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Lakhsmi
Narayan Temple (a Modern Hindu Temple), drive past
president's Estate, Parliament House and Secretariat
builders. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van, the
cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawharlal
Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past the Red Fort
and Chandni Chowk.
Day 03/Delhi-Agra
Morning drive to Agra, on arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing
tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built
by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his
queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains
Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl
Mosque and the Hall of Public and Private Audience.
Also visit Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan
in memory of her father. Over night at the hotel.
Day 04/Agra-Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur enrooted
visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar
in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and
later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit
the remains, it fortifications within the city
including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch
Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in at
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 /Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort
the ancient capital of the state until 1728 and
see the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering
with mirrors, Jai Mahal and temple of Kali. Ascend,
on elephant back, the hill on which the fort is
situated. Afternoon city sight seeing tour, Jaipur
the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour of
pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince.
Ever since, it has retained the colour. Built by
Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this
city is 260 years old. Visit maharaja's City Palace
of winds. Overnight at the hotel
Day 06/ Jaipur-Udaipur
After breakfast drive for Udaipur,
arrive Udaipur and transport to Hotel. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 07/ Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour.
Built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the
city has been described as the most romantic spot
on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit
the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari ( Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap
Memorial. Afternoon leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08/Udaipur-Jodhpur
Drive for Jodhpur after breakfast.
On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 09/Jodhpur
Morning city sight seeing tour.
Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan,
was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill.
Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph,
built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around
1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 10/Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on
arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 11/ Jaisalmer
Morning city sight seeing tour.
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished
sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland
in place of a barren land, today stands a city
of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back
to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned
his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation
of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort the Patwon
Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli,
whit their carved balconies and brackets which
are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel
ride to visit Sam Dune.
Day 12/Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival
check in at the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing
tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji
in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade
center on the caravan routes from Africa and West
Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling
sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on
an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can
be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered
by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing
old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja
Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long
range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and
aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh
Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke
Rat temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13/Bikaner-Mandawa
Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava,
on arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit
Mukandgarh/Mandava, foundin 1755 by Thakur Nawal
Singh and still the home of his descendants, has
beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa
castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan,
is now a hotel and house of collection of armories,
costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient
coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting
items, preserved in a museum.
Day 14/Mandawa-Delhi-Departure
Drive for Delhi, Arrive Delhi
and transfer to Airport for onward Journey.
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