MAGICAL RAJASTHAN
MAGICAL RAJASTHAN
Trip Highlights
Rajasthan is one of the 26 states that, along with seven union territories, forms the republic of India. Located in the north-west, it shares its borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, and an international border with Pakistan. The 3,42,274 sq km of its topography comprises 22 former princely states that merged at the time of Indian independence. Temperatures here can be sub-zero in the winters, though at 12°C as average, and with days filled with sunshine, this is the best time for visitors to travel within the state. Summers, not surprisingly, are hot and dry, and though the fierce luh winds have now ceased as a result of the large-scale plantation, the temperature hovers in the vicinity of 45°C during the day.
Highlights:
Delhi: Old City Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, President House, Qutab Minar, Humanyun’S Tomb.
Nawalgarh: Old Havelis Shikhawati Region,
Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temple / Bhanda Shah Jain Temple
Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwaon ki Haveli
Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thade
Ranakpur: Temple Chaumuk,
Udaipur: Eklingji Temple, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Saheliyon Ki Bari,
Pushkar: Bhrama Temple, Pushkar Lake
Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace The Palace of Winds Jantar Mantar.
Karauli: Krishna Temple Karauli, Aarti Ceremony
Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri.
Day Wise Plan
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Our representative will receive you at the International airport and welcome you and escort you to your hotel.
Overnight Hotel- Delhi.
Meals: None
Day 02 : Delhi
Post breakfast enjoy full Day city tour of Old Delhi. and New Delhi..
Your private guided tour of Old Delhi will take you to Chandani Chowk Silver Square (Once the center of Delhi.), Jama Majid (India’s largest Mosque) and the narrow alleys of Old Delhi. You will have an opportunity to enjoy a Rickshaw Ride at Old Delhi .We will drive past the Red Fort (Delhi’s most magnificent monument was built by Emperor Shah Jehan) and Raj Ghat (Set in the midst of deep green lawns, Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated) .
Later in the afternoon visit New Delhi. ,we will drive past the President House ( the official residence of the President of India. Formerly the residence of the Viceroy of India), India Gate ( a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in world war 1) and Parliament Building. Later we visit Humayun Tomb built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor ).
Evening at leisure.
Overnight Hotel- Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03 : Delhi – Nawalgarh
Post breakfast we drive to Nawalgarh in the desert fringe Shekhavati. This region is known for its beautiful opulent residential and commercial buildings, called its numerous palaces and havelis. Upon Arrival check in at the hotel. In the afternoon tour in Nawalgarh. In the evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Nawalgarh
Meal: Breakfast
Day 04 : Nawalgarh – Bikaner
Today you will drive to Bikaner. This desert city was built in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur. On the way visit one of the most bizarre temples of North India, the Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple). Upon
Arrival in Bikaner check in at the hotel. During your tour you will visit the 16th Century resulting Junagarh Fort. In the unique across India came breeding station you learn a lot about this – for Rajasthani – very important animal. The camels are mainly used in parades, but also in military service to use. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Bikaner
Meal: Breakfast
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, Ride in the romantic, situated amidst the Thar desert city of Jaisalmer. On the way you pass through small villages. In one of the villages of the Rabari and Rewaris you will take a break and get a glimpse of traditional village life. Arrival in Jaisalmer, also known as the “Golden City” or “dream of the Arabian Nights.” This city has a unique charm. Already the journey will amaze you Like a mirage rises the Fort, situated on a high cliff and surrounded by 99 towers, out of the desert This used to put a caravan stopover to then move on towards the East. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer
Meal: Breakfast
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
Admire the ornate, richly decorated havelis of Jaisalmer. The stonemasons have created true works of art here. The most impressive Haveli Patwon ki Haveli. It was built by a gold and silver dealer. The building facade is richly decorated with gazebos, pavilions and balconies. In the afternoon drive to a desert camp and embark on a camel ride (1-2 h) to the sand dunes near Jaisalmer. Spend the night in the romantic desert camp in the tent house.
Overnight Stay at Jaisalmer
Meal: Breakfast
Today your journey continues to Jodhpur, the “Blue City “. The blue-washed houses are next to the fort, the attraction of Jodhpur. Because of the incomparable light and color play, this city is also a popular photo opportunity. During the tour, you will see the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, the tomb of Maharaja Jaswant Thada and the Museum Beuchen Mahal. Stroll through the colorful bazaar and admire the craftsmanship of Bandhani. Textiles are folded, tied and dyed. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight Stay at Jodhpur
Meal: Breakfast
Day 08 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur. En route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. The dividend is exploiting this temple complex is one of the most beautiful in all Rajasthan’s, built in the 15th Century by the Jain community. The main temple Chaumuk impresses with its countless columns and detailed sculptures. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Ranakpur
Meal: Breakfast
Day 09 : Ranakpur – Kumbalgarh – Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, the “Venice of the East”. Enroute visit the Kumbalgarh Fort continued even from far you see the mighty walls, which meander through the hills of the Aravilli Foothills. Udaipur is well known as the most romantic place throughout India and is therefore also a popular filming location. Successful films such as “The Tiger of All Law” and “Octopussy” have been filmed here. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Udaipur
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 : Udaipur
Morning after a relaxed breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Udaipur City. Visit The City Palace (The magnificent palace started by Maharana Udai Singh II and completed in a long time lag is the largest palace complex of Rajasthan. Built in glittering granite and marble it majestically towers high on the Pichola Lake)…Saheliyon – Ki- Bari (Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden for the Maids of Honour of the queen, has beautiful fountains, pools with delicately chiseled kiosks and elephants in marble. There is a delightful Lotus pool and a sitting room decorated with paintings and glass mosaics too)… Evening, we will take you for a round of Fateh Sagar Lake (This artificial lake was built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Udaipur
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 : Udaipur – Pushkar
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar – an oasis in the desert. The quiet little town of Pushkar is a holy lake and is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage center. There are countless temples, ghats (bathing steps) and the fronts of the houses are whitewashed. The city also boasts its Brahma temple, dedicated to the supreme god of the Hindus. An old legend says that Brahma, the Creator of the universe in search of a suitable place of sacrifice a lotus flower (Pushkar) fell from his hand. Afternoon city tour of Pushkar. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Pushkar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12 : Pushkar – Jaipur
Drive known to the magnificent Jaipur, also known as the “Pink City”.During a state visit by Prince Albert to him all the old houses were painted in Pink honor and welcome. Upon Arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon, you can optionally via rickshaw ride to visit the bustling bazaar. Jaipur is known for handicrafts like the Blue pottery, carpet weaving, jewelry processing and textiles. The rest of the day is free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight hotel- Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Jaipur
Morning after breakfast we will drive to Amber Fort (The classical romantic Rajasthan Fort palace. It’s construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by his descendant Jai Singh-I.
Later visit City Palace the former Royal residence. Part of the City Palace has been converted into a museum. Later we visit the famous Jantar Mantar which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. The observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Photo stop outside Hawa Mahal –Palace of Winds. Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
Later drive back to your hotel. Evening at Leisure.
Overnight hotel- Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 : Jaipur – Karauli
Morning after breakfast drive to Kaurali, capital of the former princely state of Rajputs. This town is not well known but no less interesting for that. It features an impressive palace, hot and royal hospitality, a quiet and rural area as well as historical monuments. The ruling family is descendants of Lord Krishna, a Hindu form of the Divine. The old district is a treasure trove of architecture, stone works, and impressive classical painting. Because of the Krishna temple, Karauli is also a very popular place of pilgrimage. Upon Arrival check in at a hotel. Tour of the city and in the evening you will take part in the Aarti ceremony at a temple. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay at Karauli
Meal: Breakfast
Day 15 : Karauli – Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Agra. Agra is one of the prominent destinations of the World and a notable landmark of India.
En route visit Fatehpur Sikri west of Agra, is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1570 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Later we continue drive to Agra upon arrival check into your hotel.
Afternoon visit Agra Fort. Situated on the bank of river Yamuna.
Overnight stay at – Agra.
Meals: Breakfast
Morning we will take you to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal – known as the monument to love. The romantic story of this exceptional building is almost as beautiful as the Taj itself and Red Fort of Agra, which impresses by its enormous size and reflects the power of the Mughal emperors. Of course, this should not be missed to visit the world famous Taj Mahal (UNESCO).
Drive back to Delhi , arriving in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight Hotel- Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17 : Departure
In the morning transfer to airport to the flight for onward destination.