Rajasthan
Heritage Tour
10 Nights/11 Days
Tour to Rajasthan Heritage Tour Delhi / Agra / Jaipur /
Udaipur / Nathwada / Eklingji
Day 1 : Delhi Arrival at Delhi
Reach Delhi. Our local
tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your
hotel. Relax.
India's capital and a major gateway to the
country. Down the ages the region in and around modern Delhi saw lalkot
built in the mid 11th century, siri established by allauddin khilji,
tughlakabad and ferozabad built by the tughlaks followed by the city of the
lodhis and then came shahjahanabad, capital of the mughals under shah jehan.
New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division
between new and old delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the
British and the mughals respectively.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for
day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour
of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and
the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW
DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to
the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Evening will be at leisure. Overnight Delhi.
Day 3:
Delhi - Agra By road covering 201 km in 4hr.
Proceed by
surface for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra and check into hotel.
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in
the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the
sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came
into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA
to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar
defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of
the Mughal empire.
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th
century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this
time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during
this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high
quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra.
The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman
who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the
Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains,
has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the
heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Proceed for sight-seeing.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by
Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of
Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD,
the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture
perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After
Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ -
The interiors of which are
considered better than the Taj. Shopping or relax in the evening. Overnight
at Agra.
Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur By road covering 221
km in 6hr.
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast.
Visit
Fatehpur Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red Sandstone City,
Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century
is an exhilarating experience. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be
traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who
ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of
Rajputana .Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 5 : Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort.
Elephant ride
ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic
romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I
in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and
Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Proceed to JAIGARH
FORT.
JAIGARH FORT - Jaigarh used to be the royal arsenal. The
view of the city of Jaipur from this picturesque fort on top of a hill is
truly an experience of a lifetime.
Return to city. Relax in the
evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 6 : Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning sight-seeing of Jaipur
covering the important palaces and monuments.
CITY PALACE - A
delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a
prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The
palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Shopping in the
city. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 7 : Jaipur - Udaipur
(Flight) Proceed to the airport for flight to Udaipur.
Breakfast
at hotel. Proceed for Udaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure
lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white
drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights,
sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters
and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes,
temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a
heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid
waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the
jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake
Pichola. From he boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it
rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of
the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Relax in the
evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 8 : Udaipur - Nathwada - Udaipur By road covering 48 km in
1 ½ hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Nathwada
away from Udaipur for a day visit. Reach and visit the temple.
At about 48 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan lies a very popular dham, Nathdwara
set amidst idyllic hills on the left bank of the Banas river, Return to
Udaipur by evening. Spend evening in the old city and have dinner in one of
the beautiful lake facing haveli hotels.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 9 : Udaipur - Eklingji - Udaipur By road
covering 22 km in 1 hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed
for sight-seeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City
Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of
the Rajput kings.
Proceed to Eklingji after lunch. Eklingji is
22 km from Udaipur and is famous for its 108 temples complex protected by a
high fortified wall.
Shri Eklingji, the family deity of the
ruler of Mewar is associated with Lord Shiva. The village is also known as
Kailashpuri - the abode of Shiva. The chief temple is built of granite and
marble.
The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared hall
or landing under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord
Shiva in black marble. Another prominent temple in this complex is the
Lakulish temple dating to 971 AD.
Return to Udaipur. Overnight
at Udaipur.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Delhi By flight.
Name : Chetak Express
0000000
Number : 9616
Departure : 1815 hr
Breakfast at hotel.
Spend
morning at leisure in Udaipur. Roam around the old city markets or sit by
the lakeside. Relax for the day.
Afternoon to Delhi.
Relaxation & last minute shopping.
Day 11 : Delhi - Home
Transfer to airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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