Cultural City of Rajasthan Tour

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Highlights
Cultural city of Rajasthan - North India , explore stunning forts and intriguing local markets, discover rural Indian culture. Rajasthan has a rich and colourful heritage, and the history and splendour of this unique destination

Religion and spiritual thought have ranked among India’s greatest exports since the dawn of recorded history: Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism all originated here, and the country boasts significant populations of Muslims and Christians, too. On this trip, you’ll explore the roots of some of the world’s major religions, visiting temples, shrines and tombs—including the legendary Taj Mahal—sacred to millions while absorbing the rich culture and vibrant daily life of this exciting country

Experience traditional hospitality away from the hustle and bustle of cities, and be enlightened by a traditional rural life amongst people that derive their energy from their own close - knit and generous society. This itinerary combines the highlights of the vibrant ethnic villages of Rajasthan, with the Mughal city of Agra. Mud plastered houses, colourful clothing and smiling faces hold the true spirit of village life.

Varanasi - India’s 'most spiritual' city, emanates enough magic and intrigue to delight even the most well - trodden traveller. So take a trip to this unique destination on the banks of the holy Gangaes river and immerse yourself in its atmosphere.

CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Delhi
Rajghat, drive pass Rad Fort, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar & India Gate
Mandawa
Heritage Havelis
Bikaner
Junagarh Fort, Local City
Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada & Clock Tower
Udaipur
City Palace & Museum, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola
Bundi
Taragarh Fort / Star Fort of India
Jaipur
Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Observatory, Jal Mahal
Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Agra
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort,
Orchha
Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal , Phoolbagh.
Khajuraho
1000yrs. Old Western & Eastern group of Temples - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Varanasi
Aarti Ceremony on Ghat, Boat Ride at Holy River Ganges , Benaras Hindu University and Temples Sarnath.
Mumbai
Gateway of India, Prince of Walse Museum, Mani Bhawan, Hanging Garden, Crawford Market & Juhu Beach,

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

  Arrive Delhi Meeting & Assistance at the Airport, Transfer to the booked Hotel.
  Please note, at hotels check-in and check-out time is 1200 noon.

• Day 2 : Delhi - Sightseeing

  Delhi - India’s capital and major gateway to the country, contemporary is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its folds both the ancient and the modern. The division between New Delhi and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The walled city (Old Delhi) is all traditional and culture where one shall be able to glimpse a past lifestyle. New Delhi on the contrary is a city trying to live up to the 21st century standards., visiting visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi
  India Gate (War Memorial), Humayun's Tomb, drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also Qutab Minar. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Qutab Minar, India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi – Mandawa (drive about 06hrs./275kms.)

  Morning after breakfast, leave for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa by afternoon check-in at Hotel.
  Later visit Mandawa (Shekawati region). This region came into prominence in the 14th century when a number of Muslim clans moved into the area and the towns of this region developed into important trading posts on the caravan routes emanating from the ports of Gujarat. This region is famous for painted havelis (houses) most of which date back from the 18th century. The major towns of interest are Mandawa, Fatehpur, Nawalgarh. Visit the havelis in Mandawa and other villages of Shekhawati region. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 4 : Mandawa – Bikaner. (drive about 04hrs./190kms.)

  Morning, leave for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner, city tour of Bikaner - a desert town founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort which was contructed between 1588 and 1593 by a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. The fort has a 986m long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances; Camel Breeding Farm, managed by Government this camel breeding station is probably unique in Asia and has thousands of camels. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Junagarh Fort

• Day 5 : Bikaner - Jodhpur (drive about 06hrs./260kms.)

  Morning after breakfast excursion to Rat / Karni Mata Temple a female Hindu sage born in the Charan caste and is worshiped as the incarnation of the goddess Durga by her followers.
  Later drive to Jodhpur, arrive Jodhpur  check-in & overnight at Hotel.

• Day 6 :   Jodhpur

  Morning visit The Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic Fort”, located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are also. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada

• Day 7 : Jodhpur – Udaipur. (drive about 06hrs./278kms.)

  Morning visit fort later drive to Udaipur. En-route visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved. After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in & overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Jain Temples

• Day 8 : Udaipur.

  Morning after breakfast visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the largestpalace complex in Rajasthan; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari

• Day 9 : Udaipur – Chittorgarh (drive about 02hrs./120kms.)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Chittorgarh, arrive Chittorgarh by afternoon visit Chittorgarh Fort - is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. The fort, plainly known as Chittor, was the capital of Mewar and is today situated several kilometres by road south of Bhilwara, overnight at Hotel.

• Day 10 : Chittorgarh – Bundi (drive about 04hrs./160kms.)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Bundi, arrive Bundi transfer to Hotel, later visit Taragarh Fort – also popularly known as the Star Fort is the most stunning feature of the city . It was built in 1354 AD upon a steep hillside. One can see the charming view of the city and surrounding countryside from the top of this fort. Later stroll to local market. Over nigh at Hotel.

• Day 11 : Bundi – Jaipur (drive about 04hrs./210kms.)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur , - The Pink City : Jaipur needed a fresh coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince of Wales in 1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color in the required quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its walls. A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since then the PINK color is associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
  Arrive Jaipur Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, City Palace

• Day 12 : Jaipur – Agra. (drive about 06hrs./265kms.)

  Morning to Amber Fort, the ancient Capital of the state until 1728. Enjoy the Elephant ride up to the hill on which the Fort is situated. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory, Jaimahal (Look at the beautiful mirror work and intricate inlay work) ,
  Later drive to Agra. En-route visit the deserted city at Fatehpur Sikri(40 KMS from Agra) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned it just after 15 years due to the scarcity of water. Visit the graceful buildings – The punch Mahal, Anup Talab,Diwan-e- Khas, Tomb of the holy saint Salim Chisti,Buland Darwaza and other important palaces where one experiences not only the Architectural brilliance but also its perfect fusion, Continue drive, Arrive Agra check-in & overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort

• Day 13 : Agra

  Morning after breakfast visit the world famous Mausoleum – The Taj Mahal - An unique epitome of Love built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. A Sahajahan”s drop of tear on the cheek of Time that has now crystallized, the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
  Later visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Itmad-Ud-Daulah

• Day 14 : Agra – Jhansi train – Orchha drive.

  Morning after breakfast, transfer to railway station for Shatabdi express train to Jhansi, leaves at 0800hrs.  Arrive Jhansi by 1015hrs. and drive to Orchha. takes about 2hrs.  Afternoon visit  Orchha.  Overnight at hotel.

• Day 15 : Orchha -  Khajuraho  drive (2 hrs.)- Varanasi by overnight Train.

  Morning  after early breakfast, drive to Khajuraho.  Later  visit  Western group of  temples,   magnificent  temples  built  some  1000 years  ago,  depicting  erotic  themes   on  their  elegantly  sculpted  walls.  The  temples  are  in  several  clusters  and  you  will  have  the  chance  to visit  some  of  the  most  prominent  and  beautiful, including  the  Lakshamana, Kandariya  Mahadeva,  Devi  Jagdamba  and  the  Lakshmi  and  Varah  Temples.   Also visit Eastern group of temples, including Brahma Temple and Adinath temple, etc.
  Later by late evening transfer to Railway station for Train to Varanasi, overnight at Train.

  • Hotspots : Khajuraho, Brahma Temple

• Day 16 : Arrive Varanasi

  Morning arrive Varanasi, transfer to Hotel, after fresh-up mind & body visit Benaras Hindu University and Temples. Evening visit the Aarti ceremony on the Ghats of Holy River Ganges. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 17 : Varanasi

  Early morning boat ride along the River Ganges and see the famous bathing ‘ghats’, the stone steps which lead down to the river where you can watch the gathered faithful, ritually cleansing themselves. We will return to hotel for wash and breakfast, after breakfast visit to Sarnath, where it is said Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, setting in motion the Wheel of Law.
  later free to stroll spend time at Ghat – Bank of River, overnight at Hotel.

• Day 18 : Varanasi – Mumbai Fly.

  Morning after breakfast free to stroll, / according to your flight departure timing transfer to Airport for flight to Mumbai, arrive Mumbai transfer & overnight at Hotel.

• Day 19 : Mumbai

  Morning after breakfast you will be taken for the sightseeing tour of Mumbai to visit the Gateway of India, Prince of Walse Museum, Mani Bhawan, Hanging Garden, Crawford Market & Juhu Beach.  Then drive pass around Marine Drive, overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Hanging Garden

• Day 20 : Mumbai – Departure. .

  Morning arrive check-out hotel by 1200hrs. noon ./ according to your flight departure timing departure transfer to Airport for Flight to onward destination.
  
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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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