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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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