The Royal Bengal Tiger, the
Indian elephant, the one-horned rhinoceros and the near-extinct
Asiatic Lion are just a few of what awaits to take you by storm.
14 Nights
/ 15 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour
16 to 30th April, 2008
Apr 16- Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and trasnfer to hotel.
Taj Palace. (Check in time at hotel is 12 noon
Overnight at hotel Taj Palace.
Apr 17- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Old Delhi by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide visit visiting Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Afternoon city tour of New Delhi by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide 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. Evening proceed to Hotel Broadway to enjoy Indian Folk Dances
and Dinner.
Overnight at hotel Taj Palace.
Apr 18- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Delhi by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check in at hotel Castle Mandawa (Heritage Hotel). Afternoon visit Mandawa by foot without guide visiting Pinted Haveli's and Houses etc.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Castle Mandawa (Heritage Hotel).
Apr 19- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Mandawa by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check in at hotel Bhawar Niwas (Heirtage Hotel) Afternoon city tour of Bikaner by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide 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.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Bhawar Niwas.
Apr 20- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Bikaner by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Jaisalmer.
Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at hotel Fort Rajwada (Heritage Hotel). REST OF THE DAY AT LEISURE.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Fort Rajwada.
Apr 21- Breakfast at Camp.
Morning city tour of Jaisalmer by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide Jaisalmer:- 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 visit Sam Sand Dunes by airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide. Enjoy Camel ride at Sand Dunes.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Fort Rajwada.
Apr 22- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave jaisalmer by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel Taj Hari Mahal (5* Hotel). Afternoon city tour of Jodhpur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide 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 .
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Taj Hari Mahal (5* Hotel).
Apr 23- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Jodhpur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Udaipur enroute visiting THE JAIN TEMPLES AT RANAKPUR built in the15th 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.Arrive Udaipur and check in at hotel Intercontinental The Grand (5* Deluxe Hotel).
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Intercontinental The Grand (5* Deluxe Hotel).
Apr 24- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Udaipur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide 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). IN THE EVENING ENJOY A BOAT RIDE ON LAKE PICHOLA.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Intercontinental The Grand.
Apr 25- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Udaipur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar and check in at hotel Jagat Palace.
Afternoon visit Pushkar by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach without guide.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Jagat Palace. Jaipur.
Apr 26- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Pushkar by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel Jai Mahal Palace (5* Deluxe Hotel). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide 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.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Jai Mahal Palace.
Apr 27- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning excursion to Amber 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, by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Jai Mahal Palace.
Apr 28- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Jaipur by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel Taj View (5* Deluxe Hotel). Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & Overnight at hotel Taj View.
Apr 29- Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Agra by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach with english speaking guide visit 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. Afternoon leave Agra by an airconditioned Deluxe Coach for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and proceed straight to hotel Radisson for Dinner.
After Dinner transfer to International airport to catch flight for back home.
