Time length: 13 Nights / 14 Days
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport our representative will meet you and transferred to hotel. (Check-in time 12 noon). Balance of the day is free to relax after a long flight. (O/N at hotel)
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 3: Delhi- Agra (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of Agra : Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues ; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Day 4: Agra- Fahehpur sikri- Bharatpur(55 KMS, 01-02 HRS DRIVE)
Morning, leave for Jaipur, enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Bharatpur - renowned the world over for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park or-as many people prefer to call it-the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region's forest cover.
Arrive Bharatpur & check-in at prebooked Hotel.
Day 5: Bharatpur - Ranthambore (250 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, rickshaw ride at Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Later, leave for Ranthambore National Park.
Ranthambore National Park. Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area, it is around 500 Sq. km. Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a National Park in 1981. Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often.
Arrive Ranthambore and check-in at prebooked hotel.
The park remains open every year from October to June and is closed from July till September.
Day 6: Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon, jungle safaris inside the park in a jeep/canter.
Day 7: Ranthambore- Jaipur (185 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
Early morning, jungle safari inside the park in a jeep/canter.
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur - The Pink City : Jaipur needed a fresh coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince of Wales in 1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color in the required quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its walls. A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since then the PINK color is associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
Arrive Jaipur and check-in at your prebooked hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 8: Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 9: Jaipur- Jodhpur (325 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur - A flourishing trading center of the 16th century, the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha who claimed to be descendent of Lord Rama. The massive fort Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 10: Jodhpur
After breakfast, Jeep safari to a Bishnoi villages – A memorable outing in jeeps visit various traditional village seeing local handicrafts viz shoe makers, pottery, hand weaving and also men in their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver Jewellery, en-route watch and photograph wildlife black buck, chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving in abundance protected by “Bishnois†Protectors of wildlife and tree.
Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic Fortâ€, located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower – the city centre.
Day 11; Jodhpur- ranakpur- Udaipur (275 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved.
After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur - The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of world, also know as the Venice of East.
Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check-in at prebooked hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan ; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool.
Afternoon, free. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 13: Udaipur- Delhi By Air
After breakfast, free.
Afternoon, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi, transfer to your prebooked hotel.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
Inclusions
- Air port pickup and drop.
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Accommodation in deluxe room.
- Breakfast at all hotel.
- All Transfer By A/c car.
- All Sightseeing as per tour itinerary.
- Service of well English Speaking guide .
- Elephant ride at Amer fort jaipur.
- Canter Safari At Ranthambore National Park
- All hotel applicable taxes.
- All toll Tax, Parking Tax, Driver allowance, Interstate tax
Exclude:
- Any Domestic air Fare
- Any Monument entry fees
- Any Personal expenses
- Govt service tax extra@2.55%
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