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Super
Rajasthan
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur -
Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01 :
Delhi
Arrive Delhi meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the
day free for independent activities.
Day 02 :
Delhi
Enjoy full day sightseeing tour of:
-New Delhi : designed
and built by the British in the 1920’s it’s a city of wide boulevards impressive
Government buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit two
monuments from Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your drive
takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and
Parliament House.
-Old Delhi : an ancient walled city. Here you will see Red
Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Moghul Empire; Raj Ghat, the
memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India
and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03 :
Delhi - Mandawa(265kms 7-8 hours)
Leave Delhi for Mandawa by surface.
In
the afternoon enjoy sightseeing tour of:
-Mandawa : A small town in
the Shekawati region of Rajasthan with a unique medieval charm. The streets are
lined with richly painted houses and each town is bustling with activity.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04 :
Mandawa - Bikaner (190kms 3-4 hours)
Leave Mandawa for Bikaner by road.
In the afternoon enjoy sightseeing tour of:
-Bikaner : a desert
fortified city on the ancient caravan routes that originated from Africa and
West Asia. 32 Kms. from Bikaner is Deshnoke, famous for its Rat Temple (Karni
Mata Temple). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 :
Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330kms 6-7 hours)
Leave Bikaner for Jaisalmer by
surface.
Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 06 :
Jaisalmer
In the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
-Jaisalmer :
the citadel city built in the 12th century is an architectural dream in yellow
sandstone lying in the lonely silence of the Thar Desert. The Forts and palaces
and several superbly carved Jain Temples in and around Jaisalmer are all
reminiscent of a glorious history.
In the afternoon visit :
-Sam :
40 Kms from Jaisalmer are the silver gold sand duncs of Sam. A camel ride at
sunset, as the sky is set on fire, and Rajasthani musicians paly haunting tunes,
can be and unforgettable experience. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07 :
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300kms 6-7 hours)
In the morning leave Jaisalmer for
Jodhpur by road.
Afternoon free for your independent activities. Overnight
at the Hotel.
Day 08 :
Jodhpur
In the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of: -
-Jodhpur : The home
of the Rathore rulers - the princely State of Rajasthan. A high 10 Kms. long
stone wall protects the well-fortified city. Within, stands an imposing Fort on
a low range of sandstone hills, about 125 mtrs. above the surrounding plains.
Visit Mchrangarh Fort- founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha (after whom the city
is named) the Fort is intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed
windows of exquisite designs in red sandstone. Also visit Jaswant Thada- an
imposing white marble cenotaph built to commemorate the acts of bravery and
generosity of the rulers in 19th century.
Afternoon free for your
independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 09 :
Jodhpur - Udaipur (200kms 7-8 hours)
Leave Jodhpur in the morning for
Udaipur by road and enroute visit: -
-Ranakpur : famous for the quadruple
Jain temple dedicated, like the temples at Mount Abu to Adinath. The whole
structure has 80 domes and of 400 pillars. Continue your drive for Udaipur.
Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10 :
Udaipur
In the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
-Udaipur City :
Visit the City Palace Museum - grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in
granite, marble and mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed balconies
and windows, ornate arches and cupolas atop magnificent octagonal towers,
Jagdish Temple - built in 1651 AD. Also visit Sahelion Ki Bari- the spectacular
garden displaying the unique life style of the royal ladies who once lived in
the palaces.
Afternoon at leisure. In the evening enjoy a most memorable
boat ride with the reflections of the majestic Lake Palace Hotel at its best
against the setting sun. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11 :
Udaipur - Ajmer (310 kms 7 hours)
Leave Udaipur in the morning for Ajmer by
road and enroute visit:
Chittorgarh : home of the brave, 115 Kms east of
Udaipur. The road to the citadel of Chittor Zig Zag steeply for a couple of Kms
and passes through seven huge gates, each with watch towers and great iron
spiked doors. The tower of victory is over 35 metres high and has nine storeys
served by a winding staircase. It is covered from top to bottom with carvings,
depicting the social life of the time.
Continue your drive for Ajmer.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12 :
Ajmer - Jaipur (110 kms 3 hours)
In the morning enjoy sightseeing tour of:
-Ajmer City : Founded in the 11th century is the holy city of the Muslims.
The Taragarh fort, Anna Sagar - an artificial lake, Akbar’s palace and the
Durgah - Mausoleum of Khwaja Moinuddin-Chisti a Muslim holy man all combine to
give the city its historical and religious importance.
Continue your drive
for Jaipur. Rest of the evening free for independent activities. Continue your
drive for Ajmer. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 :
Jaipur
Enjoy morning sightseeing tour of:
- Amber Fort : 11 Kms. from
Jaipur - a marvellous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and
ramparts reflected in the Mata Lake below. The ascent to the Fort is on gaily
caparisoned elephants. The Fort interior has various royal halls decorated with
intricate ivory work, exquisite wall paintings and tiny mirror chips, which
create a tantalising reflection effect.
In the afternoon sightseeing tour
of:
- Jaipur City : City Palace Museum - an imposing blend of
traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its
collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, and armoury of old weapons,
miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions,
Jantar - Mantar (Observatory)- an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD; Hawa
Mahal (Palace of Winds)- a five storeyed wonder with a spectacular pyramidal
facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 :
Jaipur - Agra via Fatehpursikri (260 kms 6 hours)
Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri -
Agra ( 232 Kms. / 5 Hrs. )
Leave for Agra by road enroute visiting
FATEHPUR SIKRI : A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond Agra the
deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It
was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition.
It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of
its grandeur. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble
tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens.
Thereafter, continue towards Agra and check in to hotel.
Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 15 :
Agra
Full day visit
AGRA CITY : is the medieval city of the famous 17th
century masterpiece Taj Mahal, which of course is the most splendid of all
buildings - perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was
built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal of one of the greatest
kings Shah Jehan of the Mughal Empire - Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal
but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. (Taj Mahal closed on
Fridays)
Overnight at the hotel.
Day16 :
Agra - Delhi ( 203 Kms. / 4 Hrs. )
Morning at leisure for independent
activities. Afternoon, depart for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to International
airport.
Day17:
Delhi - Abroad
Depart by homebound flight.