VI-TOUR-2

Splendours Of The Rajasthan
13 Nights and 14 Days

DELHI(2)- AGRA(1)- JAIPUR(2)- MANDAWA(1)- BIKANER(1)- JAISALMER(2)- JODHPUR(1)- UDAIPUR(2)- DELHI(1)

Day 01     Arrive Delhi

• Arrive Delhi by international flight.

• Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. 

• Rest of the day at leisure.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02     In Delhi

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.

  India Gate

  • Full day city tour, visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Humayun's Tomb,  Lakshmi Narayan Temple-modern Hindu Temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03     Delhi - Agra (205 km / 128 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Delhi by car for (approx 4 hours drive) Agra en route visiting Sikandra.

  • Sikandra, Situated across the Yamuna, 4 km away, houses the tomb of Akbar. An interesting feature of Akbar.

• On arrival at Agra, check-in at the hotel.

• Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Agra.

  • City tour of Agra, visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit the Agra Fort (Halls of Private and Public audience) other palaces. 

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04     Agra - Jaipur (232 km / 145 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

  Fatehpur Sikri

• Morning leave Agra by car (approx 5 hours drive) for Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

  • Fatehpur Sikri, 38 km from Agra, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. 

• On arrival at Jaipur, check-in at the hotel.

• Rest of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your own.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05     Jaipur

• Buffet breakfast at hotel.

• Morning excursion to Amber Fort including elephant ride.

  • Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on Elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. 

• Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jaipur city.

  Hawa Mahal

  • City tour of Jaipur, visiting Maharaja's City Palace, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Royal Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Albert Hall and the Museum. Later drive through this "Pink City's" business and residential areas. 

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06     Jaipur - Mandawa (168 km / 105 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Jaipur by car (approx 5-6 hours drive) for Mandawa.

• On arrival at Mandawa, check-in at the hotel.

• Afternoon tour of the town and the painted Havelis.

  • Mandawa, a small town has many Havelies and temples. The terrace of the rugged Fort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses.  

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07     Mandawa - Bikaner (170 km / 106 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Mandawa by car (approx 5 hours drive) for Bikaner en route visiting a typical village.

• On arrival at Bikaner, check-in at the hotel. 

• Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bikaner.

  • City tour of Bikaner, the city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08     Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 km / 206 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Bikaner by car (approx 6 hours drive) for Jaisalmer.

• On arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at the hotel.

• Rest of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your own.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09     Jaisalmer

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning city tour of Jaisalmer and its carved Havelis.

  • City tour of Jaisalmer, visiting the Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the population lives; Jain Temples of the 12th to 15th centuries Patwon ki Haveli, a five storey mansion with carved pillars and murals; Salim Singh and Nathmalji ki Haveli.

• Afternoon visit to Sam to view the Sand-Dunes of the Thar desert near Jaisalmer, alongwith a camel ride in the desert.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10     Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (285 kms / 178 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Jaisalmer by car (approx 6 hours drive) for Jodhpur.

• On arrival at Jodhpur, check-in at the hotel.

• Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.

  • City tour of Jodhpur, visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11     Jodhpur - Udaipur (260 kms / 163 miles)

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning leave Jodhpur by car (approx 5-6 hours drive) for Udaipur en route visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur. 

  • Ranakpur, visiting Jain Temples of Ranakpur built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions.

• On arrival at Udaipur, check-in at the hotel.

• Rest of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your own.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12     Udaipur 

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Morning city sightseeing tour of Udaipur.

  • City tour of Udaipur, visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum), Fatehsagar Lake, Pratap Smarak, Sajjan Niwas Garden and Sahelion-ki-Bari (Queen's resort for her friends).

• Evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola.

  • The lake is 4 km long and 3 km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Visit the island palace Jag Niwas which is beautifully set in the Lake.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13     Udaipur - Delhi

• Breakfast at hotel.

• In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi.

• Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 14     Leave Delhi

• In time transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.

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