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Day 03 - Alwar - Samode (about 120 km)
Today we leave Alwar and proceed to Samode. Samode is
famous for its palace where we have an overnight stay. We enjoy
the stay in the Samode Palace and visit the wonderful Darbar
Hall (Audience hall) and other parts of the palace of Maharaja
which are decorated beautifully with the miniature paintings. On
special occasions this wonderful 400 years old Palace of Samode
is decorated and fulfilled with traditional dance and music.
Day 04 - Samode - Pushkar (about 205 km)
Today we leave samode and drive to
Pushkar. Pushkar being one of the most religious places for
Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only
temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an
important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous
in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in
the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed
into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come
to bath in the holy water of
Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take
place here where Farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and
sell.
Day 05 - Pushkar - Khimsar (about 210 km)
In the morning we drive to Khimsar. Khimsar is famous for
its Fort of 18th century which is now one of the best heritage
hotel in the country. This fort is well preserved like a royal
manor and is spread over eleven acres of sprawling lawns,
orchard and open courtyard. After the check in and evening tea
we proceed for a jeep safari in the desert to Black Buck
reserve.
Day 06 - Khimsar – Phalodi (about 137 kms)
Today after having breakfast driver to Phalodi. Today
we will visit the spectacle of hundreds of domicile cranes on
sand dunes and on to rocky land and then to waterhole- it is
astonishing site
Day 07 – Phalodi - Luni (about 200 km)
Today we take leave from the Phalodi and drive to Luni.
In Luni we enjoy the overnight stay in the Fort Chanwa which has
been converted into a Hotel. This fort has big complex of
courtyards, towers, water wheels, stables and secret stairways.
We also have enough time to have a walk in the Village to have
an impression of the rural life in the area.
Day 08 – Luni – Ranakpur (about 200 km)
Today we drive to
Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble
Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000
sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four
pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1444, all of
which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur
Jain Temples were built during the 15th century. Today we have
one night stay in Ranakpur and visit the
Ranakpur Jain temples and also discover this small village
on foot which is at the same time one of the holiest and
pilgrimage place for the Jains.
Day 09 - Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh (about 48
kms)
Today we drive to
Kumbhalgarh. Late evening we arrive in Kumbhalgarh.
Kumbhalgarh is one of the finest examples of defensive
fortification in Rajasthan. The main tourist attraction of
Kumbhalgarh is the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Today 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. We
also drive to
Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary which has an area of 578 sq
kms and is situated at the height of 500 to 1,300m. There are
wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, sambhar,
nilgai, Chausingha (the four horned antelope), chinkara and hare
are found at the century. For Bird lovers there are also a lot
to admire, jungle fowl can be spotted here. Peacocks and Doves
can be seen very often. Your safari route starts from the
sanctuary from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and take us across the
sanctuary. On this route we can see Chinkaras, Blue big
antelopes, four horned Antelope and many different kind of
birds.
Day 10 – Kumbhalgarh - Chittorgarh (about
150 kms)
After having breakfast, we drive to
Chittorgarh. In the afternoon we visit the
Chittorgarh Fort, the world famous fort of Rajasthan. On the
crest of the enormous grey hill, girdled by massive walls and
seven majestic gateways, one stumbles upon shattered palaces, a
"Temple of Mirabai" - the mystic poetess and the intricately
carved nine storeyed
Tower of Fame, built in the 12th century in honour of Lord
Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara.
Day 11 – Chittorgarh – Bundi (about 140 kms)
Today after having breakfast drive to
Bundi. Bundi is most famous for its baoris (step wells) as
there are many impressive ones. On the top of the hill is
majestic Taragarh Fort of Bundi, the interesting fort is worth
exploring for hours. The fort has many reservoirs, which are
annually emptied flooding the streets leading down to the city.
Overnight in Bundi.
Day 12 – Bundi – Ranthambore (about 160 kms)
Today after the breakfast we leave for
Ranthambore. Ranthambore is well known for the world famous
Ranthambore National park. Ranthambore National Park is a
well known tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Ranthambore
National park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravali
mountains and covers an area of 392 square km. The Tiger remains
the biggest attraction of the Ranthambore National Park. This
national park is the home of a vast variety of animals. In the
evening we will explore the park and have a jungle safari. Here
we might have an audience with the tiger. In this park besides
tiger various other animals like Sambhar, Cheetal, Wild Boar,
Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal and Hyena can also be seen.
Day 13 - Ranthambore - Jaipur (about 190 km)
Today we leave Ranthambore and drive to the Pink City
Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and careful
planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its
handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. In the
afternoon we visit the
City Palace which is still the formal residence of the royal
family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the
private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to
Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai
Singh's five remarkable observatories. It's complex instruments
reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Day 14 - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
(about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and
drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in
direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in
time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This
wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as
abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that
it was due to failing in the water supply. In the afternoon
arrival in Agra. Today we will visit the the
Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under
Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's
reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and
mosque.
Day 15 - Agra – New Delhi
After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most
beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39
giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj
Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of
Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work
which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the
families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal. After
sightseeing in Agra drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the
evening. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 16 - Flight to Home
Around midnight flight to home destination. (End of our
services)
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation in double room with bath and WC as in
the hotels.
2. Breakfast in the Hotel
during during the tour.
3. One Canter Jungle Safari
in Ranthambore National Park.
4. Services of qualified local guides (English Speaking ) during
the whole tour.
5. All Transfers and
Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual Air Conditioned
vehicle with driver (reliable,
experienced and English speaking - have a look at the
references on our website from all
over the world).
6. All the taxes.
Exclusions:
1. Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Monument Tips, Laundry,
Telephone Bills and Alcoholic beverages.
2. Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
3. Any Flight Charges.
4. Monument Entrances.
5. Unspecified Meals etc.
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