Rajasthan land of camels, dunes and much more.
Rajasthan Exclusive brings you an opprtunmity to experience the wile
spectrum of cultures and tradition that Rajasthanholds in its bosom. The
package has been designed in a manner, so that the cultural and religious
diversity of Rajasthan come to its full bloom.
DAY 01 :
Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi on arrival assistance and transfer
to hotel check in at hotel and afternoon at leisure And overnight stay in
the hotel. (Depend on arrival time to your international flight - incase the
flight will reach Delhi In the early morning you can proceed for Srinagar,
if your flight will late then you will have to stay in Delhi.)
DAY 02 : Delhi - Srinagar After morning breakfast
proceed for the airport to board in flight for Srinagar. On arrival at
Srinagar, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer
you to Deluxe Houseboat. Half-day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens
visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode
of love). Overnight at Hotel
DAY 03 : Srinagar Full day tour of Gulmarg, which is one of
the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its
golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the
winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can
have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg In the evening
return to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 04 :
Srinagar-Delhi After breakfast Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to
enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared
to Venice. Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination
flight for Delhi later on drive for Manadawa Arrive Mandawa on arrival
assistance and transfer to the hotel evening at leisure and over night stay
at hotel.
DAY 05 : Delhi-Mandawa Morning
after breakfast walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading
business families of the country. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli,
Lakshmi narayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhag chandika
Haveli are of special interest. Spend the entire day looking into frescoes.
Overnight stay in Mandawa
DAY 06 : Mandawa -Bikaner
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji
in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan
routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling
sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a
7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by
imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and
mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long
range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying
designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and
Deshnoke Rat temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner.
DAY 07 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer Morning after breakfast
drive to Jaisalmer, and check in to hotel at Jaisalmer, evening at leisure,
night stay in Hotel.
DAY 08 : Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast proceeds for the city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an
intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city
of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when
Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a
new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and
Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are
supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to visit Sand Dunes.
Overnight stay in Jaisalmer
DAY 09 : Jaisalmer-jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later sight
seeing tour of Jodhpur, Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan,
was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on
a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight
stay in Hotel.
DAY 10 : Jodhpur-Udaipur
Morning
after breakfast at Jodhpur drive to Udaipur, Enroute visiting to
Ranakpur.The Jain Temples of Ranakpur, built in the15th century is situated
in a lovely valley of the Aravalies. Its surrounding are quite and
picturesque. There are 1444 pillers in the temple and none of them are
similar. The magic of the light and shade is really entrancing. Surya Temple
and Other temples are side attractions on arrival check -in at
hotel.overnigt at the hotel.
DAY 11 : Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for the City tour of Udaipur - the romantic
Lake City in Southern Rajas than, famous for the stunning white marble
Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. Afternoon, enjoy, with their
carved a boat cruise on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island
- in the middle of the Romantic Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 12 : Udaipur-Jaipur Morning after breakfast
at Udaipur leave for Jaipur a Pink City of Rajasthan, enroute visiting
Pushskar see a breath taking view of the Ghats & the people taking a dip
in the Sarovar also visit the temple of Lord Brahma creator of the world the
only temple in Pushkar wonder around the lively market of Pushkar & see
the beautiful article on display reach Jaipur and over night at the hotel.
DAY 13 : Jaipur Morning after breakfast
excursion to Amber Fort. 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner
paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's
ultimate expression.
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. Their five-story structures 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. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
DAY 14 : Jaipur-Agra- Over night Journey to Varansi
Morning after breakfast at Jaipur Leave for Agra Enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was
the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted
when its water supply failed. In evening proceed for city sight seeing tour
visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan
in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains and also
visit Agra Fort, after sight seeing Transfer to the railway station to board
for overnight journey to Varansi.
DAY 15 : Varansi
Arrival at Varansi in the morning, assistance upon arrival and transfer to
Hotel. Afternoon free and later evening Visit Ganga Ghat and Enjoy a Boat
ride at Ganga Ghat.Transfer to hotel.
DAY 16 : Varansi
-Delhi (overnight Journey by Train) Full day Sight seen tour
to Varansi, visit ancient temples and Ghat's. Varansi is one of the Holy
cities of the Hindu's. Famous for its Ganga Ghat's (Bank of River Ganges).
Evening transfer to the Varansi Railway station to board in train for over
night journey for Delhi.
DAY 17 : Delhi Reach in Morning at Delhi, assistance
upon arrival and transfer to Hotel, after noon sight seen
OLD DELHI : A sight-seeing 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 .
NEW
DELHI : An extensive sight-seeing 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.
DAY 18 : Delhi-Departure
After Morning breakfast transfer to the International Airport for onward
Journey.