|
14 Days
Delhi/Neemrana/Jaipur/Samode/Nawalgarh/Mandawa/Bikaner/Khimsar/Jaisalmer/
Jodhpur/Luni/Daspan/Kumbhalgarh/Udaipur/Delhi
DAY 1 - DELHI
 Meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Full day city tour of old and New Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02 - DELHI/NEEMRANA
Morning leave for Neemrana famous for its medieval fort, which we built in the 17th century by the descendants of the great chauhan king Prithvi Raj of Delhi. Its towering gates, arches, corridors and Mahal takes one back to the royal magnificence of the past and to the age of chivalry. Overnight stay at Fort.
DAY 03 - NEEMRANA/JAIPUR/SAMODE PALACE
Morning leave for Jaipur enroute visiting Amber Fort, ascend the fort on Elephant's back Lunch at hotel Rambagh Palace. Afternoon city tour visiting Hawa Mahal, City palace Museum and Jantar-Mantar Observatory. Then proceed to Samode Palace, situated picturesquely amid rugged hills, the quiet luxury of Samode Palace offers a retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment. Stately corridors, frescoed walls and the audience hall harmoniously reflect the skill of mastercraftsman. The Darbar Hall, the hall of mirrors of Samode Palace are unparalleled in art and architecture. Overnight stay at Samode Palace.
DAY 04 - SAMODE PALACE/NAWALGARH/MANDAWA
In the morning, leave for Nawalgarh founded in the 18th century, it has two old forts and Palace hotel with garden and fountains.
The Bala Kila has a kiosk where some of the finest frescoes are painted on the ceiling. It's havelis are grand and beautiful, the prominent area of the merchant Poddars, Chhawa-Chharias, Bhagats and others. The Havelis are mansions of a unique residential architectural styles that evolve around courtyards to serve the purpose of family security, privacy for the women of house as also protecting the inhabitants from the long, harsh summers. The earlier frescoes were executed more patiently on wet plaster in the Italian Technique of fresco Buono, this technique travelled to India with European missionaries. Lunch at Roop Niwas Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Mandawa, founded in the mid 18th century, is dominated by rugged fort turned hotel, Castle Mandawa, it's a favorite attraction with tourists from the world over, who come to see the painted Havelis and frescoes of Shekhawati region. The castle create an ambience of royalty and magnificence for the tourists coming to stay there. A painted, arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Three large gates leads one to the Cannon guarded interior of the fort. The terrace of the castle hold an breath taking view of the town and the semi plains beyond. The in-house museum has an interesting numistic collections, old documents, costumes of ancestor and other objects of the tourist interest are the havelis. A Shiva Temple with a rock crystal lingam is also of worth visit. Overnight stay at Castle Mandawa.
 DAY 05 - MANDAWA/ BIKANER
Morning leave for Bikaner enroute visiting Fatehpur, founded in the mid 15th century by Fateh Khan, a kayamkhani Nawab. It's central location attracted many a merchant to settle and prosper and build some of the finest Havelis of particular interest are the Devra, Singhania and Gunk. For later frescoes, the Jalan and Bhartiya Havelia are amusing. Fatehpur is also known for its tie and dye fabrics. Proceed to Bikaner, founded in the year 14088 by Rao Bikaji. Afternoon city tour also visit Devi Kund and Gam breeding From Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06 - BIKANER/KHIMSAR
Morning visit Deshnok famous for Karni Mata temple, the tutelary deity of the royal family. An interesting feature this temple and if you happen to injure or kill a rat, then you have to donate a silver or gold rat to the temple. Afternoon leave for Khimsar enroute visiting Nagaur Fort. Upon arrival in Khimsar check in at Royal Castle Khimsar, it was built in the 15th century by Karamji, the 5th son of Rao Jodha, the man who founded the city of Jodhpur. An aura of antiquity and luxury pervades, the atmosphere. Isolated in a time wrap, Khimsar romance is heightened by a sun set drive into the desert. Overnight stay at Castle Khimsar.
DAY 07 - KHIMSAR/JAISALMER
Morning leave for Jaisalmer enroute visiting Osiyan, an ancient city, which was the cradle of Rajasthani temple art but was destroyed by early Muslim invaders. There are now only 16 Hindu and jain temples are left in run-ins dating back to 8th century. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer check-in at hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Fort, Jain temples, Haveli, Bara Bagh etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 08 - JAISALMER
Morning visit Sam, an exciting place to see sand dunes. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 09 - JAISALMER/JODHPUR/LUNI
Morning leave for Jodhpur, funded by Rao Jodha in the year 1459. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, which has a high stone wall protecting the well fortified city within the Palace inside the Fort are rooms with rich collection of palanquins, elephant howda musical instrument costumes, furniture and armory. The display of Cannon here is one of the rarest in India. Lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, the huge palace was built by Maharaj Umaid Singh. Afternoon proceed to Luni. This Royal resort gives a last of the Rajput culture, live like a Prince, dine under crystal chandeliers and walk ancient Persian carpets. Overnight stay at fort Chanwa Luni.
DAY 10 - LUNI/DASPAN
Morning leave for Daspan, enroute visiting jailor Fort Daspan was founded in 1713 AD by grant of a Jagir of two villages from the then ruler of Marwar. Upon arrival check-in at Castle Durjan Niwas, built in the early 19th century. Though built in the Indo European style, it adapts itself well to the Rajput life style, with the ladies apartments being separated from the gents apartments. Overnight at castle Durjan Niwas.
 DAY 11 - DASPAN/KUMBHALGARH/UDAIPUR
Morning leave for Kumbhalgarh, famous for its 15th century fort. It was built by Rana Kumbha as a shelter in times of emergency. Proceed to Udaipur visiting Nathdwara, an important Hindu pilgrim centre. Eklingji, famous for 8th century family temple of the Maharajas of Udaipur, Nagda, famous for the 9th century Sas Bahu temple and the Jain temple of Abudji. Then proceed to Udaipur, the most romantic city of India, it was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in the year 1559 AD. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 12 - UDAIPUR
Morning city tour. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13 - UDAIPUR/DELHI
Morning take flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi meeting, assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening Folk Dances can also be enjoyed.
DAY 14 - DEPARTURE
Transfer ex-hotel to International airport to connect flight for onward destination.
| 