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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 |
Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaislamer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - New Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Royal Rajasthan |
Detailed Programme
Day 01 Delhi
A warm traditional Indian welcome awaits your
arrival at the International Airport at Delhi
where our reception team will receive you and
arrange for your transfer to the hotel. After
dinner you'll retire to the hotel room for
your rest and should you have any queries or
doubts, our team will be there to sort them
out.
Day 02 Delhi
Start your day with a good breakfast for you
have to start your day at Delhi, the city that
has almost continuously been the seat of power
for a long time. Delhi basically consists of
two parts, Old and New Delhi. The Old Delhi
has narrow streets and busy markets whereas
the New Delhi conveys the image of a planned
city. The prime attractions of Old Delhi are
the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid etc.
The New Delhi has superb government buildings
designed by Lutyens such as India Gate,
President's House, along with Lotus Temple,
Birla Temple etc. Finish your day with a
sumptuous dinner as you prepare to call it a
day at your hotel in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa
Have a hearty breakfast and drive to Mandawa
in the morning itself as that is the most
convenient time to undertake a drive. You'll
be visiting Jhunjhnu en route which is the
largest town of district of Shekhawati in
Rajasthan. The place has many beautiful
mansions and monuments such as Khatri Mahal,
Sri Bihariji Temple, Mertano Baori etc. In the
afternoon, visit Mandawa market and mansions.
You'll stay for the night at Mandawa.
Day 04 Mandawa - Bikaner
Have a light breakfast as you have to take a
walking tour of Mandawa so that you can see
the life and monuments of this place from
close quarters. Afterwards we'll set off for
our next destination Bikaner. Check into the
hotel after reaching Bikaner and have some
rest. Afterwards it's up to you to decide what
to do with the rest of the day. Wander through
the markets of the city or simply laze around
in the hotel bed so that you can recharge your
body. Your overnight has been scheduled at the
hotel in Bikaner itself.
Day 05 Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Once again we plan to tour the city of Bikaner
after the breakfast so keep it in the mind
while you are having it. The popular monuments
of Bikaner among the tourists are the Bikaner
Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Karni Mata Temple etc.
After visiting these Bikaner attractions,
we'll head towards our next destination which
is Jaisalmer. We'll be visiting the Pokhran
Fort en route which is in Pokhran,a thinly
populated area. Other attractions of Pokhran
are Pokhran Museum, the Palaces, Ramdeo Temple
and the Chhatris. Check in at the hotel after
your arrival at Jaisalmer. The evening is at
your leisure, you can choose to simply rest or
wander through the narrow lanes of the city.
You'll stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer for the
night. .
Day 06
Jaisalmer
After having your breakfast, we start the
sight seeing tour of this city right in
the morning itself. Jaisalmer is a city
located so remotely that it has remained
virtually untouched by external influences
and because of it you get to experience a
Jaisalmer that has come through from
another time zone. We'll visit the
Jaisalmer Fort which encompasses an entire
township within itself with all those
narrow lanes and beautiful mansions. Other
Jaisalmer attractions are Manak Chowk and
mansions, Gadsisar Lake, Tazia Tower,
various beautiful mansions and Jain
Temples dedicated to three Jain
Tirthankars. We'll embark upon an
excursion in the afternoon to visit the
Sam sand dunes and enjoy the camel safari
thereafter. Since this has been a hectic
day, we'll now return to hotel in
Jaisalmer for our dinner and for that much
needed nestled-in-the-bed feeling. So ...
good night.
Day 07 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Have an opulent breakfast in the
morning as we have to head towards Jodhpur
which is 298 km away from Jaisalmer. It's
a long journey and that's why we'll also
visit Mandore en route which will serve
two fold purpose - sightseeing as well as
that of a break. See the Ajit pole here
that was built to commemorate the victory
of Ajit Singh over the Mughals. Other
attractions at Mandore are Government
Museum, Hall of Heroes, Mandore Garden
etc. We continue on our way towards
Jodhpur. Check in at the hotel here and
feel free in the evening to either explore
the city or just rest in your hotel room.
Your overnight stay has been scheduled at
the hotel in Jodhpur itself.
Day 08 Jodhpur
As the sun rays in Jodhpur say good
morning to you, you are getting fresh and
we are preparing to dish up your
breakfast. Now you are ready for the city
of Jodhpur which has attractions galore
such as the majestic Mehrangarh Fort (it
offers panoramic views of the city),
Jaswant Thada (it's a white marble
cenotaph) and Umaid Bhawan Palace etc. In
the evening we'll take you for a village
safari in a jeep. Jodhpur is pleased to
host you for another night stay here.
Day 09 Jodhpur - Udaipur
After the mandatory breakfast, we'll leave
for Udaipur in the morning which is 259 km
away and takes about 7 hrs time. But since
we'll be taking a break en route and
visiting Rohetgarh, it's likely to take
more time. The purpose for stopping here
is to show you the splendid Rohetgarh Fort
and a Bishnoi Village. The Bishnoi
community is known all around for its
efforts to protect the nature and natural
beings. We continue towards Udaipur where
the evening is at your disposal after
checking in at the hotel. You'll stay at
the hotel in Udaipur for the night.
Day 10 Udaipur
The wheel of our tour is moving forward as
today we gear up to tour around in the
city of Udaipur, which for some reason is
called the most romantic city of India.
But, as always, the sightseeing tour will
not take off before you have your
breakfast. Today we are all set to start
the day with a boat ride at the Lake
Pichola as the mornings are the best time
to experience the serene waters of the
lake. Now we visit the Jagdish Temple, Jag
Mandir, City Palace and Museum, Saheliyon
ki Bari and other attractions of the city.
You'll be served with a sumptuous dinner
in the night just before you retire to
your bed in the hotel as your night stay
is scheduled in this city itself.
Day 11 Udaipur - Pushkar
After you've had your breakfast, we'll
head towards Pushkar, visiting many
destinations en route. These places are
Elkingi, which is a temple complex and
Nagda, whch is a group of Jain temples.
After your arrival in Pushkar, you check
in at the hotel and retire to your room in
the hotel for your night stay.
Day 12 Pushkar -Jaipur
As the day breaks in the holy city of
Pushkar, we are prepared to serve you the
breakfast as you'll be free afterwards to
explore one of the dhams (pilgrimage
destinations) on your own. The place is
attractive to both domestic as well as
foreign tourists because of its temples
and annual cattle fair. See the Brahma
temple, Pushkar lake and the ghats for
their sheer charm. You'll be taken to
nearby Ajmer which is famous for the tomb
of a Sufi Saint and afterwards we'll
continue our drive towards our
destinations Jaipur. After reaching Jaipur
you'll check in at the hotel for your
overnight stay is scheduled at the Jaipur
Hotel.
Day 13 Jaipur
If you have not realized, the Pink City
says good morning to you. Your breakfast
is ready and so are you, for the city of
Jaipur. We start our day with an excursion
to the Amber Fort where you'll go up to
the fort on elephant back like a king. In
the afternoon we'll visit the city
attractions such as the Jantar Mantar,
Hawa Mahal, City Palace and we'll also
arrange for you an overview of the Pink
City. After having dinner, you'll retire
to rest for the night at the hotel in
Jaipur.
Day 14 Jaipur - Agra
The morning starts with the breakfast but
goes on to take us to our destination
towards Agra. We'll be visiting the
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Fatehpur
Sikri en route. Check in at the hotel in
Agra after arrival and freshen up for the
afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra. Your
overnight stay has been scheduled at Agra
itself.
Day 15 Agra - Delhi
We're sorry but we'll have to wake you up
early in the morning as we'll take you to
the Taj Mahal to show you the sunrise
there. We'll come back to the hotel for our
breakfast and then we'll drive towards Delhi.
You'll be transferred to the international airport
and helped along on your way back to your onward
journeys. We'd love to be with you again ...
perhaps for a tour to some other destinations.
Package includes:
· 14
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.
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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". |
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,