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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destination covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohet - Ranakpur -Udaipur -Pushkar -Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
  Tour Highlights :
DELHI Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk,Connaught Palace, India Gate, President House, Humayun Tomb & Qutub Minar Optional Sound & Light Show at Red Fort
SHEKHAWATI Havelis (Mansion) of Goenka, Gori Shankar & Choudaharia with Frescoes, Baoris, Step wells,Temples
BIKANER Junagarh Fort,Musuem,Deshnok(Rat Temple),Havelis,Camel Breeding
JAISALMER Jaisalmer Fort , Jain Temple, Havelis of Patwan's,Nathmal Ji,Salim Singh ,Cenotaps,Gadisar & Camel Ride
JODHPUR Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada,Sadar Bazaar
ROHET Jeep Safari to Bishnoi village
RANAKPUR Jain Temple Complex
UDAIPUR City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Jagdish Temple,Lok Kala Museum & Boat Ride at Lake Pichola Optional Sound & Light Show / Vintage Car collection
PUSHKAR Bhrama Temple,Holy Lake
JAIPUR Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace , City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Optional Cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani
ABHANERI India's deepest Step-well built in 8th century
FATEHPUR SIKRI Akbars Residential Palace, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti
AGRA Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Akbar Tomb,Itmad Ud Dullah
ORCHHA Raj Mahal ,Jhangiri Mahal, Cenotaps & Temples
KHAJURAHO Ancient Hindu & Jain Erotic Temples
VARANASI Pooja Ceremony,Boat Ride,Sarnath Buddh Stupas
 
 
Day : 1   Arrive Delhi

Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.

Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.

Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life style.

Overnight Hotel - Delhi

 

 
Day : 2   Delhi - Mandawa(280kms-6hrs)

Today  we drive to Shekhawati ,owes its name to Rao Shekha who ruled this area in the 15th century. After reaching there we will visit Mandawa village was settled & fortified by the rich & dominant Silk Route merchants of the region, who constructed many Havelis (Mansions), Chhatris (Cenotaphs), Temples & Baoris (Step-wells) with ornate frescoes adorning their walls & now aptly given the epithet - Open-Air Gallery. With the migration of these merchant families, their old settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them. Mandawa still retains the charm & aura of a bygone era & coming here is like stepping into a different world.

On arrival to Mandawa,we visit Gulab Rai Haveli built in the year 1870 that has some of the best murals in Shekhawati on both the exterior & interior walls with elephants & camels on its façade. Goenka Double Haveli, built in the year 1890, with monumental frescoes of elephants & horses decorating its façade. Bansidhar Newatia Haveli built in the year 1921 combines traditional frescoes of horses & elephants with those depicting a young boy using a phone plus opulent touring cars & the Wright Brothers' plane. If time permits we may visit more Havelis of the region & observe the colourful village life in Rajasthan.

Overnight Hotel - Mandawa

 

 
Day : 3   Mandawa - Fatehpur - Bikaner(200kms-4hrs)

Today we drive to the princely state of  Bikaner, founded by Rao Bikaji (1465-1504 AD) in the year 1488 AD. He was a Rajput prince, descendent of the founder of neighbouring Jodhpur. It lies in the north-western part of Rajasthan & has a stark beauty of the desert landscape with wide-spread sand dunes & thorny shrubs growing around. It is a royal city surrounded by a mammoth fortification wall, more than 5 km in circumference & about 5 to 9m high. Fort, Palaces & people with colourful traditional costumes are the chief attractions of the city. The Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner is only one of its kinds in the whole Asia & so is the illustrious Camel Festival.

On the way we also visit  Fatehpur Shekhawati also known  as old house of  merchants, here we can see the Havelies which are still retains the charm & aura of a bygone era & coming here is like stepping into a different world.

On arrival to Bikaner after check in at the hotels, we srcolling in the heart of the city and visit more Havelis of the region & observe the colourful village life in Rajasthan.In evening  we also visit Camel Breeding Farm-the National Research Center on Camel breeds the best camels in Bikaner and conducts research work related to "the ship of the desert." Experiments related to camels are conducted on a regular basis at the Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India and the results obtained from these experiments lead to further attempts towards breeding better camels. The idea is to promote the concept of camel rearing and make camel an economically advantageous option for camel rearers in the region.Then we move down to hotel for night stay.

Overnight Hotel - Bikaner

 

 
Day : 4   Bikaner - Deshnok - Jaisalmer(330kms-6hrs)

After breakfast we visit  Deshnok(Rat Temple)-Deshnok is a village 30km south of Bikaner along the Jodhpur road. A visit to Deshnok's fascinating temple of Karni Mata, an incarnation of Durga, is not far for squeamish. The temple is an important place of pilgrimage, before the temple is a beautiful marble facade with solid silver doors donated by Maharaja Gaj Singh.There are special holes around the temple courtyard to fascinate the rats' movements, and a wire grille has been placed over the courtyard to prevent the birds of prey and other predators consuming the holy rodents.
It is considered quite auspicious to have a kaba(rat) run across your feet. White kabas are quite rare, albeit there are one or two at the temple and sightseeing one augurs well for your spiritual progress.Then we come back to bikaner.

Then visit Junagarh Fort, built in the year 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh (1571-1612 AD), the 6th ruler of Bikaner. The Fort is a formidable structure & largely remained unconquered during its eventful history. It houses number of beautiful Palaces, Temples & Pavilions, which are richly decorated The beautifully maintained rooms of Anup Mahal now display the treasures of the Royal family. The Fort Museum has an extensive collection of illuminated manuscripts, jewellery, jars, carpets, weapons, treaties, decorations & Farmans (King's Orders).

After lunch  we drive to Jaisalmer, founded in the year 1156 by Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal. Often described as Golden City & rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage the commanding Fort etched in yellow sandstone, dominates the amber-hued city with its entire awesome splendour. 

Overnight Hotel - Jaisalmer

 

 
Day : 5   Jaisalmer

Today we visit the old town of Jaisalmer & visit Jaisalmer Fort, built in the year 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. Perched on 80m high hill, housing the entire township within its ramparts, the golden hued Fort is standing like a sentinel in the bleak desert landscape. It is the only "Living Fort" in India & within its ramparts has an enchanting cow-web of narrow lanes dotted with some lovely Havelis (Mansions), Palaces & beautifully sculptured Jain Temples of the 12th-15th century AD & of course skilled artisans & ubiquitous camels.

We also visit Gadiasr lake-this lake outside the city walls, once held the town's water supply, and befitting its importance in providing precious water to the inhabitants of this arid city, is surrounded by small temples and shrines. A wide variety of waterfowl flock here in winter. The tank was built by Maharaja Gadsi Singh, taking the advantage of a natural declivity that already retained some water.

We also visit magnificent Patwon Ki Haveli in the heart of the town. It was built by the rich merchant Guman Chand Patwa & his sons, whose business stretched between Afghanistan & China. It is the most elaborate & magnificent of all the Jaisalmer Havelis & is virtually the showpiece of Jaisalmer's legendary architectural wealth. The carving on stone far surpasses in beauty the work on brocade & gold.

In evening ,we drive 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam to take the Camel ride on the Sand Dunes while the sun is setting down.Then we move down to the hotel for overstay. 

Overnight Hotel - Jaisalmer

 

 
Day : 6   Jaisalmer - Jodhpur(290kms-5hrs)

Today we drive to Jodhpur, bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan & has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge.Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, founded the city in the year 1459 & it is named after him. It was formerly the seat of a Princely state, also known as Marwar.

After lunch we take a guided tour of Jodhpur, visiting the Mehrangarh Fort (Majestic Fort), one of the most impressive & formidable structures anywhere in India. Built by Rao Jodha, this 5km long Fort is on a 125m high hill & has some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels latticed window. The Fort Museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs (Elephant saddles), royal cradles, miniatures paintings, musical instruments, costumes & furniture. Apart from these we also visit  old city of Jodhpur(Sadar Bazar)

We also visit Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers. It is an architectural landmark of Jodhpur.

Overnight Hotel - Jodhpur

 

 
Day : 7   Jodhpur - Rohet - Ranakpur - Udaipur(270kms-6hrs)

Today we drive to Udaipur, was founded in the year 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh after his final unsuccessful attempt to defend the Mewar capital, Chittorgarh from the invading Mughals under Emperor Akbar. The Kingdom of Mewar was considered the most respectable among all Princely states in Rajasthan & still remembered for the courage to protect the Kingdom. The site for Udaipur was chosen for its natural beauty, abundant water & natural protection afforded by the surrounding forests & Aravali mountains. It is set on the edge of three lakes & also known as the "City of Lakes & Palaces". Undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in India, its beautiful Palaces are mirrored in the calm waters of Lake Pichola & the city is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces & temples.

Enroute Rohet(Jeep Safari)-Rohet is famous for village safaris, which introduces its guests to local cultures and traditions. Guests are taken into homes and received with warmth and affection. Guests interact with various communities living in the area and share and understand their worlds, the Bhishnois, protectors of nature for five centuries and arguably the world's first ecologists, responsible for the survival of species such as the black-buck antelope: the semi nomadic Raika shepherds of Marwar whose brilliant crimson and marigold costumes would put modern designers to shame: as also the Paliwals and the Meghwals, the farmers and weavers.

Guests witness traditional folk ceremonies signifying friendship and brotherhood and see village artisans at work creating leather articles, pottery and woven handicrafts. Besides being home to three species of antelope the Chinkara, the blue bull and the black-buck-Rohet is also a haven for bird watchers with up to two hundred domestic and migratory species.

En route Ranakpur

Now from Rohet we continue to Ranakpur, renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in marble, created in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha.

Later we continue our drive to Udaipur,on arrival check in the hotel.

Optional Tour - Sound & Light Show / Vintage Car Collection

Overnight Hotel - Udaipur

 

 
Day : 8   Udaipur

Today we visit the City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh & built in the year 1725. The magnificence of the Palace starts right from its entrance at the northern Tripolia Gate that brings us to the central courtyard, the best place to view the facade of filigreed balconies & ornate cupola-topped towers. Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter & the Ladies of the Queen's court. He built the garden with several fountains, pools & is decorated with chiselled pavilions & elephants. The fountains worked on the unique hydraulic technique devised in the year 1700 AD & work till today.

Later we visit Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, built in the year 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, is the largest & the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images. We also enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola, the beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments. The Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake look like pearls in the lake.

Overnight Hotel - Udaipur

 

 
Day : 9   Udaipur - Pushkar(300kms-6hrs)

Drive down for Pushkar, which happens to be the holiest places according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the goddess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple in the world before intermingling with the local colors in the local bazaar.Also we visit  holy lake of Pushkar. Pushkar is also world famous for its Cattle Fair, which is held each year in the month of October/November.

Overnight Hotel - Pushkar

 
Day : 10   Pushkar - Jaipur (145kms-3hrs)

After breakfast continue towards Jaipur popularly known as Pink City and reach by lunch-time and check into hotel.The flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

Half Day Tour
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar, the Solar Observatory, an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We now visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 953 stone Jharokas (mini windows).

Overnight Hotel - Jaipur

 
Day : 11   Jaipur

Today we take an excursion to Amber Fort (11 km); the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful fusion of art and architecture. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. In the foreground is the Maota Lake providing a breathtaking vista. Built mainly for the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts of the fort.

Afternoon on leisure.

Overnight Hotel - Jaipur

 

 
Day : 12   Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra(235kms-6hrs)

Today we drive to Agra, en route we will visit en route visit of Abhanari(step well) a small town village, situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Agra road. The place is popular for the amazing 'Baoris' (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. The village of Abhaneri is believed to be established by the King Raja Chand. Originally Abhaneri was named as Abha Nagri, which means the city of brightness, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is changed to the present name.Abhaneri is prominent for 'Baoris', which are the unique invention of the natives for harvesting rain water. Amongst the other step wells, Chand Baori is the most popular one. This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells.

Then we continue towards Agra enroute Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.

After visit Fatehpur Sikri, we continue our drive to Agra - beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1648, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage site.

Overnight Hotel- Agra

 

 
Day : 13   Agra

Early in the morning at the time of sunrise we take you to Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday )-symbol of eternal love which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations. We will also visit Sikandara & It Mad Ud Ullah.

Overnight Hotel - Agra

 
Day : 14   Agra- Jhansi - Orchha(210km By Train)

Post breakfast departure for railway station to board train for Jhansi. On arrival to Jhansi  we proceed to Orchha  situated on the banks of the Betwa River, Orchha has changed little over the centuries. Originally a hunting area, it became the centre and capital of the Bundelas. Orchha has more temples and palaces than any town of this size deserves!
Here we visit,Raja Mahal,Jahngiri Mahal,Cenotaps and temples.  The river water is cold but clean enough to swim in. You will have free time afterwards to stroll the few streets or walk along the river. Maybe spend the evening taking in the pooja ceremony - it's held twice daily at the Ram Raja Temple, depending on the season.

Overnight Hotel - Orchha

 
Day : 15   Orchha- Khajuraho(185kms -5hrs)

After breakfast we proceed to Khajuraho, there we visit to  erotic temples built between 950 and 1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, in a truly inspired burst of creativity, only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built.

Besides the temples exemplary for their architecture and bold artistic statement, Khajuraho is just a small modest village with no more than 3000 residents surrounded by the forestland. As Khajuraho gets a fair number of tourists from all over the world every year, hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops have sprung up in large numbers at the entrances to the two distinctive groups jain & hindu erotic temples here.The construction of the temples is said to have started in the mid- 9th century and continued until the early 12th century and due to the lack of records of the building activity, the names of the thousands of sculptors, architects and masons, who must have contributed in their construction has been lost forever into obscurity.

Overnight Hotel - Khajuraho

 
Day : 16   Khajuraho - Varanasi(by Flight)

Today morning leisure ,after early lunch proceed to airport  for Varnasi formerly known as Banaras-Sprawling along the left bank of the river Ganga is the holy city of Hindus. With its array of shrines, temples and palaces rising in several tiers from the water's edge, Varanasi is one of the most fascinating cities in the east. It is also a city of fairs and festivals, celebrating about four hundred of them during the year. Since time immemorial, Varanasi has been a centre of learning and the tradition is kept alive today by the Benaras Hindu University founded in 1916. When you walk the crowded streets of the old city near the Ganges river, you will see holy men, holy cows, and holy temples all over the place. In the evening visit Ganges by boat ride and see praying ceremony of holy river Ganges.

Overnight Hotel - Varanasi 

 
Day : 17   Varanasi - Delhi(by Flight)

Today before breakfast we visit The river Ganges , where we board a boat to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the security of our boat. The boat ride starts from Dasashwamedh Ghat and ends at Manikarnika Ghat(also known as cremation ghat)where you can see the cremation process of bodies. You can visit Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Tulsi Ghat then we pass through the old city of Banaras.

After breakfast visit Sarnath temple , early lunch then proceed to airport for Delhi.On  arrival to Delhi after farewell dinner, you will transfer to the International airport for onward destination. 

Our tour concludes:Real Voyages thanks you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near future.

Package includes:
· 16 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast
· A/C transportation as per the itinerary (No transportation on leisure days).
· Local English speaking city guide
· Elephant ride in Jaipur.
· Boat ride in Udaipur
· Camel ride in Jaisalmer

. Boat ride in Varanasi

Package does not include:
· Any airfare or airport tax of international flights.
· Any camera fee (wherever Applicable)
· All presently applicable taxes.
· Any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
· Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package includes".

 

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