Rajasthan Palace - Rajasthan Tourism Information
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Duration : 10 Days / 9 Night
Destinations covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Sariska,
Mandawa, Bikaner, Khimsar, Jodhpur
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi
At the airport you will be received with a warm traditional welcome
featured by the Indian 'namaste' (a welcome posture with hands folded
together). A representative of the tour agent is always there to
escort you to your hotel for overnight stay. Over night stay at
the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi City Tour Old & New Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel be ready for the treasures ahead. A
guided tour of the city takes you to the sumptuous Mughal monuments
of Red fort and Jama Masjid. At Rajghat and India Gate you will
be amidst the foliage. In later half of the day you will visit the
fabulous sights- Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Mughal Gardens, Qutab Minar
and many more. Evening hold more excitement, as you will be viewing
the sound and light show at the Red Fort. Finally, you are back
in your hotel to rest for the night.
Day 3: Delhi/Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur check into
the hotel. Half-day excursion to Amberfort with Elephant Ride. Enjoy
the sights of the Shish Mahal, built in the 17th century a perfect
blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture will surely hypnotize you.
Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace
who had 12 queens. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Just after breakfast at the hotel, you proceed for Jaipur sightseeing
tour. The rose pink city got its name from the red color of its
building that were painted red in 19th century when queen Victoria
made her visit to this royal city of Rajasthan. You will be guided
to the imposing City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amer Palace, Jantar Mantar
and the Jai Garh fort. The beautiful fountains pools and sculptures
of the Sisodia-Rani-Ka-Bagh will surely take your breath away. Evenings
are at your leisure. Enjoy a delicious Rajasthani cuisine at famous
Choki Dani where you are served food in typical Rajasthani style
with non-stop servings of food items. Go for shopping at the famous
government emporiums for handicrafts items or tie and dye textiles.
At night you are back in your hotel- after a day full of unknown
experiences.
Day 4: Jaipur/Sariska Morning
After breakfast drive to Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary
is abode of large number of wildlife and diverse variety of birds.
Sighting a tiger is not that difficult at the sanctuary that too
if riding on an elephant. Night stay at the Sariska wildlife resort.
Day 5: Sariska/Mandawa
Morning proceed for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa check into hotel. The
guided tour will take you to the beautiful village of Shekhawati,
here, you will be totally overwhelmed by the magnificent havelis
built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th
centuries. The havelis are embellished with paintings reflecting
the daily life of the desert of deities whom the people worship.
Day 6: Mandawa/Bikaner
Early morning view the sunrise at the Desert Resort at Mandawa and
then proceed for Bikaner. On arrival check into the hotel. Later
in afternoon visit to a camel-breeding farm. The farm will up date
you about the breeding time of camels and how they are taken care
and raised in the farm. Evenings enjoy the stroll at the bustling
bazaars of the city center over brimmed with handicraft and miniature
paintings. Stay in a hotel overnight.
Day 7: Bikaner Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast proceed for the city tour of Bikaner. Your
travel will be started by a visit to Junagarh Fort, an imperial
museum that comprises history of Bikaner from its days of erection
dating back to the 16th century. Also visit Lalgarh palace and famous
Jain Temples embellished with marvelous architectural work. Another
attraction of the city lies in its food, snacks and sweets- don't
forget to purchase potato snacks, Bikareri Bhujia (salted snacks)
and mouth-watering sweets from the city. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 8: Bikaner/Deshnok/Nagaur/Khimsar
Morning drive for Khimsar en-route covering the sightseeing of Deshnok
the Rat Temple. Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke lying at the distance
of 30km from Bikaner. Visit the 600 years ancient shrine of Goddess
Karni. You will be astonished to see that besides the Goddess the
other deity of the temple are rats. The people have a strong notion
that these rodents will be reincarnated as divine human.
Later visit the unique town of Nagaur, one of the most picturesque
of Rajput townships resounds with life during the Nagaur Fair. This
cattle fair is the second largest in Rajasthan and is held every
year during the Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb). By afternoon you
will be reaching to Khimsar, visiting Khimsar Fort. This fort architecture
offers great discrepancy. Initially, the fort walls, minarets and
stables were built solely for war but later on when the royal family
shifted to the fort in 18th century the fort was restructured. Today,
this fort ranks amongst the premier classified Heritage Hotels of
India. Over night at Khimsar Heritage Hotel.
Day 9: Khimsar/Ossian/Mandore/Jodhpur
Morning start your trip to Jodhpur en-route covering Ossian and
Mandore. Ossian (58km) is also referred as an oasis in the desert.
Pay a visit to beautifully carved Jain temples of 11th century dedicated
to Lord Mahavira followed by a visit to Sun Temple, Kali temple
and the Sachiya Mata Temple. Mandore (8 km) see the cenotaphs of
Jodhpur rulers amidst the beautiful gardens. The walls of the cenotaphs
are festooned with 15 sculptures of Hindu deities tunneled out of
the hard rocks, a worth visiting sight. By evening reach to Jodhpur,
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur/Delhi
Morning you will be guided to Mehrangarh fort crowning on the hilly
terrain of Aravali Ranges at a height of 125m. The beauty and the
glory of many royal palaces in the fort speak epic of red sandstone
Palace. Umiad bhawan a beautiful architectural splendor is still
the residence of erstwhile rulers of Jodhpur, the part of the palace
is converted as a heritage hotel and part is preserve as a museum.
Government Museum the museum has sumptuous amassing of arms and
ammunitions, royal dresses portraits of royal family. By evening
reaching back to Delhi, transfer to the airport to board flight
for your next destination
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