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Rajasthan Historical Tour with Taj Mahal & River Ganges

17 Days

Overview

Highlights:
Capiltal city, Delhi, City of Havelis & Painted walls , Mandawa, Desert City, asialmer , City of Palaces & Forts Jodhpur, City of Lake, Udaipur, Holy City, Pushkar, Pink City, Jaipur, The Wonder Taj Mahal & River Ganges.

Paces to be covered :
Delhi -Madawa -Bikaner Jaisalmer – Jodhpur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Agra Varanasi-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.

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.

This morning ,after breakfast drive to Mandawa, a small city in the heart of Shekhawati. Known for it’s wonderfulful castle and splendid havelis. Visit, : “open art galleries” Havelis and paintings. Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning after breakfast, proceed to Bikaner.
Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It's surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees.

On arrival, check into hotel. Freshen up and afterwards visit Junagarh Fort,Lalgarh Palace (fort in red sandstone), Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre, ( Its only one of its kinds in all over in Asia. Overnight stay in hotel.

Today after breakfast, proceed to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture.
Visit : Jaisalmer Fort. Along with Patwon-ki-Havelis,Salim-Singh ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank. In the evening, proceed to the Sam Sand Dunes to visit the Rajasthani desert village. There, enjoy the camel ride and the sunset from the dunes. Afterwards, return back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning after breakfast, drive to Jodhpur Upon arrival, check into hotel. Evening free. Overnight stay in hotel.

Today, after breakfast, 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 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 . On the ay visit Rankpur Jain Tmple and afterwards proceed to Udaipur. Overnight stay in hotel.

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 forladies 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.

Today 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, 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.

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.

Today, after breakfast, proceed to Agra. 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 Agra, check into hotel . Overnight stay in hotel.

Today, 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.
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.
In the evening you will be drop at the railway station to board the train for Varanasi. Overnight in train.

Varanasi is located on the banks of River Ganga which is the largest river of India. Known as Kashi & Benares. One of the holiest pilgrimage site of Hindus as it is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva. On your arrival at Varanasi meet our local representative who will assist and escort you to your hotel .
In the evening, participate in the Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Ganges aarti is the magnificent event during evening in the Varanasi that one must not miss to see it. It makes us to experience the great feelings while Gange aarti become in process. This beautiful ritual makes every moment of the evening period special and fills with the spiritual thoughts. It is performed by the brass lamps which accompanied with the mantra chant in the presence of the huge crowd. Overnight stay in hotel.

Your Varanasi tour begins with an early moring boat ride on th river Ganges. Enjoy the spectacular sunrise views and later return to hotel for breakfast. Afterwards head to Sarnath.

It is the place dotted with various Buddist pilgrimage site of great significance. Later, visit Kashi Vishwanth Temple, settled within the Banaras Hindu University, dedicated to Shiva. After, headto Tulsi Manas Temple.It is believed o be the place where the legendary poet Tulsi wrote the great epic “Ramcharitmanas”.
Close to this Temple, is the Durga Temple (Monkey Temple). After, back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

This morning, after breakfast, you will be drive to Varanasi airport to take your flight to your destination country from Delhi airport.

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