The Romance of Rajasthan
Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrival at delhi.Our representative will welcome and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'RGH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Raj Ghat</a> the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid and drive past <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a>. You may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk.Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi visiting drive past President House, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a> (House of Representatives) and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> - War Memorial (stop for photography). Visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7K','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Qutub Minar</a> , 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower and proceed onto <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'BHT','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Bahai Temple</a> (lotus temple). Also visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7L','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Humayun's Tomb</a> built of red sandstone, the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple.Overnight at hotel.
Morning leave by road for Mandawa. Arrive and stay at Hotel. Afternoon visit Saraf Haveli with scenes of erotica, train, women at the well and the Ladia Havelis showing contemporary scenes as well as mirror work. Also visit the Ludlow Castle famous for murals of hunting scenes and women musicians.
Day 4: Mandawa
Morning leave by road for Bikaner. Enroute visit Nawalgarh which has two old forts, a Palace and Havelis with murals. Arrive and stay at Hotel. Bikaner lies on the northern point of the triangle of desert cities. It dates back to 1486 A.D. and was established by the son, Rao Bika of the founder of Jodhpur. This was the major centre of trade in the16th century on the ancient silk route. A true desert city, Bikaner is quite bare and there is a dearth of lakes and pleasure pavilions. Afternoon half day visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2S','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Junagarh Fort</a>, some of the Palaces of this Fort are beautiful which has exquisite paintings on lime plaster walls and decorated with inset mirror-work and Lal Garh Palace which is built in red sand stone marked brilliantly by intricate filigree work, Also visit Karni Mata Temple.
Morning leave by road for Jaisalmer located in the heart of the Thar Desert; offering a marvel of intricate architecture.Founded in 1156 A. D., the rulers of Jaisalmer were feared Bandit chiefs who lived off the forced levies on the great caravans that crossed their area en route to Delhi. Arrive and stay at Hotel.
Day 6: Bikaner
Morning half day city tour visiting the Fort. A splendid sight with its yellow sand stone walls and bastions that seem to rise from the golden sands and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AD3','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Havelis</a> famous for Filigree work and carved brackets. Also visit the Patwon- ki- Haveli and the Paraswanath Temple, the oldest and most beautiful of the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AE3','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jain Temples</a>. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures. Afternoon experience the exhilaration of a camel ride at the village Khuri to get a feel of desert life. Khuri is 40 kms. from Jaisalmer, the village is known for sand dunes that are about 80 metres high. One can experience the desert solitude and visit the beautifully decorated houses of mud and straw in this village. Return to Jaisalmer. Evening stroll Jaisalmer's exotic bazaars offering fine mirror work and embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios.
Morning leave by road for Jodhpur; a city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is today one of the leading centres for wood, cattle, camels and salt.Jodhpur is surrounded by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. The second largest city of Rajasthan is famous for the impregnable <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AO4','JDH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Meharangarh Fort</a>Arrive and stay at Hotel Afternoon half day visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AO4','JDH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Meharangarh Fort</a>, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AP4','JDH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jaswant Thada</a>, a collection of Royal Cenotaphs built in white marble and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AR4','JDH','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Mandore Gardens</a>.
Day 8: Jaisalmer
Morning leave by road for Udaipur; the city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>. Enroute visit Ranakpur. Almost hidden in a green valley of the Aravalli Hills, this tiny little hamlet has some of the most beautifully carved 15th century Jain Temples in the world.Arrive and stay at Hotel.
Day 9: Jaisalmer
Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, known as City of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, Palaces and Gardens. Morning visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> in all its ancient glory, the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur. City Place has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, onto Sahelion-Ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends) famous for its spectacular lawns, fountains and shady walks. Afternoon at leisure Evening enjoy boat ride at <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a>.Overnight at Hotel.
Morning leave by road for Pushkar (6 hrs. drive). Enroute Ajmer to visit Tomb of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti.Arrive and stay at Hotel. Afternoon visit the lake Evening witness sunset.
Day 11: Jodhpur
Morning leave by road for Jaipur; Pink City of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honor of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink color.Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AW2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jantar Mantar</a>, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through Hawa Mahal(Palace of winds). Overnight at hotel.
Morning half day visit Amer Fort; remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Also climb upto the fort on the back of an elephant. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Handicraft and Jewellery Emporiums to browse the art and crafts of Rajasthan.
Morning proceed by road to Agra The City of TAJ. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms.From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. Arrive and stay at Hotel.
Day 14: Udaipur
Morning half day city tour visiting the World famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.Afternoon leave by road for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and after dinner at the city restaurant, departure transfer to international airport for onward destination.
