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Royal Rajasthan Tours
Duration: 24 Days/23 Nights
Places Covered: Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mt.Abu - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota - SawaiMadhopur - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 - Arrival Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Jaipur- the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The forts Amber Fort, Jaipur& palaces of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendours, are now living monuments.
Day 02 - Jaipur
After an early leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, You ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal. This elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneakily view the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Later also visit Birla Mandir - a unique ancient monument with exquisite marble stone carvings. In the evening enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the a typical Rajasthani village life. Also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 - Jaipur - Mandawa (By Road - 151kms - 03hrs)
Next day morning after an early breakfast drive to Mandawa a region famous for the high quality frescoes. Arrive Mandawa and transfer to the hotel. After lunch sightseeing tour to Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04 - Mandawa - NawalGarh - Mandawa
After taking breakfast outing to Nawalgarh, is 8kms from Mandawa. View the colorful bazaar and two forts. There is also interesting temple in town including Ganga Mai near Nansa Gate. In the evening back to Mandawa. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05 - Mandawa - Bikaner (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the next day morning drive to Bikaner, tucked away in the desert region of western Rajasthan. Arrive Bikaner and transfer to the hotel, overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Bikaner
In the morning sightseeing Tour to Bikaner covering the Junagarh Fort, sumptuously decorated with its ornately lacquered walls in red & gold and panels of dazzling coloured glass inlay set over the coronation throne. After lunch excursion tour to Deshnok (Karni Mata Temple) devoted to an incarnation of Durga. The sacred rats and their life is reconfirmation of the almighty power of the Goddess. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07 - Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Road - 333kms - 8.5hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to the ancient caravan city of Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region, founded on the crossroads of lucrative trade routes. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08 - Jaisalmer
Discover the honey-coloured fort that emerges from the flat dry desert sands and enjoy a walk through the maze of narrow streets in the city with ornately decorated havelis. In the evening enjoy camel ride by the sand dunes. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Road - 326kms - 08hrs)
After taking breakfast drive to Jodhpur through the most interesting contours of the desert landscape. Arrive Jodhpur & transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Jodhpur PalaceDay 10 / Jodhpur
In the next day morning visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which dominates and offers spectacular vistas of the blue-hued city. Later explore on your own the bazaars known for antiques and artifacts or for textiles. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11 - Jodhpur - Mt.Abu (By Road - 244kms - 06hrs)
In the morning drive to Mt. Abu. which is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort, Mt. Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara Temples and many more archaeological remains. Arrive Mt. Abu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 - Mt.Abu
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Mt.Abu visiting the Nakki Lake. The lake is studded with little islands, Gaumukh temple, and a place, which is ascribed to the legendary hermit Sage Vashistha, who is said to have created the 4 warrior Rajput clans out of a religious fire. Also visit the Dilwara temples, built between the 11th and the 13th centuries. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13 - In Mt.Abu
In the morning visit the Sunset Point and the Honeymoon Point. The setting of the sun against the hilly back drop presents a breathtaking view Later visit Achalgarh (11kms away and famous for temples and a Fort) and Guru Shikhar-15kms from Mt.Abu and the highest peak in the Aravallis (1922m). Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14 - Mt.Abu - Udaipur (By Road - 292kms - 07hrs)
In the next day morning straight drive to Udaipur. An oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. Reach to Udaipur and transfer to thre hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 - Udaipur
In the next day morning sightseeing tour to Udaipur covering City Palace, poised over Lake Pichola, iridescent with tile and mirror inlay. Later can explore the town by walking through the narrow, colourful winding lanes. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 16 - Udaipur
After taking breakfast visit the famous Jain temples of Nagda and Eklingi only 15kms from Udaipur. Later back to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 17 / Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
In the next day morning outing to the historic city of Chittaurgarh. 112kms from Udaipur it was a well-established citadel and the capital of Mewar, until emperor Akbar conquered it. Chittaurgarh Fort stands about 180 metres high and at the summit it is 5km long north to south, but only ¾ km at its widest, east to west. Upon arrival at chittaurgarh you will visit the Fort, Vijay stambh and Kirti stambh later back to Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 / Udaipur - Kota (By Road - 284kms - 6hrs)
After having breakfast straight drive to Kota. Rajasthan's largest Industrial town situated on the banks of the river chambal is well known for its famous kota sarees and also for a miniature school of art which specialized in hunting scenes. Reach Kota and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19 - Kota
After taking breakfast sightseeing tour to Kota visiting City Palace and Fort. With in the city palace is the museum, which houses a good collection of artifacts. After visit the Chambal Gardens. Beautiful gardens around Kota along the Chambal River, which has a crocodile sanctuary in the area. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20 - Kota - Ranthambhore (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
After an early breakfast drive to Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary, famous for the Tiger Reserves, which is said to have the India's friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. It is also a wonderful place for bird watching. Reach Ranthambhore and transfer to the hotel. After lunch Jungle safari by canter to encounter the Tiger. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 21 - Ranthambhore
In the morning and afternoon Jungle Safari. The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, is the main attraction of Ranthambore Rajasthan. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 22 - Ranthambhore - Agra (By Road - 294kms - 07hrs)
After breakfast drive to the city of Taj, Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Reach Agra and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 23 - Agra - Delhi (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
In the morning sightseeing tour to Agra visiting the wonderful Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. One the most wasteful expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone. Undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. Later visit the Agra Fort, a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. Afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the Delhi hotel.
Day 24 - Delhi – Onward Destinations
After having an early breakfast then combined sightseeing tours to OLD & NEW Delhi covering the Qutab Minar. A fine example of early Mughal and Afghan architecture. Later drive past the grand government buildings, the President's House, India Gate, Red fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple ( Birla Mandir ) & Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, Chandni Chowk . In the evening transfer to international airport for onward journey according to your sechedule.
(These are sample itinraries and we will be happy to make tailor made itinraries suiting your needs.)
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