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CULTURAL
MAGNIFICENCE
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Duration:
12 Days/11 Nights
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Itinerary
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Day
1 : Arrive New Delhi
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On
arrival in New Delhi, you will be met by our representative
and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day
2 : New Delhi
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After
breakfast, proceed for a full day city tour visiting India
gate (war memorial), drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan (President
house), Humayun Tomb, Lotus temple and Qutub Minar.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day
3 : New Delhi -Jaipur (Can be done by car instead of train)
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Early
morning transfer to airport / train station. On arrival in Jaipur,
you will be met by our local representative and transferred to
your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure .
Overnight at the hotel.
Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743).
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander
around. The whole city was painted in Pink color by Maharaja Man
Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur
in 1876 AD. Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world,
symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular
sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city and this is its
most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify
it.
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Day
4 : Jaipur
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After
buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day city tour.
Visit the Amer fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Jantar Mantar
(Observatory), City Palace and Birla Temple. Later visit Chokhi
Dhani - a village resort where you will enjoy a traditional dinner
amidst the village settings.
Overnight at the hotel.
The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake
below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with
its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors. The walls
and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array
of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, so as to illuminate
the entire room.
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is a Pandora's box of wonders; the
enchanting Hawa Mahal is a multi-layered palace, with a profusion
of windows and stone screens
City Palace - is situated in the heart of the old city and occupies
a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and
buildings. Jai Singh built the outer wall but other additions
were made much later, some right up to the start of this century.
The former Maharaja still lives in part of the palace.
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Day
5 : Jaipur - Samode
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After
breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed by a private car
to Samode, which is just 40 kms away. On arrival, check in at
hotel Samode Palace, which is set amidst fairy tale surroundings.
Samode Palace with its stately grandeur and frescoed walls is
one of the most impressive small palaces in whole of Rajasthan.
The palace is full of architectural delights - the paintings on
the walls of Sultan Mahal, the dinning room with its stained glass
windows, the Durbar Hall with its painted ceilings and intricately
carved walls. The chandeliers give the palace its old world charm.
The Palace has a front lawn, terrace and boasts of hosting number
of incentives every year. Encircled by hills, it is a refreshing
treat with spectacular landscapes. The 400-year-old palace has
a wealth of frescoes, many of them depicting religious subjects.
The ornate interiors are a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day
6 : Samode - Bikaner
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After
breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer by a private car
to Bikaner. On arrival in Bikaner, check in at the hotel. Overnight
at the hotel.
This Royal walled city is a part of the desert tourist triangle
and lies on the northern tip of the triangle. The city was founded
in 1486 AD by the Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, hence the name Bikaner.
A seven-kilometer wall with five entrances was built to protect
the city from vagaries of the desert and any external aggression.
Bikaner is known for good breed of riding camels, which are among
the best in the world. Bikaner has many magnificent buildings
made of Reddish Pink sandstone that transcends the surrounding
barren wilderness.
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Day
7 : Bikaner
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After
breakfast, proceed for a full day sight seeing. Visit
the Junagadh Fort. This fort was built in 15th century by one
of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh,
Lalgarh Palace - Designed by a British architect for Maharaja
Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificent blend of Oriental
and European style, the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum - A small
museum has a large collection of pre-Harappan, Gupta and Kushan
pottery. The rich collection of pottery, carpets, paintings, armory
and coins make this museum one of the best in Rajasthan. The Bikaner
miniatures, which are displayed in a separate section for local
arts, makes visit to the museum a must and Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar
temples - the oldest surviving monuments of aesthetic heritage.
These were built by two brothers and the temples carry their names.
The mirror work and the gold leaf paintings in the temple are
noteworthy. The temples are dedicated to 23rd Jain teerthankar
(god) Parsvanathji. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day
8 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
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After
breakfast, check out and proceed to Jaisalmer. On arrival in Jaisalmer,
check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
The exotic, remote and beautiful, Jaisalmer is a bit of a paradox.
So far west that it is in the heart of the desert, one would expect
barren near-desolation. Local color and warmth prevail over the
inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town
with a special magic. Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav
Clan and a Bhati Rajput, laid the foundation of this city in 1156
AD. Trikuta was the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his old fort
at Lodurva and established his new capital here. The narrow streets
in the walled city preserve a traditional way of life; the craftsmen
still work at the ancient crafts of weaving and stone carving,
the making of silver jewelry and embroidery. And the stately,
nonchalant camel is
everywhere. Just a walk through Jaisalmer, savoring the medieval
glory of old Rajasthan, is a marvelously rewarding travel experience.
Desert Festival, celebrated in January/ February, is a must on
any itinerary. The desert seems to bloom in a thousand colors.
There are camel races and folk dances. Craft bazaar and traditional
balled singing. A sound and light spectacle on the sand dunes
of Sam on the full moon night. And all the color and excitement
of the best in Rajasthan.Jaisalmer is famous for mirror work,
embroidered articles, woolen pattu and other items made of good
quality, locally produced wood, wooden boxes, trinklets, silver
jewelry and curios.
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Day
9 : Jaisalmer
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After
breakfast, proceed for a full day sight seeing tour. Visit the
Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temples, and Wood Fossil Park and enjoy the
sunset at Sam Sand dunes. Overnight at the hotel.
The fort has three exquisitely carved Jain Temples dedicated to
the Jain Tirthankaras - Rishabhdevji and Sambhavnathji, Akal the
Wood Fossil Park - which looks like a army frozen in its tracks,
standing petrified in the forest of Akal, in a bare hillside of
mica, and red and yellow stone. It is a fossil park where 180
millions years ago stood a forest. The fossil trunks lie scattered
in this part. Sam (pronounced 'sum') has a truly magnificent stretch
of sweeping dunes, with little or no vegetation. The best way
to see this and other sights around Jaisalmer is to take a came
safari. The standard trip lasts 4 days and three nights, and offers
the opportunity to explore the area in authentic and leisurely
fashion, with entertainment by folk performers, visits to villages,
and chatter from colorful guides thrown in.
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Day
10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
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After
breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer by a private car
to Jodhpur. On arrival in Jodhpur, check in at the hotel. Rest
of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
A 10 km long wall surrounds the old Jodhpur city with eight gates
serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled
area. The Maruthal or 'land of death' came into life when the
Rathore's of Kanauj moved in. But Rao Jodha founded the city of
Jodhpur in 1459 AD. This city was on the silk route of the 16th
century and hence was host to a number of travelers. In Jodhpur,
the genius of its sculptors comes to life in its exquisite palaces,
forts, temples and havelis, which stand testimony to the imperial
grandeur. The most alluring part of Jodhpur is the traditional
lifestyle, festivity and the smiling people who treasure this
former princely state.
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Day
11 : Jodhpur
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After
breakfast, proceed for a full day sight seeing. Visit the Mehrangarh
Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mandore. Overnight
at the hotel.
Mehrangarh fort is situated on a steep hill; Mehrangarh fort is
one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur
of numerous palaces in the fort narrate a saga of hard sandstones
yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpur sculptures.
Umaid Bhawan Palace - The only palace built in 20th century under
the famine relief program, has now been converted into a hotel
with some parts being retained as a museum.
Jaswant Thada - The 19th century royal cenotaph is built in white
marble, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare
portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed here.
Mandore is just 8 kms from the city. Main attractions of the place
are Hall of Heroes with sixteen huge figures carved out of a single
rock, the shrine of 330 million Gods and the royal cenotaphs.
But one cannot miss the caves in crags and the sprawling gardens,
which are now shelter place for monkeys and peacocks. Greenery
of the place makes Mandore, in true sense, an oasis.
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Day
12 : Jodhpur - Delhi/Mumbai
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After
breakfast, day is at leisure. Later check out and transfer to
the airport for onward flight to Mumbai/Delhi.
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Tour
price Includes:
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- Accommodation
on twin sharing basis in budget, superior or luxury hotels.
- Buffet
Meals as per the itinerary.
- Private
Car rental with chauffeur for the entire journey till Jodhpur
airport.
- Guided
sight seeing at Delhi, Jaipur, Samode, Bikaner, Jaisalmer
and Jodhpur as per the itinerary.
- All
applicable taxes.
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Tour
price does not Includes:
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- Round
trip airfare for US / India / US.
- Arrangements
to reach Jaipur.
- Departure
flight from Jodhpur to Mumbai or Delhi.
- Major
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary.
- Tips,
gratuities and porterage.
- Room
service, telephone calls, laundry, mini bar service.
- Still
/ Video Camera or any other photography equipment fee wherever
applicable.
- Any
other services not mentioned in the "tour price includes"
section.
- Entrance
fee to monuments, museums and other places of tourist interest.
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