Heritage Tour in Rajasthan
Duration
: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi - Agra -
Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Kishangarh - Delhi
Day 01 :
Arrival at Delhi Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and transfer to your hotel.
DELHI,
the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a
fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope -
that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02
: Delhi Old Delhi : A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once
the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
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New
Delhi : An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra (By Road 221 km/05 hrs) Breakfast
will be at hotel. Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check into the
hotel.
Agra : Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah
Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of
the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint
buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals
still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow
bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city. Enjoy battery
van ride to the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal : Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder
which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra.
Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful
wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was
designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's
stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of
the best inlay work ever seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is
predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect
Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit
Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The
interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Relax in the
evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
(By Road 221 km/05 hrs) After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink
City - Jaipur.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale
city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's
grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
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Jaipur
: The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the
eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite
of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and
history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly
known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort
of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05 : JaipurAfter
breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy Elephant Back ascent to the Fort.
Amber Fort Palace : Amber is the classic romantic
Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592,
and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies
an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds
it's ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
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. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
Jantar
Mantar : This 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.
Hawa Mahal : The ornamental facade of this "Palace
of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure
of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate
balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap
Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 280 km/06 hrs) Breakfast
will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel.
Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur
echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the
capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of
the RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on
the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is
encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable
bastions.
In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao
Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace
you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.
After
this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road 250km/05hrs)

Breakfast
will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A
visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century is part of
the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls.
The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to
two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic
sculptures.
Reach Udaipur and check in at hotel.
The
city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by
the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its
kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes
strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and
chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an
enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
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UdaipurBreakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for
sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Proceed
for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From
the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises
majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also
visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the
lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the
300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 9 : Udaipur - Pushkar (By Road 250km/05hrs)Proceed
for Pushkar after breakfast.
Reach Ajmer. Ajmer situated in the
green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting
past. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century AD
and continued to be a major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 AD when
Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home
to many dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible marks of
their culture and traditions on the city's history, converting it to an
amalgam of various cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam.
Today,
Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
Visit the DARGAH. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax.
Check in
at PUSHKAR PALACE.
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Pushkar
: Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar.
Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth,
performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is thus the
site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural blends,
it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all
over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. The
consecrated mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims
from all over the world. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over
500 temples and Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless architectural
heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality that casts
a lure to visit again and again. The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest
cattle fairs in the world and amongst the oldest cities in India, with
references in mythology and the Mahabharat. There are 52 bathing Ghats,
which are linked to the lunar calendar, enclose the lake. Each Ghat has its
own miraculous qualities and powers of healing and this city of temples has
over 500 temples built over different eras with varied architectural styles.
The rose garden of Rajasthan - the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is
exported the world over.
Overnight at PUSHKAR.
Day
10 : Pushkar - Kishangrah - Delhi (By Road 352km/07 hrs) Drive to
Kishangarh after breakfast.
Kishangarh : is situated on
the National Highway 8 in the Center of Rajasthan, 100 Km South West of
Jaipur. It is primarily known for its world famous Miniature Paintings and
Handicrafts and for the largest marble and granite cutting industry in the
Country.
Around the fort of Kishangarh is the moat and garden - on
which "Phool Mahal" was built in AD 1870 and was the Palace of the
flowers for the Maharaja's of Kishangarh A private residence of the Royal
Family of Kishangarh opens for the discerning traveler. The Palace has
lovely views of centuries old "Gundalao Lake" - where herons fly
and peacocks strut in fanned delight. The lake water beneath the graceful
Palace is a paradise to flamingoes, pelicans, wild duck and the SARUS CRANE.
Lunch will be at PHOOL MAHAL PALACE. Start for Delhi and reach by
evening. Transfer for connecting flight home from the international airport.
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