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Glimpses Rajasthan Tour
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon
arrival, you shall met & assisted by our repersentative at the airport and
transferred to the hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy
the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever
the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844
and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan.
This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat -
the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive
past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with
a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 03 : DELHI - AGRA (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After
breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of Agra : Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson,
Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many
other beautiful structues ; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan
between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for
her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day -
The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
DAY 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (240 KMS, 06-07
HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur, enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city
of Fatehpur Sikri - built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of
the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur & check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
After
breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the
Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur,
Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began
in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb
example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having
an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar
- the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade
of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR - PUSHKAR (135 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar. the holy lake of Pushkar is believed to
have been created by Lord Brahma himself. It is as important as Banaras or
Puri. Devout Hindus believe that it is essential to visit Pushkar at least
once in their lifetime. No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip
in the holy Pushkar lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats
and the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Brahma is to be found
here. While Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously inclined, it is also the
venue of one of the country's most colorful cattle fairs - the Pushkar Fair.
Arrive Pushkar and check-in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, explore Pushkar on your own.
DAY 07 : PUSHKAR - JODHPUR (220 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After
breakfast, leave for Jodhpur - A flourishing trading center of the 16th century,
the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur
was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha who claimed to be descendent of Lord Rama.
The massive fort Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur
protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.
Arrive Jodhpur and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic
Fort”, located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three
gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce
the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture
& cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada
: Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899,
in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's
rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower
– the city centre.
DAY 08 : JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR (275 KMS, 06-07
HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur
: The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come
across as a marvellousfeat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise
to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is
the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which
is similarly carved.
After
the visit, continue drive to Udaipur - The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely
blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces
are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens,
mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces
of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters
of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. Udaipur is one of
the most romantic cities of world, also know as the Venice of East.Arrive Udaipur
in the evening and check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 09 : UDAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace
which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan ; Jagdish temple, a fine
Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of
Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants
& lotus pool.
Afternoon, free. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
DAY 10 : UDAIPUR - DELHI
After breakfast, free.
Later, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi, transfer
to prebooked Hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home.
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