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| Historical Rajasthan |
| 11 Nights/12 Days |
| DELHI - ALSISAR/MANDAWA - BIKANER - JAISALMER - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - AJMER/PUSHKAR - JAIPUR - AGRA - DELHI |
| Tour Price : US$ 1040 AUD 1210.04 € 714.168 £ 628.784 |
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Description:
This package presents a great combination of Rajasthan's most significant monuments, its beautiful cities, its romantic getaways, its holy places, its fantastic wildlife destinations. From the busy streets of Delhi to the marvelous Bikaner, and from the traditional Rajasthani charm of the desert to the stunning splendour of the Taj Mahal, this tour is sure to set Rajasthan ablaze with fabulous colours, lodging it firmly in your heart and mind forever more. |
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| 01 Arrive Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi, meet assistance and transfer to hotel. Morning visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament-House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Delhi. |
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02 Delhi - Alsisar/Mandawa by road |
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Morning drive to Mandawa or Alsisar & transfer to the hotel. Later visit the famous Shekhavati villages, full of beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions. This entire area is like an open air gallery. Overnight Mandawa. |
| 03 Mandawa - Bikaner by road |
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Morning rive to Bikaner & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight Bikaner |
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04 Bikaner - Jaisalmer by road |
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Morning drive to Jaisalmer & transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Jaisalmer. |
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05 Jaisalmer |
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Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazaars and the old mansions known as "havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaisalmer. |
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06 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur by road |
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Morning drive to Jodhpur & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit the Meharangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur. |
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07 Jodhpur - Udaipur by road |
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Morning drive to Udaipur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 Kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Arrive Udaipur & transfer to the hotel. Overnight Udaipur. |
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08 Udaipur |
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Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur. |
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09 Udaipur - Pushkar by road |
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Drive to Ajmer/Pushkar. Ajmer was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the 11th century & is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. In Pushkar, visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus. Overnight Pushkar. |
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10 Pushkar - Jaipur by road |
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Morning drive to Jaipur & transfer to the hotel. In Jaipur visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur. |
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11 Jaipur - Agra by road |
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Morning drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 Kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Arrive Agra & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra.
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. |
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12 Agra - Delhi by road |
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Check out at 1200 noon & drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & straight drive to Delhi International airport for onward journey. No Hotel in Delhi. |
| Cost Include |
| Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at Airport/hotel by our representative.
Arrival / Departure transfers, sightseeing/ excursions and surface travel as per above program.
Accommodation for Total 11 nights on Room plus breakfast on fixed menu basis.
All presently applicable Taxes on Hotel/ Transport including 2.575% service tax. |
| Cost Does Not Include - |
| Any services other than the ones mentioned above or visa charges, airport taxes, Guides and Monument Entrance fees for the monuments (Quoted as supplement), meals other than those mentioned above or any items of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, drinks, Camera fees or tips etc. |
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