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Cultural Highlights of Rajasthan Duration: - 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: - Delhi – Mandawa – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Bundi – Jaipur - Agra
Highlights: Qutub Minar – World Heritage Site in Delhi. Taj Mahal Renowned for spectacular architecture & Seven Wonders… Experience the real Indian lifestyle and the rural interaction with the villagers in village Garh Himmat Singh. Jaipur – Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur. Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest fort in India Jagdish Temple in Udaipur & Boat Ride at Lake Pichola
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi Upon your arrival at Delhi International airport you will be welcomed by our representative & transferred to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi. Day 02: Delhi Morning after the breakfast at Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Delhi covering Afternoon proceed for guided sightseeing of Old & New Delhi covering, The Jama Masjid one of the Architectural gift given By Shah Jahan, is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India, Chandni Chowk - One of the main markets of Delhi, Qutub Minar, one of the world’s heritage site, - the victory tower, which Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak built in 1199, after the Sultan of Delhi, he has become. Humayun's Tomb, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Overnight stay in Delhi (B)
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Day 03: Delhi / Mandawa (280 Km/ 06 hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel, drive to Mandawa, upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later proceed for guided sightseeing of Mandawa covering the Ladia haveli, the Chokhan haveli, the Binsidhar haveli, the Gulab Rai haveli and the Newatia haveli. Overnight stay in Mandawa (B) Day 04: Mandawa / Jodhpur (350 Km / 06 ½ hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Jodhpur "The Sun City" was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is divided into two parts - the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a 10 km long wall surrounding it. After that proceed for Jodhpur Sightseeing tour covering Mehrangarh Fort - located at the height of 150 meter is the biggest fort in India founded by Rao Jodha in the 14 century, Jaswant Thada - the burial ground of the ruler of Jodhpur Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay in Jodhpur (B) Day 05: Jodhpur / Udaipur (320 Km / 06 Hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Udaipur. En-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple which is acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains. Located in village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan. Later drive to Udaipur, check into Hotel. Evening enjoy Boat Ride on the banks of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur (B) Day 06: Udaipur Morning after breakfast at Hotel, proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur Covering City Palace, on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The magnificent and awe inspiring cathedral is, in fact, a complex of several buildings that were added at different times by different rulers spanning nearly three hundred years. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum houses a very interesting collection of Rajasthani folk art – costumes, paintings, folk deities, musical instruments, masks, dolls and weapons. You could also spend some quiet moments at the Sahelion ki Bari, (Garden of the Maids of Honour), a small ornamental garden with fountains, once the site for royal picnics. The Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, is located within easy walking distance from the Palace gate. Overnight stay in Udaipur (B) Day 07: Udaipur / Bundi (250 Hrs /05 Hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Bundi, upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Later proceed for the guided sightseeing of Bundi covering Bundi Mahal, Step Wells, Cave Paintings, Lakes, Temples, Chaurasi Khambo ki Chatari (Cenotaph on 84 pillars). Overnight stay in Bundi (B)
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Day 08: Bundi / Jaipur (250 Km / 05 Hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur (B) Day 09: Jaipur Morning after breakfast at hotel, take an excursion to Amber Fort, is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression and enjoys an Elephant ride at bottom to top of the hill at Amber fort. In the afternoon visit City Palace –a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city then proceed for Jantar Mantar, is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. Visit to Hawa Mahal, the ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Overnight stay in Jaipur (B) Day 10: Jaipur – Agra (270 Km / 5 Hrs) After breakfast drive to Agra. En-route visit Garh Himmat Singh (GHS) on the edge of the state Rajasthan from the Eastern side visit an off beaten trek, where you will experience the real Indian lifestyle and also experience the rural interaction with the villagers. Enjoy Lunch with the local family. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay in Agra (B)
Day 11: Agra - Delhi (250 Km / 05 Hrs) Early morning visit Taj Mahal [Taj remains closed on Fridays], by sunrise. Renowned for its spectacular architecture and Seven Wonders of the World, built by Shah Jahan for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1632. The construction is said to have been done by a workforce of 22,000 that contained among others laborers, Naqqashi laborers, painters, stonecutters, garden-layers, gardeners, embroidery artists and masons. Later come back to Hotel for breakfast. Then visit Agra Fort Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D is a master piece of design with beautiful mosques and palaces. After sightseeing drive to Delhi. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Remaining day for leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi (B) Day 12: Delhi After breakfast transfer to New Delhi International Airport to take your flight back to Home.
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Extension tour to Kerala 04 Night Day 12 Delhi – Kovalam (by flight AI-48 dept 1805 Hrs / Arr 2240 Hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Airport to Board a flight for Trivandrum. Upon arrival in Trivandrum, drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam (B) Flight Name & No Air India / AI – 48 Air India / AI – 48
From / Departure Time Delhi / 1805 Hrs Cochin / 2150 Hrs
To / Arrival Time Cochin / 2110 Hrs Trivandrum / 2240 Hrs
Day 13: Kovalam Morning after breakfast proceeds the sightseeing of Trivandrum city covering the Padmanabha Swami Temple, Horse Palace and Zoo. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay in Kovalam. (B)
Day 14: Kovalam – Alleppey (160 Km / 03 Hrs) After breakfast at Hotel, drive to Alleppey. On arrival check into Houseboat. Alleppey- knows as the “Venice of the East”. In the Alleppey board in a traditional House Boat through the beautiful land escapes of the back water (ramified duct system dried) is the passing land escape appear like a picture boat. Pristine forest are interspersed with a rice field, banana plantations, coconut groves, lakes and small villages off. Overnight stay in Alleppey Houseboat. (B, L & D) Day 15: Alleppey – Kovalam (160 Km / 03 Hrs) Morning after breakfast at Hotel, drive to Kovalam. On arrival check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay in Kovalam (B) Day 16: Kovalam Airport drop Morning after breakfast at Hotel, drive to Trivandrum airport to take your onward flight to your home or take flight to Delhi. Inclusions:
Room on Single and Double sharing basis Daily breakfast at Hotels Lunch in village Garh Himmat Singh Local English Speaking Guide as per itinerary Entrances to the monuments as per Itinerary Elephant Ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
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AC Toyota Innova (upto 05 pax) & AC Tempo Traveller (06-08 pax) for all the transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary All applicable taxes Cost does not include:
Any personal expenses X Mass eve Supplement New Year Supplement Any cost of Tour Escort Anything not included in the itinerary
Extension Trip to Kerala Inclusions:
Room on Double sharing basis Daily breakfast at Hotels and all meals at houseboat Entrances to the monuments as per Itinerary English speaking guide as per tour itinerary AC Toyota Innova (upto 05 pax) & AC Tempo traveler (06-08 pax) for all the transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary All applicable taxes Cost does not include:
Any personal expenses Any cost of Tour Escort X Mass eve Supplement New Year Supplement Anything not included in the itinerary
Postbus 13050 3507 LB Utrecht | Wittevrouwenstraat 36 3512 CV Utrecht | Tel: 030 243 96 34 | Fax: 030 244 24 75 |
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