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Duration: 14Days /13Nights
Places Covered:Delhi - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Khimsar - Khimsar - Osian - Jodhpur - Udaipur – Chittorgarh - Kota
Day 01:Delhi.
Arrive Delhi at the international airport. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
( check-in time 1200 Noon
.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02:Delhi - Jaipur ( 258 Kms )
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit the Red Fort, Jama masjid and enjoy the Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of the Chandini Chowk bazaar. Visit the Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi.
The old Delhi which was once known as the Shah Jahanabad was protected by rubble built walls, some of which still survive. These walls were pierced by 14 main gates. The Ajmeri Gate, Turkman gate, Kashmiri gate and the Delhi Gate still survive.
The Red Fort, most of it is built of Red Sand Stone, begun in 1639 and completed in 1648. Later visit the Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in India and the last great architectural work of Shah Jahan. It lies 1 km to the west of the Red Fort.it is judicious blend of red sand stone and white marble, which is interspersed in the domes, minarets and cusped arches.
Last but not the least enjoy a walk through the narrow lanes of the Chandini Chowk bazaar.
Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Assistance on arrival and check-in at the hotel.
Evening free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03:Jaipur.
After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride (subject to availability).
As you take the winding road from modern Jaipur between the barren hills immediately to the north there is a little hint of the magnificent fort and palace, which once dominated the narrow valley. Amber was the site of a Hindu temple built by the Mina tribes as early as the 10th century. This is one of India's most popular tourist sites, with a continuous train of colourfully decorated elephants walking up and down the ramp.
Afternoon visit the City Palace and the Royal Observatory.
City Palace occupies the centre of Jaipur. The main entrance leads to the courtyard at the centre which is the Mubarak Mahal. On the first floor is the Textile and Costume Museum which is the fine example of fabrics and costumes from all over India. In the northwest corner of the courtyard is the Armoury Museum containing an impressive array of weaponry.
Jantar Mantar also known as the Royal Observatory was built between 1728 to 1734 by Jai Singh. Astrology occupies an important place in daily life, observatory is a fascinating and attractive site to walk around.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04:Jaipur - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. En-route visit Fatehpur in Shekhawati region.
This region is famous for its rich fresco paintings on the walls of all the havelis.
Fatehpur, founded in the mid-15th century by a Nawab, has very attractive havelis along the Churu - sikar road. Visit the Devra Haveli, Singhania Haveli, Goenka and Saraogi Haveli. This small town also produces very good tie and dye fabric.
Afternoon proceed to Bikaner, an oasis town among scrub and sand dunes. The rocky outcrop in a barren landscape provides a dramatic setting for the Junagarh Fort, one of the finest in the western Rajasthan. Rao Bikaji set up this city as an independent kingdom in 1488.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer.
After breakfast sightseeing of Junagarh fort. This fort is the finest examples in Rajasthan, of the paradox between military architecture and beautiful interior decoration.
Later proceed to Jaisalmer. The approach to Jaisalmer across the hot barren is magical as the city shimmers like a mirage. With the crenellated golden sandstone town walls and narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings, through which camel carts trundle leisurely, it has an extra ordinary medieval feel and an incredible atmosphere.
The fort inside , perched on its hilltop, contains some gems of Jain temple building, while beautifully decorated merchants' havelis are scattered through the town. Jaisalmer gives convenient access to the surrounding desert wilderness, sand dunes and oasis village ideal for camel rides and safaris.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Jaisalmer
After breakfast sightseeing city tour. Morning visit the Jaisal Fort built up of Yellow sandstone. This is the only living fort all over the world. You will be able to see a small town based inside the fort.
Afternoon visit the Havelis. First visit the Nathumal ki haveli, Salim Singh ki haveli and patwon ki haveli.( the finest in town, they have the finest murals and the carved pillars.)
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