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Rajasthan with North India Tour |
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13 days - 12 nights |
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Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi |
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| 1st Day - Delhi |
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Start out for exotic North India Tour.
Arrive Delhi. Welcome to your North India Tour. After Immigration and customs our representative outside the exit gate will greet you. You will be then transferred to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure on your own. |
| 2nd Day - Delhi |
Today start you tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi.
This morning we will take you on a guided sightseeing tour, the capital of India and is third largest city. It is actually a combination of "Old" Delhi - The capital of Muslim India and "New" Delhi-The imperial city created as the nation's capital by the British. The city has a rich heritage with numerous historical monuments and landmarks. The old section of the city is full of ancient mosques, forts and monuments. Modern Delhi was officially inaugurated in 1931. The city's architecture clearly reflects the different phases in its history. Places to visit include: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Old Fort, Janter Manter, Connaught Place, Parliament House, Bahai's Temple, Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan. Transfer to Railway Station.
Leave for Jodhpur by Train. |
| 3rd Day - Jodhpur |
Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to hotel.
Half day tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on aa low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. |
| 4th Day - Jodhpur |
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A half day excursion to Mandore.
Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar (8 Kms from Jodhpur) was abandoned from strategic reasons. At the foot of the hills amidst gardens, commemorative cenotephs line the silent city. A shrine reportedly of 300 million gods contains the life size statues of local dieties and heroes.
Transfer to Railway station. Leave for Jaisalmer by train. |
| 5th Day - Jaisalmer |
Arrive Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel.
Visit the Fort, bazzars & the old mansions known as "havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. |
| 6th Day - Jaisalmer |
| Half way Jeep & Half way Camel Safari. Transfer to Railway station. Leave for Jodhpur by train. |
| 7th Day - Jodhpur |
| Arrive Jodhpur Drive down to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur Temples. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Proceed to Udaipur. |
| 8th Day - Udaipur |
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Boat Cruise on Pichola Lake 4 km. long and 3 km. broad, surrounded by splendid hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Visit the Island Palace Jag Niwas which is beautifully see in the Lake.
Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum ). |
| 9th Day - Udaipur |
| Free for shopping. Transfer to Railway station. Leave for Jaipur by train. |
| 10th Day - Jaipur |
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
The Capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was planned and built by astronomer prince Jai Singh II in the 18th Century when there were few planned cities even in Europe. It is often referred to as pink city because of the colour of its buildings. It is picturesquely situated it the heart of Rajasthan encircled by rugged hills crowned by medical.
Visit the Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali, Ascend on the Elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.
Visit Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. After the tour you may explore the city on your own. Explore the market & shop for special bargains!! |
| 11th Day - Jaipur |
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Half day excursion to Sanganer.
Half day excursion to Sanganer, known for its Jain Temples and carvings, besides being famous for its hand made paper and block printed fabrics.
Dinner at Chokhi Dhani the ethnic village resort In time transfer to Railway Station to board the train for Agra.
Leave for Agra by train. |
| 12th Day - Agra - Delhi |
Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel.
Agra the Mecca of all tourists, Agra, for long the capital of Mughals, is famous as the home of the famous Taj Mahal. Considered the perfect example of Mughal architecture, this mausoleum enshrines all that is tender and eternal in Man's love for women.
Half day city tour visiting the Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Red fort containing the Halls of private and public audience and other places. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula built by Emperor Noor Jehan in memory of her father.
Transfer to Railway station. Leave for Delhi by Train. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. |
| 13th Day - Delhi |
In time transfer to Domestic / International Airport to board your flight for back home.
Arrive home with wonderful memories of North India Train tour with Vardhman World Travel. |
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