Rajasthan
Tour by Train
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13 Days
/ 12 Nights
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Delhi - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra
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Day
1: Delhi
Around
midnight arrival in Delhi.
Upon arrival you will be met our representative
and transferred to the hotel.
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Day
02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.
We take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the old
city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. 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. 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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Day 03. Delhi - Jaisalmer (by train)
In the morning we visit "Qutub
Minar" which is 71 meter high and consists of five stories.
In 1199 work began on this tower which was intended to be the
most glorious tower of victory in the world. This tower was
damaged twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368. In the evening
transfer to railway station for overnight train journey to
Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis
(grand mansions). 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".
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Day
04. Jaisalmer
In the afternoon arrive in Jaisalmer and transfer to the hotel.
In the evening 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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Day
05. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (by train)
In the morning you will have sightseeing in Jaisalmer.
We have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort
and the Jain temple. In the late evening transfer to
railway station for overnight train to 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 06. Jodhpur
In the morning arrive in Jodhpur and transfer to the hotel. After having
breakfast, you 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 you will have a walk through the
Bazaars of Jodhpur.
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Day
07. Jodhpur - Udaipur (about 260 kms)
In the morning after having breakfast 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 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. These temples were built during the 15th
century. After visiting Ranakpur proceed further for 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
08. Udaipur
Today 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 the visit of 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 on display. 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
09. Udaipur - Jaipur (by train)
The day is free in Udaipur. In the late evening transfer to the railway
station for an overnight train journey 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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Day 10.
Jaipur
In the morning arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the
hotel. 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 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. We
continue to Jantar
Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai
Singh's five remarkable observatories. |
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It's complex
instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian
astronomy. 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 11.
Jaipur - Agra (by train)
In the early morning transfer to the railway station for
the train to Agra.
Arrive in Agra by the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day free for leisure.
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Day
12. Agra - Delhi (by train)
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.
After visiting Taj Mahal transfer to railway station to
catch the train for Delhi. In the night arrive in Delhi.
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Day 13. Delhi
Around midnight flight to home destination. |
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