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Forts & Palaces Tour of
North India |
Rajasthan
Heritage Tour
Duration :
10
Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered :
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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival, you shall met & assisted with your
baggages at the airport by our executive and
transferred to prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the
country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling
metropolis which successfully combines in its
fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic
location was one of the prime reasons why
successive dynasties chose it as their seat of
power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the
British left behind . The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the
capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he
will invariably confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old
Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was
started in 1844 and was not completed until
1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah
Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to
1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit
Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this
is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President
House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with
a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 03 : DELHI - AGRA (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival,
check-in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of Agra : Visit Red fort,
which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and
additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of
public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structues ; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628
and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in
Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj
Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in
memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of
the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
DAY 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (240
KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur, enroute visit
the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri -
built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old
capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned
after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid,
Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other
Palaces which are still preserved in its
original glory. Continue drive to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur & check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort.
Elephant ride from the foothills of the
Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At
a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the
ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of
the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the
Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb
example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and
weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built
my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of
Hawa Mahal.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR - PUSHKAR (135 KMS, 02-03 HRS
DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar. the holy
lake of Pushkar is believed to have been created
by Lord Brahma himself. It is as important as
Banaras or Puri. Devout Hindus believe that it
is essential to visit Pushkar at least once in
their lifetime. No pilgrimage is considered
complete without a dip in the holy Pushkar lake.
Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats
and the only temple in the country that is
dedicated to Brahma is to be found here. While
Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously
inclined, it is also the venue of one of the
country's most colorful cattle fairs - the
Pushkar Fair.
Arrive Pushkar and check-in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, explore Pushkar on your own.
DAY 07 : PUSHKAR - JODHPUR (220 KMS, 04-05 HRS
DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur - A
flourishing trading center of the 16th century,
the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second
largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur was founded
in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha who claimed to be
descendent of Lord Rama. The massive fort
Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the
city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall
with seven gates and countless bastions.
Arrive Jodhpur and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which
literally means “Majestic Fort”, located at the
very centre of the city. There are ,in all ,
three gates , each built to commemorate a
particular victory, as well as to reinforce the
fort. It has a collection of musical
instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on
the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant
Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this
white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in
commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare
portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be
seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock
Tower – the city centre.
DAY 08 : JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR (275 KMS,
06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute
visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The
cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted
white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat of
architecture. It would take anyone by surprise
to learn that they were built in 1460, so well
preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main
temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of
which is similarly carved.
After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur - The
city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of
water, lush green hills that set fire and
passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of
a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces,
temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes
lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the
reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the
Lake Pichola is excitement that defines
imagination. Udaipur is one of the most romantic
cities of world, also know as the Venice of
East.Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check-in
at prebooked hotel.
DAY 09 : UDAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of
Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan ; Jagdish
temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651;
Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of
Honour, which is a small garden with its
fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus
pool.
Afternoon, free. In the evening, boat ride on
Lake Pichola.
DAY 10 : UDAIPUR - DELHI (FLIGHT, 9W 3318 : 1335
- 1505 hrs.)
After breakfast, free. (Optional : Excursion to
Chittorgarh)
Later, transfer to the airport to board flight
for Delhi. Arrive Delhi, transfer to prebooked
Hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back
home.
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