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Duration : 14 Days
Destinations :Delhi - Agara - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01 Delhi
Welcome to India, You will be received by Premium India Tour representative at
international airport and assisted to your hotel. In the Hotel you will
have a brief description of your tour and the representative will hand over
your documents regarding the tour, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city visiting Old Delhi visiting
the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat
- memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver
street in Chandani Chowk, the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys;
the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred
during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one
of India's leading industrial families; Humayun's Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai's
Temple , Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
in the evening you can visit see speculative Light and Sound Show at Red
Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Agra [205km/4hrs Drive]
After breakfast, depart for Agra en route visit the Sikandra, mausoleum
of Emperor Akbar built in 1492, The Tomb is combination of Muslims and
Hindu Architectural styles. After visit continue to drive to Agra, on
arrival transfer to hotel. After lunch you visit to witness incomparable
Taj Mahal with its' speculative view. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern
day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion
of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world.
Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The
tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the
most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra
Fort which lies across the river Jamuna, followed by visit to Pearl Mosque
and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of
her father. In the evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra,
one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a Mini Taj Mahal
inside their showroom and it took 10 years for the artists to complete
the mini replica of the Taj. The show room conducts free sound & light
show showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in hotel.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday
Day 04 Jaipur [250km 5hrs drive]
After breakfast drive to Jaipur en route visit Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty
- 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 Diwan-e-Khas, Punch Mahal, the
Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Bulund Darwaza. Later continue to proceed
to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure, in the evening hours enjoy walking
in the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur
is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the
most common places such as its squares and lanes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur
After breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated
just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to
and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar
is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the
vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept
free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
One can also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over the floodlights.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Pushkar
Morning drive to Pushkar (150 kms/02 hrs), Pushkar is one of the frequently visited
tourist destinations of Rajasthan. Characterized by a picturesque valley,
mountainous regions, uncommon scenic spots, and several pilgrimage sites
of importance, Pushkar is known all over. It also makes one of the revered
Hindu pilgrimage sites of India and houses the only temple dedicated to
Lord Brahma in the world.
Afternoon visit Pushkar on foot, Pushkar is a large accumulation of attractions.
Besides some picturesque sites, there are more than 400 temples here that
attract tourists towards this place every year. Some of the holy places
that you should make a point to visit while in Pushkar are the Brahma Temple,
Gau Ghat, Nag Hill, Markendeya Rishi Ashram, Pap Mochini Temple, Agastya
Muni Ashram and Gaya Kund. Besides, the picturesque lake, the Savitri Temple,
and the Pushkar Bazaar are also worth a visit.
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Day 07 Udaipur [350km 6 hrs drive]
Arrive Udaipur and check in at hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. In the evening
explore the city by your own. City is located in the Aravalli ranges of
Rajasthan, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences.
Right from the medieval times, the city has been an inspiration for poets,
painters and writers. Founded in 1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh,
Udaipur became the capital of the Sisodia dynasty whose earlier capital
was Chittor. Overnight in Hotel..
Day 08 Udaipur
The city is famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples, and gardens. The City
Palace and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan
and its museum has stunning collection of objects collected by different
Maharanas of Udaipur over the centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar,
and Pratap Sagar are some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Some
other attractions in the city are the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari,
& Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. Afternoon free for independent activities,
Overnight in Hotel..
Day 09 Jodhpur (286 kms/06 hrs)
From Udaipur to Jodhpur on route you can make a short stop at Ranakpur Jain Temple
was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha
in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There
are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes
supported by over four hundred columns.
The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved
no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in
various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In
the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kgs. Whose sound
echoes in the entire complex?
On arrival check in hotel and enjoy sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. The forts
and palaces in the city are the major source of attraction in the city.
Exploring the forts gives you a feel of the times when the Rajput might
was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles
they have witnessed. One needs to spend enough time with these historical
monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era.
Some of the major attractions around Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant
Thada, Umaid Bhawan & the Government Museum and Zoo.. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Jaisalmer [285km/06 hrs]
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. It is an important destination of the western state
of India, Rajasthan. A desert city, it was founded by the Bhatti Rajput
chieftain Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156. Jaisalmer could be regarded as
the western sentinel of entire India and a place worth visiting to get an
idea of the native Rajasthan. Located at the heart of the great Thar Desert,
it offers the visitor an enchanting world of fable, colour, and history.
Moreover, the magnificent wood-and stone-carved mansions and buildings display
the love and interest Rajputs had for the fine arts. Rest of the day free
for leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11 Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer The golden rays of the setting sun, the
colorfully adorned locals, the massive forts and mansions, the extremely
fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis, all these make Jaisalmer a place
of must visit in Rajasthan. Moreover a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort (the
second oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur), Patwon ki Haveli, (the
grandest haveli of Jaisalmer), Desert Culture centre and museums gives you
some glimpse of this small town's past. The Jain temples meet your religious
taste; Salim Singh ki haveli and Nathmal-ki-haveli give you some more idea
of the haveli architecture of the town. Besides these, Gadsisar Lake is
also an interesting spot that you must visit in this desert city.
Afternoon visit Sam Sand Dunes, Ideal for viewing sunsets, these sites will
also give you a chance to capture the picturesque sand dunes in your camera.
Overnight in Hotel. / Night at Desert Camp.
Day 12 Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner (320 kms/6 hrs), Bikaner, situated in the northern part
of Rajasthan, The city is surrounded by high fortifications comprising a
seven-kilometers long wall which encircles the old city and has five entrances-all
constructed in the 18th century.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner, Bikaner offers several attractions
to the tourists besides, of course, the exotic camel safaris. Some of the
major attractions around the city are Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm,
Gajner Palace and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Mandawa
Morning, drive to Mandawa (180 kms/3 hrs). On arrival check in your hotel, later
in the day explore the town and surrounding area of The semidesert region
of Shekhawati. The open air art gallery, as it is popularly called is famous
for its plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich
artistic traditional of this region.
'Shekhawati', meanings the land of Shekhs clan derives its name from Rao
Shekha (1433 A.D.-1488 A.D.) a section of the Kachhwaha family of Jaipur.
Earlier a part of the former Jaipur state, it now comprises of the districts
of Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Initially the region had a blank monochromatic look
but with subsequent historical and social development it has blossomed into
a colorful profusion of art and life for almost 2 centuries from 1750 AD
to 1930 AD. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis
& mansions and is called the open air gallery. Overnight at hotel
Day 14 Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to Delhi, on arrival at Delhi, you
will spent few hours and timely drive to Delhi International Airport to
board flight for onward destination
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