| DELIGHTFUL RAJASTHAN 20
NIGHTS/21 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 Agra
This morning you will be
transferred by road to the Mughal city of
Agra enroute you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the
deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal
Emperor Akbar. 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 3:
Agra to Orchha
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Orchha, after check in at hotel visit Jahangir
Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple,
Phool Bagh, Shahid Smarak, Rai Praveen Mahal etc.
Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 4:
Orchha to Gwalior
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Gwalior, after check in at hotel visit the
Gwalior Fort. One of the most invincible forts
in India,
this imposing citadel, has changed many hands,
but has rarely been captured. Rising 100m above
the town, the fort hill is about 3km in length.
Also visit the Sun Temple, Tomb of Tansen “father
of Indian classical music and one of the nine
Gems in Akbar's court” and Mausoleums of Ghaus
Mohammed. Overnight at Hotel. |
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| Day 5:
Gwalior to Bharatpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Bharatpur, visit Keoladeo National Park One
of the finest sanctuaries in the world, inundated
with over 400 species of water birds, it is a
paradise for avian world. Renowned for its World
Heritage listed bird sanctuary, it was once the
hunting estate of the Maharajas, with daily shoots
recorded upto 4,000 birds. It was also known,
as the best duck shooting resort in the British
Empire, but was declared a reserve for birds in
1956 and later upgraded to a National Park. Also
visit Lohagarh Fort, overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 6:
Bharatpur to Ranthambhore
This morning you will be
transferred by road to Ranthambhore. After check
in at Hotel visit the Ranthambhore Fort- Built
in 994 AD atop steep high creek, the fort wall
runs round the summit and has a number of semi-circular
bastions, some with sheer drops of over 65 m and
stunning views. Also visit Ranthambhore National
Park. One of the finest tiger reserves in the
country, The sanctuary has a large numbers of
sambar, chittal, nilgai, chinkara, langurs, wild
boar and peafowl. |
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| Day 7:
Ranthambhore to Jaipur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Jaipur, check in at Hotel. Take rest or visit
the local market for shopping. Overnight at Hotel. |
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| Day 8:
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 9 :
Jaipur to Pushkar
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Pushkar. After check in at Hotel visit The
Man Mahal, The Brahama Temple-It is the only temple
in India
dedicated to Lord Brahma. The temple is marked
by a red spire and over the entrance gateway,
is a beautiful statue of a Hans or goose - the
celestial of Lord Brahma. You may also visit Ajmer
for the Dargah Khwaja Sahib, one of the holiest
Muslim shrines in the country. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 10:
Pushkar to Ranakpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Ranakpur. After check in at Hotel visit Muchhal
Magaveer Temple- The distinctive feature of this
Jain temple is the statue of Lord Mahavira with
a moustache. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 11:
Ranakpur to Udaipur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Udaipur. 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. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 12:
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 13:
Udaipur to Mount Abu
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Mount Abu. 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 14:
Mount Abu to Jodhpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Jodhpur. Check-in at Hotel. Evening is at leisure. |
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| Day 15:
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 16:
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Jodhpur, 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 17
: 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 18
: Jaisalmer 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 19
: Bikaner to Jhunjunu
Early morning proceed to Jhunjunu, check - in
at hotel. Here 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 20
: Jhunjunu to Delhi
This morning you will be transferred back to
Delhi by road. Rest of the day is free for shopping
etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
21: Onward Journey
Today you will be transfer to airport / railway
station for your onward Journey. |
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