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Rajasthan Forts Tour
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
- Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. Overnight at
Delhi.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history
of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness
to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven
times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists.
With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally.
It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with
heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra (210 Km)
After breakfast drive to Agra. Reach Agra in the afternoon. Visit Itmadullah's
Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father. Overnight at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur (230 Km)
After breakfast guided city tour of Agra. Afternoon drive to beautiful Pink
City - Jaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise
from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst
from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts
of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. Proceed for sightseeing of
the city. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink
City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on
a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly
a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur
has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences
- the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage
is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From
the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar
Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the
Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides to
the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life to
the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City Palace
to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 05: Jaipur - Udaipur (425 Km)
After breakfast drive toUdaipur . Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom
ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. Relax in the evening. Overnight
at Udaipur.
Day 06: Udaipur
After breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping
first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls
and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard. Overnight at Udaipur.
Udaipur, the city of Dawn, is the Jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the
Sisodia Dynasty for 1200 years. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces,
lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour
of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection of these
building in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.
Day 07: Udaipur - Jodhpur ( 275 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel and visit the museum
of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight at Jodhpur.
At the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with
tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century
AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 mts. above
the plains. A high wall encompasses the city -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions. The lifestyle in Jodhpur is unusually fascinating
with people wearing lovely multi hued costumes, artistically designed. Shopping
in Jodhpur bazaars is a heady experience with a colourful display of the
rich collection of exquisite handicrafts. The tie-and-dye fabric, embroidered
"jutis" or slippers in suede, camel skin, velvet and leather,
beautiful silks, durries, marble souvenirs from Makrana, an extensive range
of useful and decorative items etc., are of interest. he Mehrangarh fort
is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Invincible from
the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within
the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels with
latticed windows These palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings
of Indian royalty including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant
howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes
and furniture.
Day 08: Jodhpur
After breakfast drive for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse
into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife and memorable
moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along
the countryside. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (280 Km)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight
at Jaisalmer.
Rising from the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer.
The Jaiselmer fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its awesome
splendour. The life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval majesty
visible in its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palaces, havelies, temples
and typical desert life of men women cattle and camels. The 80 meter high
fort, perch on the hill, houses the entire township within its ramparts.
It has enchanting narrow lanes dotted with exquisite havelis, beautifully
sculptured Jain temples of the 12th-15th century and palaces. The fort is
approached through four gateways -Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and
Hava Pol. Some of the most exotic mansions or havelis, all intricately latticed,
are strewn all over Jaisalmer each with a different facade. The Havelis
of Nathmalji, Patwon and Salim Singh all in Yellow Marble of Jaisalmer are
exquisite works of art. A camel safari through the interesting and remote
desert villages of Roopsi, Doojasar, Kanoi, Kuldara and the Cenotaphs of
Barabagh can be interesting. The villages are very special, as different
communities inhabit them.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden
City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple,
fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately
carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT
- The oldest living Fort in the world. Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT
CAMP.
Day 11: Jaisalmer to Bikaner (330 Km)
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via NAGAUR.
Check in at hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Bikaner, the royal fortified city, with a timeless appeal in the North
State of Rajasthan, retains the medieval splendour that pervades the city's
lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned
for the best riding camels in the world. This city stands on a slightly
raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven-km long embattled wall with
five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, in reddish-pink sandstone
created with delicacy, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural
legacy. Undulating lanes, colourful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks
make the visit Bikaner an interesting experience. Visit the Junagarh Fort,
built in 1593 AD by Raj Rai Singh, one of the best in Rajasthan. It comprises
of 37 palaces with pavilions, mosaic courtyards, carved balconies, kiosks
and windows dotted all over the structure. The Shish Mahal, the Grand Durbar
Hall, the 17th century Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal and the Phool Mahal bring
to life the grandeur of a bygone era. The Fort museum has a rare collection
of Sanskrit and Persian manuscripts and miniature painting.
Day 12: Bikaner - Mandawa (190 Km)
After breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Afternoon
drive to Mandawa and on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Mandawa.
Shekhawati is a colourful fantasy having a fascination uniquely of its
own. The open-air art galley, as it is popularly called, is famous for its
plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich artistic
tradition of this region. It is famous for its Havelis (mansion) built by
rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style that
evolved around the courtyards to ensure safety and privacy of the women
folk and protection from the heat of the long and harsh summers. The Havelis,
painted predominantly in blue, maroon, yellow, green and indigo have beautiful
wall paintings that adorn their walls.
Day 13: Mandawa - Delhi (250 Km)
Breakfast at hotel. Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the local village
chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by evening. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 14: Delhi - Home
After Breakfast our travel guide takes you for sightseeing of Old and New
Delhi including ancient and English reign monuments like Red Fort, Qutub
Minar, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Connaught Place, Parliament
House, President House. Later transfer to International Airport for backhome
flight sweet Indian Memories.
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