Rajasthan Cultural Tour
Places to Visit : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Kotah - Bundi - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Agra
- Delhi
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Rajasthan Cultural Tour'! On arrival in Delhi,
you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Early morning drive to Mandawa and transfer to hotel.
Visit Mandawa
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
On to Jaisalmer
Then continue onward to Jaisalmer- The desert city and check into
your hotel, visit to 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 - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Breakfast will be at the hotel and leave for Agra enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri : The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built
that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court
life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit
the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
On to Agra.
On arrival at Agra, transfer to your hotel.
Relax for the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 : Agra - Delhi
City tour of Agra
City tour of the romantic city of 'Taj Mahal' - Agra!
Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you
will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers
an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic
wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
In the evening 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 Tour' escorted
by Vardhman Vacations.
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