Duration : 10 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar,
Kishangarh, Delhi
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

India Gate
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT
and transfer to your hotel.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope
- that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Old Delhi: A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail
visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most
opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
New Delhi : An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the
Diplomatic Enclave.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra (By Road 203 kms/04 hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check
into the hotel.
Agra : Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan,
transformed the little village of Agra into abefitting second capital of
the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.
Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices,
of red
Taj Mahal
sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and
that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor
to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal : Little needs to be said about this architectural
wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit
to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from
it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some
of the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced
within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father
(The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
( Every Friday Taj Mahal will be closed, Sunset & Sunrise You Can visit...)
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur (By Road 250 kms/5.5 hrs)
Buland Darwaja
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Jaipur : The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can
be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh
II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit
of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains
it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity.
Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal
consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy Elephant Back ascent to the
Fort.
Amber Fort Palace : Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani
fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner
paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's
ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
City Palace - Jaipur
City Palace : A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional
Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the
area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple
and the City Palace Museum.
Jantar Mantar : - This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the
country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments
is still in use.
Hawa Mahal : - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of
Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the
Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 342 kms/07hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check
into hotel.
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 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the
RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms
on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city
is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Mehrangarh Fort
In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered
themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different
miniature paintings & cradle room.
After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Overnight will be at
Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road 280kms/06hrs)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back
to the 15th century is part of the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of which
are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes
and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple
of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Udaipur and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed
in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance
and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences
and 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 flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor
and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola
is an enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Lake Palace Hotel
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at
City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory
doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock
Courtyard.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag
Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend
some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput
kings.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 9 : Udaipur - Pushkar (By Road 290kms/06hrs)
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast.
Reach Ajmer. Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills
has been a witness to an interesting past. The city was founded by Raja
Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century AD and continued to be a major center
of the Chauhan power till 1193 AD when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed
Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties, which came and
left leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the
city's history, converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend
of Hinduism and Islam.
Pushkar Fair
Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
Visit the DARGAH. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax.
Check in at PUSHKAR PALACE.
Pushkar : Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a
unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search
for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at
Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed
with cultural blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with
people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across
the world. The consecrated mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer
attracts pilgrims from all over the world. A city of Pilgrimage from time
immemorial with over 500 temples and Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless
architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality
that casts a lure to visit again and again. The Pushkar fair is amongst
the largest cattle fairs in the world and amongst the oldest cities in India,
with references in mythology and the Mahabharat. There are 52 bathing Ghats,
which are linked to the lunar calendar, enclose the lake. Each Ghat has
its own miraculous qualities and powers of healing and this city of temples
has over 500 temples built over different eras with varied architectural
styles. The rose garden of Rajasthan - the essence of the famous Pushkar
rose is exported the world
over.
Overnight at PUSHKAR.
Day 10 : Pushkar - Kishangrah - Delhi (By Road 380kms/07
hrs)
Phool Mahal - Kishangarh
Drive to Kishangarh after breakfast.
Kishangarh : is situated on the National Highway 8 in the
Center of Rajasthan, 100 Km South West of Jaipur. It is primarily known
for its world famous Miniature Paintings and Handicrafts and for the largest
marble and granite cutting industry in the Country.
Around the fort of Kishangarh is the moat and garden - on which "Phool Mahal"
was built in AD 1870 and was the Palace of the flowers for the Maharaja's
of Kishangarh A private residence of the Royal Family of Kishangarh opens
for the discerning traveler. The Palace has lovely views of centuries old
"Gundalao Lake" - where herons fly and peacocks strut in fanned delight.
The lake water beneath the graceful Palace is a paradise to flamingoes,
pelicans, wild duck and the SARUS CRANE.
Lunch will be at PHOOL MAHAL PALACE. Start for Delhi and reach by evening.
Transfer for connecting flight home from the international airport.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour, Rajasthan
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