Duration: 23 Nights/24Days
Destinations: Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - Mt.Abu - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota - SawaiMadhopur
- Agra - Delhi Day 01 / Arrival Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, Meet assist at the airport & transfer
to hotel.
Jaipur- the fabled "pink city" of the desert
named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of
Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing
the nine divisions of the universe through the nine
rectangular sectors subdividing it. The forts &
palaces of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to
the royal processions and splendours, are now living
monuments
Day 02 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic Amber
Fort, the one that cannot be easily described. You
ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals
set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Post lunch
tour of the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa
Mahal. This elaborate building, now little more
than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and
carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined
to their quarters, could sneakily view the outside world.
Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since the 17th
century. Later also visit Birla Mandir - a unique
ancient monument with exquisite marble stone carvings.
In the evening enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani (an
ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea
of the a typical Rajasthani village life. Also enjoy
various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and
various other interesting activities. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 03 / Jaipur - Mandawa (By Road - 151kms - 03hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to Mandawa a
region famous for the high quality frescoes. Arrive
Mandawa and transfer to the hotel. After lunch sightseeing
tour to Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis
on the ancient and the famous silk route. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 04 / Mandawa - NawalGarh - Mandawa
After taking breakfast outing to Nawalgarh, is 8kms
from Mandawa. View the colorful bazaar and two forts.
There is also interesting temple in town including Ganga
Mai near Nansa Gate. In the evening back
to Mandawa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 /Mandawa - Bikaner (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the next day morning drive to Bikaner, tucked
away in the desert region of western Rajasthan. Arrive
Bikaner and transfer to the hotel, overnight at the
hotel.
Day 06 / Bikaner
In the morning sightseeing Tour to Bikaner covering
the unusual Junagarh Fort, sumptuously decorated
with its ornately lacquered walls in red & gold
and panels of dazzling coloured glass inlay set over
the coronation throne. After lunch excursion tour to
Deshnok (Karni Mata Temple) devoted to an incarnation
of Durga. The sacred rats and their life is reconfirmation
of the almighty power of the Goddess. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 07 / Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Road - 333kms -
8.5hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to the ancient
caravan city of Jaisalmer, one of the last princely
bastions in the region, founded on the crossroads of
lucrative trade routes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 /Jaisalmer
Discover the honey-coloured fort that emerges from the
flat dry desert sands and enjoy a walk through the maze
of narrow streets in the city with ornately decorated
havelis. In the evening enjoy camel ride by the sand
dunes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 / Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Road - 326kms -
08hrs)
After taking breakfast drive to Jodhpur through the
most interesting contours of the desert landscape. Arrive
Jodhpur & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 10 / Jodhpur
In the next day morning visit the majestic Mehrangarh
Fort, which dominates and offers spectacular vistas
of the blue-hued city.
Later explore on your own the bazaars known for antiques
and artifacts or for textiles. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 / Jodhpur - Mt.Abu (By Road - 244kms - 06hrs)
In the morning drive to Mt. Abu. which is built around
a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. Besides
having all the features of a pleasant hill resort, Mt.
Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara Temples
and many more archaeological remains. Arrive Mt. Abu
and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 / Mt.Abu
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Mt.Abu visiting
the Nakki Lake. The lake is studded with little islands,
Gaumukh temple, and a place, which is ascribed to the
legendary hermit Sage Vashistha, who is said to have
created the 4 warrior Rajput clans out of a religious
fire. Also visit the Dilwara temples, built between
the 11th and the 13th centuries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 / In Mt.Abu
In the morning visit the Sunset Point and the Honeymoon
Point. The setting of the sun against the hilly
back drop presents a breathtaking view Later visit Achalgarh
(11kms away and famous for temples and a Fort)
and Guru Shikhar-15kms from Mt.Abu and the highest peak
in the Aravallis (1922m). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 / Mt.Abu - Udaipur (By Road - 292kms - 07hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to Udaipur. An
oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. Reach to Udaipur
and transfer to thre hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 / Udaipur
In the next day morning sightseeing tour to Udaipur
covering City Palace, poised over Lake Pichola,
iridescent with tile and mirror inlay. Later can explore
the town by walking through the narrow, colourful winding
lanes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 / Udaipur
After taking breakfast visit the famous Jain temples
of Nagda and Eklingi only 15kms from Udaipur. Later
back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 / Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
In the next day morning outing to the historic city
of Chittaurgarh. 112kms from Udaipur it was a well-established
citadel and the capital of Mewar, until emperor Akbar
conquered it. Chittaurgarh Fort stands about
180 metres high and at the summit it is 5km long north
to south, but only ¾ km at its widest, east to west.
Upon arrival at chittaurgarh you will visit the Fort,
Vijay stambh and Kirti stambh later back to Udaipur.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 / Udaipur - Kota (By Road - 284kms - 6hrs)
After having breakfast straight drive to Kota. Rajasthan's
largest Industrial town situated on the banks of the
river chambal is well known for its famous kota sarees
and also for a miniature school of art which specialized
in hunting scenes. Reach Kota and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19 / Kota
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Kota visiting
City Palace and Fort. With in the city
palace is the museum, which houses a good collection
of artifacts. After visit the Chambal Gardens.
Beautiful gardens around Kota along the Chambal River,
which has a crocodile sanctuary in the area. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 20 / Kota - Ranthambhore (By Road - 200kms -
04hrs)
After breakfast straight drive to Ranthambhore, famous
for the wildlife sanctuary, which is said to
have the India's friendliest Tigers and also considered
to be the best place in the world to photograph the
tiger in its natural habitat. It is also a wonderful
place for bird watching. Reach Ranthambhore and
transfer to the hotel. After lunch Jungle safari by
canter to encounter the Tiger. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 21 / Ranthambhore
In the morning and afternoon Jungle Safari. The park,
which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country,
is the main attraction of Ranthambore Rajasthan. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 22 / Ranthambhore - Agra (By Road - 294kms -
07hrs)
After breakfast drive to the city of Taj, Agra.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved
red sandstone "ghost town" which was the
estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in
1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Reach
Agra and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 23 / Agra - Delhi (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the morning sightseeing tour to Agra visiting the
wonderful Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. One the most wasteful expression of love
ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years
to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved
wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious
stone. Undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Later
visit the Agra Fort, a hilltop citadel with fabulous
courtyards, fountains and gates. Afternoon drive to
Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 24 / Delhi
Departure. After having breakfast sightseeing tours
to Delhi covering the Qutab Minar. A fine example of
early Mughal and Afghan architecture. Later drive past
the grand government buildings, the President's House,
India Gate, Red fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple & Mahatma
Gandhi Memorial.
in the evening transfer to airport for onward journey. |
