Classic Rajasthan
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Tour Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi: Arrive Delhi and traditional welcome to New Delhi. Our representative at airport would assist you. Meeting & assistance upon transfer to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 - New Delhi: Good Morning! After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. First we would see Raj Ghat which is the Memorial of Father of Nation - Mahatma Gandhi. After that we would see Red Fort which was built by great Moughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century. After visiting Red Fort you would enjoy Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of beautiful Chawri Bazaar & Chandni Chowk. These bazaars were earlier the place for shopping for Queens & her maids. Then visit Jamia Masjid, which is the largest mosque of India. After seeing Jamia Masjid proceed back to Red Fort where your car would be waiting to take you to India Gate. India Gate is war memorial of Indian soldiers. After that you would visit Parliament House & Presidential Palace which was designed by Edwin Lutyens & built by Duke Connaught (1925). After that you would visit "Delhi Taj" which people know as Humayun Tomb. This place is called Delhi Taj because its architecture & style resembles Taj Mahal. Hamyun Tomb was built much earlier than Taj Mahal so it is said that the design for Taj Mahal was copied from Humayun Tomb.
Day 03 - New Delhi – Mandawa (300kms/06hrs): After breakfast drive to Mandawa.
Reach Mandawa & check into Heritage Hotel. Mandawa is famous for world's largest open-air frescoes. Till 18th century these frescoes were financed by Marwari's to show their wealth. At this place you can also feel the essence of old town ship in India.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 - Mandawa – Bikaner (200km, 04hrs): After breakfast drive to Bikaner.
Arrive & check into Hotel. Late afternoon visit Junagarh that is the best preserved Fort in India. You would see Anoop Mahal, which contains jewels of Golkonda, & this place is beautifully decorated with gold weighing 500kg.
After enjoying the visit to Junagarh Fort you would proceed to Camel Breeding farm which is the only breeding farm in Asia.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 - Bikaner – Jaisalmer (300km, 06hrs): After breakfast drive to the Golden City of Jaisalmer & check in at hotel.
Enjoy evening dinner at the Narayan Niwas Palace rooftop restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Jaisalmer Fort – The living fort of the world.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 - Jaipur: After breakfast we would take you to Jaisalmer Fort which is the only Fort in the World where people still live in. You would see beautiful Jain temples within this fort. Then you would see the place where King's used to live "Jaisalmer Palace".
Then visit Bara Bah Cenotaphs. After Bara Bagh visit Gandhi Sagar Lake which was built by a prostitute for the King. Then visit Victory Tower that was built by both Indian's & Pakistani's during the time of partition to shower their Love for both communities. Return back to Hotel.
In the evening drive to Sam or Khuri Village (40km, 01hrs) to see the tribal village of Jaisalmer. Then you would enjoy Sunset on Camel back on sand dunes. In mean time you would be entertained by the soothing Tribal folk music.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 - Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (285km, 5hrs): After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
Arrive & check into Hotel. Late afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08 - Jodhpur – Udaipur (325 km, 07 hrs): After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En-route you would see famous & beautiful Ranakpur Temples which has 1444 pillars & each pillar is uniquely designed & carved and what is more that each pillar has its unique carvings. It has 29 temples in all with cluster of 80 domes. Continue your drive to the Romantic City of Udaipur.
Arrive & check into Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09 - Udaipur: Late morning after breakfast you would have the privilege to see the largest palace of Rajasthan – City Palace. This palace is famous for its beautiful mosaic work. Then you would proceed to the place, which is not good for men – Saheliyon ki Bari. It is a not good place for men because once in a year the Queen used to give orders to the King & the King used to follow her order obediently.
Late afternoon proceed to see the most panoramic view of City Palace by boat in Lake Pichola. You would see Jagmandir Palace where Shah Jahan took refugee & thought about building Taj Mahal.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 10 - Udaipur – Roopangarh (300km, 05hrs): After breakfast drive to Roopangarh.
Built in Ad 1648 and called after himself, the town and fort of Roopangarh was constructed by Maharaja Roop Singh of Kishangarh for defense purpose.
Originally a nine turreted fort, it has been built over and Added on by several generations. The different styles in architecture can still be seen in the structure Today, sensitively restored by the present Maharaja, the castle retains the sense of antiquity so delicately portrayed in the KISHANGARH miniatures. Its rooms still resound with the echoes of a call to arms, the firm bold step of the warrior, the softer footfall, the whisper of silks. of romance and intrigue in the zenana. Explore the ruins, the underground passages, the ateliers of the artists. Get to know the countryside, the people, their crafts, their music. The miniatures of KISHANGARH have acquired worldwide acclaim, but the land that inspired them awaits discovery
This place is a small village where you would stay at ROOPANGARH FORT. Another heritage fort to transport you to the old ages.
This place is very peaceful & you would explore the present Indian village life with the royal past.
Spend time with the villagers and relax like an emperor on vacation.
Overnight stay at Fort.
Day 11 - Roopangarh – Jaipur (90km, 03hrs): After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City – Jaipur. Arrive & check into Hotel. Late afternoon visit City Palace where you can see the world's largest one piece silver container besides Armory & Indian textile. Then you would see the biggest observatory of India – Jantar Mantar (Jaipur Observatory). Later you see Birla Temple. Although very modern but yet worth to see. Overnight stay at Hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history.... A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 - Jaipur: After breakfast drive to Amber Palace.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Evening fun and dinner at Choki Dani Village Resort – A true Rajasthani experience.
Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 13 - Jaipur – Agra (235km, 05hrs): After breakfast drive to Agra.
On the out skirts of Jaipur, we will see the Galta Devi Temple where hundreds of Monkeys shall be waiting for you to feed them. The legend is that a Saint worshipped here for 60,000 years to bring the Water of Ganges through the Cows mouth to this part of India.
Next stop shall be Fatehpur Sikri, which is the abandoned Fort of Akbar, abandoned due to the scarcity of Water.
Continue your drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check into the Hotel Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 - Agra – Delhi (200 Km, 04 Hrs): After Breakfast we will drive to Taj Gang parking place. From there we will take the battery operated Bus to World famous Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal – The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan’ s second Wife). After Taj we will visit Agra Fort- which was built by Akbar In 1525 AD. After Agra Fort we will visit Baby Taj – The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.
Afternoon drive back to Delhi. On arrival visit the local markets and Lotus Temple. Evening, Farewell dinner shall be hosted by us at BISTRO VILLAGE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT.
After Dinner transfer to the International Airport to board the flight back to your Country with the sweet memories of India.
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