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Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan reflect the vigour and life style of its people. Vibrant colours, music and festivities of Rajasthan make the golden sand come alive. Veiled, bejeweled women of Rajasthan sing and dance to devotional rhythms. Rajasthan has a fair for every religious occasion, for every change of season and for every harvest. Rajasthan Heritage tour is an optimal combination for those who wish to experience Rajasthan in short time as well as want to visit Taj Mahal in Agra and monuments of Delhi during their short stay in Rajasthan. During this tour we invite you to visit the places like Delhi, Udaipur, Deogarh, Rohetgarh, Jodhpur, Roopangarh, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra
Tour Information| Duration: | 14 Days / 13 Nights |
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(New Delhi - Udaipur - Deogarh - Rohetgarh -
Jodhpur - Roopangarh - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - New Delhi) |
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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat'
(Welcome) our representatives would assist you at the airport and to our
hotel for check in and overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be
taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip
to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest
mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour
includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab
Minar and Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: New Delhi - Udaipur (by air)
After having breakfast we take leave from Delhi and drive to the airport
for the flight to Udaipur. Arrival in Udaipur in the afternoon. The rest
of the day at leisure. In the evening we have a boat ride on the lake
Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the
former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this
palace more known in the west.
Day 04: Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our
sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids
of Honor is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the
visit of Garden of Maids we 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. After a break we proceed 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. Today we
have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the
famous miniature paintings done.
Day 05: Udaipur - Deogarh (about 140 km)
Today we take leave from the city of sunrise and drive to Deogarh. In
Deogarh we enjoy the overnight stay in a Maharaja Palace which has been
converted into a Hotel. We have the rest of the day at leisure and
therefore enough time to relax and have a walk in the Bazaar of this small
town.
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Day 06: Deogarh - Rohetgarh (about 280 km)
Today we take leave from Deogarh and drive to Rohetgarh. Rohetgarh is
famous for its fort of 17th century which is now a luxury heritage hotel.
We will be welcomed by the royal family personally. We are invited to
relax in spacious veranda lounges decorated with historic trophies or we
can relax at the beautifully designed swimming pool. We also take time to
visit local people where we are received with warmth and affection.
Day 07: Rohetgarh - Jodhpur (about 50 km)
After breakfast we drive to 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-Gujarat trading route and the marwaris
benefited from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded
to China. We will 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. We also
visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the
sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Roopangarh (about 260 km)
After the breakfast we drive to Roopangarh. Roopangarh is a village with
historical background as the fort of Roopangarh played an important role
on the old caravan road. Since 1997 this fort has been converted in to a
hotel.
Day 09: Roopangarh - Jaipur (about 120 km)
Today we leave Roopangarh and drive to the Pink City Jaipur. This city
owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious
stones. After a break in Jaipur we visit the city palace in the afternoon
which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend
of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city
palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We
continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's
five remarkable observatories. It's complex instruments reveals us the
secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
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Day 10: Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km.
away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for
6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to
the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will
visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains
953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled
cool air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without
being seen. In the afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar
of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being
done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new
city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple
made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a
prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music
and dance.
Day 11: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a
series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute
we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial
capital frozen in time, constructed by Amber the Great in the 16th
century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned
as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was
due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of
the day at leisure.
Day 12: Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive
structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of
his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial
quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the
most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to
love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving
birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this
impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the
famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in Agra by the
descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
Day 13: Agra - New Delhi (about 200 km)
In the morning after having breakfast we drive to New Delhi. Arrive in
New Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity
for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
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Day 14: Depart Delhi
Tour concludes. Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a
punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for your onward travel.
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