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Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white
pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of
eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife,
Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned
for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty
is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
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Cultural Rajasthan
with Taj Hotels |
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Duration |
09 Days |
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Destination |
New
Delh - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Luxury Holidays
with Taj Hotels |
Day 01:
You re met on arrival and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02:
In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Old Delhi - a
multi - layered city. Our first stop is the
Red Fort built by the great Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short
drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see
the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi
includes a visit to the Qutub Minar
- the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD.
Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular
Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to
Humayun's Tomb believed to have been
designed by his widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic
paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many
later Mughal tombs. Also visit the Bahai
Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement,
dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for
meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.
Day 03:
Early morning leave for Jaipur (255 km / 6 hrs). Arrive in Jaipur by
late afternoon and check – in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Evening explore the colourful bazaars of Jaipur on your own. Overnight
at Jaipur.
Day 04:
Morning excursion to the Amber Fort,
which is perched on a hill. An Elephant transports us inside the fort
that houses a Marble Palace, Temple of Victory and a Hall of Mirrors.
On returning to the city we admire the Outdoor Observatory – the
Jantar Mantar- built in 1726 by Jai Singh, a notable astronomer King.
It houses instruments of astonishing accuracy, which give accurate
predictions to this day. The City Palace is a visitors delight. Within
the walls are several Palaces and museums resplendent with collections
of the princely era. Drive to the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), a five
story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed screens
which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone days, to sit and view
the streets of the city.
Day 05:
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to the hotel
and check-in. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06:
After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing trip of Jodhpur. Visit the
Mehrangarh fort - the 5 km long
majestic fort on a 125-meter high hill, which is one of the most
impressive and formidable structures. Although invincible from the
outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road.Jaswant
Thada is a cluster of royal cenotaphs built in 1899 AD in the memory
of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the
portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.
Day 7:
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. en-route visiting
Ranakpur Jain Temples. The Temples are renowned for some marvelously
carved Jain temples in amber stone. Ranakpur is one of the five holy
places of the Jain community and these temples were created in the 15th
century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a
wall.
The central Chaumukha or four-faced temple
is dedicated to the venerated Tirthankara Rishabhji. Open on all four
sides, it enshrines the four-faced image of Adinath. Sprawling over
48,000 sq. feet, the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and
1,444 pillars - all distinctly carved. On arrival check-in at the hotel,
overnight stay.
Day
8:
Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, the city of
Dawn, is a land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush
hills of the Aravalis. Visit City Palace - A majestic architectural
marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenelated walls.
It is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors,
rooms and hanging gardens.
Sahelion-ki-Bari - (Garden of the maids of Honour) This small ornamental
garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a scroll
and hence the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful
pools, chiseled kiosks and marble elephants. Afternoon Boat ride on Lake
Pichola, a picturesque lake that entranced Maharana Udai Singh. It was
later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces,
temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Two island palaces, Jag Mandir
and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) on the lake are of breathtaking
magnificence.
Day 9:
Morning transfer to airport for your flight to Delhi, on arrival
transfer to international airport to board your flight back home.
Includes
Accommodation for 08nights/09days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur .
Boat Ride in Udaipur .
All current applicable taxes.
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified,
soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
You
must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic
travel document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for
the entire period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is
lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or
consulate in Delhi and also to nearest police station 
We
highly recommend you use our airport meet and greet service in India
on arriving at the airport, especially if it is your first
trip to India. 
India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if
you enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,