Culture of Rajasthan
Duration : 14Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi – Mandawa- Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
– Kumbalgarh – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra –
Delhi
Day 01:: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay. 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.
Day 02: Delhi – Mandawa ( Shekhawati)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a half-day tour of Old 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. Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni
Chowk ( If you are in terested). After Lunch Drive to Mandawa ( Alsisar )
On arrival, check in at hotel . Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa – Gajner ( Bikaner )
Breakfast at hotel Visit the havelies of this area and Drive to Bikaner. On
the way visit Fathepur and see some wonderful Fresco example at here. Arrive
Bikaner.
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. Bikaner retains
the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly called
the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the
world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling
heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime
helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions
of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers
on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from a distance. After
lunch proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort. Continue
drive to Gajner. A place just 19 KMS from the City … with Beautiful Palace
beside the Lake , A place that one can’t forget in his life after visited
once !!!! 2 On arrival check in at hotel, see the Palace building which is
itself a sight seeing. Entire area is quite big , you might need to use Cycle
to cover the whole area !!!!!
overnight stay at Gajner
Day 04: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Jaisalmer. Lunch at Midway at Pokran.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city
of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its
awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. The city has an interesting
legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the
Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would
build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156
AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput,
abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched
on the Trikuta Hill. On arrival, check in at hotel . If time permits , can
visit the “Vays Chatri”
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City -
Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort
and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately
carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT
- The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also
visit Barabagh Hill. In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting
the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as
the sky is set on fire ( A camel ride will be provided ) . Dinner will be
arrange by us in the middle of the Thar Desert , with live music & dance
perform by local musician . Overnight stay at Tented accommodation in the
middle of Thar Desert.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast , return to Hotel at Jaisalmer. On arrival Check
inn at Hotel. Afternoon is free for you to walk around the local street of
Jaisalmer.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 07: : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jodhpur . On arrival , Check in & lunch at
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 Rajput 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. A high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions encompasses the city. After Lunch proceed
on sightseeing of Jodhpur- gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors
of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the
advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel.
Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this
palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After
this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Dinner & overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur – Kumbalgarh
Breakfast at hotel. Later on drive to Kumbalgarh via Ranakpur. Visit the famous
Jain Temple of Ranakpur. Later on drive to Kumbalgarh ( 25 minutes drive)
. On arrival Check inn at Hotel. Late after noon visit impressive “Kumbalgarh
Fort “. Overnight stay at Kumbalgarh. Ranakpur in the state of Rajasthan
is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism. It is home
to an exceptionally beautiful temple complex in the Aravali ranges and a must
visit for the tourists coming to this region. Ranakpur is tucked away in a
remote valley in the Aravali range. Situated at a distance of around 60 km
from Udaipur, these temples were constructed in the AD 1439.
Day 09 : Kumbalgarh – Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel, free time to look around the natural beauty of this area.
Later on drive to Udaipur, (around 2 hours drive) .On Arrival at Udaipur,
Check inn at Hotel.
Late Afternoon Baot ride at Lake Pichola and visit “Jag Mandir”.
Overnight at Udaipur.
UDAIPUR : One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known
as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and
the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. The founder
of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that his
old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal
armies. On the advice of a holy man, Udai Singh shifted his capital to the
banks of Lake Pichola- the city was named Udaipur after him.
Day 10: Udaipur
Morning visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Sahelion ki Bari
(queen's resort for her friends), Fateh sagar Lake and. Afternoon free time
to relax to enjoy the evening New Year Party.
Overnight in stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur – Pushkar
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Pushkar. On arrival, check In at hotel.
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. Pushkar has the most varied
terrain in Rajasthan with sand, rock, hills, and proximity to a number of
heritage properties in the area and a number of fairs and festivals - especially
on the new and full moon days. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Pushkar – Jaipur (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Sight seeing of Pushkar and straight drive to Jaipur.
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. Afternoon , proceed for sightseeing
of the city.
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.
Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory
and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 13: Jaipur – Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride
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.
Jaipur is considered as a shoppers paradise for Textile & Jewelers. Free
time will be given for shopping . After lunch drive to Agra en-route visiting
Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later
abandoned due to scarcity of water. Continue drive to Agra. On Arrival Check
Inn at Hotel. If interested visit Taj Mahal at Sunset.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 14: Agra – Delhi
After breakfast the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed
by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began
in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. later on proceed for remaining sight
seeing of Agra , which include, Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar
in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan.
If you are interested you can visit a Marble Factory. Later on drive back
to Delhi. On Arrival at Delhi , check inn at hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. later transfer to International airport to connect flight
for next destination.
Later transfer to International airport to connect flight for next destination.
