National Heritage of Rajasthan – 18 Nights / 19 Days
Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi (02) – Agra(01) – Ranthambhore(02) – Jaipur(02) – Pushkar(01) – Udaipur(02) – Mount Abu(02) – Jodhpur(02) – Jaisalmer(02) – Bikaner(01) – Mandawa(01) – Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 : 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 . 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. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (205 kms , 05 Hrs)
Morning drive to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city sight seeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque – 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. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 : Agra-Ranthambore (280 kms, 06hrs)
Morning drive to Ranthambhore-famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, also a wonderful place for bird watching 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 Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 05 : Ranthambore
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park and back to the hotel. After lunch second visit to jungle and enjoy the game viewing. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 06 : Ranthambore -Jaipur (180 kms, 3 hrs)
Early morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest day free for leisure. Evening free to explore the city. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 07 : Jaipur
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. Continue sight-seeing. 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. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 08 : Jaipur - Pushkar (150 kms, 2 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Pushkar, Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It’s marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Night stay in Pushkar.
Note: One can also take a short trip to Ajmer which is just 11 kms away from Pushkar and famous for Ajmer Shareef Dargah.
Day 09 : Pushkar - Udaipur (350 kms, 5.5 hrs)
Morning drive to Udaipur- an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 10 : Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace museum. The City Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world, can be approached through the Bari Pol or the Great Gate (1600) with the royal drums and then onto the Tripolia Gate (1725). Also visit Jagdish temple. Maharana Jagat Singh built this temple between 1628-1653 at a whopping cost of Rs 1.5 million. Later visit Saheliyon ki Bari- the Garden of Royal Ladies .Saheliyon ki Bari lies just beneath the Fateh Sagar Lake.. Also visit Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 11 : Udaipur – Mt Abu (280 kms, 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Mt. Abu enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like. On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mount Abu.
Day 12 : Mt Abu
Morning visit world famous Dilwara Jain Temple, Nikki Lake, Brahmin Kumari Ashram etc. Dilwara Temple: These remarkable Jain temples are Mount Abu’s main attraction and among the finest examples includes two temples in which the art of carving marble reached unsurpassed heights. The older of the temples is the ‘ Vimal Vasahi ‘, built in 1031 and dedicated to the first tirthankar, Adinath. In the front of the temple stands the ‘ House of Elephants ‘, with figures of elephants marching in procession to the temple entrance. The later ‘ Tejpal temple ‘ is dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd tirthankar, and was built in 1230 by the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal. The carving is so fine that, in places, the marble becomes almost transparent. Nakki Lake: Nakki Lake is virtually in the heart of Mount Abu and is a big attraction with tourists. Night stay in Mount Abu.
Day 13 : Mt Abu - Jodhpur (270 kms, 4.5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 14 : Jodhpur
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur – the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 15 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (298 kms, 4.5 hrs)
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 16 : Jaisalmer
Morning city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificient fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to visit Sam Dunes. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 17 : Jaisalmer -Bikaner (350 kms, 4.5 hrs)
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 18 : Bikaner - Mandawa (200 kms, 2.5 hrs)
Morning drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay in Mandawa.
Day 19 : Mandawa – Delhi - Departure
Morning drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for onward journey.
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation in standard room at the mentioned hotels or similar.
• All transfers and sightseeing by AC commercial Vehicle (AC to remain switched off on hills).
• Meal Plan as mentioned below.
• Drivers allowance, toll /parking charges, state taxes.
• All applicable taxes.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
• Any other not specified in the inclusions.
• Any entry fees to monuments, parks, museum & joy rides.
• Any guide /escort charges.
• Air fare / rail fare, porter charges, laundry, tips or any personal expenses.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates valid till 31st March 2013. (Rates not valid in few dates during Xmas & New Year)
- No bookings done, only rates quoted.
- Rooms/ seats are subject to availability at the time of booking
- The above rates do not include any other services other than mentioned above
- Cancellation policy will be applicable according to the hotels policy and Airlines policy
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