Rajasthan Cultural Travel Package
Places to Visit : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Kotah - Bundi - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive in Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's Rajasthan Cultural Travel Package'! On arrival
in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel.
Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Old & New Delhi. A sightseeing
tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and
palace of the Moghul Empire. Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid
to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the
ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Early morning drive to Mandawa and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit Mandawa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and
still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis
and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan,
is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of
ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection
and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business
families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
This morning after breakfast drive from Mandawa to Bikaner and
check into your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 : Bikaner
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before
this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa
and West Asia. Bikaner dominant features are rippling sands and
abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by
a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is
bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing
old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the
fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line
of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs.. City tour with
e.g. visits to the Jain temples (Bhandasar Jain-temple and Sandeshwar-temple),
Lakshminath-temple, the Lalgarh Palace and the Junagarh Fort,with
the museum next to it, afterwards to the bazaar and a Camel Breeding
Farm. Also visit the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat
temple..
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
This morning you drive to the Pokharan Fort. Visit the Fort
On to Jaisalmer the desert city. On arrival at Jaisalmer check into
your hotel, visit the Jaisalmer Fort.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
City tour of Jaisalmer
Visit to sand dunes.
Proceed on a city tour with visit to the Gadi Sagar Tank and Patwah-ki-Haveli.
Afterwards a walk in the small streets of the old city (haveli's).
Tombs by oase (Bada Bagh en Chhatris), Gadisar Lake. Visit the famous
forts & Havelies.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur and check into
your hotel.
Half day of City tour
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including
Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing
marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid
Public gardens, in the evening a walk in the old city.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in
at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh forts.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 : Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to Udaipur and check-in
at the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 : Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake,
Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum), the Winter Palace and the big City
Palace with museum, short drive to the tempels of Nagda and to the
tempelcomplex of Eklingji (by 6 PM if possible), boat trip: Jagmandir
Island.
Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by
splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 : Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kotah
Drive to Kotah enroute visit Chittaurgarh.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Kotah - Bundi - Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore en-route visit Bundi. On arrival, check-in
at the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Ranthambhore - Jaipur
This morning proceed on a morning and afternoon safari into
the Jungle.
Later in the forenoon, drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at
your prebooked hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amer Fort & elephant ride.
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink
city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the
dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements.
We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant.
Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with
mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory
- an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate
predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds,
a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and
delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the
old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas
of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15 : Jaipur
Day at leisure - optional day trip to Pushkar(140 km)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 : Jaipur-Delhi,
After leisurly breakfast at hotel we will drive back to Delhi,
and on arrival transfer to International Airport to board the flight
for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of Rajasthan Cultural Travel Package escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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