Rajasthan at its Best
Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Mathura - Vrindaban
- Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambhore - Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur
- Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive at Delhi
Company
representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in
Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra (By Road 250 Kms/6 hr)
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra in the afternoon.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father
(The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Overnight at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur (By Road 221 Kms/6 hr)
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast
at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride
ascent to the fort.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Udaipur (By Road 300 km/7 hr)
Start for Udaipur after breakfast.
Reach and check in at hotel. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around
the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white
drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound
and experiences and 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 flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and
chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing
sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200
Years.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 06: Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here
you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass
windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely
Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the
local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From he boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir
Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time
at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day
07: Udaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 260 km/6 hr)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the
RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century.
200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples
and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Jodhpur.
Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight at
Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the
rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable
moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the
countryside.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day
09: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (By Road 300 km/5 hr)
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of
Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome
splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden
City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple,
fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately
carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the
JAISALMER FORT
- The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See
the
Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
Also visit
Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the
typical
Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is
set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing
haunting tunes.
Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP.
Day 11: Jaisalmer to Bikaner (By Road 330 km/5 hr)
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via NAGAUR.
Check in at hotel.
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. Bikaner retains
the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day
12: Bikaner - Mandawa (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 13: Mandawa - Delhi (By Road 260 km/5 hr)
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business
families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers
are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli,
Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli
are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes.
Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi.
Reach by evening. Overnight at Delhi.
Day
14: Delhi - Home
Breakfast at Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Proceed for the
DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening at 1800 hr after
checking out of the hotel. After the show you will have FAREWELL DINNER before
reaching the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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