Rajasthan & Classical India
13 Nights
/ 14 Days with Rajasthan & Classical India Delhi /
Udaipur / Jodhpur / Jaipur / Agra / Jhansi / Khajuraho / Varanasi / Delhi
Day 01: Delhi: Arrival Arrive at Delhi airport. Transfer to
hotel. Check in and relax.
DELHI, the capital of
kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend
of the past and the present - A perfect introduction to the composite
culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to
Udaipur.
Reach Udaipur and check into 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 PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the
jewel of
MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200
Years.
In the evening, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid
waters of Lake Pichola. From the 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.
Overnight at
Udaipur.
Day 03: Udaipur Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for
sightseeing tour of Udaipur, 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.
Also
visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local
folk Museum.
Relax in the evening or spend time at the banks of
Lake Pichola. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 04: Udaipur -
Jodhpur By road 260 km in 6hr
After breakfast drive to
Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the
RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating
back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its
29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes
visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures.
Reach Jodhpur in the afternoon.
Set at the edge of the
THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur
echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the
capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of
the
RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama -
the epic hero of the
RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD
Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the
plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions.
Visit the
TOWN HALL area in the
evening and can have dinner at
PAL HAVELI ROOF TOP with a beautiful
view of the
BLUE CITY.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 05: Jodhpur Morning go for a village safari of the famous
BISHNOI VILLAGES and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and
true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game only) and memorable moments
of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the
countryside.
In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by
Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this
palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After
this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Proceed to see
UMAID
BHAWAN PALACE and the museum there.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 06: Jodhpur - Jaipur By road 250 km in 6hr
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast.
En-route, you will stop
for lunch at the beautiful
CHHATRASAGAR NIMAJ. Reach
Jaipur and check in at hotel.
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. In-spite of growing into a
bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A
beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the
Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink
plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of
Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Spend the evening
shopping at leisure in the city.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 07: Jaipur Breakfast at hotel.
Morning
excursion will be to the Amber Fort where you will reach the fort on
elephant back.
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.
Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting...
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.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 08:
Jaipur - Agra By road 221 km in 6hr
After breakfast, drive to
Agra visiting 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. It a veritable fairytale
city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... It's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its
grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at
AMAR
VILAS - Undoubtedly the best hotel of Agra.
Time permitting,
visit the
TAJ MAHAL in the evening against the setting sun.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 09: Agra
Visit the
TAJ MAHAL at sunrise - 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.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb.
Proceed
for shopping in the evening.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 10: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to
station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and transfer to
Orchha, 12 km away.
Orchha - a medieval city founded by bundela
rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century - which have
remarkably withstood the onslaught of time. The city is picturesquely
flanked by the river betwa.
Proceed for sightseeing of
ORCHHA
sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Situated in the heart of india, in
the state of madhya pradesh, khajuraho is a fascinating village with a
quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage, honoured by the world
as india's unique contribution to human civilisation. The chandela dynasty
built eighty-five temples here. Twenty remain as embodiments of indian
architectural and sculptural art at its most evolved state. Even ten
centuries after they were constructed, the temples of khajuraho reflect an
eternal philosophy relevant to all mankind. The temples of khajuraho is a
world heritage site and belong not just to india but to the world. Khajuraho
is one of the few millennium destinations of the world.
Reach
Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Evening free. Can go out for a
stroll.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 11:
Khajuraho - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a guided tour of the exotic temples of
Khajuraho.
Transfer in time to airport
for flight to Varanasi.
Varanasi is the world's most ancient
living city. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be
spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of
streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious
capital of hinduism, varanasi is the carpet manufacturing place of india. It
was previously known as kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name
is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
varuna and asi.
Reach and relax in hotel. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 12: Varanasi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges
to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's
oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. For the best lifetime
experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to
the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide
and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before
you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in
the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then
return to the shores for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks
of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive
of activity as the faithful are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
while returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel.
Proceed
for half day-guided tour of Varanasi including the, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras
Hindu University and other important monuments OR can proceed for last
minute shopping.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 13:
Varanasi - Delhi Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Sarnath ? 5
miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites
in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the
ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum
which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at
the site.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi
and will be received at the airport.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 14: Delhi - Next Destination Breakfast at hotel.
Full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing 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 Moghul Empire.
Cycle rickshaw
ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An
extensive sightseeing 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.
Proceed to a hotel for wash and change.
In the evening
check out and proceed for
DANCES OF INDIA SHOW and
FAREWELL
DINNER. Transfer to airport for flight to the next destination.
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