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Colourful Heritage Tour Package
Duration: 14 Night/15 Days
Destinations: Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi
Day
01 : Arrive Delhi:
Arrive by International flight, our representative would assist you at airport
& transfer to hotel for check in.
Day 02 : Delhi :
After breakfast, guided tour will start from Old Delhi, the 17th century walled
city of Shah Jehanabad. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries
by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun
and Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin
Lutyens at the time of British rule in India. Tour will start from Old Delhi
visiting great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Later walk down
or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad
now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort. Later visit Raj Ghat, memorial to
the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Later visit India Gate, Humayun's
Tomb, Qutub Minar listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa (280 km - 6 hr) :
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa in the heart of Shekhawati region. After
check into hotel, proceed for sight seeing of Fort Mandawa, built by Thakur
Nawal Singh in year 1755. Mandawa dominant by Silk Route merchants,who constructed
many Havelis (Mansions), Chhatris (Cenotaphs), Temples. Later visit Gulab
Rai Haveli built in the year 1870, a classic example of the famed Rajput style
of architecture. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day
04 : Mandawa - Bikaner (160 km - 4 hr)
After breakfast we proceed to Bikaner, founded by Rao Bikaji in the year 1488.
After check into hotel, visit The Camel Breeding Farm, which is only one of
its kinds in the whole Asia. Later visit Junagarh Fort, built in the year
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, known for its formidable structure and number of beautiful
Palaces, Temples Pavilions, which are richly decorated. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325km - 6hr)
After breakfast proceed for Jaisalmer, known as Golden City which was founded
by Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal in 1156. Because of its strategic location
it was an important ancient trading centre, camel caravans laden with precious
spices, silk crossed the territory en-route India, Sindh, Arabia and Europe.
After some rest walkdown its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palace,
havelis, Temples, of course skilled artisans & ubiquitous camels. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast visit Jaisalmer Fort in the old town of Jaisalmer. The only
Living Fort perched on 80m high hill, housing the entire township within its
ramparts has an enchanting cow-web of narrow lanes dotted with some lovely
Havelis (Mansions), Palaces and beautifully sculptured Jain Temples. Excursion
to Sam from Jaisalmer to take the Camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Sam in the
evening at the time of sun set. Other places to see is Patwon Ki Haveli in
the heart of the town and the showpiece of Jaisalmer's legendary architectural
wealth. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 km - 7 hr)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, also known as Marwar in Rajasthan is one
of the largest desert city of Rajasthan founded in 1459 by chief of the Rathore
clan Rao Jodha and has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort
topping a sheer rocky ridge. It was formerly the seat of a Princely state.Overnight
Hotel - Jodhpur.
Day
08 : Jodhpur
Full Day city tour after breakfast, visiting the Mehrangarh Fort (Majestic
Fort), Jaswant Thada built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, a cluster
of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899. The Majestic Fort
has an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs (Elephant saddles), royal
cradles, miniatures paintings, musical instruments, costumes & furniture.
Jaswant Thada is an architectural landmark of Jodhpur and within the main
cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 09 : Jodhpur - Udaipur via Ranakpur (325 km - 7 hr)
After breakfast drive to Udaipur, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh. En route
we will stop at Ranakpur, renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples
in marble, created during the reign of Rana Kumbha. Later we continue our
drive to Udaipur. The site for Udaipur was chosen for its natural beauty,
surrounding forests and Aravali mountains. Udaipur known as Kingdom of Mewar,
still remembered the courage of Maharana Udai Singh to protect the Kingdom
from Mughals, under the rule of Emperor Akbar. Undoubtedly Udaipur is best
city of Rajasthan state and most romantic city of India known as the "City
of Lakes & Palaces" is set on the edge of three lakes. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur:
After breakfast full day sight seeing of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Sahelion
ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by Maharana
Sangram Singh for his daughter and the Ladies of the Queen's court. Later
visit Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola,
Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake
look like pearls in the lake. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day
11 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast drive to pushkar . Pushkar is known for its cattle fair which
is held in the month of October/November every year. Pushkar has the only
temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma, creator of the three worlds. Pushkar
happens to be the holiest places according to the Hindus as it is considered
that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning
and music) performed a ritual in the lake. The lake still stands with 52 bathing
Ghat on its banks. People throng to these ghat to take a dip in the holy lake
and wash away all their sins. Overnight at Pushkar.
Day 12 : Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the colourful
capital of Rajasthan.. Jaipur was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II, the ruler of Amber. Jaipur with its rich & colourful past, resplendent
with tales of valour & bravery. It is now one of the most important heritage
cities in India It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine
divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. After check into
hotel, visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds ). Overnight
at Jaipur.
Day 13 : Jaipur
After breakfast an excursion to Amber Fort (11 km); the palace complex which
stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. Enjoy
an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill. After Amer you are
free for individual activities. An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex,
ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur. Rajasthani
village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground & includes the
entertainment by folk dancers and musicians. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
14 : Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost
Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign,
when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Further drive to Agra,
beautifully situated on the banks of Yamuna river. Agra remains major tourist
destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably
the Taj Mahal (Monument of Love), Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three
of which are UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight at Agra.
Day 15 : Agra - Delhi - Departure
Early morning visit Taj Mahal at sunrise, which is symbol of eternal love,
and situated on the banks of River Yamuna. Taj Mahal was built by the 5th
Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz
Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. After Lunch drive to Delhi, enroute visit
Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the
tomb in the year 1613. After reaching Delhi straight to International airport
for final destination.
