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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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Duration |
15 Days |
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Destination |
New Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaislamer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra -
New Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Heritage Tour |
Day 01
: Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day 02
: Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi
where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the
crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India
Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House , Red
fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple
popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 03
: Delhi - Agra
Early morning drive to the
city of Taj- Agra .Arrive Agra in approx. 4 hours & transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone
fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the
construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am
(hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a
throne alcoveof inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public
petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble
pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat
on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers
of friendly kingdoms.Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of
handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.
Day
04 : Agra -
Bharatpur
Early morning at sunrise visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the
seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of
love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this
memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife.Later drive to Bharatpur. If you
are craving for exciting action in the lap of Nature, Bharatpur is the
destination. A day at the biggest Bird Park in Asia, making friends with
and tracking over 350 distinct species of birds, is an exhilarating
experience. Night stay in Bharatpur.
Day
05 : Bharatpur - Ranthambhore
Morning drive to Ranthambhore-
famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s
friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world
to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive Ranthambhore &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 06
: Ranthambhore
Early morning jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the
top) in the National Park. Back to hotel for lunch. Later in the
afternoon a second visit to the National Park and enjoy the game viewing
. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 07
: Ranthambhore - Kota
Early morning again visit the Jungle in search of tiger. Later drive to
Kota & transfer to hotel . Afternoon visit the palace , museum & also
visit the fort city Bundi. Night stay in Kota.
Day 08
: Kota - Bundi
Morning drive to Bundi .
Arrive and transfer to hotel. Later visit various attractions at Bundi
along with the Palaces famed for its murals. Night stay in Bundi.
Day
09
: Bundi - Chittaurgarh
Morning drive to Chittaurgarh
travelling through the ancient temples of Bijoliyan and Menal. Arrive &
transfer to hotel. Later proceed for a half day sight seeing tour of
various attractions of Chittaurgarh and then move out to the Nagda and
Eklingji temples. Rest of the day for shopping and leisure and evening
for cultural entertainment. Night stay in Chittaurgarh.
Day
10 : Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
Morning drive to
Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the Jagdish temple and
Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends). Night stay in
Udaipur.
Day 11
: Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing
tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh
and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of
India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day
at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 12
: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh.
Visit the enormous fort and palace built by Maharana Kumbha which was
never seiged. Also visit the wild life sanctuary, Tribal villages and
the Ranakpur Jain Temples. Night stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Day 13
: Kumbhalgarh - Mt Abu
Morning drive to Mt Abu.
Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later by evening visit the incomparable
Delwara Temples and the sunset point. Night stay in Mt Abu.
Day
14
: Mt Abu - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur.
Arrive & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 15
: Jodhpur
Morning half day jeep safari
to Bishnoi villages to see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi
community for environmental conservation. Later back at Jodhpur and
visit Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by
the Rathore Rajputs when they shifted their capital from nearby Mandore
to Jodhpur. Mehrangarh appears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone
hill itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell
where the hill ends and the walls begin. It is approached by a series of
seven gateways set at an angle so that armies could not charge them with
any success. Pass the gates, the fort-palace takes one's breath away .
Across from huge courtyards are the set wings of palatial apartments
that have been built over five centuries of bristling history. Also
visit the Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road
that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of
the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental
gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant
Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers, in the same
neighbourhood, are relatively simpler. Inside the main hall are royal
portraits and other possessions. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day
16
: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer.
Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later in the evening visit the abandoned
haunting village of Kuldhera and take an enjoying camel ride at the
golden sand dunes of the Samm by the sunset. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 17
: Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of various attractions
of the town covering fort with its temples & palaces, the Havelis, the
amazing maze of lanes and bylanes, Gadsisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas
Chhattries. ( 80 meters above plains ) & Jain Temples within the Fort,
built in 12th to 15th century which are very worth watching. The
specialty of the Fort is that still approximately 5000 people are living
inside. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you can have the golden
view of whole Jaisalmer city as whole city is built in yellow sand
stones, when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression as golden
city of India. Afterwards visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki
Haveli. Evening reserved for folk entertainment. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day
18
: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner
travelling through the Kheechan village and spend some time there with
migratory cranes. At Bikaner visit the Junagarh Fort and the Karnimata
Temple at Deshnok. Also visit the prestigious camel breeding farm in the
evening. Night saty in Bikaner.
Day 19
: Bikaner - Mandawa
Morning drive through the Tal
Chhaper Deer Sanctuary and finally reach this cute little town Mandawa.
Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later go for a walk in the town and survey
some of the most beautiful frescoes in the Havelis of Dundlod,
Laxmangarh, Nawalgarh and Mukundgarh. Night stay in Mandawa.
Day 20 : Mandawa - Jaipur
Morning drive
to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. In the evening walk through many
interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of shops of artisans,
temples and traditional houses. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
21 : Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that
cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital
of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit
the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this
elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with
delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies,
confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.
Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time
has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening enjoy
dinner at Chokhi dhani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an
idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various
traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting
activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 22
: Jaipur - Delhi - Departure
After a
relaxed breakfast drive to Delhi & transfer to airport to board the
flight back home.
Package includes:
· 21
Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with
Breakfast
·
A/C transportation as per the
itinerary
· Local
English speaking guide during the tour.
· Elephant
ride in Jaipur.
·
Boat ride in
Udaipur
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Camel ride in Jaisalmer
. Mineral Water Per Day ( 2 Bottle )
Package does not include:
· Any
airfare or airport tax.
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Any Monument entry fee & camera fee
(wherever Applicable)
· All
presently applicable taxes.
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Any expense of personal nature such
as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls,
tips etc.
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Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package
includes". |
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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. 
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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,