| BEST OF RAJASTHAN (16 Nights
17 Days) |
| Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi pick up from the Airport/Railway
Station and transfer to hotel. This afternoon
you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of Old
& New Delhi, visiting the Qutub Minar, tallest
stone tower in India,
Raj Ghat and the Red Fort & Jama Masjid, The
Humayun's Tomb, the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple,
The ISKCON Temple , the Qutab Minar, National
Gallery of Modern Art, The Parliament House, the
Laxminarayan Temple, and then back to your Hotel.
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| Day 2:
Delhi to Mandawa
Early morning proceed to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa
and check - in at hotel. From this hotel you can
take a walking tour of the old havelies in this
region belonging to some of the leading business
families of the country, you can also visit the
Mandawa Castle. |
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| Day 3:
Mandawa to Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and
check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Bikaner including The Junagarh Fort, built
by Rai Singh between 1588 and 1593, has a 986-metre-long
wall with 37 bastions. You can also visit Deshnok-
a small village situated 32 km south from bikaner
city The greatest attraction of Deshnok is the
temple of Shri karnimata. |
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| Day 4:
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer
and check – in at hotel. Afternoon excursion to
Sam Sand Dunes in the evening for a spectacular
sunset and enjoy an overnight camel safari. |
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| Day 5:
Jaisalmer City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer including
Sonar Fort, housing a fourth of city’s residents.
Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most
exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed
façade. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is just three centuries
old, and is still lived in. Its arched roof is
held up by well executed brackets in the form
of peacocks, Nathmalji Ki Haveli built by two
architect brothers, overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 6:
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
This morning you will be transferred to the Blue
City of Jodhpur, check-in at Hotel. Evening is
at leisure. |
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| Day 7:
Jodhpur City Tour
This morning after breakfast 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 in 1899
and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 8:
Jodjpur to Mount Abu
Morning drive to Mount Abu. Arrive Mount Abu
and check – in at hotel. It is a pilgrimage center
for Jains and Hindus, noted for its beautiful
Dilwara Jain Temples. This evening visit Nakki
Lake, said to have been carved out by the gods
with their nails, is a favorite spot for boating. |
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| Day 9 :
Mount Abu City Tour
This morning visit Dilwara Temples, the best
Jain temples in the country. Gaumukh Temple, Achalgarh
Fort, Toad’s Rock, Sunset Point, Trevor’s Tank
etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 10:
Mount Abu to Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udiapur and
check – in at hotel. Afternoon free to take a
walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes
and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats
at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown
restaurants for an optional dinner. |
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| Day 11:
Udaipur City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting
The City Palace and Museum is considered as the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial
has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the
legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple
which was built in 1651 AD. Saheliyon Ki Bari
is a small ornamental garden. Late afternoon enjoy
a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting
many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and
enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City
Palace. |
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| Day 12:
Udaipur to Pushkar
Morning drive to Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar and
check – in at hotel. Later visit Pushkar Lake
which is believed by the Hindus to be as old as
creation has been a place of pilgrimage through
the centuries. There are 52 bathing Ghats built
around the lake. |
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| Day 13:
Pushkar to Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check
– in at hotel. Visit Jantar Mantar, which is
the largest of the five observatories built by
Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies
to watch the royal processions without being seen.
Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 14:
Jaipur city Tour
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just
outside the city, You can have the unique experience
of traveling on elephant back to and from the
top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including,
City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for
its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. |
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| Day 15:
Jaipur to Agra
This morning you will be transferred by road
to the Mughal city of Agra This afternoon you
visit the Agra Fort, built by the great Emperor
Akbar and the spectacular Taj Mahal, built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. |
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| Day 16:
Agra to Delhi
This morning you will be transferred back to
Delhi by road (203 kms / 4 hrs). Rest of the day
is free for shopping etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
17: Onward Journey
Today you will be transfer to airport / railway
station for your onward Journey. |
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