Passage To Rajasthan

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi Departure Enquire Now

DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI

Welcome on arrival early morning, our executive will traditionally welcome you at airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in to hotel and rest for couple of hours. Later visit INDIA GATE is the pride of Delhi. An imposing structure, the gate was built in memory to the of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I, RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN, JANTAR MANTAR, HUMAYUN TOMB Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture., QUTUB MINAR, JAMA MASJID of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, RED FORT It is known as red fort because there is too much use of red stones in construction of red fort. Construction of red fort was completed by Shah Jahan in the year of 1648. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 02: DELHI – AGRA (BY SURFACE 210 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Agra and check in to hotel visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Itmad-ud- daulah Tomb This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble, Mehtab bagh The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh, or “The Moonlight Garden”. Recent excavations revealed a huge octagonal tank furnished with 25 fountains, a small central tank and a baradari on the east, marble factory. Enjoy battery van in Agra and overnight stay.

DAY 03: AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (BY SURFACE 239 KM)

In the morning go to see the sunrise view of The Taj Mahal and come back to hotel and have breakfast, then check out from the hotel and drive to pink city Jaipur and enroute visit Fatehpur sikri - the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor's architectural finesse. Visit Panch Mahal, jodha Bai Palace , Salim Chisti Dargah, Buland darwaza etc. Continue drive to Jaipur and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.
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DAY 04: JAIPUR

After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber fort built in 16th century, enjoy elephant ride. Later visit HAWA MAHAL - a Palace of winds. Hawa Mahal is an extraordinary, fairy-tale, pink sandstone, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. In the afternoon you will visit the CITY PALACE was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace. Albert museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory and birla mandir. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 05: JAIPUR – CHITTORGARH - UDAIPUR (BY SURFACE 415)

After breakfast, drive to Udaipur and Enroute visit Chittorgarh fort- Chittorgarh was one of the most fiercely contested seats of power in India. With its formidable fortifications, Bappa Rawal, the legendary founder of the Sisodia dynasty, received Chittor in the middle of the eighth century, as part of the last Solanki princess's dowry. It crowns a seven-mile- long hill, covering 700 acres (280 hectares), with its fortifications, temples, towers and palaces. Reach Udaipur in the evening and check in to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 06: UDAIPUR

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. A fascinating walled city, Udaipur sits on the shores of Lake Pichola. It’s renowned for its palaces - the white marble Maharajah’s Palace, the Winter Palace (with its inlaid tile, mirrors and mosaics of peacocks), the Jag temple (an eighteenth-century yellow-sandstone palace) and Jag Niwas (an eighteenth-century granite and marble palace). Also see the Victoria Hall Museum (local historical displays and antiques), Sahelion-ki-Bari (a garden) and the Jagdish Temple. Also enjoy the boat ride in Uday sagar lake. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.
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DAY 07: UDAIPUR – KUMBALGARH -JODHPUR (BY SURFACE 264 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, enroute visit EKLINGJI TEMPLE – It is one of the most famous temples of Rajasthan. Eklingnath Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva of the Hindu religion. Initially, the temple was built in 734 A.D. by Bappa Rawal. Since that time, Eklingji has been the ruling deity of Mewar rulers. In the later years, it was repaired and modified by various Kings, to clean the remnants of obliteration made by the attacks of Mohammedans.

Also enroute visit Kumbalgarh fort – It is the second most important fort of Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Kumbhalgarh Fort was built by Maharana Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort derived its name from the same factor. Encircled by thirteen elevated mountain peaks, the fort is constructed on the top most ridges around 1,914 meters above sea level. The fortifications of the fort extend to the length of 36 kilometers and this fact has made this fort to be in the international records. It is stated to be the second longest wall in the world, the first being ''the Great Wall of China''. The huge complex of the Fort has numerous palaces, temples and gardens making it more magnificent.

Later continue drive to Jodhpur and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 08: JODHPUR – JAISALMER (BY SURFACE 205 KM)

After breakfast, check in to hotel and visit Mandore garden, MEHRANGARH FORT is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur. t is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road. JASWANT THADA PALACE is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. UMAID BHAWAN PALACE this lavish art deco monument to royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and employment project during a long period of drought. Over one million square feet (90,000 m²) of the finest marble was used in the construction of the palace. Then continue drive to Jaisalmer and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.
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DAY 09: JAISALMER

After breakfast visit Jaisalmer Fort is made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands, Jain Temple & Patwa Haveli dates back to early eighteenth century, when the patwas were struggling to set up their trade and business. On the advice of a priest at the Jain Temple, the patwa brothers left Jaisalmer with the intention of never returning (they were advised by the priest that their business could not flourish in Jaisalmer). The legend has it that the patwas were immensely successful thereafter and their business spanned across banking & finance, silver, brocade and opium trade.,Salim singh ke Haveli, Bada bagh Wind whips through crumbling cenotaphs, made of the famous golden stone of Jaisalmer, built in memory of the city’s rulers. Giant wind turbines hum in unison interspersed around the domed roofs shading the sandstone and marble markers. Few tourists reach this visual oasis for various reasons., The Thar heritage mesuem, gadsisar Lake. By the evening we go for a unique experience of the Desert over sand dunes to enjoy the Camel ride and overnight stay.

DAY 10: JAISALMER – BIKANER (BY SURFACE 331 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bikaner Enroute visit Kheenchan (Bird Watching). Check in to hotel and visit Junagarh Fort : The famous fort of Junagarh was constructed by Raja Rai Singh in 1593. The fort is one of its kinds with a strong, innovative and formidable structure which is encircled by a water moat which is believed to have bred crocodiles in the past. An amazing network of havelis with courtyards and balconies, watch towers, armory, halls and other the fort exudes an aura of red sandstone (Dulmera) and marble. The grand fort has a long rampart which is almost a 1000m long and is studded with 37 bastions and two entrances. Various monuments such as Ganga Niwas, Rang Mahal, Anop Mahal with it's delicate gold leaf painting. Har Mandir - the majestic shrine, Chandra Mahal with its paintings on lime plasters Phool Mahal with its exquisite inset mirror work and Sheesh Mahal with its unique mirror chamber adorns the fort.

The KarnimataTemple at Deshnok. Also visit the prestigious camel breeding farm in the evening.

DAY 11: BIKANER – MANDAWA (BY SURFACE 189 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Mandawa and check in to hotel. Later visit Mandawa, an 18th century town that houses some of the finest painted havelis in the region and a fort that dates back to 1760. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, built in 1870, is one of the finest in the region and has some of superb murals. Overnight stay.
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