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Tour Packages of Delhi / Rajasthan Special Tours
Rajasthan
Special Tours
Duration:
12 days
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Tour Packages Including- Delhi
Since
the dawn of time, travelers have ventured to India. Some came in
search of adventure, wealth, or spiritual enlightenment, all travelers
to this remarkable land experienced a common phenomenon: India
“changed their lives forever”.
Indo
Asia invites you to be art of a traveling tradition that dates back
5000 years. Follow in the footsteps of these historic wayfarers for a
kaleidoscopic look at the timeless cultural fabric that binds these
fascinating people together. Discover
the enchanting cities. Gaze in wonder at manmade and natural beauties
beyond compare. Revel in the magic and mystery of ancient cultures,
virtually untouched since the dawn of modern time.
Feel the palpable spirituality which permeates the glorious
spectacle that is life on this magnificent sub-continent.
Experience a spectacular travel adventure and the regal
splendors once reserved only for royalty on the magnificent journey
through the heart of North India.
DAY
01 - DELHI/ MANDAWA (242 kms. 6 hrs.
approx.)
Morning drive to Mandawa, heart of the Shekhawati region of
Rajasthan known for its frescoed havelis. Driving in a south-westerly
direction form Delhi one immediately leaves behind the urban environs
of the capital of India and gets the glimpses of the country side.
Stopping midway at Peer Mal Ki Haveli. On arrival in Mandawa check
into your hotel. In the afternoon visit the Havelis notable among them
being the Chokani, Ladia and the Saraf Havelis. Overnight at hotel. (Dinner
included)
DAY 02 - MANDAWA/
BIKANER (164 kms. 4 hrs. approx.)
After an early breakfast start the drive at 0700 hours to
Bikaner, which is in true desert country, and part of the ancient
caravan route that came from west and central Asia. After traversing
this part of the Thar desert stopping at Ratangarh for lunch, one
arrives at the fortified city of Bikaner. Check into the hotel. In the
afternoon a city tour of Junagarh Fort and the City Palace. Overnight
at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 03 - BIKANER/
JAISALMER (353 kms. 8 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
Depart at 0700 hours after an early breakfast for Jaisalmer the
12th century inhabited fort city. This fort city built by Rawal Jaisal
has exquisite stone work in typical yellow sandstone. This drive also
gives you a glimpse of typical desertic lifestyle with little thatched
hutments, camels and sand dunes strewn from horizon to horizon. Upon
arrival check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or take an
evening walk towards the chattris and watch the sun set on the golden
fort. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 04 - JAISALMER
Jaisalmer is well known for weaving, embroidery, silver
jewelry and its colorful bazaars. The fort has some of the most
intricately carved havelis such as the Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji
ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli and beautiful Jain temples. In
the afternoon take a drive to the sand dunes of Sam and watch the
spectacular sun set. One has the option to take a short camel ride.
Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
DAY 05 - JAISALMER/
JODHPUR (300 kms. 8 hrs. approx.)
This morning after breakfast leave Jaisalmer at 0700 hours,
stopping midway at Pokhran you arrive at Jodhpur -the blue hued city
of the Rathore Rajputs, overlooked by the imposing Mehrangarh fort.
Jodhpur the former capital of the Mewar State was founded in 1459 by
Rao Jodha. In the late afternoon visit the Mehrangarh fort its
ramparts. Return to the hotel for an early dinner. Overnight at
hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 06 - JODHPUR/
UDAIPUR (260 kms. 7 hrs. approx.)
An early start from Jodhpur takes you to Udaipur the
enchanting city of dawn and the lake side capital of Mewar. Enroute
visit Ranakpur Jain temples which are well preserved and in near
perfect condition. The most distinctive feature of the shrine
dedicated to Adinath are the 29 halls of the temple which contain
1444 pillars of which no two are exactly alike. After lunch at
Maharani Orchard, continue drive to Udaipur. Check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 07 - UDAIPUR
The highlights of an excursion to Udaipur city involves a
visit to the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari - Garden of the maids of
honour, Jagdish Temple and museum of folkart. In the evening one has
the option to take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Return to the
hotel for dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY
08 - UDAIPUR/ KOTA (285 kms. 8 hrs.
approx.)
Leave Udaipur for Kota via Chittorgarh the most romantic name
in Rajasthan, where the famous Rajput beauty Rani Padmini enamoured
the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, upon seeing her reflection on
a mirror. Visit the Chittorgarh Fort believed to have been built by
the Mauryan rulers in the 7th century AD. Arrive at Kota - a
fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern
industrialization - an impressive fort stands like a sentinel over
the present day Chambal Valley Project with its many dams, while an
old palace of the Hada Rajputs overlooks the turbulent Chambal
river. Overnight at your hotel in Kota. (Breakfast and
Dinner included)
DAY
09 - KOTA/ JAIPUR (242 kms. 7 hrs.
approx.)
Depart Kota via Bundi to the capital city of Jaipur. Enroute
visit Bundi Fortress of medieval times standing sentinel to the
city. Bundi is famous for its intricate paintings and murals. Arrive
Jaipur check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
DAY
10 - JAIPUR
Jaipur is part of the exciting Indian Trail. It is here that
the seekers of India experience their fantasy of a voyage of
discovery. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and song with the
traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of
India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads,
streets and lanes in a grid system. In the morning visit the
impressive Amber Fort, the former capital of the Royal Family of
Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. In the
afternoon visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa
Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
DAY
11 - JAIPUR/ AGRA (232 kms. 5 hrs. 30
mins. approx.)
Depart Jaipur the land of the Rajputs to the Mughal splendour
of Agra, enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri the ghost city 35 kms from
Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim
Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an
example of robust stability combined with originality. Each
important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among
them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and
the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the hotel.
Later visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example
of fusion of many architectural styles is one ofthe wonders of the
modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years
and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble.
In the afternoon visit the Agra Fort which lies across the river
Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shah Jahan kept
his father under house arrest. One can get the most moving view of
the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Overnight at
hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY
12 - AGRA/ DELHI (201 kms. 4 hrs.
approx.)
Morning free. Drive to Delhi in time to connect your flight
for onward destination. (Breakfast included)
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