Delhi
with Rajasthan Tour
(17 Nights &
18 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Sikandra - Agra - Fatehpur Sikhr -
Sariska - Jaipur - Samode - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur
- Udaipur - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Arrive at Delhi, meet
and assistance at the airport / railway station and transfer to the hotel,
Night stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast,
proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting 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 sightseeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the
ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House,
and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave, night stay at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Sikandra - Agra (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Agra en-route visit to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. After
visiting continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in at the hotel. Night
stay in Agra.
Day 04: Agra
Morning after
breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Agra the home of the immortal
Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love
of an Emperor Shahjahan 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. Night stay in Agra.
Day 05: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Sariska (By
Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Sariska enroute visit to 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. After visiting,
continue drive to Sariska. Arrive Sariska and check-in at the hotel, night stay
at Sariska.
Day 06: Sariska - Jaipur (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Sariska a Jeep safari into the
Sariska Tiger reserve, Excellent viewing of Sambar deer, Blue Bull, Wild Boar,
Spotted Deer, Peacock and Langur along with varied species of birds and also
spot the very elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and the Leopard. After sightseeing,
continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at the hotel, night stay
at Jaipur.
Day 07: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast
proceeds for 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. Its forbidding exterior
belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles
finds its ultimate expression.
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.
Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine
trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women. Night stay at Jaipur.
Day 08: Jaipur - Samode (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Samode. Arrive Samode and transfer to the hotel. Later
proceed for city sightseeing tour of Samode. At Samode, you may have an
enjoying camel ride over the sand dunes or explore the heritage character of
the village. Evening at leisure watching cultural performances. The Samode
Palace displays the excellence of Rajasthani architecture. It is built in that
pattern of an open courtyard with rooms leading off the arched corridor that
runs along all the four sides of building. The painstakingly carved Sultan
Mahal reflects an artists Zest for creativity and excellence. Durbar Hall is
painted with Ornate floral motifis and colored delicately with vegetable
pigments carries a charm of its own. Night stay at Samode..
Day 09: Samode - Mandwa (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check-in at 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
at Mandawa.
Day 10: Mandwa - Bikaner (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check-in at the hotel. Later
proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its
founder Rao Bika Ji 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 gates. 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, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat
temple. Night stay at Bikaner.
Day 11: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Surface)
After breakfast,
drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive to Jaisalmer and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the
day at leisure. Night stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 12: Jaisalmer
Morning after
breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the burnished
sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, 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 magnificent 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 enjoy camel ride along with culture program and Dinner. Night stay
in Jaisalmer.
Day 13: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Surface)
After breakfast,
drive to Jodhpur. Arrive to Jodhpur and check-in at the hotel. rest of the day
at leisure. Night stay at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
Morning after
breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city
Jodhpur- the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti
Mahal and Phool Mahal. In addition, visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble
cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid
Public gardens, night stay at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (By Surface)
Morning after
breakfast drive to Udaipur 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 alike. After visiting continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive
Udaipur and check-in at the hotel. Night stay at Udaipur.
Day 16: Udaipur
Morning after
breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Udaipur, built in 1559. A.D. by
Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described the most romantic spot on the
continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the city Palace Museum, the
Jagdish temple, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Also enjoy Boat ride
at Lake Pichola, night stay in Udaipur.
Day 17: Udaipur - Mumbai (By Flight)
Morning after
breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai,
Arrive Mumbai and check-in at the hotel, rest of the day at leisure, night stay
at Mumbai.
Day 18: Mumbai and departure
After breakfast,
proceed for city sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting Kamla Nehru park, Hanging
gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of
Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi
Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market, after visiting
departure transfer to the airport to board for flight for onward destination.
Tour ends with sweet Memories...
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