Resplendent Rajasthan Tour (8 N / 9 D)
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Resplendent Rajasthan Tour
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport, you will be met by
our representative and transferred to hotel for an
overnight.
Day 02 / Delhi
– Agra
Morning combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former
centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments,
narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red
Fort, built in 1648 and "Chandni Chowk" or also known as
Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this
very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Onwards to New
Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the
British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate &
the Presidential Palace. Afternoon drive to Agra (203 kms)&
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Day 03 / Agra - Jaipur
Morning at sunrise visit Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul
monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14th child. It has been described as
the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Also
visit Red Fort – which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna.
It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73
in the finest architectural style. Thereafter drive to
Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red
sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his
capital and palace in the 16th century.Continue drive to
Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 04 / Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you
will mount your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the
main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted,
offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the
Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour of the Pink City –
will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja
although several of the rooms are now open to the public.
Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family
are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the
Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see
the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through
the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) & transfer to hotel.
Late afternoon tour of Jodhpur - includes Meherangarh Fort -
one of the most impressive and formidable in the whole of
fort-studded Rajasthan. It is situated on a high natural
rock bluff and from which you can look down on the wonderful
panorama of the bustling city below and also visit Jaswant
Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs.
Day 06 / Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur (260 kms), en route visit Ranakpur
Jain Temples the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples.
The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by
1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Thereafter
continue drive to Udaipur & transfer to hotel. Late
afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Night stay in
Udaipur.
Day 07 / Udaipur – Pushkar
Morning tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities
and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by
visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful
rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of
Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'. Afternoon drive to Pushkar (280
kms) & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Pushkar.
Day 08 /
Pushkar - Sariska
Morning city tour of Pushkar – visit the most famous Brahma
Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world
dedicated to this deity. Later drive to Sariska (220 kms)&
transfer to Sariska Palace. Night stay in Sariska.
Day 09 /
Sariska - Delhi - Departure
Early morning exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary
to view wildlife.
Afternoon drive to Delhi (180 kms) and transfer to Airport
to coonect the onward flight.