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Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
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Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal Tour
11 Days / 10 Nights
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer -
Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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Rajasthan Desert
with Taj Mahal Tour :: Day 1: Jodhpur
Arrive in Jodhpur.Upon arrival, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to the Hotel. 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.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (about 290 km)
After having breakfast drive to Jaisalmer & proceed to
Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy the camel ride & Cultural progra
with the dinner. Over night in the Swiss Tent.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 3: Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive back to Jaisalmer. Check in the
Hotel & proceed to visit 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.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 4: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (about 330 km)
After breakfast drive to Bikaner & check in the Hotel,
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.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa (about 190 km)
After breakfast we proceed to Mandawa and visit the
grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. Shekhawati is a
region of NE of Rajasthan. Rest day at leisure.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 6: Mandawa - Jaipur (about 168 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. Jaipur is the
capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and
precious and semiprecious stones. After a break in
Jaipur we visit the city palace in the afternoon which
is still the formal residence of the royal family, built
in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In
the museum of the city palace we visit the private
collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar
Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's
five remarkable observatories.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 07. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the
ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries.
We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an
Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953
small casements with each having its own balcony. The
windows enabled cool air to circulate and the ladies to
watch processions below without being seen.In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block
printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.In
the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and
visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of
white marble. Today we have dinner with a presentation
of Indian music and dance.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 08. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about
260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra,Enroute we make
a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri,This wonderful city
constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly
as it had been built. It has been generally stated that
it was due to failing in the water supply.Late evening
arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 09. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the
most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an
enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the
age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend
enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory
home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the
famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done
in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders
and artists of the Taj Mahal.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 10. Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to
Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon & visit Rajghat,
Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate,
Government buildings and Embassies.
Rajasthan Desert with Taj Mahal
Tour :: Day 11: New Delhi
Around midnight flight to home destination. At the time
of departure our driver & representative will drop you
at International Airport. |
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