Heritage Tour of Rajasthan

Day 13

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DAY 01 - DELHI

Arrive at Delhi. Check in at hotel. Full day city tour visiting Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The govt. head quarters. In the afternoon take a city tour Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort-The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial-The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

DAY 02 - DELHI - MUKUNDGARH

Morning drive to Mukundgarh. Visit the region of Shekhavati - Nawalgarh, Mandawa & Dundlod. Overnight stay at Mukundgarh.

DAY 03 - MUKUNDGARH - BIKANER

Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon visit the Fort and city & evening enjoy visit to the bazaars. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 04 - BIKANER - JAISALMER

Drive to Jaisalmer. Afternoon free. Overnight stay at the Jaisalmer.

DAY 05 - JAISALMER

Morning sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva - A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 06 - JAISALMER - JODHPUR

Drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon half-day enjoy the city tour full day city tour covering Mehrangarh Fort - unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble Clock tower - The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 07 - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR

In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08 - UDAIPUR

Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace - located aside of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 09 - UDAIPUR - AJMER

Drive to Ajmer. In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 - AJMER - JAIPUR

Morning drive to Jaipur, after visiting the Dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. A silver railing surrounds the grave of the saint. Arrive at Jaipur. Check in at hotel. Excursion to Amer Fort. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory and Temple of Kali. Return to Jaipur stopping for a few minutes for photography at Jal Mahal. Afternoon city tour - visit City Palace Jantar Mantar (observatory), Albert Hall Museum and Ram Niwas Gardens; drive past Hawa Mahal / the Palace of Winds & through the pink rose residential/business areas of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11 - JAIPUR - AGRA

Drive to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal - a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 12 - AGRA - DELHI

Drive to Delhi. Day at leisure.

DAY 13 - DEPARTURE

Morning transfer to airport for return flight.

COST DETAILS:

Cost of the package:

COST INCLUDES

>> Accommodation on twin sharing basis in 01 double room.

>> Daily Breakfast.

>> Airport / hotel transfers + city tour + Drives by non-a/c Ambassador Car with an ALL INDIA TOURIST PERMIT.

>> All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.

COST EXCLUDES

>> Any meal unless specified above.

>> Any entrances to monuments.

>> Any airfare.

>> An English-speaking guide during sightseeing trips.

>> Personal nature expenses like telephone / laundry bills etc.

>> Airports tax and travel insurance etc.

>> Services not specified above.

SPECIAL NOTE

>> Please note that any hike in - Taxes, Entrance fees of monuments / museums, fuel or guide charges levied by Government of India, shall be charged extra.

>> We can also offer you the supplement costs for the guides, entrance fees etc if you require these services.

>> These Packages are valid till 31st March 2003 after that the Summer season will start and the cost will be low - please check with us.

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