Rajasthan With Taj Mahal Tour
Duration : 12 Days 11 Nights
Places : Delhi - Agra - Dausa - Jaipur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Luni -
Khimsar - Mandawa - Delhi
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Day 1- Arrive Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi. On arrival assistance and
transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2- To Delhi / Agra |
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Morning,
drive to Agra. On arrival check in the hotel. Afternoon, city tour and visit
to the world famous Taj Mahal in Agra built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan
in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later
visit the Red Fort & The Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula built by Empress
Noor-Jehan in memory of her father. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3- To Agra / Dausa |
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Morning, drive to Dausa. Arrive Dausa &
check in at hotel Bhadrawati Palace. Bhadrawati Palace is a heritage
property with a fascinating history. dated back to 11 century. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 4- To Dausa / Jaipur |
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Morning, drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur
& check in hotel. Afternoon visit to the bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 5- To Jaipur |
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Morning, sightseeing tour and visit to
Amber Fort. Amber fort, the ancient capital of state until 1728. See the
Sheesh Mahal or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal and
Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill on which fort is situated. City
sightseeing tour, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan was given a color coat of
pink a century ago in honor of a visiting prince. Ever since it had retained
that color. Built by maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city
is 260 years old. Visit the Maharaja's city palace and the observatory and
drive past Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6- To Jaipur / Deogarh |
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Morning,
drive to Deogarh. Arrive Deogarh & check in at hotel. The Deogarh Castle
is located on a hillock and is encircled by the town. It was built in 1670
ad by Rawat Dwarkadasji of the Chundawat clan of the Siaodia Dynasty.
Constructed by the famed Sompura architects, well-known for there additions
and alterations were carried out according to the needs of the residents.
There are five floors and over 200 rooms have murals done by local painters
after whom Deogarh school of painting has acquired fame the world over. The
family has a large collection of Deogarh miniatures. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 7- To Deogarh / Udaipur |
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Morning, drive to Udaipur. Arrive
Udaipur & check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Udaipur visiting
the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Shaelion Ki
Bari (queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art
museum). Rest the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 8- To Udaipur / Luni |
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Morning, drive to Luni. Arrive Luni &
check in at hotel Fort Chanwa 35 Kms away from Jodhpur. Belonging to
Maharaja Dilip Singh, the youngest son of Maharaja Umaid Sing Ji of Jodhpur.
It is an imposing and well maintained structure over a hundred years old
built of famous red sand stone of Jodhpur and ornately carved lattice work,
friezes and intricate jharokhas. Its traditional gates lead to a complex of
courtyards, towers, water wheels stables, passages and unexpected stairways
leading to secret pavilions and panoramic terraces.
The small village is home to many artisans who work with metal, clay or
wood, keeping alive the skills passed down over the centuries by their
ancestor. The noise and bustle of the village settles down by evening and
all is quite as peace descends on the desert. The fort with its huge gates
and protective walls stands proud and strong under the spectacular company
of stars. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 9- To Luni / Khimsar |
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Morning, drive to Khimsar. Arrive
Khimsar & check in at hotel. Khimsar is steeped in history- founded 2500
years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer, this is the starting point of the
great Indian Desert tours. The founder of the castle, which was built in mid
15th century was Prince Karamsi, son of Jodhpur and very close to other
places of interest like Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khmisar Fort provides
the visitors with all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms,
theme dinners, a variety of continental and Indian meals as well as
traditional Rajasthani are available. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10- To Khimsar / Mandawa |
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Morning,
drive to Mandawa, en route visit Nagaur. On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa. Visit Mandawa. Mandawa, founded in 1775 by
Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful
frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa Castle, one of the finest castle of
Rajasthan, is now a hotel and houses a collection of armories, costumes of
ancestors, and cannons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and
many other interesting items and preserved in a Museum. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11- To Mandawa / Delhi |
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Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi &
check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Old & New Delhi. Sightseeing
of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar. India Gate (war memorial) , Laxmi
Narayan Temple (modern Hindu Temple), drive past President's estate,
Parliament House and Secretariat Building. Also, visit Raj Ghat and Shanti
Van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid
and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk market. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12- To Delhi |
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Spend the day at leisure and departure
to international airport to onward journey.
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