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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the International airport and
transfer to hotel
Day 02: Delhi
Morning
proceed for the sightseeing tour New & Old Delhi, which
takes you to the 12th Century Qutab Minar, gracefully
fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet;
nearby stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the
ravages of time and not rusted in 1500 years. Visit the
graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and
modern Birla Temple . Drive past President's House,
Parliament House and Secratariat buildings. Drive Past Red
Fort built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid – one of the largest mosques in India , Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also visit Chandni Chowk, shopping
center of Old Delhi.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 03: To Mandawa – 265kms -5/6hrs
Morning drive
to Mandawa . Arrive Mandawa and check in at hotel .
Afternoon free for independent activities
Day 04: To Bikaner – 170kms – 4 hrs
Morning drive
to Bikaner . Arrive Bikaner and check in at hotel.
Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Bikaner .
Bikaner , the royal fortified city has a timeless appeal.
Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted
with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval
splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More
popularly called the 'Camel Country' the city is renowned
for the best riding camels in the world. The architectural
masterpiece in red sandstone, the Lalgarh Palace was built
by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his father
Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework
and filigree work. Junagarh Fort built in 1593 A.D by Raja
Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the
fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has
some beautiful palaces within.
These
palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a
picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks and
windows dotted all over the structure. Bikaner city is
bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16 century fort
housing old palaces, temples and a 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
various designs. An enormous doorway leads to the Joramal
temple. The royal Chapel is Har Mandir where Royal
weddings and births were once celeberated. Overnight at
hotel
Day
05: To Jaisalmer – 330kms – 7-8hrs
Morning drive
to Jaisalmer . Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at hotel
.Evening proceed for an excursion tour to sand dunes to
view sunset and enjoy camel ride. Throbbing in the heart
of the Thar Desert , the burnished sandstone, is an
intricately moulded wonderland, the Sam Sand dunes.
Day 06: In Jaisalmer
Morning
proceed for the city tour of Jaisalmer including Sonar
Fort, housing a fourth of city's residents. Also visit
Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most exquisite havelis with
a beautifully latticed façade. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is
just three centuries old, and is still lived in its arched
roof is held up by well-executed brackets in the form of
peacocks, Nathmalji Ki Haveli built by two architect
brothers. Afternoon free for independent activities .
Overnight at hotel
Day 07: To Jodhpur – 290kms – 7hrs
Morning drive
to Jodhpur . Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel .
Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur .
Jodhpur 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 A.D. by Rao Jodha- chief of
the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants
of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The 5 km long
majestic Mehrangarh Fort on 125 m high hill is one of the
most impressive and formidable structures. Although
invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates
approached by a winding road. Other monument to be visited
is Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white
marble built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant
Singh II. Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 08: To Luni – 40kms – 1hr
Morning drive
to Luni . Arrive Luni and check in at hotel . Afternoon
free for independent activities
Day 09: To Ranakpur – 200kms – 4/5 hrs
Morning drive to Ranakpur . Arrive Ranakpur and
check in at hotel . Ranakpur, the beautifully sculptured
Jain temples lie in a tranquil valley of the Aravalis. The
main ‘ Chaumukha Temple ' is dedicated to the tirhankara
Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, all
distinctly carved. Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath
and Parsvanath and a Sun Temple a little distance away,
are also noteworthy .
Day 10: To Kumbalgarh – 40kms – 01 hr
Morning drive
to Kumbalgarh . Arrive Kumbalgarh and check in at hotel .
Afternoon visit Kumbalgarh Fort .
Day 11: To Udaipur – 85kms – 2hrs
Morning drive
to Udaipur . Arrive Udaipur and check in at hotel .
Afternoon excursion to Eklingi – Nagda temples
Day 12: In Udaipur
Morning
proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur . Drive around the
Fatehsagar Lake , built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754
A.D. Visit the Jagdish Temple , the largest and most
venerated temple of Udaipur . Built in 1651 A.D. by
Maharana Jagat Singh I, the temple is decorated with
friezes. Visit the "Garden of Maidens" Sahelion-Ki-Bari",
consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved
chhatries of black and white marble and soft stone. Also
visit the Maharana's city palace, an imposing edifice of
granite and marble. . Afternoon free . Overnight will be
at Hotel.
Day 13: To Devigarh - 25kms – ½ hrs
Morning drive
to Devigarh . Arrive Devigarh and check in at hotel .
Afternoon free for independent activities
Day 14: To Samode – 435 kms – 09/10hrs
Morning drive
to Samode . Arrive Samode and check in at hotel . Rest of
the day free
Day 15: To Agra – 270kms – 6hrs
Morning drive
to Agra . Arrive Agra and check in at hotel . Afternoon
tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Day 16: To Delhi – 204kms – 4hrs
Morning drive
to Delhi . Arrive Delhi and transfer to International
airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Tour Prices
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Price in
EURO Per person
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EURO
445 by A/C Car.
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EURO 370
by Train.
Tour Include
- Accommodation on
Double sharing basis.
Breakfast every day.
Ac transports for transfers, sightseeing and long
run.
English speaking guide.
Elephant ride at Jaipur.
Train fare as per the itinerary.
Meeting and assistance.
Exclusion
Any airfare.
entrance fee to the monuments. expenses of personal
nature and/or any item specifically not mentioned in the
cost includes column .
Remarks
Any expenses of a personal nature. such as drinks,
telephone calls. laundry. camera/video camera fees.
gratuities. meals (other than specified) etc. Please
note that whilst on holiday. if you require any
variation to the agreed itinerary. which in turn incurs
extra costs
All prices quoted per person in EURO on Double Sharing
basis.
Rates subject to change without notice.
Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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