Classical Rajasthan Tour
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi’s International Airport. Welcome to India! You are met by our representative in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check in & Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 Sightseeing of 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 & Red Fort.
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, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi – Agra by road (200 kms / 04 ½ hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to Agra. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal & Red Fort.
Taj Mahal - one of the world famous monument , surely the most extravagant expression oflove ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan'sbeloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the highlight of your tour.
Agra Fort - The rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.
Evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur by road (250 kms / 05 ½ hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check–out from the hotel &drive to 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 palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments enroute visiting 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. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 05 Sightseeing of Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
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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. Their five-storey structures 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 in Jaipur.
Day 06 Jaipur – Bikaner by road (330 kms / 07 hrs drive approx.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check-out from the hotel and proceed to Bikaner by surface.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bikaner.
Day 07 Sightseeing of Bikaner
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting The Junagarh Fort which lies to the north east of the walled old city of Bikaner. Raja Rai Singh, a general in Akbar’s army built the fort in 1593 for the Mughal Army, and its most unusual feature is that this fort was built at ground level and not on high ground. Interestingly, it is one of the few forts in India that was never conquered.
The other interesting place to see is the Lal Garh Palace is an architectural masterpiece in redsandstone, typical of the area. This palace was built by the greatest of Bikaner kings, MaharajaGanga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bikaner.
Day 08 Bikaner – Jaisalmer by road (330 kms / 07 hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Jaisalmer by surface.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 09 Sightseeing of Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort & Patwon Ki Haveli.
Jaisalmer Fort is the most alive of any museum, fort or palace that you are likely to visit in India. It was built in 1156 by the Rajput ruler Jaisala. About a quarter of the old city's population resides within the fort walls. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard.The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the "Golden Fort"
Later in the afternoon proceed to Sam Sand Dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, 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 Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset.
Overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 10 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur by road (290 kms / 06 hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Jodhpur by surface.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 11 Sightseeing of Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters above plains, Jaswantthada and Sadar market clock tower.
Mandore about 8 km to the north of Jodhpur is Mandore, the old capital of Marwar, abandoned for strategic reasons. The gardens at the foot of the hill have commemorative cenotaphs of the former rulers of Jodhpur. The shrine of 330 million gods is an interesting sight. In the Hall of Heroes, is a group of colossal figures carved out of a single rock.
Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 12 Jodhpur – Rohet by road (70 kms / 1 ½ hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Rohet by surface.
On arrival check-in at the hotel
After resting for some time proceed on Rohet Village Safari tour. The Safari showcases the complete cultural experience, which encompasses all that this region has to offer. From the warm and hospitable people, to the various customs and ceremonies and the abundant wildlife, guests have the rare privilege of being welcomed into people's homes and interacting with them. They get to experience and understand a way of life that takes them closer to their roots.
Meet the 'Premier ecologists of the world', the Bishnois, who have protected nature for more than 500 years and are responsible for the very survival of species like the Black Buck antelope.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Rohet.
Day 13 Rohit – Narlai by road (95 kms / 02 hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Narlai by surface.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
This 15th century village makes a convenient base for exploring the local countryside. The village itself is interesting to explore. You can visit the temple where a miraculous flame is reputed to have burnt for centuries, producing saffron instead of soot. Wishes made here are said to come true.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Narlai.
Day 14 Narlai – Udaipur by road (130 kms / 03 hrs drive approx.)
After breakfast check-out from the hotel & proceed to Udaipur by surface. En – route visit Ranakpur. Ranakpur is a must visit palace in the great Aravalies, the valley provides a picturesque view. People from all around the world came here to see the Ranakpur Jain Temple.
On arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 15 Sightseeing of Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later proceed on city sightseeing tour. The city of Dawn, visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial.
Evening enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 16 Udaipur – Delhi by air
After breakfast check-out from the hotel & transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi.
On arrival you will be met by our representative & transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 17 Depart Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel & transfer to airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.
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