The magic of Rajasthan is unparalleled in the world for its heritage tour, culture tour, safaris tour, sand dunes and lush green forests with its abundant wildlife. Rajasthan is one of the few states that show a great contrast from one area to another. It is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life. It is truly said "a land of valiance and chivalry,' which is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. Tour the famous cities of Rajasthan, experiencing the ride on camel back.
Duration :15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered :Jaipur - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Kota-Bundi - Pushkar - Jaipur
Program (6 Nights / 7 Days)
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DELHI / JAIPUR ( 270 kms )
city palace Depart – Delhi / Gurgaon at 0630 hrs. Arrive in Jaipur and check-in to your hotel. After lunch you will be visiting – Govind devji Temple. City Palace – part of the complex is open to the public Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Bazaar ( Johari bazaar, Maniharon Ka rasta ). In the evening visit Albert Hall heritage Museum or relax in your hotel.
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New Delhi
AROUND JAIPUR Amber fort This morning after breakfast go for the interesting sight seeing of three forts overseeing Jaipur city – Amber fort ( kachhwaha citadel until 1727), Jaigarh fort ( it boasts of 50- tonne jai van, largest cannon on wheels ), Nahargarh fort ( madhvendra bhavan palace ), Jal Mahal ( water palace in Man sagar lake ), Kanak Vrindavan ( temple at the foot hills of Nahargarh fort )
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JAIPUR / SHEKHAWATI ( MANDAWA ) ( 170 kms )
Drive from Jaipur to Shekhawati(Sikar and Jhunjhunu districts), named after its 15th century ruler Rao Shekha, is home to the famous Marwadi Merchants and fascinating small towns with well preserved & ornately painted Havellies and Forts and Temples. Check in to your hotel in Mandawa (a convenient base from which to visit neighbouring towns ) After lunch at hotel you will visit, Nawalgarh , Fatehpur , Lachmangarh , Mandawa .
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SHEKHAWATI / BIKANER ( 190 kms )
Drive from Shekhawati to Bikaner, The Camel City of Rajasthan and home to the best preserved and most ornately decorated forts in Rajasthan. Check in your hotel and after relaxing, you will visit, Karni Mata Mandir at Deshnok (30 kms from Bikaner).
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BIKANER
This morning after breakfast you will visit, Junagarh Fort (Anup mahal, Chandra mahal, Phool mahal, Badal mahal, Lal mahal etc.) Walled city Bazaar Lalgarh Palace.
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BIKANER / JAISALMER (330 Kms)
Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer, The Golden Yellow City of Rajasthan, In the midst of sand dunes of Thar desert. Check in your hotel and after lunch you will visit, Jaisalmer Fort on Trikut hills (Rani mahal, Moti mahal, Sarvottam vilas, Badal vilas Palace , Manik chowk etc.)
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JAISALMER
This morning after breakfast go for the interesting sight seeing of three Havelis , a Lake and a Temple. You will be visiting – Gadisagar Lake (rain water reservoir built in 1367, its ghats, temples and beautiful gateway) Nathmalji’s Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim singh’s Haveli, Bhattiani Rani Temple (2kms south of fort).
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JAISALMER/JODHPUR(290 kms )
Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, The Desert City of Rajasthan and citadel of Rathore Rajputs. Check in your hotel and after lunch you will visit, Mehrangarh Fort Sardar Bazar Umaid Bhavan Palace.
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JODHPUR
JASWANT THADA After breakfast visit - Jaswant Thada (elegant marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant singh II of Jodhpur), Bal samand lake (lake houses red sandstone water palace of Maharajas), Mandore (Ek Thamba palace and royal cenotaphs).
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JODHPUR / UDAIPUR ( 260 Kms )
CITY PALACE Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur. Check in to your respective hotel. After lunch visit- Udaipur city palace (palace museum, Chandra mahal, bari mahal, mor chowk etc.)
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Varanasi
UDAIPUR This morning after breakfast enjoy the sightseeing of Udaipur city. Udaipur is often refered to as ‘ the Venice of Rajasthan’. It is also called City of Lakes. Here you will visit – Lake Pichola Jag Mandir Palace Jagdish Mandir(temple) Bagore ki Haveli.
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UDAIPUR / CHITTORGARH (115 kms)
Drive from Udaipur to Chittorgarh enroute Kota-Bundi. Visit chittorgarh fort, home to Rajput valour and majesty. The famous & glorious fort with its victory tower, maharani Padmani palace, Meera mandir etc. situated at the height of 1338 ft. is worth seeing.
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CHITTORGARH / KOTA-BUNDI (160 kms)
chitrashala Drive from Chittor to Kota and upon arrival check in at hotel. In the Afternoon visit Bundi; Bundi – 36 km from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, bundi situated in an unexplored region with rich historical wealth. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhans- an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan which once ruled Delhi and Ajmer. Here you will visit – Taragarh fort, Garh palace, (chatra mahal, chitrashala), Rani ki baori (amazingly beautiful stepwell), In Kota you will visit - Brij Raj Bhawan palace, Jag Mandir and island palace, a splendid haveli (mansion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.
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KOTA- BUNDI / PUSHKAR (200 kms)
Drive from Kota to Pushkar, a peaceful religious town. Check in your hotel and after breakfast you will visit, Shri Brahma Mandir Devi Savitri Mandir Pushkar Lake and Sacred Ghats.
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PUSHKAR / JAIPUR (140 kms)
Drive from Pushkar to Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the evening in Jaipur.
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JAIPUR / DELHI (GURGAON) (270 kms approx)
Drive from Jaipur to Delhi
