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Rajasthan Highlights RR 05

  • Day 1: Arrive Delhi
  • Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
  • Day 3: Drive to Mandawa and visit Mandawa
  • Day 4: Drive to Bikaner and visit Bikaner
  • Day 5: Drive to Jaisalmer.
  • Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
  • Day 7: Drive to Jodhpur and visit Jodhpur
  • Day 8: Morning drive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur Temples.
  • Day 9: Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
  • Day 10: Drive to Pushkar and visit Pushkar
  • Day 11: Drive to Jaipur.
  • Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Jaipur
  • Day 13: Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambhore
  • Day 14: Morning and afternoon jungle safari.
  • Day 15: Drive to Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri
  • Day 16: Morning sightseeing tour of Agra Afternoon drive to Delhi airport for onward international flight.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 12'Noon. Overnight.

Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.

Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.

New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.

Day 03 : Delhi-Mandawa drive, 260 km
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour in Mandawa. The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji 1433-1488) is known for its human and artistic enterprises. This region has been the home of Marwari community, for more than a century has been the backbone of commercial entrepreneur-ship in India. Hundreds of havelies, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts, as in this region have intricate wall paintings, frescoes. The important ones to be seen are in Mandawa, Mukandgarh, Dundlod and Nawalgarh.

Day 04 - Mandawa-Bikaner drive, 200 km
Morning drive to Bikaner and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bikaner.

Bikaner - stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. Junagadh Fort built around 1587 to protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within, the fort is one of its kind. Today Junagadh houses a museum of valuable miniature paintings and other rare items that are several centuries old. Lalgarh Palace-the imposing red sandstone monument is a successful blend of oriental facade, designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. The 14th century Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar; and their gold leaf paintings are noteworthy.

Day 05 - Bikaner-Jaisalmer drive, 333 km
Morning drive to Jaisalmer.
Oon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 - Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer - much has been written about this city but nothing can prepare the visitor for the sheer magic and brilliance of this Desert City. Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of the city in 1156 AD. The Jaisalmer Fort stands almost 100 meter over the city with its 99 bastions, several entrances, a group of Jain Temples from 12th to 15th century. The other places of interest include Tazia Tower with its five tiered splendour, each storey graced by a delicately carved balcony for its intricately latticed and conspicuous facades.
Afternoon visit Sam Dunes and one hour camel ride.

Day 07 - Jaisalmer-Jodhpur drive, 287 km
Morning drive to Jodhpur.

on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - The former capital of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort spreading over 5 km on a perpendicular hill and looking down 125 metres, the fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside but houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the important areas to visit A collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses portraits of rulers of Jodhpur.

Day 08 - Jodhpur-Udaipur drive, 290 km
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur Temples.

Ranakpur - The Jain community. like several others, had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few important positions were held by the Jains. In 15th century, Rana Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a quite and picturesque valley, deep in the Aravallis, to the Jains. This area came to be known as Ranakpur, Located 96 km from Udaipur, this is one of the five main holy places of the Jains. Although over 500 years old, these temples are well preserved almost in perfect condition. The central temple is the CHAUMUKHA temple, dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankar (saint). This temple is the most complex and extensive in design. It has 29 halls , 80 domes and 1444 pillars. What is interesting is that no two pillars are alike. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Day 09 - Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur, One of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan, better known as cities of Lake, founded by Maharana Udaipur, the places of interest include City Palace which has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends). Afternoon at leisure.

Day 10 - Udaipur-Pushkar drive, 280 km/4 hours
Morning drive to Pushkar.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pushkar.


Pushkar, this sacred town lies 11 km north east of Ajmer and 130 km from Jaipur. According to mythology, Pushkar Lake is supposed to to have appeared miraculously when a lotus flower fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley. On Kartik Poornima, thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. The fair is overwhelming in its magnitude and its visual impact. Colourful bazaars are set up, camels are paraded and also bough and sold. Besides colourful bazaars, shops selling sweets, snacks, handicrafts, sports for children, camel carts and other trading activities of utensils, hardware.

Day 11 : Pushkar-Jaipur drive, 132 km
Morning drive to Jaipur.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 12 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.

Afternoon city sightseeing tour.

Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city 

Day 13 - Jaipur-Ranthambhore drive, 185 km
Afternoon jungle safari to view wildlife. Afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife. 410 km of desert ecology speckled with dhok, ronj, salai, bear and palm trees, surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis, the Park with thick forest with nullahs and waterfalls is an oasis of biomass. The three major lakes - Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the creatures that inhabit the park studded as it is with Rajput pavilions and palaces and Ranthambhore Fort. The wildlife spotted here are the tiger, leopard, sambar, blue bull, chital, chinkara, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, ratel, sloth bear, langur and wildboar. Over 300 species of bird can be seen. 

Day 14 : Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jungle safari.

Day 15 : Ranthambhore-Agra drive, 318 km
Drive to Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Day 16 - Agra-Delhi drive, 204 km
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.

Afternoon drive to Delhi airport for onward international flight.

 

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Rajasthan | 16 days / 15 Nights


Destinations:
Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Ranthambhore-Agra

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