| Day 01 |
| Departure from the Country. |
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| Day 02 |
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
Check-in and check-out timings are always 1200 hrs noon.
Morning visit Raj Ghat & Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's
Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern
Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House,
Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.
Overnight Delhi. |
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| Day 03 |
| Drive to Mandawa or Alsisar.
Visit the famous Shekhavati villages, full of beautiful frescoes, havelis &
mansions. This entire area is like an open air gallery. Overnight in one of
the villages. |
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| Day 04 |
| More visits of Shekhavati (Dundlod,
Nawalgarh, etc). |
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| Day 05 |
Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of
this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th
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 varying designs. An enormous arched
doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where
royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight Bikaner. |
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| Day 06 |
| Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight Jaisalmer. |
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| Day 07 |
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the
Fort, bazzars and the old mansions known as "havelis". People still live in
these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century.
Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Overnight Jaisalmer. |
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| Day 08 |
Morning drive to Jodhpur.
Afternoon visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill,
including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing
Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public
Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur. |
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| Day 09 |
| Drive to Rohetgarh. Check-in at
the hotel. Drive through the country-side visiting various villages
including Bishnoi Dhanis & watching local craftsmen. Overnight at Rohetgarh. |
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| Day 10 |
Morning drive to Kumbalgarh.
Kumbalgarh is about 85 km from Udaipur & is known for its 15th century
Kumbalgarh Fort - the highest and considered as the most formidable in
Rajasthan. Standing on a 1914 m high ridge the Fort provides a panoramic
view of the countryside. Visit the historic town of Kumbalgarh and explore
the magnificent Fort Complex - with beautiful palaces, gardens and temples. |
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| Day 11 |
| Morning drive to Udaipur visiting
Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples
built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali.
Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and
beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them
are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya
Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight Udaipur. |
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| Day 12 |
| Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the
city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari
(Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art
museum). Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur. |
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| Day 13 |
| Morning proceed to Chittaurgarh.
113 kms from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built by mighty
Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also visit the Vijay Stambh
with nine storeys and 37 mts high built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate
his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. Kirti
Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with figures from Jain
Pantheon. Overnight Chittaurgarh. |
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| Day 14 |
| Morning drive to Kota. Afternoon
visits. Overnight Kota. |
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| Day 15 |
Drive to Ajmer/Pushkar visiting
Bundi enroute. Bundi rises from a narrow gorge in rows of terraced gardens
and arched Rajput houses like a two dimensional miniature painting imposed
on the landscape. Visit the Palace with its intricate spy-holes, secret trap
doors & under ground passages. Also see the spectacularly ingenious water
supply system.
Ajmer was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the 11th century &
is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. Visit the
Tomb of the Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti at the Dargah Sharif. In
Pushkar, visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Pushkar is
one of the holiest places for Hindus. Overnight Pushkar. |
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| Day 16 |
| Drive to Samode. 40 Kms north-west
of Jaipur, now converted to a hotel, the old Palace of Samode surrounded by
hills present a fairy tale picture. It has a most exotic hall embellished
with paintings and mirror work. Overnight Samode. |
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| Day 17 |
Morning drive to Jaipur.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a
colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by
Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old.
Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive
past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas.
Overnight Jaipur. |
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| Day 18 |
Morning visit the Amber Fort - the
ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory
glittering with mirrors.
Afternoon free. Overnight Jaipur. |
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| Day 19 |
| Morning drive to Karauli. Afternoon
visit to the bazzar & the City palace with its exquisite frescoes & stone
carvings. Aarti at the Madan Mohanji Temple is worth the visit. Overnight
Karauli. |
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| Day 20 |
| Morning drive to Gwalior. Afternoon
visit the Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal (today an archaeological museum), The
Fort, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Gaus
Mohammad & the Mausoleum of Tansen. Overnight Gwalior. |
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| Day 21 |
| Morning free. Afternoon drive to
Agra. Overnight Agra. |
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| Day 22 |
| Morning city tour visiting the the
world famous Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daullah built
by emperor Noor-jehan in memory of her father. Afternoon free. Overnight
Agra. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. |
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| Day 23 |
| Morning drive to Bharatpur enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 AD and later
abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the Keoladeo Ghana Bird
Sanctuary in Bharatpur - one of the most spectacular water birds sanctuary
features nesting indigenous water - birds as well as migratory water birds
and water side birds. It is inhabited by sambar, chital, nilgai & boar. From
October till December the indigenous water birds nest in the acacia trees,
sarus cranes nest around the lake. From December on, the migratory geese,
duck and cranes are the main feature of the sanctuary. |
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| Day 24 |
| Morning drive to Delhi. NO HOTEL.
Transport at disposal. Later airport in time for return flight. |
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| Day 25 |
| Departure. |
