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"The Land of the Kings" and the home of the Rajputs,
a group of warriors who have controlled this part of India
for about one thousand years in accordance with code of
chivalry and honor similar to that of the medieval European
knightss. Geographically Rajasthan has a mixed character.
In the southern part there are the Aravali hills, northwest
and south is connected with Thar Desert. There were more
than 18 different states in Rajasthan in medieval India
who was never united. All the state contented not only for
power but also in development of arts and architecture as
a result of which we can see different castles and palaces,
fort and fortresses and temples. Mughal arts and architecture
also entered as the Mughals invaded some part of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan is also rich in language, customs and costumes,
fairs and festivals and people are friendly and hospitable.
The trip of 14 days in Rajasthan gives you a romantic feeling
as you enjoy the luxurious life of the Maharajas.
| Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrival in Delhi
Arrival in Delhi and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing
tours in Old and New Delhi. Delhi, the capital city
of India, has much to offer of contrast. |
| Day 02 |
Delhi - Shekhawati
(Nawalgarth-Mukundgarh)
You will drive and enter Rajasthan’s semi desert
region of Shekhawati. It is popularly known as ‘The
open air art gallery’ famous for its pained Havelis.
Visit to some of the Havelis in Nawalgarth. Approximately
5 to 6 hrs drive. Overnights in Mukundagarh or for the
economic trips: Nawalgarh/Mandawa/Junjunu. |
| Day 03 |
Shekhawati - Bikaner
After about 4 hours drive we arrive in Bikaner, an old
desert town encircled by city walls and once an important
post on the great Caravan trade route. Within the fort,
there are exquisite palaces representing one of the
best examples among the available Moghul styled art
and architecture of India |
| Day 04 |
Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is rising from the heart of the Thar Desert
like a golden mirage. This magic, incomparably unspoiled
city has been dubbed 'The golden city' for its golden
sunsets on the yellow sand stone mansion. The merchants
built magnificent houses and exquisitely carved Jain
temples within this fortified town. Free afternoon. |
| Day 05 |
Jaisalmer
Visit of the fort, the Havelis and wandering in the
city. In the afternoon you will be driven to the Sam
Sand Dunes, about 40kms away from the city, for camel
ride and to view the sunset. En route you will also
visit Bada Bagh, the Cenotaphs of the Rajputs warriors
and Lodhruva, the ancient capital of Jaisalmer where
you see the fine Jain temple. |
| Day 06 |
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
The 500 hundred year old Marwar state capital is believed
to be founded by the descendent of Rama, the epic hero
of Ramayan. This is the second largest city of Rajasthan.
The massive Mehrangarh fort looms on the top of the
rocky hill with panoramic view of the blue colored city
below. Half day here is enough to cover the sightseeing
of tourist interest. Overnights in Rohert Garh or Luni
is possible in an excellent 4 star heritage hotel. |
| Day 07 |
Kumbhalgarh
En route we stop at Ranakpur, the tranquil pilgrimage
town of the Jains. After visiting the unique and beautiful
Jain temple we ascend the Aravali hills and arrive in
Kumabalgarh. The formidable Kumbhalgarh fort stands
cradled in the cluster of rolling hills. |
| Day 08 /
09 |
Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
Barely 2 hours drive and you arrive in Udaipur dubbed
often as the ‘Venice of the East’ –
center of Rajasthan’s arts, paintings and crafts.
Udaipur, the city of dawn, is a lovely land around azure
water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravali
range. |
| Day 10 |
Udaipur - Ajmer
Situated in the green oasis on the shore of Ana Sagar
lake, wrapped in the barren hills, Ajmer became a favorite
residence of great Moghuls. Daragah is the famous pilgrimage
site for the Muslims in India. We make an excursion
to Pushkar famous for its lake where the Hindus take
their ritual bath. An extra ordinary event takes place
on the full moon in November when the largest cattle
fair in India is held. Nomads from the Thar Desert gather
to trade their cattle then. |
| Day 11 |
Ajmer - Jaipur
The capital city of Rajasthan is referred as the pink
city because of the pink colored mansions. The city
was designed with wide straight avenues, roads lanes
and uniform rows of shops on the either side of main
bazaar arranged in 9 rectangular sectors (chokris) in
accordance with the principles of town planning laid
down in Hindu epochal treatise – Shilpa Shastra.
Visit of the Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace
of the Winds), Jantar Mantar (a stone observatory).
|
| Day 12 |
Jaipur - Agra
Along the way visit of the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri,
the architectural enigma of Mughal Empire. In Agra visit
of the 7th wonder of world the Taj Mahal. |
| Day 13 |
Agra - Delhi
We drive back to Delhi and complete the tour until departure
transfer to the airport. |
