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Colorful Rajasthan Desert Tour : Day 01. Flight to India
(Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in
Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the
main gateway for travelers.
You are met by an Vinayak Holidays representative and
transferred to your Hotel.
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Tour : Day 02. Old - New Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old
Delhi.include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab
Minar” which is 71 meter high and was constructed in
1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive
through New Delhi where we see the India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies.
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Tour : Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati
region. Arrival in Shekhawati in the late evening.
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Tour : Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the
Shekhawati area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of
Rajasthan and is the After the visit of Shekhawati area
we proceed to Bikaner. After a short break in Bikaner we
visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of
red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies
embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing
Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience for
us.
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Tour : Day 05. Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer (about 330
km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for
Jaisalmer via Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and
Jain religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed
in 1178 AD.We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
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Tour : Day 06. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer's crenellated golden sandstone walls and its
narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings
makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its
carved havellis (grand mensions). In medieval times, its
prosperity was due to its location on the main trade
route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the
West. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and
this city remains one of the most exotic city not only
in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of the
visitors called this city "a living museum".We have a
walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the
Jain temple.In the afternoon we drive around 40 km. away
from Jaisalmer to sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset
before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
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Tour : Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur.The city was once the
capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death).
Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the
houses of the old city are painted blue. We will visit
the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was
built on a steep hill and is among the best in India
with exquisitely latticed windows in residential
apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a
royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the
sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of
Jodhpur.
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Tour : Day 08. Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (about 260
km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit
Ranakpur.Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved
marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple
covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary
shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of
columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved,
no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built
during the 15th century.We have a break in Ranakpur
before proceeding further for Udaipur. Udaipur is called
the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around
shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the
green hills of the Aravali ranges.
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Tour : Day 09. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with
the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden
of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has
a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets,
masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on
display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the
biggest Palace in India, The museum of the palace
includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall
paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening we have a
Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of
Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers.
The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made
this palace more known in the west.
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: Day 10. Udaipur - Delhi (about 450 km)
Morning at leisure. afternoon fly from Udaipur to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi.
Around midnight flight to home destination. At the time
of departure our driver & representative will drop you
at International Airport. |