Taj
Mahal With Rajasthan Tour
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra
- Samode - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Osiyan - Jodhpur - Ranakpur
- Udaipur - Delhi
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Day
01 : Arrival Delhi
Flight to Delhi, arrival late night. Check into hotel
for night.
Day 02 : Delhi Delhi, India.s capital is a perfect
place to see a blend of India.s new and old. Here you can take a rickshaw ride
through the bustling markets of Old Delhi, where you will also see Raj Ghat and
Jama Mosque. Also visit some of India.s magnificent structures such as Humayun.s
Tomb,
Qutub Minar, as well as the Government buildings.
Day
03 : Agra Drive to Agra (200 kms, approx 4 hours).
On the way you
will stop briefly at Sikandra, where the tomb of Akbar the Great is located .
Layers of history are peeled away to reveal an amazing tapestry of life - of wars
waged, of great architectural magnificence and above all a testimony of the undying
love of a king for his queen in the magnificent monument . the Taj Mahal. Agra
also boasts other monuments such as the Agra Fort. Visit a marble factory where
the most incredible pietra-dura work can be seen.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur (260 kms, aprox. 5 hours)
Visit the Amer Fort, beautifully
located on a hill just 11 kms from the city. You have the option of ascending
the fort on elephant back.
Take a walk or rickshaw-ride through the
old city and explore the colourful and interesting lanes.
Day 05 :
Jaipur Take a tour of this colorful, historic city. See City Palace, the
Palace of the Winds and the Jantar Mantar observatory and be transported back
to the world of Maharajas and their lives. Go shopping for textiles, jewellery
and local handicrafts in this "shoppers' paradise", as the city is known.
Day 06 : Samode Drive to Samode (40 kms, approx.1 hour)
Experience royal luxury and splendour at the magnificent Samode Palace. Walk around
the village of Samode and observe daily life in a typical Rajasthani village.
Day 07 : Mandawa Drive to Mandawa (130 kms, approx. 4 hours)
Walk around the town and visit the beautiful painted havelis of the merchants,
which bring back memories of past wealth and glory. Enjoy the sights of colorful
safas (headgear) of the local people, their graceful dance and music, the ethnic
traditional food, and legendary hospitality - the experience is simply amazing.
Day
08 : Bikaner Drive to Bikaner (170 kms, approx. 4.5 hours).
On the
way see havelis in Nawalgarh and Sikar. Explore the rich cultural heritage of
Bikaner by visiting the opulent Junagarh Fort and the havelis in the old town.
Time permitting you can also visit the camel breeding farm here.
Day
09 : Jaisalmer Drive to Jaisalmer (333 kms, approx. 7.5 hours). On the
way stop at Pokhran for lunch. Evening check-in and relax at hotel.
Day
10 : Jaisalmer Take a tour of the "Golden City" of Jaisalmer
built around the massive living fort, visit the Gadisar Lake and the exquisitely
carved havelis in the narrow alleys of the old town. Experience the melancholy
romance of the desert by taking a camel ride into the sanddunes at sunset and
witness cultural performances by local folk artists.
Day 11 : Osiyan
An erstwhile trading center, Osiyan today is a desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical
and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and designed, most of which have stood
ravages of time. The largest and the best preserved among them are the Mahavir
Jain temple dedicated to Mahavira, the last of the Jain Thirthankars . The place
is highlighted by its camel ride at the time of the sunset. Also visit nerby Bishnoi
villages to see the ways of these eco-friendly tribes people. View the desert
wild-life like bluebulls, gazelles and peacocks.
Day 12 : Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur (150 kms, approx. 4 hours). On the way you can visit
the Pali region. Jodhpur, the "Blue City", famous for its local arts
and crafts,
has the impressive Mehrangarh fort with an interesting museum.
Also visit the cenotaphs of the Maharajas at Jaswant Thada.Wander around the bell
tower in the old city and visit the local markets.
Day 13 : Ranakpur
Drive a short distance to Ranakpur (190 kms, approx. 4 hours).
Ranakpur,
a small town in the foothills of the Aravallis, has been made famous by its gorgeous
Jain temple built in white marble. Take a tour of the temple and be mesmerised
by its intricate carvings and architecture.Enjoy and relax in the beautiful palace
hotel.
Day
14 : Udaipur Make an excursion to the nearby Kumbalgarh Fort. This massive
and impressive structure on top of the hill will surely take your breath away.
After this drive to
Udaipur (90 kms, approx. 2.5 hours).
Enjoy
a romantic boat ride on Lake Pichola and experience the true beauty of this "City
of Lakes".
Day 15 : Udaipur Take a tour of one of the
most romantic cities in Rajasthan and visit the grand City Palace, the Jagdish
Temple and the royal garden, Saheliyon ki Baadi. Wander through the narrow streets
of the old town and visit the markets. Udaipur is famous for its miniature painting
schools. Visit one such school to learn more about this. In the evening do not
miss the Sound and Light show in the City Palace.
Day 16 : Delhi
Relax and enjoy your hotel till departure by afternoon flight to Delhi.
Arrival by evening in Delhi. Late night transfer to international airport for
your flight back home.
Day 17 : Delhi-Abroad International
flight back home.
Goa Extension Option:
Day 16 : Goa Take a flight to Goa via Mumbai. Arrival transfer to resort.
Sun, sand and sea - swaying palm trees, beautiful beaches, great seafood - relaxation,
water sports, Portuguese legacy, local markets, temples and churches - indulge
your senses and enjoy all this and more in the tropical paradise that is GOA!
As per choice Take a flight to Delhi. Late night transfer
to international airport for your flight back home.
Delhi-Abroad
International flight back home.
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