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Day 1: Delhi
Around midnight arrival in
Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Udaipur (by train)
In the morning sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old
Delhi includes "Rajghat", the place where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated and
Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi. Today we
also visit the famous "Humayun Tomb" which is the first substantial
example of Mughal architecture in India and "Qutub Minar" which is
71 meter high and consists of five stories. Before we proceed to the Hotel we drive through New
Delhi where we see the
India Gate, Government Buildings and
Embassies. In the evening transfer to railway station for the train
to
Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. It is
a city, built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which
reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Day 3: Udaipur
In the morning arrive in Udaipur and transfer to the Hotel.
Later we start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari.
This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive
lawns and shady walks. After visiting the Garden of Maids we visit a
Folk Arts Museum. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and
paintings. Later we visit the
City palace, the biggest
Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their
contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the
original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not
conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the
beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional
painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the
evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous
Lake
Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The
James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more
known in the west.
Day 04. Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (about 260 kms)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Jodhpur and enroute
visit
Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble
Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000
square feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared
halls. The total number of columns is 1444, all of which are
intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples
were built during the 15th century. After visiting Ranakpur proceed
further for
Jodhpur. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most
of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is
surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and
seven gates. Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujarat
trading route and the marwaris got benefit from the passing traffic
of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China.
Day 05. Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (by train)
Today we will visit the
Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh
Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with
exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We
also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white
marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of
Jodhpur. In the late evening, transfer to the railway station to
board an overnight train to
Jaisalmer.
Day 06. Jaisalmer - Jaipur (by train)
In the early morning arrive in
Jaisalmer and transfer to the hotel.
Later you will have full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer. We have a
walk through the old city and visit the
Fort and the Jain temple. In
the afternoon we drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer to
Sam
dunes where we enjoy the sunset and later drive to the railway
station for the train to Jaipur. Jaipur, this city owes its name,
foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones.
Day 07. Jaipur
In the morning arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the hotel. In the
afternoon we visit the
City palace which is still the formal
residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit
the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. Later we have a walk
through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur. In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a
Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity
here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 08. Jaipur - Ranthambore (by train)
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur.
We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Enroute to Amber we visit the
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having
its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the
ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and
later drive to the railway station for the train to
Ranthambore.
Day
09. Ranthambore
In the morning arrive in Ranthambore. After a break and refreshment
in the hotel in Ranthambore we will visit the
Ranthambore National
Park. Ranthambore National Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and
the Aravali mountains and covers an area of 392 square km. The Tiger
is the main attraction of the Ranthambore National Park.
Day 10. Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 310 kms)
Today we drive to Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur
Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time,
constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful
city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it
had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to
failing in the water supply. Late evening, arrival in
Agra.
Day 11. Agra - Delhi (about 200 kms)
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued
till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra
Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth
to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this
impressive memory home. After visiting Taj Mahal drive to Delhi.
Day 12. Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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