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| Rajasthan Palace Tour Package |
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Duration : 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur
- Udaipur - Delhi |
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| Detailed Tour |
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Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red
Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This
massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi. Afternoon, leave for Agra. Arrive Agra
and check in at hotel.
Day 03 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of
his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall
of public and private audiences amongst many
other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah,
which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622
and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she
constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near
Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day
- The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah
Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction
of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the
abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - built
by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital
of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15
years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of
Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which
are still preserved in its original glory. Continue
drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipurin the evening
and checkin at hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to
the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance
of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient
capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the
fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput
commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example
of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free for
individual activities. Afternoon, city tour
of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum
having an extensive collection of art, carpets,
enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the
observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728
and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar
and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit
Pushkar.
Day 06 : Pushkar - Jodhpur
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur. On arrival
in Jodhpur, checkin at hotel. In the afternoon,
city tour of Jodhpur. Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh
Fort which literally means “Majestic Fort”,
located at the very centre of the city. There
are ,in all , three gates , each built to commemorate
a particular victory, as well as to reinforce
the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments,
palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’
ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada :
Close to the fort complex lies this white marble
cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of
Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant
Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower – the city
centre.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute
visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The
cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted
white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat
of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise
to learn that they were built in 1460, so well
preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main
temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none
of which is similarly carved. After the visit,
continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur in
the evening and check in at hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of
Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan; Jagdish
temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651;
Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour,
which is a small garden with its fountains,
kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the
evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to
board flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi,
transfer to hotel. Afternoon, city tour
of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in
mid 16th century this is an early example of
Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past
India Gate, President House, Connaught Place.
The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan
Temple
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board flight back
home/onward destination. |
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