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Historical Rajasthan with Taj Mahal & River Ganges |
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Tour Highlights |
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Tour Highlights : Capital city “Delhi”, City of Havelies & painted walls
“Mandawa”, Desert city “Jaisalmer”, City of palaces & Fort “Jodhpur”, City of
Lake “Udaipur”, Holy city “Pushkar “, Pink city “Jaipur” The Legendry” Taj
Mahal” & River Ganges
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Covered Places : Delhi- Mandawa – Bikaner- Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur
– Pushkar – Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi
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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 days
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Activities : Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi’s market, Elephant ride to
reach the top of fort in Jaipur, Camel ride at Sam dunes (Desert) in Jaisalmer &
Boat ride at River Ganges
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Day 01: Arrival Delhi |
Arrive New Delhi, India’s Capital, where you are greeted with a traditional
Indian welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check
in at hotel our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over
the essential travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi
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Morning start full day city tour. Start from Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat which is
Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, followed by photo stop at Red Fort. Red Fort, built
in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of
India. Here you will enjoy Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. The pleasure associated
with the rickshaw ride here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a
ride through various routes, offering you a different experience all together.
In the afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern
Hindu Temple, The impressive Qutub Minar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's
Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is
a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in
India. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and drive past the President's House,
Parliament House and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03:Delhi – Mandawa (265kms) |
Morning drive to Mandawa. The small little beautiful town of Mandawa is in the
heart of the Shekhavati region. Known throughout for its wonderful castle and
magnificent havelis. Most of the buildings are dated from 18th century to early
20th century. visit “Open Art Gallery” Havelies & Frescoes paintings. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner (195kms)
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Morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - The royal fortified city with a timeless
appeal. The city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. After wash
and change visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace The magnificent fort in red
sandstone, a fascinating juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European luxury
that leaves you truly mesmerized. Also visit Camel Breeding Farm & Research
Centre, It is situated at the distance of around 8 km from the city.It is only
one of its kinds in all over in Asia. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330kms)
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Morning drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06: Jaisalmer |
Morning guided sightseeing tour of The Golden City “ Jaisalmer”. It is in the
heart of the Great Indian Desert. 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. In the
afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical Rajasthani
desert village. Enjoy Camel ride and view the sunset from the dunes, as the sky
is set on fire. Evening return to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 07 :Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (295Kms) |
Morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 08 :Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur ( 280Kms) |
Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Mehrangarh Fort - one of the
largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of
desert variant of Rajput architecture also visit Jaswant Thada, The traditional
cremation grounds of the Jodhpur royal families. The main Jaswant Thada memorial
is a 19th century royal cenotaph was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh. Later drive
to Udaipur. Enroute visit Rankapur Jain temples. Ranakpur Temple is a beautiful
structure carved in stone. This magnum opus of architecture possesses around
1400 intricately carved pillars.
OOvernight at hotel. |
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Day 09 : Udaipur |
MMMorning start sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Start with City Palace. City Palace
- Udaipur's fascinating City Palace is the largest royal complex in Rajasthan
with a wonderful view of the lake and the city. Sahelion Ki Bari - The "garden
of the maids of honour", Sahelion-ki-Bari was designed and laid out early in the
eighteenth century as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their
time in leisure. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir - Is home to an attractive collection
of folk dresses, puppets, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings. The
museum is the best place for those interested in puppetry. Bagore ki Haveli -
There is a very congenial old building built right on the waterfront of Lake
Pichola. Evening free. One can enjoy boat ride at lake Pichola (Optional)
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10 : Udaipur – Pushkar (245kms) |
Morning drive to Pushkar. On arrival check in at hotel. Pushkar is famous for
Cattle fair held in month of November.It is time for fun and frolic. Visit
Brahma Temple - The only temple in the world that is dedicated to Lord Brahma
and Pushkar Lake. Rest of day free to explore market. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 :Pushkar - Jaipur (145Kms) |
Morning drive to Jaipur, The “Pink city”. Jaipur is the capital of the Indian
state of Rajasthan, famous for forts, palaces, lakes, sand and colorful culture.
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to walk / explore markets.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 12 : Jaipur
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MMorning start sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Start with Amber Fort. Here you will
enjoy an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming
experience. Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani &
Mughal architecture. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an
astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions
till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure
of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women
could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone
Jharokas (mini windows). The evening is at leisure to explore the colorful
markets of the pink city. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13 : Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (235kms) |
Morning drive to Agra on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. (Ghost Capital), the
political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year
1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Further
drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 14 : Agra – Varanasi ( By Train)
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Morning start sightseeing tour of Agra city. Start with the Monument of Love
“Taj Mahal” The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this lovely dream in white
marble as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, later he was also buried alongside
his wife in the same tomb. It took 20,000 workers to complete this monument in a
period of 22
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years. Later visit other spots of this great city.. The tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
- This tomb was personally designed by Itmad-Ud-Daulah in the Charbagh
architectural style. The inlay work and intricate patterns on the walls of the
tomb have a common theme depicting a wine flask with snakes for handles. At the
end visit Great Red Fort of Agra.
Late Evening drop you railway station to board on train to Varanasi. Overnight
in train.
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Day 15: Arrive Varanasi
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Morning arrive Varanasi railway station. Meeting & assistance by our
representative and transfer to hotel. Varanasi - situated on the banks of the
sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of pilgrimage and learning for over
2000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving cities in the
world. Rest of time free.
EEvening see AARTI at river ghat.– Worship of the river goddess with
incense, camphor, flowers and earthen lamps. Thousands of illuminated lamps are
immersed in the waters of the holy Ganges and the floating lamps add a divine
look to the river at dusk.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 16: Varanasi
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The early morning enjoy boat ride on the river Ganges. The boat ride takes you
past the various ghats of Varanasi, offering a glimpse of the city at its
religious best, with the men getting ready for their daily prayer, the sages
lost in prayer and ritual. Afterwads return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast visit temples & Banaras University ( Kashi Hindu
University) also excursion to Sarnath. Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon and
which thus making it one of the four holiest places to the Buddhist world.
Evening return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17: Varanasi – Delhi ( By Flight)
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Morning free. In the afternoon drop you at Varanasi airport to board on flight
to Delhi. On arrival board on International flight for onward destination.
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