistance at Airport and check in
to hotel . Overnight at Hotel.
DAY
02: Delhi:
Am City tour of Delhi visit to President House, India Gate,
Qutab Minar Humayun's Tomb, Raj Ghat, Red fort. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY
03: Delhi / Mandawa (257 kms):
Morning proceed for Mandawa - the semi-desert area of Shekhawati
region is situated in the triangular mass of land between
Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner. This region famous for its painted
havelis or mansions with beautiful frescoes, it today termed
as an open air gallery of Rajasthan. There is no record of
a distinct school of painting in Shekhawati other than the
frescoes. History took this colourless page and made Shekhawati
blossom with frescoes. On arrival check-in at the hotel, Overnight
stay.
DAY
04: Mandawa / Bikaner (200 kms):
AM drive for Bikaner, on arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of 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. Visit Junagarh Fort
- built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh, a General in the army
of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled
by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces,
made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque Lal Garh
Palace - the architectural masterpiece in red sand stone,
the palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory
of his former Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful
latticework and filigree work. Sprawling lawns with blooming
bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed
visual treat. Overnight stay
DAY
05: Bikaner / Jaisalmer (330 kms):
Am drive to Jaislamer . The medieval desert town of Jaisalmer
is a lesson in human determination over the vagaries of nature.
As such the terrain would have been uninhabitable but the
undaunted spirit of the local people have enabled them not
only to live but also to thrive in the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer
was an important city on the caravan routes that crossed the
Thar Desert, laden with silk and spices. Even today Jaisalmer
retains an ambience of royalty and romance. Upon arrival check
into hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY
06: Jaisalmer:
Am visit Jaisalmer Fort - Travel the huge fort that stands
at a height of 100 meters and houses a citadel within it.
It has a number of entrances also called Pols. These include
the Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava Pol, Jain
Temples - Built within the Jaisalmer Fort between the 12th
and 15th centuries, this group of Jain Temples are dedicated
to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavnathji. Within the temple complex
is a well-stocked library called Gyan Bhandar. The library
houses some very old manuscripts belonging to the Indian heritage.
Havelis, Gadi Sagar , Museum, Sam Sand Dunes. O/n at htl.
DAY
07: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 kms):
Am drive to Jodhpur . The romance of the desert is alive in
the city of Jodhpur. Jodhpur was a major center for trade
and commerce in the 16th century. Today Jodhpur is the second
largest city in Rajasthan. The city is located on the edge
of the Thar Desert, but the vibrancy of the people, their
attire, their music and their handicrafts instill a tremendous
spirit of gaiety into the environment which you can observe
during your Jodhpur tour. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight
at Hotel .
DAY
08: Jodhpur :
Am visit Mehrangarh Fort - The Mehrangarh Fort is 5 km long
and one of the largest forts in India. Located on a 125-meter
high hill and built of sandstones, the fort has seven gates,
which need to be crossed to enter it. There are some beautiful
palaces located within the fort that bear the heritage of
Rajasthan and are worth a tour. Some of them are Moti Mahal,
Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana.
These palaces are a store of priceless collections of palanquins,
miniature paintings, musical instruments, period costumes
and antique furniture. Jaswant Thada - Travel to Jaswant Thada
built in honor of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in the 19th century,
this royal cenotaph is built in white marble and Clock tower.
Pm free time on your own . Overnight at Hotel.
DAY
09: Jodhpur / Udaipur (290 kms):
After breakfast proceed for Udaipur, en-route visiting Ranakpur
Jain temples - renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples
in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of
the Jain community, on arrival check-in at the hotel, overnight
stay.
DAY
10: Udaipur:
Today we will explore Udaipur - the city of dawn. Udaipur
is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by
the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched
in romance and beauty. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights,
sounds and experience - an inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers. 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. Visit City Palace - Tour the City Palace, a
marvel in granite and marble and the largest palace in entire
Rajasthan. The palace is made up of three Mahals; the Baari,
Dilkush and Moti, a beautiful Suraj Gokhada (sun balcony),
Mor Chowk with intricate peacock mosaics, the shrine of Dhuni
Mata and the Rana Pratap Museum are some treasures of the
palace complex., Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Bharatiya
Lok Kala Museum. Overnight stay.
DAY
11: Udaipur / Pushkar (260 kms):
Am drive to Pushkar . Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY
12: Pushkar / Jaipur (150 kms)
Am free time at leisure . Later drive to Jaipur . Jaipur is
a very popular tourist destination both for Indians and foreigners
alike that endures its cultural heritage well. The Pink City
was founded in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of the
Kachhawaha dynasty. All the buildings in the city were painted
pink to give the impression of being built in red sandstone;
the entire city was repainted in 1876 in honor of the visit
of the Prince of Wales. Upon arrival check into hotel. Pm
free time on your own . Overnight at hotel.
DAY
13: Jaipur :
Am half day sightseeing of Amber fort with Elephant ride.
The Amer Fort was built in the 16th century by Sawai Raja
Man Singh. The Fort is built on a hilltop. It is made of red
sandstone and white marble. Within the Amer Fort some areas
that should not be missed are Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas, Sheesh
Mahal and Ganesh Pole. Jaigarh - Jai means victory and garh
means fort, so Jaigarh means the Fort of Victory. The fort
was built in 1726 and the world's largest cannon on wheels
can be seen here. The fort also houses a museum.
Pm half day sightseeing of City Palace now a complex with
multifarious outbuildings, courtyards, gateways and temples,
the City Palace is the chief landmark of Jaipur., Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds) - Adjoining the outer most wall of the City
Palace, the Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai
Pratap Singh. The Hawa Mahal is a unique architectural wonder,
which used to keep anyone or anything on the inside of the
wall cooler than the outside temperature. The Mahal provides
some excellent views of the city and was used by ladies of
the court to observe the happenings around them without being
visible themselves. Ram Niwas Garden - Located on the outskirts
of the walled city, the garden houses the Albert Hall Museum
& Observatory. Overnight stay at htl.
DAY
14: Jaipur / Agra (235 kms):
Am drive to Agra . The mughal emperor Babur established his
capital here in 1526 and for the next hundred years Agra witnessed
a remarkable spate of architectural activity as each monarch
tried to outdo the grandiose monuments built by his predecessor.
Upon arrival check into hotel.. Pm . visit world famous Taj
Mahal- built by mughal emperor Shahjahan in the memory of
his beautiful wife Mumtaj. Continue onto Agra Fort-built by
mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. Overnight
at hotel
DAY
15: Agra / Delhi ' Departure (203 kms):
Am drive to Delhi . Upon arrival transfer to int. airport
to connect with flight for onward destination
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