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Forts & Palaces Tour with Taj Mahal
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra
Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy
basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
In the morning take a
city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The
memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters.
In the
afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest
mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial
The memoir of
father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to
Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive and check in into
hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval
fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched
gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 04 : Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning drive to
Nawalgarh - the town where the finest of the Shekhavati's frescoes can be seen.
It's havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the
19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar
haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli.
Drive to Bikaner - Vale
of Serenity, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
05 : Bikaner
Today enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort - constructed
between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, |
Fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37
bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple,
is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique
experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of
camel's milk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms
6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City, Arrive
and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city
tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill,
Sun Gate.
Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim
Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with
stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva - A
masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
08 : Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the
most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on
the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out
on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today morning
drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering
Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest
forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling
courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal
cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower - The timely treasure of
Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Bundi
In the morning drive
to Bundi - A dream remembered, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you
will be free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day
12 : Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting
Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous
temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon
- Ki - Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple -
dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the
shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of
architecture, City Palace - located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda
Temples - built in white marble with a double storeyed porch. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 14 : Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar - the
city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight at hotel
Day 15 : Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half
take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite
temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Lord
Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin
Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the
saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
16 : Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride
on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace -
occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens &
buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal
Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab
Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Jaipur -
Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old
Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of
Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Free
to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
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