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DISCOVER RAJASTHAN TOUR
Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days
Destination : Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambore Sawai Madhopur
- Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbalgarh -
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi .
Tour Plan
Day
1. Arrival Delhi - Airport
After late evening arrival in Delhi, meet representative who helps
you with an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight
stay.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
Post breakfast, depart by road for Agra. Afternoon arrival in Agra and
check-in your hotel. Later, leave for sightseeing. Enjoy a ride in a
battery operated van to reach the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of
the World. It was erected by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of
his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The next visit is to the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daulah, also known as Baby Taj. It was constructed by Empress
Noor Jahan, in the memory of her father. Overnight in Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, begin driving to Jaipur- the Pink City of Rajasthan.
Midway, halt at Fatehpur Sikri the old deserted city of the Mughal
capital, erected by Emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16thcentury.
On arrival, check in your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure
activities- interact with the locals, relish local delicacies, explore the
surroundings on foot etc. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Have breakfast in the hotel and leave for sightseeing. The first visit of
the day is the magnificent Amber Fort, located on the outskirts of the
main city. Enjoy an elephant ride to go up to its entrance. Once inside,
explore its structural elements such as Ganesh Pol, Sila Devi Temple,
Sheesh Mahal etc. After lunch, proceed for sightseeing covering City
Palace and Museum the former seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Jantar
Mantar the Astronomical Observatory and Hawa Mahal, also known as
The Palace of Winds a beautiful structure erected in 1799 by Pratap
Singh. In the evening, visit a rug factory to observe the women doing
intricate embroidery work or a gem factory to observe gem cutting and
polishing process. Overnight stay.
Day
05: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast on day 5, leave by road for Pushkar, well-known for its
annual Pushkar Fair. Once you reach, complete the check-in formalities at
your hotel. Visit Ana Sagar Lake, an artificial lake- built by Anaji
Chauhan, the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan as well as Akbar's Palace
and Museum a magnificent citadel erected by Emperor Akbar in the
year 1570. Stay overnight.
Day 06: Pushkar - Ranthambhore
On the 6th day of your tour, visit the Brahma Temple, known as Jagatpita
Brahma Mandir, constructed in the 14th century. Later, leave by road for
Ranthambore National Park, one of the largest national parks in the
northern region of India. Ranthambore is home to a large population of the
big cats. Once you arrive, complete the check-in formalities at your
jungle lodge. Later, leave for tiger tracking. Overnight in the jungle
lodge.
Day 07: Ranthambhore
Indulge in the morning and evening safaris in the park. During the safari,
you may spot animal and bird species such as Indian wild boar, spotted
deer, tiger, Sambar deer, along with 270 avifauna species. Stay overnight
in the jungle lodge.
Day 08: Ranthambhore - Kota
Enjoy an early morning safari into the park. Post breakfast, leave for
Kota, the largest industrial town, on the banks of the river Chambal. This
town is extremely well- known for its saris as well as a miniature school
of art, specializing in hunting scenes. On arrival, complete the check-in
formalities at your hotel. Later, leave for a city tour. Visit Jag Mandir-
situated on an island in Kishore Sagar Lake that was built by one of the
queens of Kota. Enjoy a boat ride here. Later, visit the Govt. Museum. The
last visit of the day is to the popular gardens of Chambal and Chatter
Bilas. Overnight in Kota.
Day
09: Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh
After breakfast on day 9, leave by road for Chittorgarh. On the way, halt
at Bundi. Visit the Taragarh Fort or Star Fort a beautiful white
fort that is now in a dilapidated state and Chattra Sagar a village
community gallery where miniature murals are displayed that depict
instances from 'Raaslila' - the Radha-Krishna story. The last visit in
Bundi is Sukh Mahal - located on the banks of Lake Jait Sagar, this fort
has beautiful white-marble royal Cenotaphs. Proceed to Chittorgarh. After
check-in, visit the Chittorgarh Fort the largest fort in India.
Leave for Bijaipur Castle for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Bijaipur Castle- Udaipur
After breakfast, depart by road for Udaipur. On arrival, check-in your
hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities- interact with
the locals, relish the local delicacies, explore the surroundings on foot.
In the evening, you can visit the local bazaar to shop for souvenirs.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
Day 12: Udaipur - Kumbalgarh
After breakfast, hit the road to Kumbalgarh. On the way, stop to visit the
Ranakpur Temples, built during the 15th century. The main temple dedicated
to the first Jain Tirthankar, Adinath has 200 pillars, none of which are
same. On arriving in Kumbalgarh, complete the check-in formalities at your
hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities- explore the
surroundings on foot, taste the local renditions, interact with the locals
etc. Stay overnight.
Day
13: Kumbalgarh -Jodhpur
In the morning, after breakfast, leave for Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in
at your pre-booked hotel. Later, leave for visiting the magnificent
Mehrangarh Fort perched 400 feet above the city level, this fort is
one of Rajasthan's highest forts. It was erected by Rao Jodha- the chief
of the Rathore clan of Rajputs during the 15th century. In the evening,
visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum - originally a palace constructed by
Maharaja Umaid Singh. Some of its portion has been transformed into a
museum. Stay Overnight.
Day 14: Jodhpur
In the morning, go for a jeep safari into the nearby Bishnoi tribal
villages. You get a glimpse of the rich culture and true essence of India.
Observe the lifestyle of the local people. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Have breakfast on day 15 and hit the road to Jaisalmer. On arrival,
check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities
interact with the locals, explore the surroundings on foot, relish local
delicacies etc. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and leave for city tour of The Golden City,
located in the heart of the Great Indian Thar Desert. The list of the
attractions may include Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Moti Mahal),
Patwa Haveli etc. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride in the vast desert.
Stay overnight in the SWISS Tent Camp.
Day 17: Jaisalmer to Bikaner
After brekfast check out hotel and drive to bikaner, evening reach in
bikaner, check in Hotel and Overnight stay
Day
18: Bikaner - Mandawa
Once you have breakfast, leave for sightseeing in Bikaner. Visit the
camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. The next visit is to the
well-known Karni Mata Temple, dedicated to Karni Mata, a reincarnation of
Goddess Durga. The temple built during the 15th century, completely in
marble, was commissioned by Ganga Singh, the former ruler of Bikaner.
Later, leave for Mandawa by road. On arrival, check-in your hotel for an
overnight stay.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast on the 19th day of the tour, indulge in sightseeing. Take
a walking tour of the beautiful painted 'havelis' that were former
residences of some of the country's leading business families. Do not miss
visiting Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Chowkhani Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf
Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli. Notice the striking
frescoes. Also visit the villages of Mahansar and Dundlod, interacting
with the local village chiefs. Later, depart by road for Delhi. On
arrival, check-in your hotel for an overnight stay
Day 20: Delhi
Have breakfast today and leave for visiting the attractions of Old and New
Delhi. The list of Old Delhi attractions includes Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid
and Red Fort. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni
Chowk. Post lunch, visit New Delhi attractions including Humayun's Tomb
and the Qutub Minar Complex. Drive past Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence and the Diplomatic Enclave. Overnight in
Delhi.
Day 21: Departure from Delhi
After breakfast, the rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the city and
finish last minute shopping by visiting the well-known markets. In the
evening, attend a farewell dinner and a cultural performance. Get
transferred to the airport to board a flight for your onward journey.
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