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The
Rural Heart of Rajasthan
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations covered :
Delhi -
Neemrana - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Kota - Bijaipur -
Dhariyawad - Dungarpur - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Delhi
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Day
01
:
Abroad - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and
assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02
:
Delhi
Full day sightseeing
tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the
largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between
1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj
Mahal) and the Rajghat (the cremation site of the
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past
Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD). Visit the Qutab Minar
(72m high), the most perfect of towers of the Persian
world. The drive through New Delhi includes the
Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), government
buildings, India Gate, Birla Temple and Connaught
Place.
Day 03
:
Delhi - Neemrana (122kms)
Morning drive to Neemrana.
Upon arrival in Neemrana, check into Hotel Neemrana
Fort, one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan converted
into a hotel. Afternoon explore the nearby village and
visit 18th century step-well located at walking
distance. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04
:
Neemrana- Jaipur (145 kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur
and upon arrival check into Hotel Rambagh Palace for two
nights. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 05
:
Jaipur
Morning excursion to
Amber Fort (located on a hill overlooking the Maota
Lake). You will climb to the fort on gaily-caparisoned
elephants. It is a stunning example of Rajput
architecture.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, popularly known as " The
Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace
of the Winds), which is an elaborate façade behind which
ladies of the court used to observe life going on in the
streets below. Also visit the City Palace, a wonderful
blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture where the
present Maharaja still resides. Also visit the Museum,
which houses a rare collection of manuscripts,
paintings, carpets and armory. Explore the Jantar
Mantar, the observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh in
1728. It is the best preserved amongst five
observatories built by him. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06
:
Jaipur- Ranthambore (182 kms)
Morning drive south to
Ranthambore National Park, a former private Royal
hunting preserve. It lies at the junction of the
Aravalli and Vindhya Hills. Stay two nights at the Sawai
Madhopur Lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Day 07
:
Ranthambhore
Morning and evening game
viewing
Much of this area comprises arid scrub jungles, together
with forested hills and artificial lakes. There is an
impressive range of birdlife on the lakes. The animal
species includes sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild
boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, tiger and leopard.
Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 08
: Ranthambore - Kota (125 kms)
Morning drive to Kota en
route visiting Bundi. Visit the City Palace and the
tremendous Taragarh or the Star Fort. Continue drive to
Kota and check into Hotel Brij Raj Bhawan / Umed Bhawan
for one night. Afternoon visit to Kota City Palace and
Museum with its outstanding collection of miniature
paintings.
Day 09
:
Kota -
Bijaipur (170 Kms)
Morning drive to Biajipur,
en route visiting the Bijolia, the cluster of 11th
century temples, and the well-preserved 12th century
temples at Menal. Stay one night at the 16th century
Bijaipur Castle amid the Vidhyachal ranges. Afternoon
free to take a jeep out to Pangarh Fort.
Day 10
:
Bijaipur- Dhariyawad (150 Kms)
Morning drive south to
Dhariyawad. En route visit Chittorgarh, one of the most
spectacular forts in Rajasthan. The impressive remains
of temples, towers and palaces date from the 7th to the
15th centuries. Upon arrival check into Hotel Dhariyawad
Fort for one night. The small, river bank town of
Dhariyawad is centered around the 16th century fort.
Evening free to wander around the village.
Day 11 :
Dhariyawad - Dungarpur (100 Kms)
Morning drive to
Dungarpur, a small town nestling in the Aravalli hills.
Check into the 19th century Udai Bilas Palace, the
erstwhile Royal Residence, and lye on the banks of the
Gaibsagar Lake. Afternoon drive upto the old palace to
see the colorful and vibrant frescoes, exquisite
miniature paintings, glass and mirror inlay work.
Proceed to the top of the hill to watch the sun set over
the hills.
Day 12
:
Dungarpur-
Udaipur (120 kms)
Morning drive to Udaipur.
On arrival check into Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace / Lake
Palace for two nights. Afternoon 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 lovely island palace in the middle of the lake.
Built by Maharana Karan Singhji in 1622 as a pleasure
palace for royal function, this island palace has also
provided refuge to Prince Khurram who was more known as
Emperor Shah Jahan. It is also believed that he got the
inspiration to build the Taj Mahal from this Island
Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
13
: Udaipur
Morning, sightseeing tour
of Udaipur. This is possibly the most romantic city in
Rajasthan. There would be no doubt as to why it is
called the "Venice of the East". Maharana Udai Singh
founded the city in 1568. Udaipur is full of palaces,
temples and havelis, ranging from the modest to the
extravagant. Visit the City Palace. At this palace
complex, you will marvel at the rooms with mirrored
walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid
marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit
the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple
and the local folk museum. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
:
Udaipur -
Delhi by flight
Morning transfer from
hotel to the airport in time to take flight for Delhi.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and check into hotel
Taj Palace.
Evening transfer from hotel to the international airport
to connect flight for onward destination
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