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Tour Packages
"Rajasthan,
the "Land of Kings", is steeped in romantic
history, chivalry and valour. Formerly known as Rajputana, it boasts
some of the finest fortress - palaces, built with sandstone quarried
from the land itself. In contrast to the pastel shades of the desert
landscape are the brightly coloured costumes of its handsome people.
With its turbaned men and richly jeweled women, its crystal lakes
and island palaces, its quaint havelis and villages, its fairs and
festivals, Rajasthan constantly beckons"
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Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar
- Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -
Rohetgarh - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Delhi
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DAY 01 Delhi
- Mandawa (By Surface 225kms / 6hrs):
Morning proceed for Mandawa - the semi-desert area
of Shekhawati region is situated in the triangular mass of land
between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner. This region famous for its
painted havelis or mansions with beautiful frescoes, it today
termed as an open air gallery of Rajasthan. There is no record
of a distinct school of painting in Shekhawati other than the
frescoes. History took this colourless page and made Shekhawati
blossom with frescoes. On arrival check-in at the hotel, afternoon
sightseeing tour of Mandawa - founded in the mid 18th century,
Mandawa skyline today is dominated by an imposing mirage like
fort. A painted archway decorated with Lord Krishna and his cowherds
leads to the bazaar. The terrace of castle Mandawa offers a panoramic
view of the town. Overnight stay.
Day 02: Mandawa - Bikaner
( By Surface 230kms / 6hrs)
Today we will drive for Bikaner, on arrival check-in
at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner, the royal
fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the
desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Visit Junagarh
Fort - built in 1593 AD 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 Lal Garh
Palace - the architectural masterpiece in red sand stone, the
palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his
former Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework
and filigree work. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea
and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed visual treat.
Overnight stay
Day 03: Bikaner - Khimser
(By Surface 150kms / 4hrs):
Khimsar: Khimsar also known as the Oasis of peace is
perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of chaste
India where lies a unique 16th century fort. Rao Karamsi - the
eighth prince of Rao Jodha - the founding Maharaja of Jodhpur
- successfully launched the royal dynasty at Khimsar. This Fort
architecture offers great diversity of experiences. The battle
scarred walls and turrets remained one of the relics of its glorious
past. After breakfast proceed by surface for Khimsar, en-route
visit Deshnok - Karni Mata rat temple. Legend has it that the
more rats jump over you the more you will be blessed and Nagaur
Fort, on arrival check-in at Khimsar Fort - its battle scarred
walls and turrets remind one of its glorious past. Today the Khimsar
Fort ranks high amongst the premier heritage hotels of India,
day to relax and enjoy the hospitality of Khimsar Fort, overnight
stay.
Day 04: Khimsar - Jaisalmer ( By Surface
325kms / 7hrs)
The morning takes you to Jaisalmer via Osian - an oasis
in the desert, a drive to this ancient township takes one past
undulating terrain, punctuated by desert stretches and little
hamlets, Osian has 15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical
temples, on arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
Day to explore Jaisalmer, rising from the Thar desert
like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. The Fort - the
golden hued fort is a sentinel to the bleak desertscape from its
80 metre high perch on the hill, housing the entire township within
its ramparts. Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hava Pol.
Gadisar Lake Havelis - some of the most exotic mansions or havelis,
all intricately latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer - each
with a different facade. Patwon-ki-haveli - the most elaborate
and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely
carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers. Salim Singh-ki-haveli
- this 300 year old haveli of Jaisalmer. In the evening visit
Sam Sand Dunes - (42 km) no trip to Jaisalmer is complete without
a trip to the most picturesque dunes of Sam. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes, that create an enchanting mirage, are surely
a delight for a trigger-happy photographer. Various cultural programmes
are organised against the backdrop of these fascinating sand dunes.
Exciting camel safaris allow you to get the real feel of the desert
on the camel back.Overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
(By Surface 330kms / 7hs)
In the morning transfer to Jodhpur and check-in at
the hotel. Afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort - the 5 km long majestic
fort on a 125 meter high hill is one of the most impressive and
formidable structures. Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs
built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within
the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Rohetgarh (By Surface
55kms / 1hr):
In the morning we drive to Rohetgarh on arrival check-in
at hotel Rohetgarh. Afternoon we get into the waiting jeeps and
proceed on a safari to Bishnoi villages - stepped in history,
this 450 years old white turbaned tribe has a distinct way of
life. They are the world's first environmentalists preserving
the black buck, brought back from the verge of extinction. Also
visit the villages of craftsmen - potters, weavers, and metal-ware.
Overnight stay.
Day 08: Rohetgarh - Ranakpur
- Udaipur ( By Surface 200ms / 6hrs):
After breakfast proceed for Udaipur, en-route visiting
Ranakpur Jain temples - renowned for some marvelously carved Jain
temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holy places
of the Jain community, on arrival check-in at the hotel, overnight
stay.
Day 09: Udaipur
Today we will explore Udaipur - the city of dawn. Udaipur
is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the
lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance
and beauty. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and
experience - an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters
and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples,
gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour
of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection
in the placid waters of the lake Pichola is an enticing sight.
Visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Bharatiya
Lok Kala Museum. Afternoon boat ride on lake Pichola - two island
palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) on the lake are
of breathtaking magnificence. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Udaipur - Jaipur (By Air / train)
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Jaipur, on arrival
check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pink City
Jaipur, visit the city Palace, a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani
Architecture is now a museum, containing all the paraphernalia
of Jaipur's princely past. Jai singh, notable astronomer, built
for himself the curious jantar mantar, an observatory of immense
brick and mortar instruments of astonishing accuracy. Not far
from the Jantar Mantar, is the beautiful Hawa Mahal (palace of
winds), tall and pink, faced with delicate pierced stone, it is
not really a palace. The queens of Jaipur and the royal ladies
once used this decorative facade to watch, unobserved, numerous
festive processions winding through the streets of their city.
Overnight stay.
Day 11: Jaipur
In the morning excursion to Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride
on the ramparts of the fort, for six centuries the capital of the state.
The pavilions and courtyards of the
palace ascend in successive levels up the hill the Sheesh Mahal,
or pavilion of mirrors, the finest
of its kind, is studded with small mirrors which reflect flame
in a thousand flickering lights.
Afternoon free for leisure / shopping, overnight stay.
Day 12: Jaipur - Delhi - Onward Destination
(By Surface 245km / 6hrs)
After breakast proceed to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and drop
at international airport for your flight to onward destination.
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