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Roy alee Rajasthan Tour
Arrive Delhi meet assist at the airport and transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old &
New Delhi:
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub
Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath,
past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave. Afternoon drive to agra, on
arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Morning at sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal,
built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his
queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also
visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - 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-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. Also visit
Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her
father. Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to
commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due
to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it
fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid,
Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On
arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort - Amber is the classic
romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was
started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies
an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and
Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.Continue
sight-seeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and
traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace
sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city.
It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and
the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best
preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh
II in different parts of the country. This observatory
consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still
in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of
Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their
five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink
encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by
Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the
palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast drive to Udaipur, arrive Udaipur and
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Morning proceed for city sight seeing tour.The city of
Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake,
hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision
in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a
fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and
writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes,
temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls,
carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and
chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the
Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight. Udaipur is built in
1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been
described as the most romantic spot on the continent of
India by Col. James Todd. Visit theCity Palace museum,
the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort
for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art
museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon leisure.
Night stay in Udaipur.
Drive for Jodhpur after breakfast. On arrival check in
at hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Morning city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold of
the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince
Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low
sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and
Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing
marble cenotaph, built in emory of Maharaja Jaswant
singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night
stay in Jodhpur.
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Morning city sight seeing tour. Throbbing in the heart
of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately
molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today
stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer
go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned
his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new
city. Visit the magnificient fort the Patwon Ki Haveli (
Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, whit their carved
balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the
art. Evening camel ride to visit Sam Dunes. Night stay
in Jaisalmer.
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the
hotel. Night stay in Bikaner.
Morning after breakfast city sight seeing tour. Bikaner
is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long
before this, the city was trade center on the caravan
routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant
features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The
city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall,
which can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner City is
bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort
housing old palaces, temples and 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. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum,
Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in
Bikaner.
Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava, on arrival check in
at the hotel. Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandava,
foundin 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of
his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and
mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of
Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of
armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820
ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other
interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay in
Mandawa.
Drive to Delhi, Arrive Delhi and transfer to Airport for
onward Journey.
Cost per person on twin sharing for minimum two person traveling.
>>13 nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daily
breakfast.
>>Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
>>All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
>>Local english speaking guides.
>>Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to availability),
Boat ride in Udaipur, Camel ride in Jaisalmer.
>>All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.
>>Entrance fee to monuments.
>>Any airfare
>>Tips, laundry.
>>Any item not shown in Cost Includes.
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