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Citade Rajasthan Tour
offered by supplier M16924 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
- 11
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3570 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4750 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi
Fly from Heathrow to Delhi on British Airways. On arrival, just past midnight, you are met by our executive and accorded a royal welcome and escorted to the Hotel Imperial / Similar 5 Star Category Hotel, where we already have done a pre check in for you to save time.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Visit Humayun’s Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 2: Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your personal guide takes you to the fantastic sites of old and New Delhi. The sites include the Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (Gandhi’s memorial), Humayun’s tomb and the 12th centaury Qutab Minar. During the day you also drive through the government building like the president house, the parliament, India gate and the Sikh temple. Evening we seize the opportunity to host you a welcome dinner at the Village Bistro on a rooftop. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 3: Neemrana
After a leisurely breakfast we take a short drive to Fort Neemrana, nestled in the Aravalli hills. Day at leisure for your personal activities. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Mandawa
After a leisurely breakfast we take a short drive to about three hours to reach Mandawa. Check in at the Castle Mandawa / Desert resort. Think of the most famous of the Marwari business families in India, and it s a fair bet that a painted haveli by that name exists in Shekhawati. Singhania, Goenka, Birla, Bharatiya, Jalan, Saraf, and Poddar the list is impressive.
The successful Marwari ventured out to the ports of Bombay and Calcutta, prospered and spent lavishly on beautifully painted havelis in the 18th and 19th centuries. The painters are as much at ease with Krishna and the gopis as with the Wright brothers trying to fly their machines. Shekhawati is not a town or a village, but a region comprising Sikar and Jhunjhunu districts with a network of towns Nawalgarh, Dhundlodh, Mandawa, Lachhmangarh, Fatehpur and Sikar.
Drive to all the places of this region to look at the painted mansions. After lunch we offer you to visit the painted havelies of the Dhundlodh town and surrounding areas of Mandawa and Nawalgarh. The painted havelis of the region are called The Open Air Art Galleries. Includes: (B).
Day 5: Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast we take a short drive to about three hours to reach Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at the Jai Mahal palace for a stay of two nights. The evening you have an option to take a heritage walk into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and enjoy a rickshaw ride and the treasure hunt organized especially for you. Includes: (B).
The Capital of Rajasthan, this picturesque city is a symphony in Pink, a colour which symbolizes hospitality in Rajput culture. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century it is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses and dotted with fairy tale palaces. Jaipur is a city of ambling camels and brightly dressed peasants, treasure trove of hand loom and craft. Come visit city of Love, legends and lore.
The splendid fort palace of Amber was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer-king Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: Jaipur was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra (Architecture) and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaars. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Jaipur
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide takes you to the majestic Amer fort. You ascend the fort, the royal way. The sight seeing of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished astronomical observatory and the royal city palace complex.
We would like to offer you a traditional silver platter lunch at a restaurant known for its cooking demonstration and the most exclusive for us, a turban tying demonstration. There is also a turban museum there. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 7: Ranthambhore
After a leisurely breakfast we take a short drive to about four hours to reach Ranthambhore Tiger Project. The stay will be at the Taj jungle Lodge on full board basis. In the afternoon after lunch jeep safari into the park to observe the wild life and the elusive tiger. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Near Sawat Madhopur, the stunning Ranthambore tiger project is famous for its tigers. The best season is Oct-April. The 10th – century fort witnessed Raja Hammir’s valiant defeat against Allaudin Khilji. The heroic tales are given a suitable ambience by crumbling temples and mosques, crocodile infested lakes and chhatris (Cenotaphs).
Day 8: Ranthambhore
This morning we again go to the jeep safari in to the park. After the safari visit the Badal Mahal, the Ganesha temple in the fort which everyday receives wedding invitation by the sack full.
Afternoon return to the jungle looking for the tigers. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Agra
After a leisurely breakfast we drive five hours to reach Agra.
On the way after lunch at the midway we visit Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th century deserted capital of the Mughals. Late afternoon arrive Agra and check in at Mughal Sheraton / Taj View. Later in the afternoon your personal guide takes you to visit the legendary Taj Mahal by the sun set. Over night at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 10: Agra
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from distant lands: Jasper from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrosolite from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
The day starts early as we offer you to visit the great monument once again by the sun rise. After the visit you return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon the guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the Mughal era, including the Agra fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, commonly known as baby Taj. Evening you return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 11: Delhi
This morning we drive to Delhi 200 km / 5 hrs. The drive is comfortable and offers convenient stops at regular intervals. Upon arrival in Delhi we would be holding day rooms for you to wash and change before we provide you a transfer to the airport to catch your onward flight. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis.
- Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments.
- Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations.
- Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations.
- All meals as specified.
Price Excludes:
- International flights and taxes etc.
- Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
- Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.
Notes:
- Single Supplement Available for 35% Extra.
- Kindly put in a Rate request for The Tour cost of Four Star hotels.
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