Cultural Tours of
Rajasthan
:- Colorful Rajasthan
Tour -:
Places to See : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur -
Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Kishangarh - Delhi
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company
representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and
transfer to your hotel.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi After breakfast proceed for a half day tour of
Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort -
once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW
DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to
the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road 221 km/05 hrs) Breakfast
will be at hotel.
Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check
into the hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah
Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of
the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow
bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj Mahal.
Relax in the
evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
(By Road 221 km/05 hrs)
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale
city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's
grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of
the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699.
Day 05: Jaipur After breakfast drive to Amber
Palace. Enjoy Elephant Back ascent to the Fort.
AMBER FORT
PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its
construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise
where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate
expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE -
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the
City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It
houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Day 06: Jaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 280 km/06 hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into
hotel.
Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of
Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once
the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao
Jodha-chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of
Rama - the epic hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh
Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains.
The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions.
In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort
(1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord
Rama. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings &
cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Udaipur (By
Road 250km/05hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating
back to the 15th century is part of the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of
which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate
friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the
Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Udaipur
and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely
land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A
vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating
blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces,
lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the
flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in
the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 08: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of
Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel
at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and
inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Proceed for
Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the
boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag
Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend
some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the 300-year-old
Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur - Pushkar (By Road 250km/05hrs)
Proceed for Pushkar after
breakfast.
Reach Ajmer. Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped
in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past. The city was
founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century AD and continued to be a
major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 AD when Prithviraj Chauhan lost
it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties,
which came and left leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and
traditions on the city's history, converting it to an amalgam of various
cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam.
Today, Ajmer is a
popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially
famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti,
which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
Visit the
DARGAH. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at PUSHKAR PALACE.
Overnight at PUSHKAR.
Day 10: Pushkar - Kishangrah -
Delhi (By Road 352km/07 hrs) Drive to Kishangarh after breakfast.
KISHANGARH is situated on the National Highway 8 in the Center
of Rajasthan, 100 Km South West of Jaipur. It is primarily known for its
world famous Miniature Paintings and Handicrafts and for the largest marble
and granite cutting industry in the Country.
Start for Delhi and
reach by evening. Transfer for connecting flight home from the international
airport.
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