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CULTURAL MAGNIFICENCE
 
Duration: 12 Days/11 Nights
 
Itinerary
 
Day 1 : Arrive New Delhi
On arrival in New Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
New Delhi
 
Day 2 : New Delhi
New Delhi
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.
 
Day 3 : New Delhi -Jaipur (Can be done by car instead of train)

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
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.

 
Day 4 : Jaipur

JaipurAfter 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.

 
Day 5 : Jaipur - Samode
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.
 
Day 6 : Samode - Bikaner

Samode - BikanerAfter 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.

 
Day 7 : Bikaner

After breakfast, proceed for a full day sight seeing. BikanerVisit 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.

 
Day 8 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer

Bikaner - JaisalmerAfter 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 isBikaner - Jaisalmer 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.

 
Day 9 : Jaisalmer

JaisalmerAfter 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.

 
Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

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.Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
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.

 
Day 11 : Jodhpur

JodhpurAfter 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.Jodhpur
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.

 
Day 12 : Jodhpur - Delhi/Mumbai

After breakfast, day is at leisure. Later check out and transfer to the airport for onward flight to Mumbai/Delhi.

 
Tour price Includes:
  • 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.
 
Tour price does not Includes:
  • 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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