13 Days Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package

1. 13 13 Days Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package Days Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package

2. Day 1 : Arrive Delhi On arrival at Delhi our representative meets you at the airport and assists you till your check in process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 2 : Delhi In the morning go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru) and Jama Masjid. Drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub- ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Stay overnight at the hotel.

3. Day 3 : Delhi - Agra (204 Kms) Drive to Agra, en route stopover at Sikandra for photography. In Agra, our representative assists in your check in process at the hotel. Later visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Stay overnight at the hotel.

4. Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur (240 Kms) In the morning visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed. Take breakfast and then drive to Jaipur; en route stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour. Though the city is in ruins, it is a must visit place for those who visit Agra. Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins of this fort is a sight to be cherished. On your arrival at Jaipur, our representative assist you in your hotel check in process. Stay overnight at the hotel.

5. Day 5 : Jaipur In the morning visit the Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the capital of this state long time ago. Visit the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of victory) which is a hall glittering with mirrors. Ascend the fort on an Elephant back. In the afternoon, go for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It was painted in pink colour a century ago in honour of a visiting prince. Ever since, Jaipur has retained this pink colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, a notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. While in Jaipur, visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past the Hawa Mahal. Stay overnight at the hotel.

6. Day 6 : Jaipur - Mandawa (180 Kms) After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to explore surrounding area. Overnight stay at hotel.

7. Day 7 & 8 : Bikaner After breakfast take a tour of Bikaner visiting the Bikaner Fort, the Lalgarh Palace, Deshnoke Temple and Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel's milk. Overnight stay at hotel.

8. Day 9 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333 Kms) After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. En-route Jaisalmer visit the Pokhran Fort. On reaching Jaisalmer check-in at hotel. Evening free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.

9. Day 10 : Jaisalmer After having breakfast you get the full day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Manak Chowk, Havelis, Gadisar Lake and the colorful markets. In the afternoon go for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes. In the evening take a camel safari and enjoy the sun set at sand dunes. Then drive back to Jaisalmer and check into a hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

10. Day 11 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 Kms) After having breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. En- route Jodhpur visit Jodhpur, check into a hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check in process at the hotel. Have the evening for leisure activities. Stay overnight at the hotel. Mandore. Reaching Jodhpur was once the capital of the strong and powerful kingdom of Marwar, Rajasthan's largest princely state. In medieval era, Jodhpur lay on the trade route between Central Asia and the ports of Gujarat. Due to this it became a major trade centre during the 16th century. Presently the city has a population of over six hundred thousand and is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur still thrives on textile and craft business.

11. Day 12 : Jodhpur - Udaipur After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the afternoon drive to Udaipur. En-route visit beautifully sculptured Jain temples of Ranakpur. Udaipur check into a hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. On reaching

12. Day 13 : Udaipur In the morning take a boat ride at Lake Pichola. Next visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Saheliyon ki Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor). In the evening transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. Udaipur is situated 1900 feet above the sea level in the Aravali Hills. This beautiful city was founded by Maharaja Udai Singh in 1559 AD and is named after him. One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert.

13. Day 13 : Udaipur - Delhi (By flight) After breakfast transfer to Airport time to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to InternationalAirport for onward destination HAVE A GREAT TRIP!