Duration: 13 Days/12 Nights
Destinations: Delhi – Mandawa – Khimsar – Luni – Deogarh – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi, you are traditionally welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel by your Exclusive Car. In the hotel have a brief view of the tour from our representative. Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 02 Delhi:
After enjoying the hearty breakfast, leave for the sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Including Jama Masjid — one of Asia’s largest mosques, Red Fort- the magnificent and most opulent fort built during the years 1638 – 1648 by the Moghul Empire, walk through the silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, A massive temple – Akshar Dham, The Hindu temple – Birla Mandir, The Humayun’s Tomb & Qutab Minar – a 73 m high victory tower and The Bahai Temple – shaped like a lotus flower and a proof of India’s secularism. The India Gate -war memorial, The Rashtrapati Bhawan – President’s House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings. Overnight at the hotel
Day 03 Delhi / Mandawa (260kms):
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Mandawa upon arrival check-in hotel and later we leave to see Mandawa – often called the “open air art gallery of Rajasthan” the region is famous for the high quality frescoes. See the beautifully painted havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route built in the 18th and 19th centuary by the rich merchants. Later take a heritage walk in this beautiful village. You can also see the traditional lifestyle of the local people. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa / Khimsar (180kms):
After Breakfst drive to Khimsar. Perched on the edge on the great Thar Desert in the heart of Rural India, the unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of experiences. The Battle scarred walls and turrets remained one of the Glorious past. The initial construction began in 1523 AD, the family moved in during the 18th Century when a new ‘Zenana’ (Ladies Wing) was constructed. Thakur Onkar Singh built a regal wing for himself in 1940s.Today the khimsar fort ranks high amongest the premier classified heritage hotels of India. Overnight in Hotel
Day 05 Khimsar / Luni:
An hour drive brings you to a charming village Luni that reflects the royal past of Rajasthan, located on the bed of river Luni. The artisans inhabiting the village are still pursuing their ancestral profession of fashioning metal, clay or wood into intricate forms, Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of the master craftsmanship. The entire fortress is carved out of the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and with its ornately carved lattice work friezes and intricate “Jharokas”, it exquisitely captures the romance and grace of a bygone age. The fort is composed of a lyrical complex of courtyards towers, water, wheels, stables, passages and unexpected stairways to secret pavilions and panoramic roof tops spanning the village below and the Thar horizon beyond. The traditional paintings on the walls harmoniously reflect the skill of the master craftsmen and the bygone days. Overnighy stay at hotel
Day 06 Luni / Ranakpur / Deogarh (290Kms):
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. On the way visit Ranakpur, the city named after Rana Kumbha, known for its Jain temple The four images of Adinath are enshrined in the main temple called ‘Chamukh’, having 29 halls and 1444 columns all with differently carved sculpturs.The complex also includes Sun Temple, Amba Mata Temple, Parsvanath and Neminath temples. Arrive to Deogarh and check in Deogarh Mahal. Deogarh Mahal of Rajasthan is an impressive palace built in the 17th century. Surrounded by the Aravallis and speckled with lakes, the palace presents a magnificent sight. The main attractions of the Deogarh Palace are its graying battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas, massive gateways and a rich collection of miniature paintings. Standing at a height of about 2100 ft above sea level,
Day 07 Deogarh / Udaipur (144Kms):
In Morning you are free to explore the palace and later proceed towards Udaipur. Upon arrival check in hotel later see the Sahelion ki Bari where Maharana Sangram Singh build this garden complex with fountains and lakes for his beautiful daughter. After that move around the narrow streets of Udaipur Rest of the time free for your leisure.
Day 08 Udaipur:
After breakfast move out for the city tour of Udaipur visit the City Palace, a grand palace with beautiful architecture, the Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the folk art museum with a colorful collection of puppets, musical instruments and paintings. In the evening you can wander through the city or take an boat ride on Lake Pichola and see the fabulous lake palaces of Udaipur, the Jag Mandir Palace and the Jag Niwas Palace now known as the Taj Lake Palace, where you can enjoy your dinner in a regal ambience. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Day 09 Udaipur / Pushkar (275 km):
Leave Udaipur and head towards Pushkar on the way visit the Eklingji and Nagda Jain Temple. Also visit the Saas and Bahu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Afternoon reach the Holy City – Pushkar, the place where Lord Brahma (Creator of the Hindu Trinity) and Savitri (His Wife) perform “Yagnas”. Here we visit Brahama Temple and Lake Pushkar, where devotees take holy bath in lake water. The legand says that the lake sprout on the place where the lotus petals fell on earth from the hands of Lord Brahma. Pushkar is popular for the Pushkar Fair or Camel Fair that held every year in the month of November. In evening enjoy the walk along the colourful and bustling local market.
Day 10 Pushkar / Jaipur (150 kms):
On the way to Jaipur in Ajmer Visit Nasiya Golden Jain Temple, “Dargah Sharif” and Adhai Din Ka Jhopra. After that welcome to the Capital city of Rajasthan which is also known as “Pink City” This afternoon, set off to see the City Palace –still the home of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur housing an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Jantar Mantar Observatory – situated in the heart of the city where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century the largest and best preserved stone observatory,on the way back visit Birla Temple. Evening at leisure.
Day 11 Jaipur:
A full day sightseeing stopping to view the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber – ascend the imposing fort on a painted elephant. We wander among glittering inlays and the Hall of Mirrors ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Within the palace are Diwan-e-Aam the “Hall of Public Audience”, Diwan-e-Khas the “Hall of Private Audience” and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows, the Jai Mandir or the “Temple of Victory”. Enroute visit Jal Mahal the“Water Palace” built in centre of Maota Lake which was a resting place of the kings. Hawa Mahal — The Palace of Winds, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens. After Lunch visit “Monkey Temple”, Galta Sun Temple — beautiful place sorrounded by mountains. Enjoy a Bollywood movie at “Rajmandir” the Second best Cinema in Asia. In the evening then enjoy dinner with folk dances and music by typical Rajasthani women in an Indian Restaurant.
Day 12 Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (232 Km):
After a morning at leisure we drive to the city of Taj, Agra, stopping enroute at ornithological reserve at Bharatpur – Keoladeo National Park. Post lunch tour of the Phantom city Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years due to shortage of water. The entire city of Red sand stone (sand stone palaces and temples) is virtually intact and a site worth seeing is 54 m high main entrance. Jami Mosque, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chishti, Jodha Bai and Birbal’s house are the other attractions. On reaching Agra, visit the imposing Agra Fort, built of red sandstone and marble is a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates, where Shahjehan imprisoned by his own son Aurangzeb. Thereafter, evening is free to explore this vibrant colourful city and its local markets.
Day 13 Agra / Delhi (205 Km):
Early morning visit incomparable Taj Mahal which is among the seven wonders in the world. Taj Mahal, erected by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Begun in 1631, 20000 workmen took 22 years to complete it a dream in white marble which lies in perfect proportion to the elegant garden of fountains on the bank of Yamuna. Then on the way to Delhi, visit Sikandara – the last resting place of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Delhi, before taking your International Flight, you can walk around Cannaught Place or visit Sikh Temple. Take a dinner in the restaurant, later you will transferred to the International airport to board the International flight 3 hours before the scheduled flight time for your journey back to your country.
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