| RAJASTHAN VILLAGE TOUR
19Nights/20 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 Sariska
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Sariska. Check in at hotel Sariska
Palace. Sariska has a wealth of flora and fanua-it
is a natural haven for many species of tigers,
leopards, deer and birds. A highlight of a trip
to Sariska is the Tiger Trail. A wonderful option
as an after dinner stroll, the tiger trauil is
led by mashaal bearing attandent. Enjoy an overnight
stay in the heritage palace hotel. |
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| Day 3:
Sariska to Samode
This morning after breakfast
you will be transferred by road to Samode
near Jaipur. It is a 40 km away from northwest
of Jaipur. The beautiful Samode Palace, has been
rebuilt and renovated and provides a fine example
of the Rajput haveli architecture and is an ideal
spot for outgoings. Visit Ramgarh Lake and enjoy
an overnight stay in this beautiful heritage hotel. |
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| Day 5:
Samode to Chokhi Dhani
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Jaipur, Visit Amer fort, Hawa Mahal,
Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum etc. then proceed
to Chokhidhani Village for opvernight stay at
Hotel Chokhidhani. Live dance and music performance
all through the evenings is one of the major attractions
at Chokhi Dhani Village. Experience the rich warmth
and rustic charm of a typical Rajasthani Village
at Chokhi Dhani. |
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| Day 6:
Chowki Dhani to Mandawa
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Mandawa. Check in at Hotel Castle Mandawa.
After Breakfast visit the printed havelies of
the Dundlod town and surrounding areas of Mandawa
and Nawalgarh. The Painted Havelies of the region
are called The Open air art Galleries. The region
is unique as nowhere in the world there is such
a profusion of exquisite wall paintings. Explore
Castle Mandawa at your own pace and enjoy a overnight
stay. |
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| Day 7:
Mandawa to Gajner
This morning after breakfast
you will be transferred by road to Gajner
near Bikaner and check in at Hotel Gajner Palace.
It is a grand heritage palace built on the shores
of the Gajner Lake. Visit the famous 600 year
old temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation
of Goddess Durga. The most interesting things
about the temple are the rats that scamper freely
within the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Also
visit Lal Garh Palace. Enjoy overnight in this
beautiful heritage hotel. |
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| Day 8:
Gajner to Osiyan
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Osiyan enroot visit Village Kheechan-
which is natural sanctuary to the bird Kurjan.
This bird mainly belongs to South Western Europe.
Check in at hotel. Osian is famous for its 15
beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples.The
sculptural detail on the Osiyan temples rivals
that of the Hoysala temples of Karnataka and the
Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 9:
Osiyan to Rohet
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Rohet. Check in at Hotel Rohet Garh.
Here you can take a one day camel safari through
neighboring villages. Also enjoy traditional folk
ceremonies as well as see village artisans to
work creating leather articles, pottery and woven
handicrafts. Rohet is also a haven for bird-watchers
with up to 200 domestic and migratoryspecies during
the winter season. |
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| Day 10:
Rohet Garh to Narlai
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Narlai - situated in an ancient dwelling,
at the foot of a hill, dotted with caves and temples.
Check in at hotel Rawla Narlai. One can go for
quiet walks from here and also visit the local
bazaar. Close to Narlai is an ancient temple
where a miraculous flame has been burning for
centuries and giving off saffron instead of black
soot. An interesting horse safari or even camel
and jeep safaris can be arranged with the hotel. |
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| Day 11:
Rawla Narlai to Deogarh.
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Deogarh. Deogarh is mainly known
for its 17th century palace, now converted
into a comfortable heritage hotel. Run and
restored by the family, the castle
has a good collection of miniature paintings.
Deogarh fits in almost all itineraries of Rajasthan
and thus provides an ideal place to just lie back
and relax in between the tour. |
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| Day 12:
Deoghar to Udaipur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Udaipur. Arrive Udiapur and check – in at hotel
Shiv Niwas Palace 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. Udaipur has had that mesmeric
and magical effect on most visitors from the last
four centuries; twenty first century guest are
no exception. Enjoy this wonderful city of Rajasthan.
Overnight at Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace. |
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| Day 13:
Udaipur to Dungarpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Dungarpur. There are temples erected
by Rawal Veer Singh, in the memory of Dungaria's
widows. Dungarpur in Rajasthan, is known
for beautiful Udai Bilas Palace, now converted into a heritage
hotel. Udai Bilas Palace is picturesquely sited
between a lake teeming with birds and jungle.
Bird watchers, trekkers, history
and architecture buffs, or those
who want to escape into unspoiled
Rajasthan, will find it a haven. |
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| Day 14:
Dangarpur to Bijaypur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Bijaipur enroot visit Chittaurgarh
fort. Bijaipur is known for its
castle now turned into a simple but comfortable
heritage hotel. Set amidst the serene Vindhyachal
ranges. In Bijaipur, one may visit the nearby Pangarh
Fort and its lotus lake ideal for fishing and
a wildlife sanctuary adjacent to the castle.
Listening to local folk songs in the evenings
make your stay here memorable. |
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| Day 15:
Bijaypura to Bundi
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Bundi. Check in at hotel Haveli Brij Bhushan
Ji”. Visit Chitrashala A beautiful
pavilion and gallery of fascinating murals
in the miniature style, Hatra Mahal, Ratan
Daulat and Badal Mahal. These palaces are
part of Garh Palace. The main attraction
is rooms and galleries full of murals
of Bundi Miniature Paintings. Also
visit Sukh Mahal, Jait SDagar Lake, Kshar Bagh
and the 84 pillared Cenotaph. Over Night at Hotel. |
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| Day 16:
Bundi to Orchha
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Orchha. Orchha has three beautiful palaces
within the fort complex, Raj Mahal and Rai Praveen
Mahal. Jahangir Mahal, Also visit Ram Raja Temple,
Laxmi Narayan Temple, Phool Bagh, Shahid Smarak,
etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 17:
Orchha to Khajuraho
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Khajuraho, after check in at hotel visit the
world renowned Khajuraho temples, known for its
erotic sculptures. Also visit EASTERN GROUP OF
TEMPLES - Though all the temples are worth a visit,
the main attractions are the Parasvanath Temple,
the Adinath temple. |
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| Day 18:
Khajuraho to Varanasi by Flight
Transfer to airport to board your flight to varanasi.
On check into your hotel. In the evening visit
Holy Ganges to see the Aarti, rest of the evening
is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 19:
Varanasi City Tour
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river
ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremetion
site. Watching people bathing and worship-ping
at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary
experiences of a visit to India.
Later visit the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga temple,
Tulsi Manas mandir, Banaras Hindu University which
has an art gallery, Kashi Vishwanath Temple etc.
Overnight at hotel. |
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20: Visit Sarnath and Transfer to Airport/Station
This morning visit Sarnath, the burried Buddhist
city, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Visit the ruins, the stupa, the Buddhist temple
and the museum there after you will be transfer
to airport / railway station for your onward Journey. |
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