Rajasthan
Train Tour
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12 Days
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Delhi - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jaipur -
Ranthambore -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi |
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Day
1: Delhi
Around
midnight arrival in Delhi.
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative
and transferred to the hotel.
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Day
2: Delhi - Udaipur (by train)
In the
morning sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi
includes "Rajghat", the place where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated and Jama
Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit
the famous "Humayun
Tomb" which is the first substantial example of Mughal
architecture in India and "Qutub
Minar" which is 71 meter high and consists of five
stories. Before we proceed to the Hotel we drive through New
Delhi where we see the India
Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies. In the evening
transfer to railway station for the train to Udaipur.
Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. It is a city,
built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect
the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
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Day
3: Udaipur
In the
morning arrive in Udaipur and transfer to the Hotel. Later we
start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This
Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive
lawns and shady walks. After visiting the Garden of Maids we
visit a Folk Arts Museum. This museum has a rich collection of
Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical
instruments and paintings. Later we visit the City
palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of
Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and
integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to
believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the
palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall
paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to
visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature
paintings done. 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
04. Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (about 260 kms)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Jodhpur and
enroute visit Ranakpur.
Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain
Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000
square feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four
pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1444, all of
which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur
Jain Temples were built during the 15th century. After visiting
Ranakpur proceed further for Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of
the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a
huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and seven gates.
Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujarat trading route
and the marwaris got benefit from the passing traffic of opium,
copper, silk which was traded to China. |
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Day
05. Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (by train)
Today 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. In the
late evening, transfer to the railway station to board
an overnight train to Jaisalmer.
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Day 06. Jaisalmer -
Jaipur (by train)
In the early morning arrive in Jaisalmer
and transfer to the hotel. Later you will have full day sightseeing of
Jaisalmer. 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 and later drive to the railway station
for the train to Jaipur. Jaipur, this city owes its name, foundations and
careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II. Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious
and semiprecious stones.
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07. Jaipur
In the morning arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the
hotel. In the afternoon we visit the City
palace 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 Maharajas.
Later we have a walk through the colorful Bazaar of
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. We might have an
opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we
have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and
dance.
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Day
08. Jaipur - Ranthambore (by train)
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 before it
was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the
Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to
Amber we 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 later drive to the
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Day
09. Ranthambore
In the morning arrive in Ranthambore. After a break and refreshment in the
hotel in Ranthambore we will visit the Ranthambore
National Park. Ranthambore National Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas
and the Aravali mountains and covers an area of 392 square km. The Tiger
is the main attraction of the Ranthambore National Park.
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Day 10.
Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 310 kms)
Today we drive to Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur
Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in
time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century.
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.
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Day 11.
Agra - Delhi (about 200 kms)
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
The construction of this massive structure began in 1565
under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his
grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive
imperial quarters and mosque. 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 visiting Taj Mahal drive to Delhi.
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Day
12. Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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