North
India Tour Package
Rajasthan
Tour PackageDuration
of Travel: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations
Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa -
Delhi - Goa - Mumbai
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Company
representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and
transfer to your hotel. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day
2: Delhi - Jaipur
Reach and check in at hotel.
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 3: Jaipur
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. Shopping in the evening or relax. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur - Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at
hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur
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 6: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the
city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with
its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
Reach and
check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 7: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of
The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert.
Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a
mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit
the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the
highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies,
Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the
typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani
musicians playing haunting tunes.
Stay overnight at the SWISS
TENT CAMP.
Day 8: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Breakfast at
the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via NAGAUR.
Check in at hotel.
BIKANER - The royal fortified city with a
timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted
with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades
the city's lifestyle.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at
Bikaner.
Day 9: Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed
for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Rao Bikaji, a descendant of
Jodhaji - the founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of
the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the
camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Visit the KARNI MATA TEMPLE.
Day 10: Bikaner - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
The city is also called
the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one
in Asia. Visit the KARNI MATA TEMPLE.
Proceed for Mandawa.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 11:
Mandawa
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of
the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live
here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani
Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal
Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the
major part of the day looking into frescoes. Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod
meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by evening.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 12: Mandawa - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the local
village chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by evening.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi - Goa
After Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Goa. On Arrival Checking to
the Hotel. Sightseeing tour of Goa.
Day 14: Goa
Overnight at Goa.
Day 15: Goa - Mumbai
Morning, one
hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta
Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves
that date back to the 8th century.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Mumbai
Depart from Mumbai
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