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Royal Essence of INDIA [15N/16D]

itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Delhi

On Arrival at Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi.

DAY 2: Delhi

Morning tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Van the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Also drive past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 3: Delhi - Mandawa (275 kms-5 hrs.)

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the heritage hotel. After lunch and relaxation visit Mandawa town, stroll through the bustling bazaars and pick up things of your interest. Evenings there is a special program of music and dance performed by local artists, participate in the dance and feel the life of the people and their hospitality. Overnight Mandawa.

DAY 4: Mandawa – Bikaner (175 kms 4 hrs.)

After breakfast, visit the Shekhawati region, an important town of the years gone by, to see a number of remarkable Havelis and Castles in the nearby towns of Nawalgarh and Laxman Garh. These havelis are museums in themselves, numerous havelis built by the rich merchants as their residence in the 18th and 19th century. After lunch, drive to Bikaner on arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the evening take an excursion tour to Deshnok to see the Temple of Karni Mata – at this temple rats are held sacred & roam freely within the temple complex. Spotting a white rat in this temple is believed to be lucky. Evening free for Leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and Overnight Bikaner.

DAY 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms - 6 hrs.)

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Bikaner covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986-meter-long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, if time permits you can visit Camel Breeding Farm, one of the known farms of Asia. Later, driving to Jaisalmer – 330 kms, en route to the massive Fort Pokharan, the town Pokhran came to the limelight when several nuclear tests were conducted here during the 1970’s and the 1990’s. After the visit continue to drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening you can enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight Jaisalmer.

DAY 6: Jaisalmer

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework of breathtaking intricacy, followed by Gadisar Lake. Later after lunch, drive to Sam Sand Dunes – 45 kms en route visit the ancient Temple of Lodurwa, Amar Sagar and Mool Sagar Complex, built in 1815 AD, the complex also houses a summer palace where some beautiful paintings and pictures are displayed. On arrival at Sam Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels and enjoy camel safari to discover the various sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples in and around Jaisalmer in an authentic and leisurely fashion with entertainment by folk performers, visits to villages, and chatter from colorful guides thrown in. After the safari, drive back to Jaisalmer for overnight Jaisalmer.

DAY 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 kms / 5.30hrs.)

After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, en route you can visit Osian Village, ruins of an ancient city called Osian, an oasis in the desert, A drive to this ancient township takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian has 15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples. Of these, the most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and the main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After settling down in the hotel, depart for a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada (Mausoleums of the great Rajput Warrior) and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Later returned to the hotel for overnight Jodhpur.

DAY 8: Jodhpur

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada (Mausoleums of the great Rajput Warrior) and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Evening one can enjoy a village safari to Bisnoi Village, (at optional cost) Later return to the hotel for overnight Jodhpur.

DAY 9: Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh (178 Kms / 4 hrs.)

After breakfast proceed to Kumbhalgarh on arrival at the check inn at the hotel. Later visit the famous Ranakpur Temples of 12th Century, later visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn the history of the fort while enjoying its mesmerizing view Afterwards go to the Jain Temple in Ranakpur. It is believed that the temple was built in the 15th century under the direction of Seth Dharna Shah, who was a follower of Jainism and a businessman by profession. He constructed the temple with the help of Rana Kumbha, the king of Mewar whose condition for help was that the temple be named after him visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn the history of the fort while enjoying its mesmerizing view, overnight stay at Kumbhalgarh

DAY 10: Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur (95 Kms 2-3 Hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Udaipur visiting Ranakpur Enroute. Renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty. The main temple was built during the reign of the Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved with no two being alike. One kilometer away from the temple complex is the temple of Amba Mata.
Later proceed to Udaipur. Reach Udaipur in the evening, Time free to relax. Optionally you can take a walk through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur up to the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Enjoy a Boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight Udaipur

DAY 11: Udaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace overlooking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved become the largest palace in Rajasthan, Main attraction of Palace are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental garden built in the honor of Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala Mandal collection of folk-art items like folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Opened seven days a week, puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open-air theatre & Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Overnight at Udaipur.

DAY 12: Udaipur – Bassi (135 Kms / 2 Hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Bassi Fort enroute visit to Chittorgarh fort Spread over 13 square kms, unlike other forts you can explore this fort by the vehicle you are traveling,Chittourgarh fort is the mightiest Fort in Indian History, The pride and glory of Rajasthan. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular chhatris in the fort vicinity visit Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata Temple, State Archaeological Museum, later drive to Bassi Fort. Overnight stay at Bassi.

DAY 13: Bassi – Jaipur ( 310 Kms / 5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Jaipur, the pink city reaches Jaipur late afternoon, rest day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

DAY 14: Jaipur

Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on an elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later in the afternoon you are free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. Return to the hotel for Overnight Jaipur.

DAY 15: Jaipur-Agra (256 kms, 04/5hrs)

After breakfast Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Reach Agra & check into the hotel. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience Overnight Agra.

DAY 16: Agra-Delhi (210 kms, 04hrs) Departure

Morning visits the world-famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon drive to Delhi for the departure for home.

Tour ends …..!!

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