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Royal Colors of Rajasthan
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohet - Fatehgarh - Udaipur - Deoghar - Puhkar - Samode - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Midnight at Indira Gandhi international airport, you would be met by our representative and given assistance for transfer to the hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight in Delhi (Most of International Flights arrive at Midnight so we assume your arrival will be at midnight)
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast our travel guide takes you for sightseeing of Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate, President House, Parliament House, Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial), and Lotus Temple. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa (250 k.m.)
After breakfast drive to Mandawa and on arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day visit Havelis in and around Mandawa. Overnight in Mandawa
Shekhawati is a colourful fantasy having a fascination uniquely of its own. The open-air art galley, as it is popularly called, is famous for its plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich artistic tradition of this region. It is famous for its Havelis (mansion) built by rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style that evolved around the courtyards to ensure safety and privacy of the women folk and protection from the heat of the long and harsh summers. The Havelis, painted predominantly in blue, maroon, yellow, green and indigo have beautiful wall paintings that adorn their walls.
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04 : Mandawa - Khimsar (265 k.m.)After breakfast drive to Khimsar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Free for leisure . Overnight stay at Khimsar Fort.
Day 05 : Khimsar - Jaisalmer (310 k.m. via Osian)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer Enroute visit Osian. Evening check-in hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay 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 06 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast morning city sightseeing tour. Afternoon visit Sam Dunes with camel ride. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (280 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, enroute visit Manwar. Late afternoon check-in hotel. Evening go for a village safari and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
At
the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales
of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century AD
Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 mts. above
the plains. A high wall encompasses the city -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions. The lifestyle in Jodhpur is unusually fascinating
with people wearing lovely multi hued costumes, artistically designed. Shopping
in Jodhpur bazaars is a heady experience with a colourful display of the
rich collection of exquisite handicrafts. The tie-and-dye fabric, embroidered
"jutis" or slippers in suede, camel skin, velvet and leather,
beautiful silks, durries, marble souvenirs from Makrana, an extensive range
of useful and decorative items etc., are of interest. he Mehrangarh fort
is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Invincible from
the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within
the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels with
latticed windows These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings
of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant
howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes
and furniture. Day 08 : Jodhpur - Rohet (50 Km)
After breakfast drive to Rohet. Afternoon check in hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at Rohet.
Day 09: Rohet - Ranakpur. (135 Km)
After leisurely breakfast drive to Ranakpur, enroute visiting Luni. Check in hotel. Evening visit Ranakpur temple. Overnight stay at Fatehbagh.
Beautiful sculptured Jain temples mark the glory of this renowned place. Marked as one of the five holy places for the Jain community, these were created in the 15 the century. During the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The central Chaumukha [four faced temple] is dedicated to Adinathji the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars all distinctly carved and no two being alike is a amazing evidence of the genius sense of architecture that enhances the charm of the place. Every temple has this conceivable surface carved with equal delicacy. The ambience of Ranakpur is mainly highlighted by the location and the almost divine architecture, giving the same hue as its counter part - the great Dilwara Temple's. in Mt-Abu. Facing the main temple are the unique temples -Parasvanath - Neminath with exquisite figures carving similar to that Khujaraho sculptures. Another temple worth visiting is
the
nearby 'Sun Temple' dedicated to the 'Sun God' (Surya-the master of all
the planets and the provider of light to the whole universe) adorned with
polygonal wall, richly embellished with the carvings of warriors, horses
and solar (Nakshatras, grahs') deities riding splendid 'chariots' the vehicle
of the 'Sun God'- which accordingly to the Hindu Mythology is the God of
prosperity and a shining destiny in this world. Many throng this shrine
for these blessings. Overall Ranakpur is known as ' The tranquil pilgrimage
town'. For the buffs a ride to the outskirts like ' Sadari' - 'Desuri'-
'Ghanerao'- 'Narhai', serves the purpose of their satisfaction.Day 10 : Ranakpur-Udaipur (98 Km)
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Check in hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Udaipur.
Day 11 : Udaipur
After breakfast city tour of Udaipur. Afternoon enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur
Udaipur, the city of Dawn, is the Jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia Dynasty for 1200 years. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection of these building in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.
Morning: City tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, a majestic architectural marvel that is perched on a hill and towers over Lake Pichola. The Palace is a majestic conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Each palace within is an outstanding creation of art. Visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, which has an interesting collection of Indian folk art including costumes, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, musical instruments and deities. Later visit Saheliyon-ki-bari the "Ladies Garden", with its rich foliage and intricately designed fountains.
Afternoon: Enjoy a Boat cruise on Lake Pichola on which the majestic Lake Palace Hotel is situated. See the ghats along the lake and the interesting buildings on the banks. The view of the city palace from the lake is spectacular. Dock at the Jagmandir island where the Maharana of Udaipur once gave Shah Jehan sanctuary.
Day 12 : Udaipur - Deogarh (140 Km)
After breakfast drive to Devigarh enroute visiting Kumbalgarh . Check in hotel. Overnight stay at Devigarh Fort.
Day 13 : Deogarh - Pushkar (160 Km)
After breakfast drive to Pushkar. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Pushkar.
Surrounded
by hills on three sides, Pushkar, 11 kms from Ajmer, abounds in temples.
of these the most famous is the Brahma temple - the only temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma in the country. Once a year, during the Kartik Purnima, the
entire region comes alive with a pulsating Camel and Cattle Fair. There
is a weeklong celebration with an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter
with threads of religious fervour. Bedecked and festooned cattle wait in
the clouds of sand and the pious gather at the break of dawn to take a dip
in the holy Pushkar Lake to absolve themselves of all their sins. Day 14: Pushkar - Samode. (200 Km)
After breakast visit Brahma Temple the only one in the world. Then proceed to Samode. On arrival check in at Samode Fort. Evening visit Palace. Overnight stay at Samode.
Day 15: Samode - Jaipur. (40 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Check in hotel. Evening take a rickshaw ride in old walled pink city. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 16: Jaipur.
After breakfast our travel guide accompanies you on a visit to some popular tourist places of the city. Visit the majestic Amber Fort in outskirt of Jaipur. We take an elephant ride to the fort. Then proceed to the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal and the (observatory) Jantar Mantar. Evening we proceed to Chokhi Dhani a 5* ethinic village resort for traditional Rajasthani Dinner. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences - the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 17: Jaipur - Agra (230 Km)
After leisurly breakast departure for Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri (old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) visiting The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai / Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal.. On arrival at Agra our company representative would assist you to check in hotel.
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. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Agra - Delhi - Backhome. (215 Km)
After early breakfast our travel guide takes you for sightseeing tour of Agra, covering places like Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633. Agra Fort - visit of Agra Fort is must since so many incidents took place here. On time drive to Delhi to board back home flight with sweet Indian Memorable tour. We ensure timely transfer.
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