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Festival Tours in Rajasthan
  
Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days
Destination Covered
: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambhore - Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh
- Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. 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. It is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope
- that is India. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra in the afternoon.
TAJ MAHAL:
Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul
raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj
is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took
22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad
Isa. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
After
breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - 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. Spend night at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast
will be at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of
Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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
i's ultimate expression.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
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.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day
05: Jaipur - Pushkar
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar
by noon and relax. Check in at the SWISS TENTS.
PUSHKAR - Amongst
the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The
creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely
spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple
in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar
Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from
across the world.
Day 06: Pushkar
Full day will be spent
in PUSHKAR FAIR.
Day 07 Pushkar - Ranthambhore
Visit the
BRAHMA TEMPLE - The only one in the world.
Start early after breakfast for
Ranthambhore.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis
and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing
out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely
14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday
in the heart of the jungle. perhaps the best place in the world to sight a tiger
in the wild. has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the
country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most
of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded.
Proceed for the afternoon SAFARI to spot tigers.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 08: Ranthambhore
Enjoy the day at Ranthambhore going
out for JUNGLE SAFARIS into the PARK.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 09: Ranthambhore - Kota
Proceed for the morning SAFARI.
Start for KOTA after breakfast. Overnight will be at Kota.
Day
10: Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh
Start for Bundi after breakfast.
36 km from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, Bundi - One of the unexplored cities
with a rich historical wealth. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Had Chauhans
- an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. Bundi is surrounded
by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall
with four gateways.
CHATRASAGAR is a fascinating pavilion of a gallery
of miniature murals. Elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depict scenes from
the 'Ragamala' 'Raaslila' -- the Radha-Krishna story.
SUKH MAHAL is a magnificent
summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake amid the lush surroundings of a beautiful
garden. An underground tunnel is believed to run from the Sukh Mahal to the old
palace.
Proceed to CHITTAURGARH.
THE EPITOME OF ROMANCE AND VALOUR
- The pride and glory of Rajasthan, CHITTAUR echoes with the tales of romance
and valor unique to the Rajput tradition. After visiting the FORT proceed to stay
at the BIJAIPUR CASTLE SUITE. Overnight will be at the CASTLE.
Day
11: Bijaipur - Udaipur
Start for Udaipur after breakfast.
Reach
and check in at hotel.
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.Udaipur
is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Relax in the evening. Spend night at Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
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. Also
visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk
Museum. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur - Jodhpur
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach 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. Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into
the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable
moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Proceed for Jaisalmer after breakfast.
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, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued
city. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing
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. Stay overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP.
Day 17: Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Breakfast will be at the camp.
Proceed to Bikaner.
Check in at hotel.
BIKANER - The royal fortified
city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city
is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades
the city's lifestyle. Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed
for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises
on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view of the town can be seen from
the terrace of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms with jade handles,
traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at the Castle. Reach
and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa
- Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Take a walking tour of the
painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though
they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors
around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli,
Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend
the major part of the day looking into frescoes.
Also visit Mahensar and
Dundlod meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi and reach by evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi
Proceed for a
full day tour of Old & New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing
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 and the
Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy
the Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
Day 21:
Delhi - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel. Day will be free to explore the
city and finish last minute shopping.
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