Culture of Rajasthan
Duration
: 14Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit :
Delhi – Mandawa- Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Kumbalgarh
– Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi
Day 01:: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive
you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer
to hotel for overnight stay. DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now
a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It
is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window
to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Day 02: Delhi – Mandawa
( Shekhawati)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a half-day tour of Old 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. Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk (
If you are in terested). After Lunch Drive to Mandawa ( Alsisar ) On arrival,
check in at hotel . Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03:
Mandawa – Gajner ( Bikaner )
Breakfast at hotel Visit the havelies
of this area and Drive to Bikaner. On the way visit Fathepur and see some wonderful
Fresco example at here. Arrive Bikaner.
BIKANER - The royal fortified
city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city
is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades
the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned
for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable
part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on
wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source
of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with
slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from
a distance. After lunch proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh
Fort. Continue drive to Gajner. A place just 19 KMS from the City … with
Beautiful Palace beside the Lake , A place that one can’t forget in his life
after visited once !!!! 2 On arrival check in at hotel, see the Palace building
which is itself a sight seeing. Entire area is quite big , you might need to use
Cycle to cover the whole area !!!!!
overnight stay at Gajner
Day 04: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Jaisalmer.
Lunch at Midway at Pokran.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a
golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone
stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. The city has
an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the
head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav
Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled
in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput,
abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on
the Trikuta Hill. On arrival, check in at hotel . If time permits , can visit
the “Vays Chatri”
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day
05 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of
The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its
temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of
intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER
FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also
visit Barabagh Hill. In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting
the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire ( A camel ride will be provided ) . Dinner will be arrange
by us in the middle of the Thar Desert , with live music & dance perform by
local musician . Overnight stay at Tented accommodation in the middle of Thar
Desert.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast , return to Hotel at Jaisalmer. On arrival Check inn
at Hotel. Afternoon is free for you to walk around the local street of Jaisalmer.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 07: : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jodhpur . On arrival , Check in & lunch at 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 Rajput
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. A high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions
encompasses the city. After Lunch proceed on sightseeing of Jodhpur- gateway to
the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising
up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the
image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive
rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle
room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Dinner & overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur – Kumbalgarh
Breakfast
at hotel. Later on drive to Kumbalgarh via Ranakpur. Visit the famous Jain Temple
of Ranakpur. Later on drive to Kumbalgarh ( 25 minutes drive) . On arrival Check
inn at Hotel. Late after noon visit impressive “Kumbalgarh Fort “. Overnight
stay at Kumbalgarh. Ranakpur in the state of Rajasthan is one of the five most
important pilgrimage sites of Jainism. It is home to an exceptionally beautiful
temple complex in the Aravali ranges and a must visit for the tourists coming
to this region. Ranakpur is tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravali range.
Situated at a distance of around 60 km from Udaipur, these temples were constructed
in the AD 1439.
Day 09 : Kumbalgarh – Udaipur
Breakfast
at hotel, free time to look around the natural beauty of this area. Later on drive
to Udaipur, (around 2 hours drive) .On Arrival at Udaipur, Check inn at Hotel.
Late Afternoon Baot ride at Lake Pichola and visit “Jag Mandir”. Overnight
at Udaipur.
UDAIPUR : One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan,
Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid
out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that
his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal
armies. On the advice of a holy man, Udai Singh shifted his capital to the banks
of Lake Pichola- the city was named Udaipur after him.
Day 10: Udaipur
Morning visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Sahelion ki Bari (queen's
resort for her friends), Fateh sagar Lake and. Afternoon free time to relax to
enjoy the evening New Year Party.
Overnight in stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur – Pushkar
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Pushkar.
On arrival, check In at hotel.
PUSHKAR - Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan,
discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search
for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar.
It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural
blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all
over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. The consecrated
mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims from all over
the world. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and
Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates
an ambience of peace and spirituality that casts a lure to visit again and again.
The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs in the world and amongst
the oldest cities in India, with references in mythology and the Mahabharat. There
are 52 bathing Ghats, which are linked to the lunar calendar, enclose the lake.
Each Ghat has its own miraculous qualities and powers of healing and this city
of temples has over 500 temples built over different eras with varied architectural
styles. The rose garden of Rajasthan - the essence of the famous Pushkar rose
is exported the world over. Pushkar has the most varied terrain in Rajasthan with
sand, rock, hills, and proximity to a number of heritage properties in the area
and a number of fairs and festivals - especially on the new and full moon days.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Pushkar – Jaipur
(By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Sight seeing of Pushkar and
straight drive to Jaipur.
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. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit
of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains
it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity.
Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of
Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces,
exquisite temples and lush gardens. Afternoon , proceed for sightseeing of the
city.
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.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand
for the palace women.
Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate
work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight
stay at Jaipur.
Day 13: Jaipur – Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride
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. Jaipur is considered as a shoppers paradise for Textile & Jewelers.
Free time will be given for shopping . After lunch drive to Agra en-route visiting
Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later
abandoned due to scarcity
of water. Continue drive to Agra. On Arrival Check Inn at Hotel. If interested
visit Taj Mahal at Sunset.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 14: Agra
– Delhi
After breakfast 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. later on proceed for
remaining sight seeing of Agra , which include, Red fort, which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah
Jahan. If you are interested you can visit a Marble Factory. Later on drive back
to Delhi. On Arrival at Delhi , check inn at hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. later transfer
to International airport to connect flight for next destination.
Later
transfer to International airport to connect flight for next destination.
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of Rajasthan Reservation Form
