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Duration
: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered :
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur
- Delhi
Day 01: Arrive
Delhi
On arrival in Delhi by your international flight, assistance
and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In
Delhi
Morning proceed for a city tour of Old Delhi, constituting
of Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 AD.
Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India also built by
Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites
of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives
past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub
of Old Delhi. Afternoon enjoy a tour of New Delhi comprising
of Qutub Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial
Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monum-
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ent believed
to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre
high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives
past Parliament House, President's House,Secretariat
Building, and Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple).
Day 03: Delhi
- Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa and on arrival check
in at hotel. Afternoon visit Havelies at Mandawa to
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Day 04: Mandawa
- Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner-which is in true
desert country, and part of the ancient caravan
route that came from west and central Asia. After
traversing this part of the Thar desert one arrives
at the fortified city of Bikaner. Check into the
hotel. Afternoon city tour of -Bikaner city is
bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century
Junagarh fort housing old palaces, temples and
a 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. An enormous arched doorway leads to the
Joramal Temple.The royal chapel is Har Mandir
where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.
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Day 05: Bikaner
- Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check
in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 06: In
Jaisalmer
Morning city tour of Jaisalmer which is well known for
weaving, embroidery, silver jewellery and its colorful
bazaars. The fort has some of the most intricately carved
havelis such as the Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli
and Salim Singh ki Haveli and beautiful Jain temples.
In the afternoon take a drive to the sand dunes of Sam
and watch the spectacular sun set. One has the option
to take a short camel ride.
Day 07: Jaisalmer
– Jodhpur
After an early breakfast drive to Jodhpur and on arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon: Enjoy a city tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone
Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit
Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorial built in
1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Day 08: Jodhpur
– Udaipur
An early start from Jodhpur takes you to Udaipur the
enchanting city of dawn and the lake side capital of
Mewar. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples which are
well preserved and in near perfect condition. The most
distinctive feature of the shrine dedicated to Adinath
are the 29 halls of the temple which contain 1444 pillars
of which no two are exactly alike. After lunch at Maharani
Orchard, continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and
Check into the hotel.
Day 09: In
Udaipur
Morning: City tour of Udaipur including City Palace,
Saheliyon ki Bari - Garden of the maids of honour, Jagdish
Temple and museum of folkart.In the afternoon enjoy
a boat ride on the Lake Pichola.
Day 10: Udaipur
– Delhi – Depart
In time transfer to airport to connect flight to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to airport in time to
connect onward flight
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