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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinaions Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Luni - Udaipur - Deogarh - Khajrela - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra -
Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Rajasthan with Taj Mahal"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transfered by our representative
to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed for
the sightseeing of Delhi..
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple , a modern
Hindu Temple , Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building
and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi .
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Enjoy the Dances of India show in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
This morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa and upon arrival
check into Hotel .
Late afternoon visit the Shekhawati region. Walk through the Shekhawati
region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730.
Besides the cenotaphs, wells, forts and temples the majority of
frescoes are painted on the walls and gateways of Havelis.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner
This morning drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner check
into hotel.
Later proced on a city tour of Bikaner.
Bikaner 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.
Later drive to Gajner. Upon arrival at Gajner check into hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05 : Gajner - Jaisalmer
In the morning enjoy the surrounding of Ganjer Palace (Hunting
Lodge of Maharaja Bikaner). After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer
(260 km).
Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Jaisalmer - is India's most exotic and unusual town - a medieval
looking place, straight out of the 'Tales of the Arabian Nights'.
This beautiful city is situated inside a huge mud fort and grew
as a result of its strategic position on the trading route between
India and Central Asia bringing great wealth to the city
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Jaisalmer
This morning after breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled
desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard
sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis
or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden
yellow sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants)
is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer situated deep
in the heart of the Thar desert. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer check
into your hotel. Later visit the Chhatris of Maharwals and later
Camel ride at Sam for sunset. Gadisar, Havelies (old Houses) etc.
Later drive to Luni and transfer into hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 : Luni - Udaipur
Early morning visit the surrounding villages and witness their
daily lifestyle of living and enjoy cup of tea / coffee with them.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Udaipur
This morning, city tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City
in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace
built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the former Palace
of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most glamorous hotels
in India.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Udaipur - Deogarh
After breakfast drive to Deogarh enroute visit Ranakpur temples.
Upon arrival at Deogarh check into your hotel.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Deogarh.
The Deogarh Castle is located on a hillock and is encircled by the
town. It was built in 1670 ad by Rawat Dwarkadas Ji of the Chundawat
clan of the Siaodia Dynasty. Constructed by the famed Sompura architects,
well-known for their additions and alterations. There are five floors
and over 200 rooms have murals done by local painters after whom
Deogarh school of painting has acquired fame the world over. The
family has a large collection of Deogarh miniatures.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Deogarh - Khajrela
After breakfast drive to Khajrela (184 kms).
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Khajrela.
Khajrela seems to rise out of the Narwar plains like a sentinel.
A sturdy fort, it is quite simple and uses very little ornamentation
to break the almost forbidding exterior. The interiors too are simple
and neat where the guests can look forward to genuine Rajput hospitality.
In the surrounding area has several interesting temples, cenotaphs
and stepwells and for the more adventurous - camels are available
to explore the countryside and visit Raika and Bisnoi villages.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Khajrela - Pushkar
After breakfast drive to Pushkar (180 kms) enroute visiting
the Dargah at Ajmer and upon arrival Khajrela, transfer into hotel.
Ajmer, is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage in
India. Ajmer is a green oasis on the shore of Ana Sagar Lake, hemmed
in by barren hills. Historically, Ajmer has always had great strategic
importance. It was founded in 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Pushkar - Jaipur
This morning drive to Jaipur and transfer into hotel.
Afternoon tour of "Pink City" - Surrounded on three sides
by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque capital of
Rajasthan. It takes its name from the prince, soldier and astronomer
Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent
on elephant back in a royal manner.
Enjoy the experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as
you proceed on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari).
Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with
mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential
and business areas of Jaipur.
Rest of the day free for shopping.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
This morning drive to Agra and enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri
and upon arrival, check into hotel.
Fatehpur Sikri - the impressive sandstone fortress was built in
the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being
abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Later visit the Taj Mahal, the guests will board the 'decorated
tongas' (horse carriage) which will take them to Taj Mahal.. Little
needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always
the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Agra - Delhi
This Morning after breakfast excursion to visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort- lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart
of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73
in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls
of red sandstone and a moat. Later drive to Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for your onward
journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your
Vardhman's "Rajasthan with Taj Mahal" escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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