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Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 01. Flight
to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met
by an Virtual Tours representative and transferred to your
Hotel.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 02. Delhi Tour
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.
include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab Minar” which
is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we
proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where
we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 03. Delhi - Agra (about 180
km)
After having the breakfast we drive to Agra. On the way we
visit other tourist places. Rest day at leisure.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 04. Agra Tour
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort,
built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. After the
visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful
monument of India, the TajMahal, an enduring monument to
love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. After the visit
of TajMahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay
work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of
the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 05. Agra - Bhandarej Tour
(about 175 km)
Today we leave Agra, drive through a series of fields, small
towns and villages in direction of Bhandarej. Enroute we
make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, 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 at
the palace Hotel of Bhandarej which has a blend of Mughal
and Rajputana architecture. The Bhandarej palace has
courtyards, arched windows, traditionally painted verandahs
and front lawns. The nearby Bhangarh village with its
temples and historical sites has a history which dates back
to 11th century.Rest of the day at leisure. At the dinner
time local dances will be performed in the palace.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 06. Bhandarej - Ranthambore
Tour (about 120 km)
Today after the breakfast we leave for the world famous
Ranthambore Nationalpark. After a break & refreshment at our
hotel in Ranthambore we will explore the park on a Jeep.
Ranthambore National Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and
the Aravali mountains and covers an area of 392 sq2. The
Tiger remains the biggest attraction of the Ranthambore
National Park.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 07. Ranthambore - Kota Tour
(about 135 km)
In the early morning we again explore the park on jeeps.
After the Jeep Safari and perhaps with the memories of our
encounter with tiger we leave for Kota. The town of Kota was
once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. In
Kota we will visit the city fort and palace, this type of
fort-palace complex is one of the largest to be found in the
state of Rajasthan.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 08. Kota - Bundi Tour
(about 38 km) - Kota
Today we have an excursion to the fort city of Bundi. Bundi
is most famous for its baoris (step wells) as there are many
impressive ones. On the top of the hill is majestic Taragarh
Fort of Bundi, the interesting fort is worth exploring for
hours. After the whole day excursion we return to Kota in
the evening.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 09. Bundi - Chittorgarh
Tour (about 140 km)
After an early breakfast we drive to Chittorgarh.The Fort of
Chittorgarh was built in 7th century A.D Perched on a height
of 180m hill it sprawls over 700 acres. Overnight stay in
Chittorgarh.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 10. Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Tour (about 120 km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city
of Rajasthan.After arrival in Udaipur, rest day at leisure. In
the evening we enjoy a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 11. Udaipur Tour
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit
of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Museum of folk art. After a break we
proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace in India. The museum
of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and
miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Rest day at
leisure.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 12. Udaipur - Pushkar
Visit
(about 300 km)
Today we leave Udaipur and drive to Pushkar. Pushkar being one
of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an
ancient religious town. The only temple of God Brahma is in
Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for
Hindus.Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar
Festival which takes place in the month of November. (if this
tour takes place during the time of Pushkar Festival we spend 2
nights stay in Pushkar instead of one and therefore the duration
of this Tour will be extended for one more day making it 17 days
tour.)
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 13. Pushkar - Jaipur
Tour (about
120 km)
Today we leave the holy city of Pushkar and drive to the Pink
City Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its
handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. After a break
in Jaipur we visit the city palace in the afternoon 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
Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar,a stone observatory, the
largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 14. Jaipur Tour
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying
11 km. away from 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. In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur
and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being
done since centuries in 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.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 15. Jaipur to Delhi
Travel (about
270 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at
leisure.
Cultural Rajasthan Tour : Day 16. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination or for onward Journey. |