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| With so much to offer, there is something for all tastes. India takes pride in its rich cultural heritage characterised by its magnificent temples and the historic forts and palaces |
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Rajasthan, the land of Kings and Princes, romance and chivalry, is a very colourful state. It boasts countless palaces, forts and monuments,
lakes and game parks. It’s brightly turbaned men and richly jeweled woman show a distinct contrast to its desert landscape. Rajasthan
greets you with its beauty, grace and rich cultural heritage.
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Delhi ~ Mandawa ~ Bikaner ~ Jaisalmer ~ Jodhpur ~ Rohet ~ Udaipur
Deogarh ~ Ajmer-Pushker ~ Samode ~ Jaipur ~ Bharatpur ~ Agra |
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Day 1 Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to the Intercontinental The Grand/Nikko.
Day 2 Delhi
Full day city tour of Old and New Delhi includes
visit to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, Raj
Ghat, Chandni Chowk market and Qutab Minar.
Day 3 Delhi to Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa, in the Shekhavati region,
renowned for its havelis (traditional houses with
interior courtyards) decorated with frescos. Enroute
visit Dundlod and Nawalgarh. Overnight at
the Mandawa Castle/Desert Resort.
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Day 4 Mandawa
Morning explore the castle. Also visit some of the
local havelis with ornately decorated interiors
and exteriors in colourful frescos and paintings.
Afternoon free.
Day 5 Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner, founded in 1488
by Rao Bikaji and encircled by a high battlement
wall. Afternoon visit the 500-year-old Junagarh fort
and the Palace. Overnight at the Raj Vilas Palace.
Day 6 Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Morning leave for Jaisalmer, one of Rajasthan's
most exotic towns deep in the heart of Thar
Desert. Afternoon free to walk through the streets
and absorb the atmosphere. View magnificent
houses with their facades carved from the yellow
sandstone and decorated with painted murals.
Overnight at the Rawalkot/Rang Mahal.
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Day 7 Jaisalmer
Morning City tour visiting the imposing Fort towering magnificently over the city. Wander
around and see the exquisitely carved balconies, havelies (mansions), palaces and towers. Visit the
12th Century Jain temples with intricate and delicate carvings. Afternoon visit Lodruva.
Day 8 Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, at the entrance
of the Thar Desert, and en route visit the Hindu
and Jain temples at Osian. Remainder of the day
at leisure to explore the narrow bustling streets
and markets. Overnight at the Fortune Umed/Ajit
Bhavan Palace.
Day 9 Jodhpur
Morning City tour visiting the 15th Century
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the magnificent
Umaid Bhavan Palace. Afternoon visit Mandore.
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Day 10 Jodhpur to Rohet
Morning drive to Rohet. Afternoon village safari
by jeep to see the colourful rural life of Bishnoi
tribes. Overnight at the Rohetgarh Castle.
Day 11 Rohet to Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Kumbelgarh. Visit the
imposing fort and temple. Continue on to the lake
city of Udaipur visiting en route the Jain temples at
Ranakpur. Overnight at the Trident Hilton.
Day 12 Udaipur
Founded by Maharaja Udai Singh in 1567, Udaipur is
still very much a traditional Rajput town. Morning
city tour visiting the City Palace, the museum,
impressively carved Jagdish temple and Saheliyon-
Kibari (Garden of Maids of honour). Afternoon free.
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Day 13 Udaipur to Deogarh
Morning leave for Deogarh en route visit the
temples at Eaklingji and Nagda. Afternoon explore
the village. Overnight at the Deogarh Mahal.
Day 14 Deogarh to Ajmer/Pusker
Drive to Ajmer, which boasts unique architectural
styles. A short drive to the holy town of Pushker,
a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and famous for
the sacred Pushker Lake. Every year in the month
of November a camel and cattle fair is held here.
Overnight at the Mansingh Palace.
Day 15 Ajmer to Samode
After breakfast drive to Samode. Afternoon free to
explore the village, the fort and the restored
Mughal garden. Overnight at the charming 400
year old Samode Palace.
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Day 16 Samode to Jaipur
Morning drive to the rugged hills that surround
Jaipur to visit Amber. Ascend the fort, with its huge
ramparts and watchtowers, on a decorated elephant.
Continue to Jaipur, the state capital that owes its
name, foundation and planning to Maharaja Jai
Singh II. Overnight at the Mansingh Tower.
Day 17 Jaipur
Morning city tour visiting the City Palace complex,
museum, Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and
Jantar Mantar Observatory Afternoon free.
Day 18 Jaipur to Bharatpur
After breakfast leave for Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Afternoon bird watching by rickshaw. Overnight
at the Laxmi Vilas Palace.
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Day 19 Bharatpur to Agra
Morning bird watching by boat. Later leave for Agra
visiting en route the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Built in 1569 by the Mughal King Akbar, with its
forts, palaces and Mosques. Optional visit to the
Taj Mahal at Sunset. Overnight at the Jaypee Palace.
Day 20 Agra to Delhi
Morning tour of Agra visiting the Immortal Taj
Mahal and the elegant fort. Afternoon leave for
Delhi pausing at Sikandra to see the tomb of
Akbar. Overnight at the Intercontinental The
Grand/Nikko.
Day 21 Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
International Flights: We would be pleased
to assist you in arranging very competitive flights
from the UK including regional airports.
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Beach Fly to Goa, at the end of the tour, and
relax on the sun kissed beaches.
Mountains Travel to Shimla in the tranquil
mountains of the Himalayas. |
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