GLIMPSES OF RAJASTHAN

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DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival, you shall meet & assisted with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to pre-booked hotel.

Delhi: India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the city’s’ past.

DAY 02: DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by ShahJahan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi: Visit Humayuns Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).

DAY 03: DELHI – AGRA (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at pre-booked hotel.

Afternoon, city tour of Agra: Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, ShahJahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences Taj Mahal India, amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jahangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day – The TaJ Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.

DAY 04: AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR (240 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur, enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of FatehpurSikri – built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of SalimChisti, Panch Mahal& other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Jaipur.

Arrive Jaipur & check-in at pre-booked hotel.

DAY 05: JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort: Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.

Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur: Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar-Mantar – the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of HawaMahal.

DAY 06: JAIPUR – PUSHKAR (135 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar, the holy lake of Pushkar is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself. It is as important as Banaras or Puri. Devout Hindus believe that it is essential to visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime. No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 Ghats and the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Brahma is to be found here. While Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously inclined, it is also the venue of one of the country’s most colourful cattle fairs – the Pushkar Fair.

Arrive Pushkar and check-in at pre-booked hotel.

Afternoon, explore Pushkar on your own.

DAY 07: PUSHKAR – JODHPUR (220 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur – A flourishing trading center of the 16th century, the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 AD by RaoJodha who claimed to be descendent of Lord Rama. The massive fort Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.

Arrive Jodhpur and check in at pre-booked hotel.

City palace Udaipur, Rajasthan

Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic Fort”, located at the very centre of the city. There are, in all, three gates, each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur’s rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower – the city centre.

DAY 08: JODHPUR – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR (275 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur, enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved.

After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur – The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of world, also known as the Venice of East. Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check-in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 09: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelionki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool.

Afternoon, free. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.

DAY 10: UDAIPUR – DELHI (BY FLIGHT)
After breakfast, free.

Optional: Excursion to Chittorgarh

Later, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi, transfer to pre booked Hotel.

DAY 11: DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home.

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