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Cities :
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur -
Mandawa - Bikaner -Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
States : Delhi - Rajasthan
Tour Code :
FTRR13D
Day 01
: Delhi :
Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the
hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Afternoon City Tour of Old DelhiHalf
day sightseeing of Old Delhi visit Red Fort, built in 1648
by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the
largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the
cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive
past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 02
: Delhi :
Morning sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar
built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb,
India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshmi Narayan Temple
- a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House,
Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught
Place- shopping centre of New Delhi. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 :
Delhi-Agra
Morning leave Delhi by surface for Agra. On arrival
check-in at the Hotel. Afternoon City sightseeing tour visiting
the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains. Also visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of
Private and Public audience and other palaces. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 04
:Agra-Jaipur
Morning leave Agra by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting
Fatehpur Sikri, (40 kms.) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569
and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of
Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On
arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 05 :
Jaipur:
Morning excursion to the Amer Fort with elephant
ride. Amer Fort, the ancient capital of the State until
1728.
Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with
mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on
Elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. Afternoon
City Tour of Jaipur. Half day city sightseeing tour visiting
Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink
residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 :
Jaipur - Mandawa :
Morning leave Jaipur by surface for Mandawa. On arrival
check-in at the hotel (A Heritage hotel). Afternoon tour of
the town and the painted Havelis. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 :
Mandawa -Bikaner :
Morning leave Mandawa by surface for Bikaner enroute
visiting a typical village. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Bikaner
city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort
housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai
Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37
pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying
designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple.
The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and
births were once celebrated. Afternoon of Bikaner. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 08:
Bikaner-Jaisalmer :
Morning leave Bikaner by surface for Jaisalmer. On
arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 :
Bikaner-Jaisalmer :
Morning City Tour of Jaisalmer and its carved
Havelis. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished
sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland. A half day
sightseeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic. See the
Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the
population lives; Jain Temples of the 12th to 15th centuries
Patwon ki Haveli, a five storey mansion with carved pillars and
murals; Salim Singh and Nathmalji ki Haveli.Afternoon at leisure.
(Optional visit to Sam to view the Sand-Dunes). Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 10 :
Jaisalmer-Jodhpur :
Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in
at the hotel. Afternoon City Tour of Jodhpur. Half day tour
visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone
Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in
1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 11 :
Jodhpur-Udaipur:
Morning depart by surface for Udaipur enroute visiting the
Jain temples at Ranakpur built in the 15th century are situated in
the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and
picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful
sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them
are similar. The magic of light and shade is really awe inspiring.
Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions.
On arrival at check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 :
Udaipur:
Morning City Tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace,
Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art Museum),
Fatehsagar Lake, Pratap Smarak, Sajjan Niwas
Garden, and Sahelion-Ki-Bari (Queen's resort for her
friends).In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 :
Udaipur-Delhi:
In time transfer to the airport to connect flight for
Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
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