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Transfer to Railway Station to connect Shatabdi
Express for Agra |
0755Hrs |
Arrive Agra. Met and Transferred to Hotel.
(Any Of Choice) |
1000Hrs |
Start your
tour with a visit to Sikandra the Tomb of greatest of
all Mughal Emperors Akbar the great. Back to hotel for
lunch.
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1530Hrs |
After lunch
proceed to 16th century Agra Fort, an impressive
cluster of palaces, Fortress and Mosques on the bank of
Yamuna river across Taj Mahal, after Fort proceed to Taj
Mahal the magnificent monuments to the memory of love
built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Viewing the Taj Mahal in the warm glow of sunset
further enhances your romantic encounter. After Taj Mahal
back to hotel and evening free.
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| Day 2 |
0900Hrs |
After break
fast leave for Jaipur enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI
– An epic in red sand stone a cultural and imperial capital
of yesteryears conceived and built by Emperor Akbar. After
visiting Fatehpur Sikri leave for Jaipur. Arrive and check
in at Hotel (Any of choice). Evening free.
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| Day 3 |
0900Hrs |
After break
fast Morning Excursion to Amber Fort the high mountain
fortress of Amber. You ride upto the ramp of this 11th
century Bastion like royalty atop a gaily-decorated elephant.
Once a royal capital, the fort is the superb example of
Rajput Architecture a complex of palaces, temples and
exquisite marble and mirror inlaid halls. Back to hotel
for lunch.
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1430Hrs |
After lunch
city tour of Jaipur visiting Maharajas City palace which
now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine
specimen of Rajput and Mughal paintings and Weapons. After
City palace visit to Ancient Observatory and Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds) and, through the pink – rose residential
and business areas. Back to Hotel. Evening free for cultural
programs.
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Jaipur/ Pushkar.
Pushkar is famous for a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord
Brahma “The Creator” It is the one and only temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma in the world. Here, every year, on the
full moon of November, thousands of pilgrims gather to
bath in the sacred lake. This occasion is also well known
for one of the largest cattle fairs in Rajasthan- a riot
of color, tradition, dance and costumes unparalleled anywhere
in India.
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| Day 5 |
0800Hrs
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After breakfast
leave for Udaipur (Venice of the East) the most picturesque
and romantic cites of India. Check in at Hotel. (Any of
choice) Evening free.
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| Day 6 |
0900Hrs |
Your tour
starts with the sight seeing of City Palace, Jagdish Temple
and Fatehsagar Lake. Back to Hotel for lunch.
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1430Hrs |
After lunch visit to Sahelion Ki Bari (means Queen’s resort
for her friends) and Bhartiyalok Kala Mandir (Means Folk
art Museum).
Evening enjoy boat ride
on Lake Pichola and visit Jag Niwas palace built in the
middle of Lake Pichola. Visit Borra Mahal, Khas Mahal
and Gardens and Fountain. Back to hotel.
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| Day 7 |
0700Hrs |
After break
fast leave for Jodhpur -City standing at the edge of Thar
Desert, once a capital of Marwar State. A major trade
center of 16th Century. It is the second largest
city of Rajasthan, retaining the medieval splendor. The
city is encompassed by high wall, 10 Km. Long with eight
gates. Within the city, atop a rocky hill, stands the
massive fort, 120 mtrs. Above the plains- by Car. Check
in at hotel.
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1530Hrs |
After lunch
your tour start with the visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which was one of the largest private residence in the
world having 347 rooms and using over 205 million cubic
feet of marble and sandstone. This palace was built in
the 20th century as a famine relief project,
which gave employment to hundred of people for 16 years.
Its sculpted lawns with sand stone pavement and bouquets
of Bougainvillea bushes, offers a lovely sight. The palace
now runs as a hotel with a part of it retained as a Museum.
Back to Hotel.
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Morning
S/seeing of Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts
in India, which has got no comparisons. Within this invincible
citadel are magnificent palaces with latticed windows
and carved panels. These palaces have magnificent collections
of miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments,
costumes, furniture, palanquins, etc. Do not forget to
visit the Jaswant Thada just below the fort, a great marble
cenotaph built for Maharaja Jasvant Singh in 1899. Afternoon
free for individual activities.
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| Day 9 |
0600Hrs |
After early
morning breakfast leave for Jaisalmer – A 12th
century city dominated by its sandstone for t of 99 bastions
also considered to be an architectural dream in the lonely
silence of the desert.
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1500Hrs |
After lunch
proceed for Jaisalmer Fort – The fort stands guard over
the desert scape from its 250 ft. high perch on the hill
with its wall following the contours of the hill. The
fort has five interconnected palaces with ‘jail’ screens
and dainty ‘jharokhas’ – all showpieces of Jaisalmer artisan’s
talent. Dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani
music drifts into the night.
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Morning visit
the famous Haveli’s of Patwas, later proceed to Sam Sand
Dunes – Trip to Jaisalmer is not complete without a visit
to the most picturesque dunes on a camel safari, getting
the real feel of the desert on camel - back. The ripples
on the wind – caressed dunes create enchanting mirages
– a delight for photography. Overnight at Hotel.
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| Day 11 |
0700Hrs |
After breakfast
leave for Bikaner – Sheer beauty in the desert is the
royal fortified city Of Bikaner named after its founder
Rao Bikaji- A Rathore prince by his son Rao Jodhaji of
Jodhpur, Chose a barren wilderness called ‘Jangladesh’
and transformed it to a charming city of Bikaner. Check
In at Hotel.
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1500Hrs |
S/seeing
of Junagarh Fort – The very unusual character of this
fort as compared to the forts in Rajasthan it is built
on the plain desert whereas all other forts in Rajasthan
are on hilltops. The palace complex has decorated interiors
which are perhaps the best preserved in the country. Back
to Hotel.
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| Day 12 |
0730Hrs |
After breakfast
leave for Mandawa. Over night at Castle Mandawa. Evening
free to relax over exotic refreshments. The castle’s large
and airy rooms are charming and well appointed. A rare
blend of modern comfort in medieval surroundings.
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| Day 13 |
0730Hrs |
After breakfast
visit enchanting villages in Shekhawati region. These
villages were built on ancient trading routes, and the
many haveli’s are covered with frescoes painted by local
artists. Continue your journey to Delhi. |
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