Pick & Choose - Rajasthan with Khajuraho Tour
Travel Packages
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Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho -
Orchha - Gwalior - Agra - Jaipur - Chhatrasagar - Deogarh - Udaipur
- Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Delhi
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Day 01: Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer
to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a
perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land
and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Start tour of Old & New Delhi.
Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival
at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the
riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight.
Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts
the maximum number of tourists.
Overnight will be spent at Varanasi.
Day 04: Varanasi - Khajuraho
In the morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the
sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living
traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.
Transfer to airport for flight to Khajuraho.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Visit the WESTERN
SET OF TEMPLES. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 05: Khajuraho
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for a full day tour of the EXOTIC TEMPLES (EASTERN &
SOUTHERN) of Khajuraho.
Relax in the evening or proceed to the SHILPA GRAM for seeing the
local artisans at work. You can also see the colorful DANCES show.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 06: Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Proceed by surface to ORCHHA.
ORCHHA - A medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with Palaces
and temples of the 16th and 17th century which have remarkable withstood
the onslaught of time. The city is picturesquely flanked by the
River Betwa.
Proceed for sight-seeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Reach Gwalior and transfer to hotel.
Gwalior's colorful history, going back to the eight century, is
a mosaic of Rajput clans of the Pratihasas, Kachwahas and Tomars,
each leaving their marks on the city's magnificent monuments.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 07: Gwalior - Agra
Proceed for sight-seeing after breakfast.
Visit the historic Gurjari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Sas Bahu ka
Mandir, Royal Palace, the Suraj Kund in the fort and also the Scindia
Palace and cenotaphs.
Proceed to Agra after lunch. Reach Agra and relax.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed
the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the
Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the
Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble,narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of
the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra
still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
Visit TAJ MAHAL at sunset. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 08: Agra
Proceed for sight-seeing of the city after breakfast. First, proceed
to TAJ MAHAL which is just walking distance from the hotel.
TAJ MAHAL: The fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, built it in 1631
in the memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian
princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Behrampur in
a campaign to crush a rebellion, after giving birth to their 14th
child. Her death so crushed the emperor that all his hair and beard
were said to have grown snow white in a few months. When Mumtaz
Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor:
first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again;
third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit
the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second
promises. It is a "symbol of eternal love".
Proceed to Agra and visit Agra Fort- which was built by Akbar In
1525 AD.
Visit TAJ MAHAL at sunset. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 09: Agra - Jaipur
Proceed for Jaipur after breakfast.
Visit FATEHPUR SIKRI - The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century
is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and
its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of
its grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway
in the world.
Continue your drive to Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II
who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes
the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis,
it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion
of the yesteryears and modernity.
Reach Jaipur and check in at hotel. Spend the evening relaxing
at this beautiful hotel or visit a couple of temples like the BIRLA
MANDIR.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 10: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a morning excursion will
be taken to the Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent on elephant back
in a royal manner.
AMBER FORT PALACE - 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 its ultimate expression.
Proceed for city sight-seeing after lunch. The sites to include:
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. It is a five-storey structure
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.
Shopping and relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur - Chhatrasagar
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed to NIMAJ. (Chhatrasagar)
The fort of Nimaj was built in 1733 by the valiant ruler- Thakur
Jagram Singh. Situated in the heart of the town, it is a massive
structure built in traditional Rajput style with courtyards and
separate wings for men & women.
Relax in the tastefully designed and well-appointed tented accommodation.
Each tent has an attached bath with running hot and cold water,
and its own private sit out overlooking the lake.
Overnight will be at the camp.
Day 12: Chhatrasagar - Deogarh - Udaipur
Proceed to DEOGARH after a leisurely breakfast.
Have lunch at the DEOGARH MAHAL and find out more about the PRINCELY
STATE. Proceed to Udaipur.
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.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sight-seeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City
Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory
doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 14: Udaipur - Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for Jodhpur. En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating
back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike,
support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes
and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the
Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Jodhpur.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for morning sight-seeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the
desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh
Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit,
overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel.
Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping.
Overnight will be in Jodhpur.
Day 16: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is
the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone
stands, its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 17: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sight-seeing tour
of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great
Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow
stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades
and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living
Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwaon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar
Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
Proceed to the SAND DUNES by jeep after lunch for visiting the
typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Start your CAMEL SAFARI from
the village. Ride into the desert passing through small villages
and camel herds grazing.View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky
is set on fire. Reach you camp and dinner will be served in the
camp.
Stay overnight at the TENTED CAMP.
Day 18: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at the camp.
Start CAMEL SAFARI winding your way back through a new route to
the village. On your way see the villagers starting their day and
the womenfolk setting out to fetch water from the desert. The children
would be going in groups to the school. Also pass by solitary temples
at times.
Day 19: Jodhpur - Delhi
Breakfast will be in the hotel. Proceed to the airport to take the
flight to Delhi.
Reach and check in at a hotel for the day. Enjoy the day in the
hotel relaxing or do some last minute shopping. Late evening check
out as per flight timing and proceed to the airport for flight home.
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