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Rajasthan Educational 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 India representative and transferred to your
Hotel.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 02. Delhi Sightseeing
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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati
Tour
(about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region.
Arrival in Shekhawati in the late evening.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner
Tour (about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati
area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the
After the visit of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner.
After a short break in Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort
(1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with
kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at
intervals.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 05. Bikaner - Osian -
Jaisalmer Tour (about 330 km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer
via Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain
religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178
AD. We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 06. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets
lined with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city
unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand
mensions). 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 before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Tour (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The city was once the
capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death).
Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses
of the old city are painted blue. We will visit the
Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built
on a steep hill. 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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 08. Jodhpur - Ranakpur -
Udaipur Tour (about 260 km)
Today we 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
sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four
pillared halls. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during
the 15th century. After a rest in Ranakpur we proceed to
Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A
city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which
reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 09. Udaipur Tour
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the
visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden of
Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich
collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks,
dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display.
After a break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace
in India, 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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 10. Udaipur - Pushkar
Tour (about 300 km)
Today we leave Udaipur and drive to Pushkar. 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. The biggest cattle and camel markets take
place here where Farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and
sell. (if this tour takes place during the time of Pushkar
Festival we spend 2 nights stay in Pushkar).
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Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 11. Pushkar - Jaipur
Tour (about
120 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur. Jaipur is 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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 12. Jaipur Sightseeing
Tour
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. 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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 13. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra Tour (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to Agra, 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 in
Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 14. Agra Sightseeing
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.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 15. Agra - Khajuraho (by
air)
In the noon we fly from Agra to Khajuraho. Khajuraho was the
capital of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed
descent from the moon. The temples of Khajuraho are among
the finest examples of temple craftsmanship in the whole of
India. The rest of the day at leisure.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 16. Khajuraho - Varanasi
Tour
(by air)
Today we visit the temple complex of east and west block to
see the most beautiful temples in India. Most famous among
them is the Laxmana Temple which is dedicated to god Vishnu.
The presence of erotic sculptures in the Temples at
Khajuraho is one of the expression among others of the
celebration of all human activities displaying different
aspects of Hinduism. In the evening flight to Varanasi. The
rest of the day at leisure. Varanasi is without doubt
India's most sacred city and thus visited by over one
million people.Varanasi is also called the city of light.
Buddha visited this city in 500 BC.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 17. Varanasi Sightseeing
In the early morning we take a boat ride on the holy river
Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the
boat. Ghats (flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims
on that are the principal attraction
for visitors to Varanasi. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees
visit this city to make holy
prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves through taking
a bath in the holy river Ganges. In the noon we visit the
city of Varanasi. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional: A drive can be organized to Sarnath(10 km).
Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon
at deer park.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 18. Varanasi - Delhi (by
air)
In Afternoon we fly from Varanasi to Delhi. In Delhi we have
rest of the day at leisure.
Optional: Further excursion in Delhi can be organized as per
the individual wishes. Rooms are
available to get fresh and change before we depart for the
Airport with Virtual Tours representative.
Rajasthan Educational Tour : Day 19. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination
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