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Splendours
of Rajasthan
Duration : 14 Days |
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Amount : INA
Major Attractions : Delhi - Agra -
Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer Jodhpur - Udaipur -
Delhi
Day 01
: Arrive Delhi
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Arrive
Delhi by international flight.
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Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the
hotel.
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Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
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City
tour of Old Delhi, visiting Red Fort, built in 1648 by
Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the
largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shantivana-the
cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old
Delhi.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
: Delhi
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning city sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
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City
tour of New Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar built by
Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate
(War Memorial Arch), Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern
Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House,
Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and
Connaught Place- shopping centre of New Delhi.
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Afternoon at leisure.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra (205 kms / 128
miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Delhi by air-conditioned car for Agra en
route visiting Sikandra.
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On
arrival at Agra, check-in at the hotel.
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Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Agra.
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City
tour of Agra, visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built
by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit
the Agra Fort (Halls of Private and Public audience),
Itmad-ud-Daula and other palaces.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04
: Agra - Jaipur (232 kms / 145 miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Agra by air-conditioned car for Jaipur en
route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
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Fatehpur Sikri, 38 km from Agra, built by Emperor Akbar in
1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of
water.
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On
arrival at Jaipur, check-in at the hotel.
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Rest
of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your
own.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05
: Jaipur
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning excursion to Amber Fort including elephant ride.
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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.
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Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jaipur city.
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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.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06
: Jaipur - Mandawa (262 kms / 164 miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Jaipur by air-conditioned car for Mandawa.
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On
arrival at Mandawa, check-in at the hotel.
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Afternoon tour of the town and the painted Havelis.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
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07 : Mandawa - Bikaner (170 kms / 106 miles)
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·Buffet breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Mandawa by car for Bikaner en route visiting
a typical village.
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On
arrival at Bikaner, check-in at the hotel.
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Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
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·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.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08
: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333 kms / 208 miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Bikaner by air-conditioned car for
Jaisalmer.
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On
arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at the hotel.
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Rest
of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your
own.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09
: Jaisalmer
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning city tour of Jaisalmer and its carved Havelis.
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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.
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Afternoon at leisure or you may explore the city on your
own.
(Optional visit to Sam to view the Sand-Dunes of the Thar
desert near Jaisalmer, alongwith a camel ride in the
desert).
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10
: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (285 kms / 178 miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Jaisalmer by air-conditioned car for
Jodhpur.
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On
arrival at Jodhpur, check-in at the hotel.
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Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
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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.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
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11 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (260 kms / 163 miles)
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning leave Jodhpur by air-conditioned car for Udaipur
en route visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur.
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En
route 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.
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On
arrival at Udaipur, check-in at the hotel.
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Rest
of the day at leisure or you may explore the city on your
own.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : Udaipur
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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Morning city sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
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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).
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Evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola.
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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.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13
: Udaipur - Delhi
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Buffet
breakfast at hotel.
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In
time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi.
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Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14
: Leave Delhi
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In
time transfer to international airport to connect flight
for onward destination.
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