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Rajasthan Cultural Tour with Taj Mahal

10 Days

Overview

Highlights :
“Capital city” Delhi, “The wonder” Taj Mahal,”Pink City” Jaipur, “Holy City” Pushkar, “Gateway
of Thar Desert”Jodhpur,“ City of Lake” Udaipur.
Places to be covered : Delhi – Agra – Abhanery Stepwell – Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur –
Ranakpur – Udaipur – Delhi.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at the airport of New Delhi, you will be warmly and traditionally welcomed by our representative, who will escort you to your prebooked hotel. After check in, you will be explained the entire travel plan. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 :
Delhi

This morning, after breakfast, you will start your tour from Old Delhi. Visit : Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jamma
Masjid(the largest Mosque of India). Enjoy an ultimate rikshaw ride, taking you to various routes as well as a very different experience.
In the afternoon, visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, which is a modern temple. The magnificient Qutub Minar, the UNESCO world heritage site, Humayun Tomb, Memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 with sandstone and marble. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) , the president’s House, Parliament house. Overnight stay in hotel.

Today, after breakfast, proceed to Agra. Arrive hotel and check in. Freshen up and get ready to visit Agra Fort, spread over a sprawling 94 acres, this massive red sandstone fort lies aligned to the Yamuna River and is situated 2 kilometers northwest of the Taj Mahal. The Agra Fort (Red Fort) was originally occupied by Sikarwar Rajputs. Afterwards, head towards Baby Taj - the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra. Often described as a 'jewel box,' it is regarded as a draft of the TajMahal. Then, you will be transferred back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Today, very early morning by 6 am, visit Taj Mahal(An immense mausoleum of white marble), the Seventh Wonder of the World. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal stands insolently on the banks of river Yamuna, attracting millions of tourists every single year.
Afterwards, you will be back to hotel. Freshen up and have a pleasant breakfast, then drive to Jaipur. The “Pink City” Jaipur is the capital of the indian state of Rajasthan. Renowned for its forts, palaces, lakes sand and colourful culture. On the way visit Chand Baori, Abhanery stepwell, a small village with one of India's deepest and largest step wells (also known as tank gardens).
Arrive Jaipur, check into your prebooked hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 5 :
Jaipur

This morning, after breakfast, visit Amber Fortis known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With it’s large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. Enjoy the elephant ride and reach the fort located on the top hill. Afterwards visit,Jal Mahal,
City Palace, Jantar Mantar (solar observatory), Hawa Mahal(palace of winds), Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, and extends to the Zenana or women's chambers.
Enter a lavish restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. After, visit the local markets that are mentioned are well popular among the people and also the people visiting Jaipur will surely get to know about these markets.
After that, you will be drive back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning after breakfast, proceed to Pushkar.
Pushkar is famous for its annual fair (Pushkar Camel fair) featuring a trading fete of cattle, horses and camels. It is held over seven days in autumn marking Kartika Purnima according to the Hindu calender, (kartik month), (October or November) Visit : Brahma Temple, Pushkar (also known as Jagatpita Brahma Mandir) . It is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god ( Bramha) in India and remains the most prominent among them.
Pushkar Lake :
Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing (ghats) (a series of steps leading to the lake), where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath, especially around Kartik Poornima (October–November) when the Pushkar Fair is held. A dip in the sacred lake is believed to cleanse sins and cure skin diseases. Over 500 Hindu Temples are situated around the lake precincts. Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning after breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur. On arrival, check into hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mehrangarh Fort &Jaswant Thara. Mehrangarh Fort covers an area of 1,200 acres (486 hectares) in jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The complex is located on a hilltop around 122 metres above the surrounding plain and was constructed circa 1459 by Rajput ruler Rao Jodha, though most of the existing structure is from the 17th century. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate
carvings and expansive courtyards, as well as a museum housing various relics. A winding roadleads to and from the city below. The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar .
Overnight stay in hotel.

Today, after breakfast, drive to Udaipur. On theway visit Ranakpur Jain temples. The temple isa beautiful structure carved with stone. This architecturwe posesses round 1400 carved pillars. Upon arrival in Updaipur , check into hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 9 :
Udaipur

Today start the sightseeing tour of Udaipur with City Palace :
City Palace, Udaipur is a palace complex situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty. The palace is located on the east bank of Lake Pichola and has several palaces built within its complex. It was built atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Overlooking Lake Pichola, several historic
monuments like the Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, and Neemach Mata temple, are all in the vicinity of the palace complex. Nestled within the Aravali mountain range, these landmarks are associated in popular culture with the filming of the 1983 JamesBond movie. Saheliyon ki Bari (The garden of the maids) was designed for ladies of the royal household tospend their leisure time. Evening free. You can enjoy a boat ride in the Pichola Lake (optional). Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning uyou will be dropped at Udaipur airport to board your flight to delhi. And from Delhi International airport, fly for your onward destination.

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