Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Luni
Day
01 : Arrival Delhi Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival assisted transfer to
your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
Overnight at the hotel.
Delhi Old Delhi
pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars
and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall,
leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian
sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by
shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the builder of Taj
Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful
marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve centre), the
hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.
As a complete contrast, New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone
sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide
boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped
city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you'll see the magnificent
Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of
the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now
the Presidential Palace, the Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi),
India Gate (a majestic 42 mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian
Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating
back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture),
Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore
runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best) and
the Birla Mandir (a large Hindu Temple built in 1938).
Day
02 : Delhi - Mandawa Morning depart by surface to Mandawa. Upon
arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
Havelis. Overnight at the hotel.
Mandawa
Sightseeing The city of Mandawa was founded in the mid-18th
century; it has interesting murals in the large rugged fort - now a hotel
boasting of excellent views. The Castle Mandawa is located just outside the
walled city of Mandawa. The hotel therefore allows the guests to take
walking tours into the colourful city or just relax in the peaceful
atmosphere. Mandawa boasts of the finest painted havelis in the region and
is a perfect place for wandering at random. The Goenka Havelis in the city
are well worth the visit -Ladhuram Tarkesvar, Dedraj Turmal & the Ladia
havelis (of which there are a number). The Shiva temple here has a rock
crystal lingam. The Harlalkabaoli (a working step well) should be visited
early in the morning to watch the oxen at work on the ramp to raise water.
Another well located nearby is the Majisa ka Kuan.
Day
03 : Mandawa - Bikaner Morning depart by surface to Bikaner. Upon
arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of
Bikaner. Overnight at the hotel.
Bikaner The
fortified city of Bikaner is encircled by imposing battlements and stands on
a slight eminence. Its roads undulate through colourful bazaars and the
predominant hue of the buildings is the strong reddish pink of local
sandstone. Junagarh Fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, an outstanding general
of Mughal Emperor, Akbar. It is encircled by a moat and contains palaces
made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok is dedicated to Karni
Mata, a mystic. Legend goes that she foretold the victory of success of Rao
Bika and the prophecy came true. Today along with her, thousands of rats are
revered here. The strange mode of worship owes to the belief, that the souls
of her devotees are housed in these rats, and consequently they must be
protected and well fed.
Day 04 : Bikaner -
Jaisalmer Morning depart by surface to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival
check into your Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day
05 : In Jaisalmer Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of
the desert. Over the years the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost
untouched by outside. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh
climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable experience. Jaisalmer
Fort - Like a yellow sand stone fabric that seems to issue skywards from the
golden sands, Jaisalmer Fort is sheer magic. Standing proud to a height of
hundred meters over the city with its 99 bastions, the fort is a splendid
sight in the afternoon sun. One of the largest and the most elaborate houses
in Jaisalmer is Patwon ki Haveli, which is five storeys high and extensively
carved.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Morning
depart by surface to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon
enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Overnight at the hotel. Jodhpur Visit
the Mehrangarh Fort, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his
capital here from nearby Mandore. There are Palaces, housed within this
daunting structure; among them are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Jaswant
Thada, constructed out of thin sheets of marble, which allow the sun to
filter in, was built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, in 1899.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Luni Morning depart
by surface to Luni. Upon arrival check into your Hotel Fort. Afternoon enjoy
a walk in the village . Overnight at the hotel.
Fort
Chanwa Fort Chanwa of Luni, belonging to Maharaja Dalip singh, the
youngest son of Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur, was built over a hundred
years ago. It is an imposing well maintained structure made of the famous
red sandstone with ornately carved latticework friezes and intricate
jharokhas.
Day 08 : Departure Luni - Jodhpur -
Delhi Morning depart by surface to Jodhpur airport in time to
connect your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, met and transferred to
the Indira Gandhi International Airport in time to board your flight for
your onward destination.
Cities
in Rajasthan
