Rajasthan Special Tours |
Places visited : #Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-kota-Jaipur-Agra
Tour Package Duration : 12 days |
DAY 01 - DELHI/ MANDAWA (242 kms. 6 hrs. approx.)
Morning drive to Mandawa, heart of the Shekhawati region
of Rajasthan known for its frescoed havelis. Driving in
a south-westerly direction form Delhi one immediately
leaves behind the urban environs of the capital of India
and gets the glimpses of the country side. Stopping midway
at Peer Mal Ki Haveli. On arrival in Mandawa check into
your hotel. In the afternoon visit the Havelis notable
among them being the Chokani, Ladia and the Saraf Havelis.
Overnight at hotel. (Dinner included)
DAY 02 - MANDAWA/ BIKANER (164
kms. 4 hrs. approx.)
After an early breakfast start the drive at 0700 hours
to Bikaner, which is in true desert country, and part
of the ancient caravan route that came from west and central
Asia. After traversing this part of the Thar desert stopping
at Ratangarh for lunch, one arrives at the fortified city
of Bikaner. Check into the hotel. In the afternoon a city
tour of Junagarh Fort and the City Palace. Overnight at
hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 03 - BIKANER/ JAISALMER (353
kms. 8 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
Depart at 0700 hours after an early breakfast for Jaisalmer
the 12th century inhabited fort city. This fort city built
by Rawal Jaisal has exquisite stone work in typical yellow
sandstone. This drive also gives you a glimpse of typical
desertic lifestyle with little thatched hutments, camels
and sand dunes strewn from horizon to horizon. Upon arrival
check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or take
an evening walk towards the chattris and watch the sun
set on the golden fort. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
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DAY 04-JAISALMER
Jaisalmer is well known for weaving, embroidery, silver
jewelry and its colorful bazaars. The fort has some
of the most intricately carved havelis such as the Patwon
ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli
and beautiful Jain temples. In the afternoon take a
drive to the sand dunes of Sam and watch the spectacular
sun set. One has the option to take a short camel ride.
Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 05- JAISALMER/ JODHPUR (300 kms.
8 hrs. approx.)
This morning after breakfast leave Jaisalmer at 0700
hours, stopping midway at Pokhran you arrive at Jodhpur
-the blue hued city of the Rathore Rajputs, overlooked
by the imposing Mehrangarh fort. Jodhpur the former
capital of the Mewar State was founded in 1459 by Rao
Jodha. In the late afternoon visit the Mehrangarh fort
its ramparts. Return to the hotel for an early dinner.
Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 06- JODHPUR/ UDAIPUR (260 kms.
7 hrs. approx.)
An early start from Jodhpur takes you to Udaipur the
enchanting city of dawn and the lake side capital of
Mewar. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples which are
well preserved and in near perfect condition. The most
distinctive feature of the shrine dedicated to Adinath
are the 29 halls of the temple which contain 1444 pillars
of which no two are exactly alike. After lunch at Maharani
Orchard, continue drive to Udaipur. Check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
included)
DAY 07 - UDAIPUR
The highlights of an excursion to Udaipur city involves
a visit to the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari - Garden
of the maids of honour, Jagdish Temple and museum of
folkart. In the evening one has the option to take a
boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Return to the hotel for
dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 08- UDAIPUR/ KOTA (285 kms. 8 hrs.
approx.)
Leave Udaipur for Kota via Chittorgarh the most romantic
name in Rajasthan, where the famous Rajput beauty Rani
Padmini enamoured the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji,
upon seeing her reflection on a mirror. Visit the Chittorgarh
Fort believed to have been built by the Mauryan rulers
in the 7th century AD. Arrive at Kota - a fascinating
mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization
- an impressive fort stands like a sentinel over the
present day Chambal Valley Project with its many dams,
while an old palace of the Hada Rajputs overlooks the
turbulent Chambal river. Overnight at your hotel in
Kota. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
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DAY 09 - KOTA/ JAIPUR (242 kms. 7 hrs.
approx.)
Depart Kota via Bundi to the capital city of Jaipur. Enroute
visit Bundi Fortress of medieval times standing sentinel
to the city. Bundi is famous for its intricate paintings
and murals. Arrive Jaipur check into the hotel. Overnight
at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 10 - JAIPUR
Jaipur is part of the exciting Indian Trail. It is here
that the seekers of India experience their fantasy of
a voyage of discovery. Jaipur is an exuberance of color,
dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts. Known
as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned
cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and
lanes in a grid system. In the morning visit the impressive
Amber Fort, the former capital of the Royal Family of
Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort.
In the afternoon visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar,
and the Hawa Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 11 - JAIPUR/ AGRA (232 kms.
5 hrs. 30 mins. approx.)
Depart Jaipur the land of the Rajputs to the Mughal splendour
of Agra, enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri the ghost city
35 kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone
in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth
of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability
combined with originality. Each important edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the
Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and
the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the
hotel. Later visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument
a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles
is one ofthe wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652
by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled
artisans to complete this poem in white marble. In the
afternoon visit the Agra Fort which lies across the river
Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shah
Jahan kept his father under house arrest. One can get
the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal
tower in the Fort. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
DAY
12 - AGRA/ DELHI (201 kms. 4 hrs. approx.)
Morning free. Drive to Delhi in time to connect your flight
for onward destination. (Breakfast included) |
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