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Short
Rajasthan Tour Duration
: 10 Days Tour
Destination
: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Sariska -
Delhi
Day 01 Abroad - Delhi Arrive late night 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),
check into hotel
Thereafter
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, (Taj Mahal is closed for
foreign visitors on Friday).
Overnight at hotel
Day
03 Agra - Jaipur Morning 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 (221 kms), 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. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the
world. Continue drive to Jaipur and check into the hotel
Overnight at hotel.
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) - check into the 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, check into hotel.
Late
afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel
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), check into the hotel
Overnight at hotel
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), check into hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day
09 Sariska - Delhi Early morning exciting jeep drive to the
Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife.
Late morning drive to Delhi
(180 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi - freshen up at hotel. Later transfer to
airport.
Day 10 Delhi - Abroad Depart Delhi
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