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Rajasthan Tours

18 Days of Royal Rajasthan Trip including the visit to sacred Ganges.

Royal Rajasthan is a land of luxurious living, imagination defying palace hotels, priceless objects and historic monuments. Royalty has left an ineradicable mark on the state of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is a pulsating state where royal splendor and tradition walk hand in hand.

 

India World Travel offers Royal Rajasthan Trip for worldwide tourists. Explore the lively splendor of Rajasthan with our exciting Rajasthan Trip including Udaipur travel, Varanasi tour (the land of Ganges) and visit to locations such as Mandawa, Bikaner, Chittorghar, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi and many more.

Price from:

€675 :-: Per Person

17 Night 18 Days

Private Car with Chauffeur

Overview:
Discovering Rajasthan including the romance of grand forts and beautiful palaces The passion for life expresses itself in colorful festivals, the clothing of Rajasthan,the undulating sand dunes of the Thar Desert and the wildlife in Rathambore Wildlife Sanctuary.

Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 1: Arrival Delhi

Welcome by India World Travel representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
DAY 02: Delhi - Mandawa (6 H/270 Km)

After breakfast drive to Mandawa. Mandawa is a small principality in the Region of Shekhawati which is famous for its fresco painted havelis, castles, forts, wells and temples. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 03: Mandawa – Bikaner (3H ½/180 Km)
After breakfast a drive to Bikaner, one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. It was founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488. The old city is surrounded by high crenellated walls. The History of Bikaner is full of legends and luxuries. At Bikaner visit the red sandstone fort of Junagarh, Red Palace (Lalgarh Palace), Devi Kund (Royal Cenotaphs), camel breeding farm, beautiful Jain temples, Gajner Wild Life sanctuary and World Famous Karni Mata Temple (Rats Temple).  Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 04: Bikaner - Jodhpur - Rohet Garh (5 H /300 km)
After breakfast a drive to Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, a marvelous Fort on a hill dominating the city, Jaswant Thada - the royal cenotaphs. Lunch at the hotel and proceed to Rohet Garh ( approx. 45 kms ). Late afternoon arrival and transfer to the Palace. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 05 : Rohet Garh - Kumbhalgarh (3 H/140 km)

After breakfast a drive to Kumbhalgarh. Kumbhalgarh is one of the finest examples of defensive fortification in Rajasthan. The main tourist attraction of Kumbhalgarh is the Kumbhalg arh Fort. After having a small break we visit the Kumbhalgarh fort. This fort was the second most important fort of the Mewar kingdom after Chittorgarh. This fort is rising from a prominent ridge at a height of 1914 meters high from the sea level. The fort was built in 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha. The fort has witnessed many heroic deeds of great warriors. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 6: Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur Travel (2 H /90km)

After breakfast a drive to Udaipur. Udaipur “The Venice of East”, “The City of Lakes” is the most romantic city in India. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh 2nd in 1568. The old city is bounded by the city wall remains on the east side of Lake Pichola. Day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

Day 07: Udaipur Travel
Udaipur Travel: Proceed for an excursion to visit City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagniwas Island (Now Hotel Lake Palace), Jagdish Temple (Dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Bagore-Ki-Haveli (see traditional dance of Rajasthan: starts at 19 hrs), Monsoon Palace (Sajjan garh formerly Palace for royal family in Monsoon). Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
Day 08: Udaipur - Khempur (1 H/ 60 Km)
The Ravla Khempur has a passionate history of true Mewari valour that dates back to 1628 AD. Ravla Khempur is a heaven for the horse lovers. Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 09: Udaipur - Chittorgarh (2 H /120 km)

After breakfast a drive to Chittorgarh, the land of bravery, chivalry and sacrifice. This is the oldest city of Rajasthan. The massive hill-top fortress is one of the most massive and most historically significant places in Rajasthan. It spreads over a 21 km area and has many beautiful palaces and memorials such as the Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace and Jain temples. Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 10: Chittorgarh - Pushkar (4 H / 200 Km)
After breakfast a drive to Pushkar. Pushkar derives its name from Hindu mythology. Pushkar means The Hand of Brahma, the creator of the Universe. It is a very important place of pilgrimage for Hindus. People come here to bathe in the holy lake which purifies the soul and washes out the sins. Afterwards the people visit the unique and beautiful temple of Brahma, the only one in the world, and other temples to get the blessings of God. Pushkar is world famous for its Pushkar fair which takes place in the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (normally in November). During the fair, Pushkar is adorned with the brilliant colours which reflect Rajasthan’s culture. Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 11: Pushkar - Jaipur (3 H / 150 km)
After breakfast take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. The Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli is of special interest. Later on a drive to Jaipur - the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 12: Jaipur
Take an excursion to the Amber Fort on the outskirts of Jaipur. Enjoy a royal elephant ride as you climb up to the fort. The Amber Fort is the classical, romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Later on, go on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur covering: The City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal. Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at their intricate work, or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process. Overnight at your Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)
DAY 13: Jaipur - Agra (5 H/ 260

After breakfast a drive to Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the City constructed by Akbar the Great in the 15th century but later abandoned because of scarcity of water. It has many beautiful palaces, courtyards and the Mosque of Shaikh Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza (which is 179 meters high and the gateway to the city). Agra, the Mughal capital in the 15th and 16th century, is famous for The Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Agra has many other beautiful monuments to visit such as the massive Red Fort built in red sandstone and marble, the tomb of Itmat-ud-daula, Akbar’s Mausoleum at Sikandra, Dayal Bagh etc. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 14: Agra - Varanasi
Night Train to Varanasi – Marudhar express
DAY 15: Varanasi

Arrival at the Varanasi Railway Station. Transfer to the Hotel.
Varanasi, the land of Ganges, the Eternal City is one of the most important pilgrimage centres of India. The old city is situated on the banks of Ganges. At Varanasi visit the Bathing Ghats, Burning Ghats, Great Mosque of Aurangzeb, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Benares Hindu Temple, New Vishwanath Temple, Alamgir Mosque, Ram Nagar Fort & Museum and Buddhism stupas at Sarnath etc . Overnight at hotel

DAY 16: Varanasi

After breakfast take a boat cruise on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later, proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Overnight at hotel

DAY 17: Varanasi - Delhi

Flight from Varanasi to Delhi. After arrival at the domestic airport transfer at the Hotel after Lunch proceed to tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi, the capital of Indian republic has the strategic position in the administration since, the epic of Mahabharata. It was sacked and looted several times by foreign invaders but it stands still in all the upheavals and trembles. It is the third largest City of India. At Delhi visit Jamamasjid (India’s biggest mosque), Red fort (built in red sandstone and a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture), India Gate, Parliament house & President’s House, Qutab Minar, Bahahi Temple (lotus temple), Humayun’s tomb etc. Overnight at the Hotel (Vehicle at your disposal)

DAY 18: Delhi – Departure as per Flight schedule or for onward Destination.
Hotel Details:
Place Nights Standard Deluxe
Delhi 01 Hotel Singh Sons Hotel Oberoi Maidens
Mandawa 01 Hotel Heritage Mandawa Hotel Castle Mandawa
Bikaner 01 Hotel Karni Bhawan Hotel Gajner Palace
Rohet Garh 01 Hotel Rotet Garh Hotel Rohet Garh
Kumbhalgarh 01 Hotel Aodhi Palace Hotel Aodhi Palace
Udaipur 02 hotel Swaroop Vilas Hotel Fateh Garh
Chittorghar 01 Hotel Catle Vijaypur Hotel Catle Vijaypur
Pushkar 01 Hotel Pushkar Bagh Hotel Jagat Palace
Jaipur 02 Hotel Mandawa Haveli Hotel Clarks Amer
Agra 01 Hotel Atithi Hotel Clarks Shiraz
Varansi 02 Hotel Ganges View Clarks Varansi
Delhi 01 Hotel Singh Sons Hotel Oberoi Maidens
Price Details:
Tour 1 Oct 09 – 28 Feb 2010 1 March 2010 – 30 Sep 2010
Standard €675 €775
Deluxe €1185 €1485