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Rajasthan Heritage Tour
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places visited :Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Manvar - Jaisalmer -
Bikaner - Pushkar - Sawai Madhopur - Agra - Delhi
Day
01 : Arrive - Delhi
Accomodation protected from this day 12 Noon for immediate check in on
arrival on Day 02
Day 02 : Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Old & New Delhi Delhi visiting Red Fort, built in
1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in
India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Qutab Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, India Gate (War Memorial
Arch). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government
Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place- shopping centre of New Delhi
Afternoon drive down to "Pink City ", Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and
check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Intercity Express 1730 2245
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning excursion to the Amer Fort with elephant ride. Amer 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. Continue City Tour
of Jaipur visiting Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink residential and
business areas of Jaipur.
In time transfer to railway station to board train for Jodhpur.
Arrive Jodhpur at 2245hrs. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer
to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Jodhpur – Manvar
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning Sight seeing 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
Afternoon drive down to Manvar a modern day camp located in the desert. In
the evening enjoy camel ride and watch the setting sun in the desert.
Overnight at Manvar Camp.
Day 05 : Manvar –
Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning enjoy camel ride and watch the rising sun. Later in the day leave
for Jaisalmer, the desert fortress. Take a tour of Jaisalmer city with visit
to the Fort, Tazia Tower. Rest of the day at leisure.
overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning
city tour of Jaisalmer and its carved Havelis. Throbbing in the heart of the
Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland. A half
day sightseeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic. See 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 at leisure. (Optional visit to Sam to view the Sand-Dunes).
Evening camel ride at Sand dunes.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive down to Bikaner via Pokaran and Kolayat. Arrive Bikaner and
check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Bikaner –
Pushkar
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Bikaner - Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls
and has a 16th century Junagarh 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.
In the afternoon drive down to Pushkar, the venue for the famous "Pushkar
Festival" via Deshnok temple – also known as the rat temple.
Arrive Pushkar and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Pushkar - Sawai Madhopur
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a tour of Brahma temple, Man Mahal - on the banks of Pushkar lake.
Later drive down to Sawai Madhopur better known for it's close proximity to
Ranthambore National Park. Early evening game drive to the park by canter(
20 seater vehicle) or Jeep with naturalist.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Sawai Madhopur
Early morning and evening jungle safaris by Canter or Jeep to park to see
tigers and other wild animals with naturalist.
Breakfast at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Sawai Madhopur – Agra
Early morning game drive to Ranthambore National Park which used to be the
royal hunting ground for Maharaja of Jaipur. Breakfast at hotel.
Later drive down to Agra - "City of Taj Mahal". Arrive Agra and
check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Agra - Delhi – Out
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning 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 containing the Halls of Private and
Public audience and other palaces. In the afternoon drive down to Delhi and
transfer in time to international Airport for onward destination.
