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The Desert Rajasthan Tours
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur
- Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, our travel manager welcomes you at the airport
and then provides assistance to transfer you to hotel. Check in Hotel. Overnight
at New Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast at hotel. Our tour guide takes you for a day-long sightseeing
of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes a visiting to the Qutub Minar,
the India Gate (War Memorial), the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the President's
Estate, the Parliament House and the secretarial building. Also visit
Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and the colourful
bazaar of Chandni Chowk. Overnight at New Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra and as soon as you reach the company representative
receives and transfers you to hotel. Our guide takes you for an afternoon
sightseeing tour of the city including the famous marble monument of love
Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing
the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-i-Am(hall of public audience) and Diwan-i-Khas(hall
of private audience). Also explore the history behind the Itmad-ud-Dau's
tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Agra.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in
the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum
took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master
builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from
Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest;
was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones
were imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal
from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite
from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia,
Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Day 4 : Agar - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the "Pink City" of Jaipur and en route
visit the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city was built by emperor
Akbar in 1569 as the capital of his empire but the scarcity of water forced
to shift his capital to Delhi. Visit several old structures inside the
fortified city including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch
Mahal and some other places within this old city. After reaching at Jaipur,
transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 5 : Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel. the whole day is dedicated to the sightseeing
of Jaipur. Our guide takes you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the City
Palace, the Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 6 : Jaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive for Udaipur, popularly known as the "Lake City".
Upon your arrival in Udaipur our representative provides assistance and
escorts you to the respective hotel for check-in. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 7 : Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy city sightseeing tour of Udaipur by visiting its
City Palace, the City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari,
the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk at museum) and the Pratap Memorial.
Afternoon in leisure and overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 8 : Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur.Enroute visit Famous Ranankpur
Jain Temple. On arrival check in at hotel for overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 9 : Jodhpur
After breakfast take a city sightseeing tour of various palaces and museum
that include the imposing Mehrangrarh Fort. Also explore the Rajputana
architecture by visiting the Moti Mahal, the Phool Mahal, Jaswant Thada
and the Umaid public gardens. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 10 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at hotel drive towards the golden city of Jaisalmer. Upon
arrival, check in hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Rising from the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer.
The Jaiselmer fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its awesome
splendour. The life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval
majesty visible in its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palaces, havelies,
temples and typical desert life of men women cattle and camels. The 80
meter high fort, perch on the hill, houses the entire township within
its ramparts. It has enchanting narrow lanes dotted with exquisite havelis,
beautifully sculptured Jain temples of the 12th-15th century and palaces.
The fort is approached through four gateways -Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol,
Suraj Pol and Hava Pol. Some of the most exotic mansions or havelis, all
intricately latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer each with a different
facade. The Havelis of Nathmalji, Patwon and Salim Singh all in Yellow
Marble of Jaisalmer are exquisite works of art. A camel safari through
the interesting and remote desert villages of Roopsi, Doojasar, Kanoi,
Kuldara and the Cenotaphs of Barabagh can be interesting. The villages
are very special, as different communities inhabit them.
Day 11 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast at hotel. The whole day is dedicated for sightseeing of
the desert city of Jaisalmer, located on the edge of Thar Desert. Visit
the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli.
These havelis or mansions are known for their carved balconies, brackets
which are supreme example of typical Rajasthani art. Also enjoy an evening
camel ride at the Sam Dunes Overnight at Jaisalmer. .
Day 12 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival our representative
assists you to hotel for check in. In the afternoon our guide takes you
for a city sight seeing tour. Bounded by a 7km long wall the city was
founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488. The city has a 16th century built fort
housing old palaces, temples and mosque. So in this tour a visit to the
fort complex is must. Also visit the Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda
Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Return to the hotel on time and stay
overnight Bikaner.
Day 13 : Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast at hotel. Today we assist you in your tour to Mukandgarh/Mandava.
On arrival check in at the hotel. After lunch, visit some of the important
tourist places of Mukandgarh/Mandava known for its havelis with beautiful
frescoes. Also visit the Mandawa castle, one of the finest castle of Rajasthan,
having a good collection of armories, royal costumes and numismatic collection
in its museum. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 14 : Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast drive for Delhi. We ensure timely transfer to the airport
for connecting to flight for your onward destination with sweet memories
of India.
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