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Extensive Rajasthan Tour |
Extensive
Rajasthan Tour
Duration : 8 Nights /
9 Days
Destinations Covered :
Delhi-Jaipur-Ranatahmbore-Agra-Delhi
Day 1
:Arrive in Delhi, India, where on
arrival you will be met by a representative and
transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 Tour Old Delhi
Breakfast leisurely. Tour manager meets you for
small oreintation/ briefing. Start the tour with
local guide of old Delhi. We visit Raj Ghat, a
beautifully serene monument was on the bank of
the Yamuna River. This is where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated. Next, we take a short ride by
cycle rickshaw through the crowded lanes of the
Chandni Chowk bazaar to visit the Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India.
The British laid out the broad, tree-lined
avenues and neat street grid of New Delhi (in
contrast to the narrow alleyways of the old part
of the city). Today the former "Imperial City"
continues as the center of government for the
world's largest democracy, and we see the
buildings of India's Parliament and (from the
outside) the residence of India's President, a
palatial building called Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Nearby we see the India Gate, where a popular
park surrounds a memorial to Indian soldiers who
served Great Britain in World War I and
Britain's 19th ,century war in Afghanistan. We
also visit Qutab Minar, a spectacular example of
Indo-Islamic architecture topped by a 72.5
Merters high tower . Begun in the 12 th century,
this is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and the
symbol of New Delhi.
Delhi is famous for handicrafts from all over
India , but the most spectacular opportunity
amongst them is the handicrafts that comes from
the " Valley of Kashmir ". Apart from ornate
wooden handicrafts, there are the world famous
"Paschmina Shawls", exquisite Kashmir silk
carpets with some of the finest weaves and
designs of the world, textiles and brass inlays.
We dine in a local restaurant this afternoon and
evening.
Day 3 Drive to Jaipur ( 280 KM, 6 Hours)
After breakfast, we travel overland to Jaipur,
the capital of Rajasthan. En route we stop for
lunch at the Samode Palace, originaly built by
Rajput ruler Jai Singh II's finance minister.
Built on three levels with wide-open terraces,
the palace is set against the dramatic backdrop
of the Aravali Mountains. Darbar Hall inside is
known for its Meenakari or inlay of glass
mirrors and stones—be sure to notice the
adjustable louvers on the windows.
Passing under the Samode gates and through the
narrow streets we continue to Jaipur. Arriving
at our hotel late afternoon.
Day 4 Discovering the ancient city
After breakfast , we drive stopping at the
picturesque stop , the Palace of Winds (Hawa
Mahal, which has approximately 953 windows
founded by Maharaja Pratap Singh in the eighteen
century. The interesting thing about the
building is that it has no foundation). We
explore Jaipur's Amber Fort and Palace. We
approach the hilltop Fort in the style of the
Rajput rulers; on a cushioned seat on elephant
back. The Fort is a stunning and well-preserved
16th-century structure, built on four levels.
Among its many splendors is the Sheesh Mahal, a
small room whose ceiling, covered with tiny
mirrors, looks like a sky filled with brilliant
stars. Here, in Rajput times, a dancing girl
held candles during a dance of love for her
Maharaja. We visit the Temple of Kali, dedicated
to the blue-black-skinned goddess of blood and
destruction, as well as the Hall of Victory. We
make our way back down the hill by Jeeps to the
parking area. We return to Jaipur, which is also
world's biggest trading center for Gems and
Jewelry. The heart of all semi precious and
precious stones industry and for diamonds
Next we see the Jantar Mantar, a remarkable
astronomical and astrological observatory built
in the 18 th century. The giant sundials here
are still accurate to two-tenths of a second!
Then we go on to the City Palace Museum filled
with an array of textiles, arms, carpets,
paintings and manuscripts. Also, a great place
for woolen carpets which are great value for
money. A great center for colorful textiles with
block printing and tie-dye prints dominating a
vibrant range.We will Return to hotel in the
evening and then you drive visitng a royal
family for dinner.
Day 5 Driving to Tigers's world ( 180 KM,
5hours)
After breakfast, we depart from Jaipur and drive
through the rural countryside and into the low
Vindhya/Aravali mountain range. The drive is
about five hours in length along bumpy roads,
but we break it up with a stop along the way—at
a local school if it is in session on this day.
Here you may have a chance to get acquainted
with Indian culture with the help of its most
charming ambassadors, Indian children.
Our destination is Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Tiger Sanctuary, one of the eleven sites chosen
for Project Tiger. India's national tiger
conservation program, the largest such effort in
the world. It extends over one hundred square
miles of deciduous forest, and it includes
several large lakes. We arrive in time for lunch
at our rustic lodge, a historic hunting lodge
once owned bv the Maharaja of Jaipur.
In the afternoon, you can join an optional tour
to the Ranthambore Fort, a spectacular fortress
built over 1000 years ago on a rocky outcrop
with stunning views Today it sits in the middle
of the Ranthambore sanctuary. You will ride in a
Jeep, then hike to the fort , a huge fort, a
huge structure with a fascinating history and
visiting the Lord Ganesha Temple. You will
return to the hotel and dinner will be provided
in the hotel itself.
Day 6 Jeep Safari/Open Four wheel Drive (Canter)
Early morning wake up call, when nocturnal
animals may still be active, we head out for
game viewing before breakfast. Our mode of
transportation today is an open four-wheel-drive
vehicle. We usually see all the great Indian
ungulate species: Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, and
Chital, and always the cunning Langur monkey.
We return to the hotel for breakfast, the rest
of the morning at leisure, and lunch. In the
afternoon we continue our exploration of the
area. Though it is rare, we have seen the Royal
Bengal Tiger, usually sleeping by day in the
tall grass. Conservation efforts have succeeded
in stabilizing the tiger population in recent
years. We also see lakes that hold crocodiles,
and a wide variety of water birds in season.
Over 272 bird species frequent this area, from
crested serpent eagles to painted storks.
Day7 World of Birds ( 180 KM, 6 hours drive)
Morning breakfast and checkout driving on a
bumpy road to Bharatpur. Arriving at the hotel,
checking in and having lunch and we will visit
bird sanctuary accompanied by a naturalist. The
Kelodeo bird sanctuary is a breeding Paradise
for painted storks and many of the migratory
birds. You can have exotic photographs over
here. Your rickshaw will give you a slow and
peaceful ride into the world of birds. In
evening we will be back in the hotel. We will
have dinner in the hotel.
Day 8 Overland to Agra Fatehpur Sikri
Leisurely breakfast and we check out at morning
hours. As we continue our 30 minutes drive to
Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted city, where we will
be met by a local guide who will come from Agra
to show us Fatehpur Sikri , world heritage
monument decalred by U.N.E.S.C.O), tour of
Fatehpur Sikri we experience the vast rural
countryside of India as we ride towards Agra.
The mysterious ghost city founded by the Moghul
Emperor Akbar the Great in the late 16 th
century. The city occupies a Red sandstone
ridge, and the area around it is enclosed within
a 117-mile-long wall. We'll stroll about the
fort and palace. We then continue to Agra, where
we will have time to freshen up and have a lunch
at our hotel.
We will have a afternoon visit to the Taj , one
of the ancient wonders of the world(closed on
Friday).. ( Afternoon gives a better photography
view of the Taj). We will stay there till sunset
and watch the changing colors of the Taj. This
grand edifice, built by the Shah Jahan in 1631
to enshrine the remains of his Queen Mumtaz
Mahal, took 22 years and 20,000 craftsmen to
build. We walk into the inner chambers of this
renowned "Monument to Love," and seek out
several vantage points to see the magnificent
play of light. When the nearby Yamuna River is
high, the reflection of the Taj in its waters is
as clear and vivid as the real thing.
Day 9
Lesiurely Breakfast, we start out tour to
conquer the Red Fort of Agra which was founded
by the Mughal Emperor Akbar nd completed in 95
years, as this fort is the only fort where 4
Mughal Emperors set and rule the Mughla Dynasty.
They ailed all of northern India having 3200
cities under them, from the early 16 th century
until the consolidation by British colonial rule
in the early 1800s. Agra Fort's architecture is
an almost perfect fusion between military might
and lavish beauty.
After lunch we will checkout and drive to Delhi
to the international auirort. Flight as per your
schedule.
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