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Rajasthan Heritage Tour
12 Days / 11 Nights
Delhi - Udaipur - Deogarh -
Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Roopangarh - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi |
Rajasthan Heritage
Tour ::
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital
New Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 02: Delhi
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon have sightseeing in Old Delhi &
take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the old city and
famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes
"Rajghat", the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid,
the great mosque of old Delhi. Today also visit the famous "Humayun
Tomb" and "Qutub Minar". "Qutub Minar" is 71 meter high and consists
of five stories. In 1199 work began on this tower which was intended
to be the most glorious tower of victory in the world. This tower was
damaged twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368. Before you proceed to the
Hotel drive through the embassy area in New Delhi where you visit the
India Gate and see some impressive Government Buildings.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 03. Delhi -
Udaipur (by air)
Drive to the airport for the flight to Udaipur and Upon arrival, you
will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. In the
evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace
of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James
bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in
the west.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 04. Udaipur
Today start your sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After
the visit of Garden of Maids visit a Museum of folk art. This museum
has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks,
dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a
break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, The
museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and
miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 05. Udaipur -
Deogarh (about 140 km)
Today we drive to Deogarh. Overnight stay in Maharaja Palace in
Deogarh Mahal. Rest day at Leisure & Enjoy the Hospitality of
Rajasthan Heritage.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 06. Deogarh -
Rohetgarh (about 280 km)
Today we drive to Rohetgarh. Check in the Hotel & rest day at leisure
& Enjoy the Hospitality of Rajasthan Heritage.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 07. Rohetgarh
- Jodhpur (about 50 km)
Today we drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur, The city was once the capital of
the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is also known as
the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue.
We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was
built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the
Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the
sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 08. Jodhpur -
Roopangarh (about 260 km)
After the breakfast we drive to Roopangarh. On the way visit the
Pushkar & Ajmer, Evening check in the Hotel & Rest day at leisure.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 09. Roopangarh
- Jaipur (about 120 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious
stones. After a break in Jaipur we visit the city palace in the
afternoon which is still the formal residence of the royal family,
built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the
museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the
Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory,
the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 10. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the
back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small
casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool
air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without
being seen.In the afternoon we have a walk through the colourful
Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing
work being done since centuries in Jaipur.In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a
Hindu temple made out of white marble. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 11. Jaipur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra,Enroute we make a stop and
visit Fatehpur Sikri,This wonderful city constructed by red sand
stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been
generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply.
Afternoon arrival in Agra. After a short break in the Hotel, visit the
Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. After the
visit of Agra Fort Back to Hotel.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour :: Day 12. Agra -
Delhi
Early Morning visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj
Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52,
as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the
Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We
spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home.
After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble
inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the
families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon drive to
Delhi. Around midnight flight to home destination. At the time of
departure our driver & representative will drop you at International
Airport.
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