Duration : 16 Days
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
- Rohet - Deogarh - Udaipur - Bundi - Jaipur - Neemrana
- Delhi
Enjoy Night stay at Forts, Palaces &
Havelis
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to prebooked hotel and overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast, half-day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah
Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not
completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by
Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648;
Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi. Afternoon, leave for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and
check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast, visit Mandawa (Shekawati region). This
region came into prominence in the 14th century when a
number of Muslim clans moved into the area and the towns
of this region developed into important trading posts
on the caravan routes emanating from the ports of Gujarat.
This region is famous for painted havelis (houses) most
of which date back from the 18th century. The major towns
of interest are Mandawa, Fatehpur, and Nawalgarh. Visit
the havelis in Mandawa and other villages of Shekhawati
region. Afternoon, leave for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and
check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, city tour of Bikaner - a desert town
founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder
of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort, which was
contructed between 1588 and 1593 by a general in the army
of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. The fort has a 986m long
wall with 37 bastions and two entrances; Camel Breeding
Farm, managed by government this camel breeding station
is probably unique in Asia and has thousands of camels.
Afternoon, leave for Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check
in at Heritage hotel.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
After breakfast, city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Citadel
- the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the
population lives. The fort also houses Jain temples of
the 12th to 15th centuries, Patwon Ki Haveli - a five-storey
mansion with carved pillars & murals of Salim Singh.
Also a courtesan has built visit Gadsisar, which had once
supplied water to the city; the temples & archways
around it. Afternoon, excursion to Sam - 45 km away, is
known for its sand dunes & is the venue for the Desert
festival. Get the actual feel of the desert by enjoying
a camel ride on the sand dunes and witness a magnificent
sunset on the sand dunes. Return to Jaisalmer for overnight
stay.
Day 06: Jaisalmer -
Rohet
After breakfast, leave for Rohet. On arrival in Rohet, check
in at Rohetgarh. In the afternoon, city tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which literally means "Majestic
Fort", located at the very centre of the city. There
are, in all, three gates, each built to commemorate a particular
victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection
of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons
on the forts' ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada:
Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph,
built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh
II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be
seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower - the
city centre.
Day 07: Rohet - Ranakpur
- Deogarh
After breakfast, leave for Deogarh. Enroute visit the
Jain temples at Ranakpur - The cluster of temples, made
of intricately sculpted white marble. It would take anyone
by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so
well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main
temple is supported on 1,444 pillars - none of which is
similarly carved. After the visit, continue drive to Deogarh.
Arrive Deogarh and check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 08: Deogarh -
Udaipur
After breakfast, free. Afternoon, leave for Udaipur. Arrive
Udaipur and check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit
the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in
Rajasthan; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built
in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour,
which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble
elephants & lotus pool. In the evening, boat ride
on Lake Pichola.
Day 10: Udaipur - Chittorgarh
- Bundi
After breakfast, leave for Bundi, enroute-visiting Chittorgarh.
The hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomises the whole
romantic ideal of Rajput chivalry. A stronger enemy sacked
the fort 3 times from 1303 to 1568 and on each occasion,
the end was "Jauhar". The men donned the saffron
robes of martyrdom and rode out from the fort to certain
death and the women and children immolated themselves
on a huge funeral pyre. After the visit, continue drive
to Bundi. Arrive Pushkar and check in at Haveli Braj Bhushanjee.
Day 11: Bundi
After breakfast, visit Bundi. Visit the Taragarh Fort,
which was built in 1354. Inside the fort are huge reservoirs
carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest
of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon.
Afternoon, free or take an excursion to Kota (39 kms from
Bundi).
Day 12: Bundi - Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check
in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 13: Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride
from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance.
Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber
was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput
commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput
architecture. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace
which has museum having an extensive collection of art,
carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the
observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the
façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 14: Jaipur - Neemrana
After breakfast, leave for Neemrana. Arrive Neemrana and
check in at Neemrana Fort Palace. Rest of the day, free
for individual activities.
Day 15: Neemrana -
Delhi
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check
in at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi.
Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is
an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar,
drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place.
The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple
Day 16: Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home / onward
destination with sweet memories.
