Places Covered: -
- Arrive Delhi
- Mandawa
- Deshnok (Rat Temple)
- Bikaner
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- via Ranakpur
- Udaipur
- Deogarh
- Pushkar
- Jaipur
- Agra
- Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a traditional ‘Swagat’ our representative would assist you and introduce the tour and hand over the documents to you.
You will receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Mandawa. Arrive at Mandawa, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In late afternoon, take a walk tour and visit very historic Havelis - There are many havelis in Mandawa. The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli is one of the famous haveli known for its curious paintings. Inside the haveli, there are many beautiful and lively paintings. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is another haveli famous for its ruins erotic images. Other havelis are Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli and Jhunjhunwala Haveli.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Bikaner.
On the way take a visit of Deshnok (Rat Temple or Karni Mata Temple):- The Rat Temple is also called ‘Karni Mata’, named after a woman, who was born in the 14th century. She was an incarnation of Durga, the goddess of power and victory. During her lifetime she performed many miracles. It is regarded auspicious, if a rat (kaba) runs across one’s feet. Even, a glimpse of kaba (white rat) is considered promising and fruitful. Twice a year, a festival is celebrated in the honor of Karni Mata. A grand fair is organized during this time and people come here to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
After visit, continue drive to Bikaner. Arrive at Bikaner, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will take a half day sightseeing tour of Bikaner - The city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.
In afternoon drive to Jaisalmer. On the way visit Khichen Bird Century is pulling a lot of native and foreign tourists because it has established successfully a tradition of feeding and taking care of wild birds, mainly the Demoiselle cranes that migrate to this particular region during the winter season every year. It is to be highly noted that nearly 5,000 kilograms (11,000 lb) of birdseed every day are consumed by these feeding birds in this village. In the present scenario, this village hosts a perfect home for nearly 9,000 Demoiselle Cranes.
After visit, continue drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive at Jaisalmer, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you visit Jaisalmer fort that stands about 100 meters over the city and in fact houses a citadel within its huge ramparts. Walking down the narrow cobbled stone lanes, one can feel the sheer magic of Jaisalmer. Several entrances of the Fort. Also visit the Havelis (mansions of the rich merchants) have beautifully carved facades, jali screens and oriel windows overhanging the streets below. Also visit Salim Singh Haveli (17 century) which is especially attractive with peacock brackets. Nathumal Haveli (1885) was built for the prime minister. Also visit Patwon Haveli (1805) is a group of five, built for five brothers.
In Late afternoon drive to sand dunes (Just 40 km far from Jaisalmer) to enjoy a camel ride and a magnificent sunset. A visit to Sand Dunes is an experience not to be entered into blindly. Sunset views over the seemingly infinite desert escape is breathtaking on paper, but in reality, Sand Dunes is quite different.
You can enjoy the rare folk music of this cultural town. For instance, Kamaicha is a 400-year old stringed instrument from Rajasthan - a dying art, this is one experience you just can’t afford to miss. There are also several folk dance shows held in various cultural venues around the city.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Jodhpur. Arrive at Jodhpur, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In later afternoon, you will visiting the 5-km long Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 125-mt high hill. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Later visit the Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs in the white marble built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh-II.
In evening, you take and walker tour of Clock Tower and Sardar Market: A prime attraction of the city, is the Clock Tower and the colourful Sardar Market near it. Narrow alleys lead to quaint bazaars selling textiles, antiques, silverware and handicrafts.
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After breakfast, today will drive to Udaipur. On the way, visit Ranakpur Temples are acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains and built in the 15th century and are situated in the lovely Aravali valley. The town is named after Rana Khumba the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. The Jain Temples here are certainly creditable for their splendid architecture.
After visit Continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive at Udaipur, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will visit the City Palace, once entirely the home of Mewar’s rulers is today largely a museum run by the Maharana Mewar Foundation. It actually consists of four major and several minor palaces forming a single breathtaking facade overlooking the Pichola Lake. Also visit the Jagdish Mandir, close by the main gate of City Palace, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Later visit the Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of the maids of honor) and the Bharatiya lok kala Mandal.
In evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola, 4 km long and 3 km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palace, temples, bathing Ghats and embankments. Visit the Island Palace Jag Niwas which is beautifully set in.
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After breakfast, today you will drive to Deogarh. Arrive at Deogarh, transfer to the Hotel. Check into the Hotel and free for leisure. Today spend your valuable time in Royal Palace Deogarh Mahal: - Deogarh is a small town set in wonderful surroundings. It is home to a 200 year-old fort and beautiful lake, which features an island filled with ancient tombs and a ruined temple. Take time to wander through the narrow streets of the town to see the small shops and market stalls. The place not only boasts natural beauty, it is also boasts a rich history. The place had witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. Hence, it offers the right blend of historical importance as well as natural beauty.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Pushkar. Arrive at Pushkar, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure. In afternnoon, visit all temples and Ghats and spend your day in most holy place Pushkar. It is often called "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites. PUSHKAR - The town clings to the side of the beautiful Pushkar Lake with many bathing ghats for Pushkar is also an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. It is really nice, laid back place, but in October-November each year it comes alive with the huge Pushkar Cattle Fair.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Jaipur was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. It was made attractive with the pink wash - a traditional colour of welcome in 1853 in honour of the visit of Prince Albert.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will visit to Amber fort - with its a honey-colored fortress-palace in the Aravali Hills which can be mounted by Elephant. It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors. The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of the tenderness hues. Also visit “Hawa Mahal” Originally designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Focuses on the grand City Palace, which is the official residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur. The palace is centrally located and takes around 2 hours to fully explore all the staterooms, museums and art exhibitions. Highlights of the city palace include; the highly decorative Peacock Gate, the massive silver vessels in the Diwan-I-Khas and the armory, with its collection of gruesome and opulent weapons spanning the history of Jaipur. After visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Finish visit with Birla Temple :- this temple is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. Built in pure white marble, the Birla Temple is unlike the traditional ancient Hindu temples, and is built with a modern approach. Inside this magnificent shrine, beautifully sculpted idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, as well as other Hindu Gods and Goddesses, can be seen.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Agra. Arrive at Agra, transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, you will visit Taj Mahal - the greatest love story ever told. On the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, in wild extravagance, Shahjehan built her this memorial. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this wealth of white marble and precious stone. Also visit Agra Fort - behind its forbidding red sandstone battlements lie palaces that tell the story of the Moghul Empire. The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, where the Emperor sat on his throne to dispense to his subjects, and the Dewan-e-Khas where he received foreign dignitaries.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will drive to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi visit Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. Drive Pass Old Delhi to the Red Fort, whose construction was begun in 1638 by very famous Mughal King Shajahan. You take a bicycle rickshaw ride. On the way back, you see the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi “Raj Ghat”. Also visit Jama Masjid: - This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
In evening, take a dinner at hotel nearby International Airport.
Delhi / Back to your home destination
At appropriate time transfer to airport for your flight back with sweet and unforgettable memories.
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