After breakfast Today we drive towards Jaisalmer
. A fascinating city rising from the heart of
the Thar Desert like a golden mirage. Upon arrival
check in at Hotel . Evening Excursion to San dunes
to view the surreal sunset, and enjoy a camel
ride on the dunes.
Overnight at Hotel .
Today Visit the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, housing
the entire township within its ramparts. Lovely
havelis dot the enchanting network of narrow lanes.
Among the sights you'll visit : Nathmalji - Ki-
Haveli and Patwaon ki Haveli, three beautifully
sculptured Jain temples built between the 12th
and 13th Centuries; and five interconnected palaces.
The fort is approached through four gateways -
Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol.
Overnight at the Hotel.
After Breakfast we drive towards Jodhpur - including
visits to interesting Hindu and Jain Temples at
Osiyan . Jodhpur the gateway to the Thar desert
, the city is known for its striking forts, stately
palaces and gracious building. Arrive Jodhpur,
The second largest city in Rajasthan, standing
on the edge of the Thar Desert. The old city was
founded by Rao Jodha, its walls with seven gates
and countless bastions and towers were built by
Rao Maldeo in the 16th Century when Jodhpur was
a booming trading town. . Jodhpur is called the
"Blue City" for the characteristic plea
indigo color of its traditional homes.
Overnight at Hotel
Morning drive to Rohet in the morning followed
by village safari visiting ar tisans at work,
and meeting the environmentally conscious Bishnoi
– a local tribe.
Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast Drive towards Udaipur. En-route
visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Upon arrival check
in at Hotel .
Overnight at Hotel .
Morning after Breakfast proceed for a full day
tour of Udaipur . Udaipur ,Built along three lakes
and ringed by green hills, Udaipur (pop, 366.000)
is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's
palaces, gardens, ghats, temples and painted houses
match the beauty of the setting. This morning
we'll visit the towering City Palace, the largest
in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyon ki Bari ( Garden
of the Maidens.) Once for bidden to all but he
queen and her ladies.From here we visit the e
superb Jagdish Temple noted for its elephant -
motif carvings The afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
After Breakfast Drive to Deogarh .Upon Arrival
check in at Hotel . Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Deogarh .
Overnight at Hotel .
After Breakfast Drive to Roopangarh with remainder
of the day free to visit Kishangarh to wander
the ancient streets, to admire the painted Havelis,
or seek out exquisite miniature paintings.
Overnight at Hotel
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur
popularly known as the Pink City, was built in
1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed
in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient
Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows
a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel.
Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory.
The City Palace in the heart of the old city is
a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture.
The Palace of winds - a five storied structure
of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street
of the old city. It was originally built to enable
the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday
life.
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful
city in India. Today morning we visit the Amber
Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example
of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture.
A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the
Fort, which houses several graceful buildings.
Afternoon is spent visit the local bazaar. In
the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic
village atmosphere is recreated each evening with
thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats,
snake charmers, puppeteers etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of
the world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve
bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory
birds. From here we drive to the ancient city
of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour
of the magnificent and world heritage buildings
still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue
our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into
Hotel.
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls
in the 16th and 17th centuries. This morning we
see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's
chief minister and father-in - law, often called
the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows
the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort,
built over three generations by the moghul emperors.
Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to
see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing
Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz
Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless
symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering
reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
After visiting the Agra city we leave for Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi we go for a farewell Dinner
at Good Restaurant and then checkinto our Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Transfer to Airport o board flight for onward
Journey .
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