Land of Maharajas (Rajasthan)
Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Udaipur – Delhi (11N/12D)
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport. Where you will be met, welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at Delhi Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Delhi Morning tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, 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.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After your breakfast drive to Agra covering a distance of 200 Kms/ 04 visit Sikandra Fort through the way.On arrival check in to hotel. After refreshing up at the hotel explore the city of Mughal architectural that would leave you spell bound..Your Visit to the Taj Mahal with Vogue Travels guide would confront the true meaning of Love for Mumtaj. Carry on the Agra trip by seeing the Agra Fort and market. Overnight at Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the Pink City of Rajasthan covering a distance of 250 Kms / 05 Hrs enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri, a saga of craftsmanship. On arrival refresh up yourself and proceed to the local market where the business oprendi is still 500 years old. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast Experience the first taste of Maharaja with an Elephant Ride at Amber Fort. Explore the miniature of City Palace with Vogue Travels experienced guide. Evening we will take you to Chokhi dhani – an ethenic Village Resort for Dinner.Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur – Bikaner
After an early breakfast leave by surface to Bikaner (321 Kms / 8 hrs) On arrival check in to your hotel.After refresh up we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience for us. Dinner & Overnight.
Day 07 : Bikaner – Ocean – Jaisalmer
After breakfast we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer via Osian (333 Kms / 8 hrs). Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD. Very often one can see along the road to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region. Blackbuck and fast running chinkara are the most common among them. We have a stop enroute at a village to observe the traditional life of the villages in Rajasthan. We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Day 08 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand mansions). Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the most exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of the visitors called this city "a living museum". We have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple. In the afternoon we drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer. Dinner & Overnight .
Day 09 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After an Early breakfast drive to Jodhpur (285 kms / 6 hrs). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and seven gates. Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujarat trading route and the Marwaris were benefitted from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China. We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 10 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast we drive to Udaipur (260 Kms / 5 hrs). Enroute we will visit Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century. We have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges. On arrival check in to the hotel.dinner & Overnight.
Day 11 : Udaipur
After breakfast we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west. Evening Back to the hotel.Dinner & Overnight.
Day 12 : Udaipur Airport drop / Delhi Airport drop
After breakfast drop at Udaipur Airport to board your onward flight or we will drive to Delhi (700 Kms / 13 hrs drive).
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