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Royal Maharaja Rajasthan Tour
Duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days
Destinations covered : Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Mt.Abu - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota - SawaiMadhopur - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival
in Delhi and overnight stay at hotel. Next day departure to Jaipur.
Day 02 : Arrival Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Jaipur - the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh,
the former Maharajah of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing
the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing
it. The forts & palaces of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the
royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments
Day 03 : Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, the one that cannot
be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the
royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of the
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal. This elaborate building, now little
more than a facade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies
from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneakily view
the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory,
where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Later also
visit Birla Mandir - a unique ancient monument with exquisite marble stone
carvings. In the evening enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village
resort) where you will have an idea of the a typical Rajasthani village life.
Also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various
other interesting activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur - Mandawa (By Road - 151kms - 03hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to Mandawa a region famous for the high
quality frescoes. Arrive Mandawa and transfer to the hotel. After lunch sightseeing
tour to Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis on the ancient and the famous
silk route. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Mandawa - NawalGarh - Mandawa
After taking breakfast outing to Nawalgarh, is 8kms from Mandawa. View the
colorful bazaar and two forts. There is also interesting temple in town including
Ganga Mai near Nana Gate. In the evening back to Mandawa. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 06 : Mandawa - Bikaner (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the next day morning drive to Bikaner, tucked away in the desert region
of western Rajasthan. Arrive Bikaner and transfer to the hotel, overnight
at the hotel.
Day 07 : Bikaner
In
the morning sightseeing Tour to Bikaner covering the unusual Junagarh Fort,
sumptuously decorated with its ornately lacquered walls in red & gold and
panels of dazzling colored glass inlay set over the coronation throne. After
lunch excursion tour to Deshnok (Karni Mata Temple) devoted to an incarnation
of Durga. The sacred rats and their life is reconfirmation of the almighty power
of the Goddess. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Road - 333kms - 8.5hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to the ancient caravan city of Jaisalmer,
one of the last princely bastions in the region, founded on the crossroads
of lucrative trade routes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer
Discover the honey-colored fort that emerges from the flat dry desert sands
and enjoy a walk through the maze of narrow streets in the city with ornately
decorated havelis. In the evening enjoy camel ride by the sand dunes. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Road - 326kms - 08hrs)
After taking breakfast drive to Jodhpur through the most interesting contours
of the desert landscape. Arrive Jodhpur & transfer to the hotel. Overnight
at the Hotel.
Day 11 : Jodhpur
In the next day morning visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which dominates
and offers spectacular vistas of the blue-hued city.
Later explore on your own the bazaars known for antiques and artifacts or
for textiles. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Jodhpur - Mt.Abu (By Road - 244kms - 06hrs)
In the morning drive to Mt. Abu. which is built around a lake and is surrounded
by forested hills. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort,
Mt. Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara Temples and many more archaeological
remains. Arrive Mt. Abu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Mt.Abu
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Mt.Abu visiting the Nakki Lake.
The lake is studded with little islands, Gaumukh temple, and a place, which
is ascribed to the legendary hermit Sage Vashistha, who is said to have created
the 4 warrior Rajput clans out of a religious fire. Also visit the Dilwara
temples, built between the 11th and the 13th centuries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : In Mt.Abu
In the morning visit the Sunset Point and the Honeymoon Point. The setting
of the sun against the hilly back drop presents a breathtaking view Later
visit Achalgarh (11kms away and famous for temples and a Fort) and Guru Shikhar-15kms
from Mt.Abu and the highest peak in the Aravallis (1922m). Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 15 : Udaipur (By Road - 292kms - 07hrs)
In
the next day morning straight drive to Udaipur. An oasis in the desert state
of Rajasthan. Reach to Udaipur and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 : Udaipur
In the next day morning sightseeing tour to Udaipur covering City Palace,
poised over Lake Pichola, iridescent with tile and mirror inlay. Later can
explore the town by walking through the narrow, colorful winding lanes. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 17 : Udaipur
After taking breakfast visit the famous Jain temples of Nagda and Eklingi
only 15kms from Udaipur. Later back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 : Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
In the next day morning outing to the historic city of Chittaurgarh. 112kms
from Udaipur it was a well-established citadel and the capital of Mewar, until
emperor Akbar conquered it. Chittaurgarh Fort stands about 180 meters high
and at the summit it is 5km long north to south, but only ¾ km at its
widest, east to west. Upon arrival at Chittaurgarh you will visit the Fort,
Vijay stambh and Kirti stambh later back to Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19 : Udaipur - Kota (By Road - 284kms - 6hrs)
After having breakfast straight drive to Kota. Rajasthan's largest Industrial
town situated on the banks of the river chambal is well known for its famous
kota sarees and also for a miniature school of art which specialized in hunting
scenes. Reach Kota and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20 : Kota
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Kota visiting City Palace and Fort.
With in the city palace is the museum, which houses a good collection of artifacts.
After visit the Chambal Gardens. Beautiful gardens around Kota along the Chambal
River, which has a crocodile sanctuary in the area. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 21 : Kota - Ranthambhore (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
After breakfast straight drive to Ranthambhore, famous for the wildlife sanctuary,
which is said to have the India's friendliest Tigers and also considered to
be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat.
It is also a wonderful place for bird watching. Reach Ranthambhore and transfer
to the hotel. After lunch Jungle safari by canter to encounter the Tiger.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 22 : Ranthambhore
In the morning and afternoon Jungle Safari. The park, which is one of the
finest tiger reserves in the country, is the main attraction of Ranthambore
Rajasthan. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 23 : Ranthambhore - Agra (By Road - 294kms - 07hrs)
After
breakfast drive to the city of Taj, Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly
preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital
of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed.
Reach Agra and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 24 : Agra - Delhi (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the morning sightseeing tour to Agra visiting the wonderful Taj Mahal,
one of the Seven Wonders of the World. One the most wasteful expression of
love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial
to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious
stone. Undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Later visit the Agra Fort,
a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. Afternoon
drive to Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 25 : Delhi
Departure. After having breakfast sightseeing tours to Delhi covering the
Qutab Minar. A fine example of early Mughal and Afghan architecture. Later
drive past the grand government buildings, the President's House, India Gate,
Red fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple & Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. In the evening
transfer to airport for onward journey.
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