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The Heart of Rajasthan is a 9-night tour covering the most traditional and heritage state of Rajasthan. The cities preside over the fascinating desert state and its people, surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by a formidable fort; and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts. The palaces and forts of yesteryear that were witness to royal processions and splendour are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the desert state of India.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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The Heart of Rajasthan is a 9-night tour covering the most traditional and heritage state of Rajasthan. The cities preside over the fascinating desert state and its people, surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by a formidable fort; and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts. The palaces and forts of yesteryear that were witness to royal processions and splendour are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the desert state of India.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi and pick up from Airport and transfer to Hotel , Rest of the day at leisure, night at New Delhi
Stop At: Janpath Market, Janpath Rd Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of modern India. On arrival, you are received and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure evening visit the local Janpath Market . night in Delhi
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at hotel Sun Star Grand or similar
Day 2: New Delhi & Old Delhi Sight Seen
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi ,Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, this magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu’l-Islam, the oldest in northern India,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate is located in the center of New Delhi, the capital of India. It was made by Edwin Lutyens In 1921. This landmark in Delhi commemorates the members of the erstwhile British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Indian Empire in the Afghan Wars and World War.
After India got its independence, India Gate became the site of Amar Jawan Jyoti -Indian Army’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is counted among the largest war memorials in India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat has a black marble platform which marks the area where the great Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India,The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and
white marble. Travellers can hire robes at the northern gate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
this temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at hotel Sun Star Grand or similar
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302004 India
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a picturesque city in a symphony of pink. Upon arrival and check in hotel. Evening in leisure and visit birla temple Overnight in Jaipur. (B)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Nirvana Palace or similar hotel
Day 4: Jaipur Local Sight Seen
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort which is located 12 kms outside Jaipur. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers. Visit the multiple chambers and hallways of the palace which are famous for their design and decorations
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Located in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur, the City Palace was where the Maharaja reigned from. This palace also includes the famous ‘Chandra Mahal’ and ‘Mubarak Mahal’, and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur, is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located near City Palace
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Made of red and pink sandstone, Jaipur’s signature palace of unusual architecture is a stunning example of local artistry. The top of the Hawa Mahal offers an excellent view over the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
The museum has rare collection of artifacts and craft items such as metalwork ,ivory carvings , pieces of jewelry , textile , paiting etc
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Nirvana Palace or similar hotel
Day 5: Day 5: Jaipur to Jodhpur (350 km / 6 hrs)
Stop At: Pushkar Lake, Pushkar 305022 India
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur and enroute visit Pushkar lake and later drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur. (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Mapple Abhay or similar hotel in Jodhpur
Day 6: Jodhpur local sight seen and travel to Jaisalmer
Stop At: Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Rd., Jodhpur 342006 India
Mehrangarh Fort holds the pride of place in Jodhpur because of its splendid architecture and the diverse history associated with it. Considered as one of the most formidable and magnificent forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh fort was built by Rao Jodha in the year 1459,One can see the panoramic view of the Jodhpur city from this fort, which seems like a blue carpet laid at the foot of a hill.There is also a museum within the Mehrangarh fort, which exhibits a rich collection of palanquins, musical instruments, royal cradles, costumes, arms, furniture and paintings.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Jaswant Thada, Near Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur India
This white marbled architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. This cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Mapple Abhay or similar hotel in Jodhpur
Day 7: Jaisalmer
Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
After breakfast, visit the Jaisalmer Fort, atop the Trikuta hill. Still inhabited, there are palaces and bazaars within the fort walls. In the afternoon, visit the Sam Sand Dunes. Take a camel ride on the sand dunes to view the sunset. The Rajasthani backdrop, the sunset and the camel ride make the entire outing an unforgettable experience. Overnight in Jaisalmer (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Lal Garh fort & palace or similar in Jaisalmer
Day 8: : Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Stop At: Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner 334001 India
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner . Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon visiting the 16th century magnificent Junagarh Fort. Other places of interest include the famous camel breeding farm just outside the town (closed on Sunday). and the local bazaars.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Harsara Haveli or similar in Bikaner
Day 9: Bikaner to Mandawa
Stop At: Mandawa Haveli, Sansar Chandra Rd, Jalupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival and check in hotel. Afternoon visit Mandawa, an 18th century town that houses some of the finest painted havelis in the region and a fort that dates back to 1760
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Mandawa Haveli or similar in Mandawa
Day 10: Mandwa to Delhi & Departure
Stop At: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
This morning, check out from hotel and transfer to Delhi airport in time to board to your onward destination.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
