Magical Rajasthan Tour
Duration : 25 Nights : 26
Days
Destination : Delhi- Agra
- Jaipur - Bundi - Bijaipur - Chittorgarh
- Deogarh - Udaipur - Ghanerao - Rohet - Luni
- Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Manvaar
- Khimsar - Naguar - Bikaner - Mandawa - Dundlod
- Nawalgarh - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive New Delhi international airport
Our representative will meet / assist you
at the airport
Later transfer to hotel in air-conditioned
vehicle
Overnight at hotel
Please note, room will
be reserved for your from previous night for
immediate occupency on arrival as check in
/ out time in India is 1200 hrs.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast start sightseeing
of Old Delhi including Red
Fort : The red stone walls of the
fort extend from 2kms and vary in height from
18m on the riverside to 33m on the city side.
The hall of public audiences, the hall of
private audiences, the royal baths and Moti
Masjid built by Aurangzeb for himself are
important part of the immense fort. Jama
Masjid : It is the largest mosque
in India and the final architectural extravagance
of Shanjahan. Raj Gath :
The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was
cremated after his assassination.
Sightseeing of New Delhi
including Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Garishly colored modern temple is erected
by the industrialist Birla. India
Gate : The 42m high stone “Arch
of Triumph”, erected in the memory of
Indian soldiers who died in the First World
War. Humayun’s Tomb :
Built by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal
king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture.
Qutab Minar : The building
complex dates back to the onset of Muslim
rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan
architecture.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After late breakfast checkout and drive to
Agra - 210 Kms
On arrival transfer to hotel, rest of the
day free .
Day 04 : Agra
Morning at the time of Sunrise visit Taj
Mahal (is closed on Friday), described
as the most extravagant monument ever built
for love, for the emperor was heart broken
when Mumtaz, to whom he had been married for
17 years , died in 1631 in childbirth, after
producing 14 children. The most famous Mughal
monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, chosen
of the palace. The ornamental gardens through
which the paths lead are set out along the
classical Mughal charbagh lines – a
square quartered by watercourses. The Taj
Mahal itself stands on a raised marble platform
on the northern edge of the ornamental gardens.
Back to hotel for breakfast
Later visit Agra Fort, impressive
Agra Fort or Red Fort was built between year
1156 and 1605. Humayun, son of the founder
of the Mogul empire, was offered jewelry and
precious stones by the family of the Raja
of Gwalior, one of them the famous Koh-i-Noor.
The heydays of Agra came with the reign of
Humayun's son, Akbar The Great. During his
reign, the main part of the Agra fort was
built. The fort is built alongside the Yamuna
river and stretches almost 2.5 km. It consists
of a wall built in red sandstone and several
buildings inside. The wall has 2 gates, the
Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh Gate.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri -
Jaipur
After breakfast start drive to Jaipur (appx.250
Kms), enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri,
Situated around 37 kms from Agra, this historic
city was built in Red Sandstone by the Great
Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this
city as his capital but shortage of water
compelled him to abandon the city. After this
within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was
shifted to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built
during 1571 and 1585. This deserted walled
city has retained many of the old structures,
because of the efforts of the Archaeological
department. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest
examples of Mughal architectural splendour
at its height. Fatehpur Sikri is the best
example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim
architecture.
Some of important monuments here are Diwan-e-Am
: The Hall Of Public Audience was
used for celebrations and public prayers.
Diwan-e-khaas : The Hall
of Private Audience. It is believed that Akbar’s
throne occupied the circular space over the
capital and the corners were assigned to the
four ministers; Palace of Jodha Bai
: The most important building in
the royal palace, named after Akbar’s
Rajput wife, Jodha Bai. Jami Masjid
: One of the largest mosques in India,
Jami Masjid was built in 1571 AD. Inside,
there is a vast congregational coutyard. To
the right, at the corner, is the Jammat Khana
Hall and next ot this is the tomb of the royal
ladies. Buland Darwaza : This
gate can be approached from the outside by
a 13-metre flight of steps which adds to its
grandeur. The gate erected in 1602 AD to commemorate
Akbar’s victory over Deccan is the highest
and grandest gateway in India and ranks among
the biggest in the world. Dargah of
Sheikh Salim Chisti : To the North
of the Mosque is the Dargah of Shaikh Salim
Chishti. This Dargah was built in 1570. The
lattice work in the Dargah is among the finest
to be found any where in India.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur by
the evening and check in to the hotel for
over night stay.
Day 06 : Jaipur
After an early breakfast excursion to Amer
Fort
Enjoy Elephant ride (upto the hills)
Explore the majestic fort and experience the
richness and depth of Rajputana architecture.
on the back of Elephant. In
PM : Sightseeing of Jaipur
city including Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory,
and City Palace, Johari Bazaar In the evening
visit Chokhi Dhani an ethnic resort with ambiance
of village serving authentic Rajasthani cuisine
with live music and folk dances. Return after
dinner to the hotel for overnight.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Bundi
After breakfast drive to Bundi, transfer to
hotel on arrival, later in the day visit Taragarh
Fort built in 1354 A.D., Bundi Palace, Chhattar
Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala, Nawal Sagar
lake, Raniji - ki - Baori (Step well), Sukh
Mahal, Phool Sagar, and eighty four pillared
cenotaph. Evening free to relax. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 08 : Bundi
After breakfast take an excursion tour to
near tribal villages of Bundi, and visit Jait
Sagar lake, and Rameshwaram cave, evening
free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 09 : Bundi - Bijaipur
After breakfast in the morning checkout and
drive to Bijaipur, enroute visiting the fort
of Bijolia in Bijlai, on arrival transfer
to hotel hotel in Bijaipur. Later take jeep
or horse safari to Menal water falls and tribal
villages of Bijaipur.
Day 10 : Bijaipur - Chittaurgarh
Morning one can take horse safari again to
the tribal villages, later after late breakfast
checkout and drive to Chittaurgarh, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon
visit Chittaurgarh Fort (one of the finest
Fort of Asia - and one need more than one
day to discover the fort completely), evening
free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Chittaurgarh.
Day 11 : Chittaurgarh - Deogarh
After breakfast checkout and drive Deogarh,
on arrival transfer to hotel. Enjoy the serenity
and tranquility of Deogarh Mahal built in
17th Century in the country side of Rajsamand,
visit Rajsamand lake known for its migratory
birds. Overnight at the hotel in Deogarh.
Day 12 : Deogarh - Udaipur
Morning one can take horse safari of the surroundings
county side. Later after breakfast checkout
and drive to Udaipur, on arrival transfer
to hotel. Later visit City Palace complex,
Sajjangarh Fort, Sahelion ki baari, and Shilpgram
(Art museum). Evening free at leisure, overnight
at the hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur - Ghanerao
After breakfast checkout and drive to Ghanerao,
enroute visit the 15th century temple of Ranakpur,
on arrival transfer to Ghanerao Royal castle,
built of red stone in 1606. Enjoy horse safari
around Ghanerao which falls under the wild
life sanctuary of Kumbhalgarh. Overnight at
the hotel
Day 14 : Ghanerao - Rohetgarh
After breakfast in the morning drive to Rohetgarh,
on arrival transfer to hotel, later in the
day take horse safari to Bishnoi tribal villages.
Evening free to enjoy at the Rohetgarh Fort
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Rohetgarh - Luni
After breakfast checkout and drive to Luni,
on arrival transfer to the Luni fort hotel,
rest of the day free to enjoy horse safari
in the surrounding villages of Bishnoi tribes.
Day 16 : Luni - Jodhpur
After breakfast in the morning drive to Jodhpur,
on arrival transfer to Hotel, later sight
seeing of Jodhpur, visiting Mehrangarh Fort,
Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Evening
visit Balsamand lake and palace. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 17 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaisalmer
enroute visit the ancient ruins of Ossian
temples & Fort Pokhran, on arrival transfer
to hotel. Evening free to visit the Gadisar
lake in Jaisalmer. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer
visiting Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki
Haveli, Manek Chowk, Golden Fort of 99 bastions,
overnight at the Hotel.
Day 19 : Jodhpur - Manvaar
After breakfast checkout and drive to Manvaar,
on arrival transfer to desert resort of Manvaar,
relax till 1600 hrs, later ride to the campsite
which lies under the sand dunes of Shergarh
district (Highest dunes in the desert of Thar
are found in this region). Enjoy dinner accompanied
by folk music & dances. Overnight in the
Swiss tents at Manvaar.
Day 20 : Manvaar - Khimsar
After breakfast checkout and drive to Khimsar
- 90 Kms, on arrival transfer to Khimsar Fort
hotel. rest of the day free to explore the
fort and the surrounding semi desert of Khimsar.
overnight at the hotel.
Day 21 : Khimsar - Nagaur
After breakfast checkout and drive to Nagaur
- 70 Kms, on arrival transfer to Royal camps
in Nagaur, enjoy desert safari till sunset,
dinner accompanied by folk music and dances.
Overnight in the tents.
Day 22 : Nagaur - Bikaner
After breakfast checkout and drive to Bikaner
- 105 kms, enroute visit the famous temple
of rats at Deshnok (Rats are held sacred in
this temple of Deshnok). On arrival transfer
to hotel. Later in the day visit Junagarh
fort, Lalgarh palace complex and Camel breeding
farm. Evening free to relax. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 23 : Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast checkout and drive to to Mandawa
- 175 Kms, Check into the desert Resort. Traditional
welcome while checking in at the hotel. Evening
enjoy Gala bar-be-cue with camp fire and pegs,
to add to dimensions of the starry night there
will be sweet music played by the desert dwellers.
A totally unforgettable experience. Overnight
to be spent at hotel.
Day 24 : Mandawa - Dundlod
Morning visit havelis & beautiful frescoes,
an overview of Thar desert would simply add
to your joy. later checkout and drive to Dundlod
- 30 Kms, On arrival transfer to Dundlod fort
Hotel. Evening enjoy the folk dances Overnight
at hotel.
Day 25 : Dundlod - Nawalgarh
After breakfast checkout and drive to Nawalgarh
- 25 kms, on arrival transfer to Roop Niwas
palace hotel. Later one can take horse safari
to the surrounding villages. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 26 : Nawalgarh - Delhi
After breakfast checkout and drive to Delhi,
on arrival transfer to hotel for freshen up,
after farewell dinner at hotel in Delhi, transfer
to airport to board the flight back home.
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