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Colourful Rajasthan Tour
Colourful Rajasthan Tour
Places
to See : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar -
Kishangarh - Delhi
Duration
: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi Company representatives will receive
you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and transfer to your hotel.
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.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi After breakfast proceed for a half day tour
of Old & New 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.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a
visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road 221 km/05 hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and
check into the hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and
Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of
the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow
bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
Enjoy battery van
ride to the Taj Mahal.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about
this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every
tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble
memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to
be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa.
Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is
also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens
and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for
sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in
1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the
picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her
father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day
04: Agra - Jaipur (By Road 221 km/05 hrs) After breakfast drive to
beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The
deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and
palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a
veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition
... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the
days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in
the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
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.
Overnight will be
at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur After breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy
Elephant Back 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.
Continue
city sightseeing.
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.
Shopping in the
evening or relax. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06:
Jaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 280 km/06 hrs) Breakfast will be at
hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into 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 Rajputs 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. The city is encompassed by a
high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
In
the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered
themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see
different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit
Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road 250km/05hrs) Breakfast
will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A
visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century is part of
the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls.
The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to
two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic
sculptures.
Reach Udaipur and check in at hotel.
The
city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by
the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its
kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes
strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and
chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an
enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day
08: Udaipur Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for
sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake
Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it
rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of
the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the
300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur - Pushkar (By Road 250km/05hrs) Proceed for
Pushkar after breakfast.
Reach Ajmer. Ajmer situated in the green
oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past.
The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century AD and
continued to be a major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 AD when
Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home
to many dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible marks of
their culture and traditions on the city's history, converting it to an
amalgam of various cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam.
Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as
Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
Visit the DARGAH. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at
PUSHKAR PALACE.
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.
Overnight at
PUSHKAR.
Day 10: Pushkar - Kishangrah - Delhi (By Road
352km/07 hrs) Drive to Kishangarh after breakfast.
KISHANGARH is situated on the National Highway 8 in the Center of Rajasthan,
100 Km South West of Jaipur. It is primarily known for its world famous
Miniature Paintings and Handicrafts and for the largest marble and granite
cutting industry in the Country.
Around the fort of Kishangarh
is the moat and garden - on which "Phool Mahal" was built in AD
1870 and was the Palace of the flowers for the Maharaja's of Kishangarh A
private residence of the Royal Family of Kishangarh opens for the discerning
traveler. The Palace has lovely views of centuries old "Gundalao Lake"
- where herons fly and peacocks strut in fanned delight. The lake water
beneath the graceful Palace is a paradise to flamingoes, pelicans, wild duck
and the SARUS CRANE.
Lunch will be at PHOOL MAHAL PALACE.
Start for Delhi and reach by evening. Transfer for connecting flight
home from the international airport.
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