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Cultural & Heritage Rajasthan Tour
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Tour Highlights
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Tour Highlights : Capital city “Delhi” The Legendry “Taj Mahal” Pink city “Jaipur”
Holy city “Pushkar’ City of Lake “Udaipur”, City of palaces & Fort “Jodhpur”,
Desert city “Jaisalmer “& city of Havelies & painted walls “Mandawa”
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Covered Places : Delhi- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri –Ranathambore Wild life Park
- Jaipur –Pushkar – Kota – Bundi – Chittaurgarh -Udaipur- Mount Abu - Ranakpur -Jodhpur
–Jaisalmer – Bikaner – Mandawa – Delhi
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Duration : 19 Nights / 20 days
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Activities : Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi’s market, Elephant ride to
reach the top of fort in Jaipur & Camel ride at Sam dunes (Desert) in Jaisalmer
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Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
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Arrive New Delhi, India’s Capital, where you are greeted with a traditional Indian
welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check in at hotel
our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over the essential
travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi
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Morning start full day city tour. Start from Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat which is
Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, followed by photo stop at Red Fort. Red Fort, built in
1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India.
Here you will enjoy Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. The pleasure associated with the
rickshaw ride here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a ride through
various routes, offering you a different experience all together.
In the afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu
Temple, The impressive Qutub Minar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. built
by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's Tomb, memorial
of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage
Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. India
Gate (War Memorial Arch) and drive past the President's House, Parliament House
and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 03: Delhi –Sikandra - Agra ( 200kms)
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Morning drive to Agra. On the way you will visit Sikandra. Mughal ruler Akbar's
tomb.On arrival check in at hotel.
After wash & change at hotel sightseeing tour of Agra city. Start with the Monument
of Love Taj Mahal, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this lovely dream in white
marble as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, later he was also buried alongside his
wife in the same tomb. It took 20,000 workers to complete this monument in a period
of 22 years. Later visit other spots of this great city.. The tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
- This tomb was personally designed by Itmad-Ud-Daulah in the Charbagh architectural
style. The inlay work and intricate patterns on the walls of the tomb have a common
theme depicting a wine flask with snakes for handles. At the end visit Great Red
Fort of Agra. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore (225kms)
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Morning drive to Ranthambore National park on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. (Ghost
Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign,
from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of
water. Further drive to Ranathambore. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day
free. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 05 : Ranthambore National Park
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Ranthambore National Park: The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in
the country Park's abandoned fortress, lakes and above all it's `friendly'
tigers have made it one of the most filmed wildlife reserves in the
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world. Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became part of
Project Tiger in 1973. The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km. Enjoy
morning & evening safari at the park. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06 : Ranthambre - Jaipur (150Kms)
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Morning drive to Jaipur. Jaipur, The “Pink city”. Jaipur is the capital of the Indian
state of Rajasthan, famous for forts, palaces, lakes, sand and colorful culture.
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to explore the market. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 07: Jaipur
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Morning start sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Start with Amber Fort. Here you will enjoy
an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture.
Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an
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astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till
date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink
sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down
the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini
windows). The evening is at leisure to explore the colorful markets of the pink
city. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08 : Jaipur – Pushkar (145kms)
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Morning drive to Pushkar. Pushkar Pushkar is a fantastic fusion of history and mythology
that makes it worth the travel. Famous for Cattle fair held in month of November.It
is time for fun and frolic. Visit Brahma Temple - This is the only temple in the
world where Lord Brahma is worshiped and Pushkar Lake The entire lake is supposed
to be surrounded by 500 temples, 52 palaces, and 52 ghats.
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Day 09 : Pushkar –Kota (220Kms)
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Morning drive to Kota. Kota famous for its many forts, museums, palaces, temples
and gardens. The Museums in Kota and the different Monuments and Havelis in Kota
are a storehouse of natural wealth and paintings. The massive fort of Kota is ornate
with mirror works and ivory works. On arrival visit famous places in Kota. Overnight
at Hotel.
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Day 10 : Kota -Bundi –Kota (36Kms)
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Morning day excursion to Bundi. Bundi famous centre for art and architecture. Several
beautiful Shiva temples were constructed by the Chauhan rulers on this place. Most
of the temples have either disappeared or are in ruins today. Visit famous places
in Bundi. Evening return to Kota. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 11 : Kota –Chittaurgarh- Udaipur (235kms)
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Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Chittaugarh. In the afternoon visit Chittaurgarh
fort & other places. Main attraction of Chittorgarh fort, is its massive hilltop
fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares
site on an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below. Later proceed
to Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 12: Udaipur
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Morning start sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Start with City Palace. City Palace -
Udaipur's fascinating City Palace is the largest royal complex in Rajasthan
with a wonderful view of the lake and the city. Sahelion Ki Bari - The "garden
of the maids of honour", Sahelion-ki-Bari was designed and laid out early in
the eighteenth century as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their
time in leisure. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir - Is home to an attractive collection
of folk dresses, puppets, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings. The
museum is the best place for those interested in puppetry. Bagore ki Haveli - There
is a very congenial old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola.
Evening free. One can enjoy boat ride at lake Pichola (Optional) Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13 : Udaipur – Mount Abu (185Kms)
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Morning drive to Mount Abu. On arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit
Morning visit Dilwara Jain Temple -the Dilwara temples were constructed between
11th and 13th centuries AD. Sacred to Jain, they are considered masterpieces of
temple architecture. Guru Shikar is the highest peak of the Aravali range, located
at about15 km northeast of Mount Abu. It's an important Hindu pilgrimage site,
worth visiting on your Mount Abu Tour. Nakki lake-According to the legend, the lake
was created by a Hindu God using his nails, and so derives its name Nakki (nail)
Lake. The lake offers breathtaking view of surrounding hills and offers ideal spot
for boating. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14 : Mount Abu – Ranakpur – Jodhpur (310Kms)
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Morning drive to Jodhpur on the way visit Rankapur Jain temples. Ranakpur Temple
is a beautiful structure carved in stone. This magnum opus of architecture possesses
around 1400 intricately carved pillars. Continue drive to Jodhpur. upon arrival
check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Mehrangarh
Fort - one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect
example of desert variant of Rajput architecture also visit Jaswant Thada, The traditional
cremation grounds of the Jodhpur royal families. The main Jaswant Thada memorial
is a 19th century royal cenotaph was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (295kms)
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Morning drive to Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden
mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free
to walk on street and explore market. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 16: Jaisalmer
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Morning sightseeing tour of The Golden City “ Jaisalmer”. It is in the heart of
the Great Indian Desert. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort - The oldest living Fort in the
world. (This is the highlight of the tour) See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli
and Gandhi Sagar Tank. In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting
the typical Rajasthani desert village. Enjoy Camel ride and view the sunset from
the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Evening return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17: Jaisalmer – Bikaner (330kms)
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Morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal.
The city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. After wash and change
visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace The magnificent fort in red sandstone, a fascinating
juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European luxury that leaves you truly mesmerized.
Also visit Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre, It is situated at the distance
of around 8 km from the city. It is only one of its kinds in all over in Asia.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 18 : Bikaner – Mandawa (195kms)
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Morning drive to Mandawa. The small little beautiful town of Mandawa is in the heart
of the Shekhavati region. Known throughout for its wonderful castle and magnificent
havelis. Most of the buildings are dated from 18th century to early 20th century.
visit “Open Art Gallery” Havelies & Frescoes paintings. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 19 : Mandawa – Delhi (265kms)
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Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 20 : Mandawa – Delhi (265kms)
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Morning drop you at New Delhi International airport to board on flight for onward
destination.
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*Tour Price |
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INR 53000 per person on double occupancy. |
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For more details please contact our tour planner.
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*Conditions Apply
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