Fascinating Rajasthan

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Day 03: Delhi - Jodhpur
By Air Flight: 9W 3311 (Jet Airways)
Departure: 1205 hr
Arrival: 1325 hr


Jodhpur - Jaisalmer:
By Road: 330 km/6 hr


Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight to Jodhpur.


Reach and drive to 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.


The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.


Enjoy the sunset from the Sunset Point. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.


Day 04: 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-Havelis, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.


Proceed to the sand dunes in the evening for a camel ride at sunset.


Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.


Day 05: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
By Road: 330 km/6 hr


Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach 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 125m above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable


bastions.Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.


Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

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Day 06: Jodhpur - Udaipur
By Road: 260 km/6 hr


Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace.


Proceed to Udaipur. En-route, visit the Ranakpur Temples, dating back to the 15th century. 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 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 Pichola is an enticing sight.


Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar-a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.


Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.


Day 07: Udaipur


Breakfast will be at hotel.


Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, 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.


Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Local Folk Museum or the Vintage Car Collection.


Overnight will be at Udaipur.

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Day 08: Udaipur - Jaipur
By Air
Flight: 9W 373 (Jet Airways)
Departure: 0740 hr
Arrival: 0825 hr


Proceed to the airport after an early breakfast. Take flight to Jaipur.


Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the Kshatriya warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the British Raj that followed.


The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' on account of the distinctive color of its buildings. This did not, however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.


Spend the afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur.


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. It is a 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.


This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the Aarti Ceremony, which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.


Overnight will be in Jaipur.

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Day 09: Jaipur


Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a morning excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent on elephant back in a royal manner.


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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.


Enjoy shopping for the rest of the day - this is the best place to shop. Overnight will be at Jaipur.


Day 10: Jaipur - Agra
By Road: 221 km/6 hr


Drive to Agra after breakfast visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route.


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 its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.


Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at 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.


Overnight will be at Agra.

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Day 11: Agra


Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of Agra.


Taj Mahal: The fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, built it in 1631 in the memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Behrampur in a campaign to crush a rebellion, after giving birth to their 14th child. Her death so crushed the emperor that all his hair and beard were said to have grown snow white in a few months. When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second promises. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand people were deployed to work on it. An Iranian architect designed it and it is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked to the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love".


Having buried her down at Behrampur, it was time for the emperor to keep his promise and build a tomb there itself. But by and by, it was felt that it was virtually impossible to transfer all the marble there, as it would cost an entire fortune and an entire lifetime. So, when Agra was chosen as the only alternative, astonishingly her grave was uprooted and brought to Agra, only to be finally transferred to the monument, completed twenty-two years later.


After Taj we will visit Agra Fort, which was built by Akbar in 1525 AD. After Agra Fort we will visit Baby Taj - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.


Spend night at Agra.


Day 12: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
By Train
Train Name: Bhopal Shatabdi Express
Train No.: 2002
Departure: 0800 hr
Arrival: 1024 hr


Proceed to station for train to Jhansi after early breakfast.


Reach Jhansi and proceed to Khajuraho.


Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree), which is grown abundantly in the region. The Khajuraho Temples are dedicated to a celebration of womanhood, her myriad moods and facets. Famous for its erotic architecture, the carvings include, women writing a letter, applying eye makeup, combing her tresses, dancing & playing with her child. Her innocent, blushed, charming, seductive, ardent beauty, all depicted in exquisitely sculptured details. These temples have been designed and carved to lead the eyes from ground level upward till you seem to be looking at heaven.


Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Enjoy the Light And Sound Show in the Western Temples.


Evening will be free. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.

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Day 13: Khajuraho - Varanasi
By Air
Flight: 9W 724 (Jet Airways)
Departure: 1330 hr
Arrival: 1410 hr


Breakfast will be at hotel.


Proceed for a Morning Tour of the temples. Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.


Picturesquely situated on the crescent shaped left bank of the holy River Ganges, Varanasi, one of the ancient seats of learning in India, is said to be a compound of the names of two streams, the Varuna and the Asi, which still flow in the north and south of the city respectively. This name seems to have been corrupted, in medieval times to Varanasi, which was in use till May 1956, when it was changed to Varanasi, by an order of the Government of India. Varanasi is probably one of the most ancient living cities in India. From time immemorial it has been a great religious center for Hindus and one of their most sacred places of pilgrimage, being visited by millions of people every year. To every visitor Varanasi offers a breathtaking experience. The rays of the dawn shimmering across the Ganges; the high-banks; the temples and shrines along the banks bathed in a golden hue …soul stirring hymns and mantras along with the fragrance of incense filling the air…and the refreshing dip in the holy waters gently splashing at the Ghats. Varanasi - The land where experience and discovery reach the ultimate bliss. Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts and education. Some of the world - renowned exponents India has produced in thesefields were schooled in Varanasi's cultural ethos.


Visit Sarnath ? 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.


Spend the evening shopping in the lanes of Varanasi. Overnight will be at Varanasi.

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Day 14: Varanasi - Delhi - Next Destination
By Air
Flight: IC 805 (Indian Airlines)
Departure: 1555 hr
Arrival: 1710 hr


Proceed in the morning to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going.


Return to hotel for a sumptuous breakfast.


Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India engraved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple, crafted from white marble, which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit the Banaras Hindu University considered as the biggest residential university in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.


Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.


Reach Delhi and will be received at international airport. Check in at hotel. Proceed for Farewell Dinner before checking in at the hotel.


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The Tour Includes:
Accommodation at Mentioned First Class Hotels
Sightseeing Tours as Mentioned in the Itinerary
All Tours and Transfers in Private A/C Vehicle
English Speaking Guide for all Mentioned Tours
Assistance at the Airports on Arrival / Departure
Assistance at Stations on Departure and Arrival
Train Fare in Best Class for Mentioned Sectors
All Applicable Taxes and Service Charges
All Road Taxes, Government Taxes and Driver Allowances
Farewell Dinner at Delhi
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort - Jaipur
Camel Ride at Sunset in the Dunes of Jaisalmer
Boat-Ride at River Ganges in Varanasi