Duration: 11
nights / 12 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Old Delhi,
Shekhawati, Bikaner, Jaipur, Mukandgarh , Bikaner , Deshnok , Khimsar,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Mount Abu, Dungerpur,
Udaipur.
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer
to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : New & Old
Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana , the cremation sites
of father of the nation “Mahatma Gandhi” and the first
prime minister of India “Jawaharlal Nehru”, and drive
pas to Red Fort , Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199,
Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan
Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House,
Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught
Place shopping centre.
Overnight at hotel. Day 03 : Delhi - Shekhawati ( 122 Km, 02.1/2 hours )
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface for Shkhawati, on arrival check in
at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Shekhawati - Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. Shekhawati
is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the homeland of marwaris.
The marwaris form one of the most important merchant and business
groups in India, they developed their business acumen on the
trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and
Central Asia.
marwaris enjoyed protections by Maharajas and many of them built
grand havellis.The hovels are mansions, elaborately and attractively
decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are often covered
with murals, local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology.After
the visit of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner. After a short
break in Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed
of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing
the structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces
are an unforgettable experience for us.
Overnight at hotel. Day 05 : Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface for Jaisalmer en-route visiting Osian.Osian
is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple
was constructed in 1178 AD.Very often one can see along the road
to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region. Blackbuck and
fast running chinkara are the most common among them.We have a
stop Enroute at a village to observe the traditional life of the
villages in Rajasthan.on arrival Jaisalmer check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06. Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined
with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer
is famous for its carved havellis (grand mensions).In medieval
times, its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade
route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the West. Jaisalmer
is a marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the
most exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India.
Some of the visitors called this city "a living museum".We
have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain
temple.In the afternoon we drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer
to sam dunes enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Overnight at hotel. Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur.The city was once the capital
of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death).Jodhpur is the
second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the
blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue.
The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has
101 bastions and seven gates.Jodhpur lies on the once strategic
Delhi-Gujrat trading route and the marwaris benefitted from the
passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China
visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was
built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. visit the Jaswant
Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. Evevning a walk
through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Luni
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface for Luni., on arrival check in at hotel.
Evening walk in the Village to have an impression of the rural
life in the area.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur. Ranakpur
is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous
basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number
of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two
being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th
century.
Later continue drive for Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel.
Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built
around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green
hills of the Aravali ranges.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning visit sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari.
This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive
lawns and shady walks. visit a Museum of folk art. This museum
has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks,
dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. visit
to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations
of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned
and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult
to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of
the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature
wall paintings of Indian mythology. visit a traditional painting
school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening
Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur
was the summer residence of the former rulers.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival
transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping
or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
Day 12 : Flight to Home
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onwards destination.
End of our services.
All hotels check-in / check-out time 12 Noon.
The flight timings may change without any prior notice. |