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Rajasthan has long been regarded as the real home of the traditional Maharajas. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have become some of India's most popular tourist destinations. However, as castles, forts and country estates are steadily being converted into hotels even Rajasthan's most remotely inaccessible outposts are opening up. From the richly painted havelis of Shekawati in the north to the magnificent Jain temples of Mount Abu or Ranakpur in the south, the state's wealth of history and art provides a unique opportunity to see something of a disappearing world.
Itinerary:
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| 1 | Fly to Delhi. A traditional welcome awaits your arrival at the international airport. Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel Metro Heights. Overnight in Delhi |
| 2 | Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi which includes the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial) ; the Jama Masjid ; the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street)- The City tour of New Delhi includes the Qutab Minar Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Overnight in Delhi |
| 3 | Morning, leave for Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this color. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. On arrival check into Hotel Alsisr Haveli. Rest of the day at lesirue. |
| 4 | Morning, excursion to the fairy tale like Amber Fort. You ascend the hill like a Maharaja on the back of elephant or Jeep. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur, which includes visits to the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja, the honey-comb designed Hawa Mahal also known as the Palace of Winds from where the royal ladies, who lived in seclusion, observed life on the outside yet remained hidden inside. Also we visit the amazingly accurate Jantar Mantar stone observatory. |
| 5 | Morning, leave for Bikaner. Rao Bika formed this desert town in the north of the state in 1488. On arrival check in to the hotel Basant Vihar. Overnight in Bikaner . |
| 6 | Morning, visit the well preserved Junagarh Fort and Museum with its magnificent armory, paintings and collectibles. Afternoon, visit camel breeding firm. Overnight in Bikaner |
| 7 | Morning, visit Karni Mata Temple then proceed to Jaisalmer - as we drive through these barren lands, we continue on to the gigantic living fort of Jaisalmer ethereally rising out of the sand. Jaisalmer is a town alive out of the pages of `The Arabian Nights’ and is home to several intricately carved havelis (small palaces owned by nobles and rich merchants).. On arrival check into the Hotel Naryan Niwas. Overnight in Jaisalmer |
| 8 | Morning, a two-hours tour of the Jaisalmer fort, Jain Temples and the Havelis. Late afternoon excursion to Khuri village, a typical desert settlement with potters, ironsmiths etc, to be followed by a ride on camels (or camel carts for the non-adventurous) to the sand dunes to witness a magnificent sunset. Overnight in Jaisalmer |
| 9 | After breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur, the Blue City - stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. On arrival check into the Hotel Karni Bhawan. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur |
| 10 | Morning we start a half day Jodhpur city tour with the visit of Mehrangarh Fort, which Kipling called one of the grandest sights in India. Later visit the royal cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada, the pillared marble memorial to the popular ruler Jaswant Singh II. Afternoon, at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur |
| 11 | Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur ( 259 Km - 8 Hours including sightseeing) Morning, proceed to Udaipur en route visit the marble Jain Temples of Ranakpur. On arrival Udaipur check in to the hotel Jagat Niwas. Udaipur, the “Venice of the East”, is quite and romantic with its exotic fairytale palaces and gripping legends of medieval chivalry and heroism. Overnight in Udaipur |
| 12 | Morning, half day city tour including the City Palace, Sahelion ki Bari (Garden where women of Royal household would meet) and Jagat Temple. Afternoon, boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur |
| 13 | Morning, proceed to Pushkar en route visit Chittorgarh. The sprawling hilltop fort of Chittorgarh epitomizes the whole romantic, doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry. On arrival Pushkar check into the hotel Pushkar Palace. Pushkar is right on the edge of the desert. The Pushkar is best known for it’s incredible Camel Fair which takes place here each November. Overnight in Pushkar |
| 14 | Ajmer -Delhi (Shatabdi Exp. dep. 1550 Hours - 2250 Hours) Morning, visit temples of Pushkar and lake. The most famous is the Brahma Temple said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. Afternoon, transfer to Ajmer railway station to board Shatabdi Exp. for Delhi. On arrival Delhi transfer to hotel Metro Heights. Overnight in Delhi |
| 15 | Morning, at leisure. Later transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination. |
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