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Rajasthan with Gujarat Tours
DURATION : 28 Days / 27 Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED : Delhi
- Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Mount Abu
- Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar - Diu - Sasangir - Wankaner - Bhuj - Mumbai
DAY
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s
capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi
also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New
& Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British &
the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably
confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit
Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India.
Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed
until 1658;
Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive
fort was built from 1638 to 1648;
Chandni Chowk and
Rajghat - the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, city tour of New
Delhi. Visit
Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar,
drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place.
The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple
DAY 03 : DELHI
- AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra.
On arrival in Agra, check-in at
your prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of Agra. Visit
Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were
made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of
public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues;
Itmad-ud-daulah,
which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar
to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day -
The Taj Mahal, which was constructed
by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began
in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
DAY
04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after
15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the
Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are
still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival checkin at your prebooked hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of
the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from
Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort
began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is
a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the
City Palace which has museum
having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons;
Jantar
Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade
of
Hawa Mahal.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR - JODHPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur
- A flourishing trading center of the 16th century, the fortress city of Jodhpur
is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur was founded in 1459 AD by
Rao Jodha who claimed to be descendent of Lord Rama. The massive fort Mehrangarh-came
first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur
protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
DAY
07 : JODHPUR
Morning,
Jeep safari to a Bishnoi village – A memorable outing in
jeeps visit various traditional village seeing local handicrafts viz shoe makers,
pottery, hand weaving and also men in their traditional attire, women clad with
ancestral silver Jewellery, en-route watch and photograph wildlife black buck,
chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving in abundance protected by “Bishnois” Protectors
of wildlife and tree.
Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic Fort”,
located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three gates , each
built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort.
It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons
on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort
complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's
rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower –
the city centre.
DAY 08 : JODHPUR
- RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR
275 Kms / 06-07 hrs.
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur.
Enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made
of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellousfeat of architecture.
It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well
preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444
pillars – none of which is similarly carved.
After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur
- The city of Lakes, Udaipur
is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet.
Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples,
gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the
reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid
waters of the Lake Pichola
is excitement that defines imagination. Udaipur
is one of the most romantic cities of world, also know as the Venice of East.
Arrive Udaipur in the evening and
check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY
09 : UDAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur.
Visit the
City Palace
which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan;
Jagdish temple,
a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651;
Sahelion ki Bari
or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains,
kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the evening, boat ride on Lake
Pichola.
DAY 10 : UDAIPUR
- MT. ABU
After breakfast, leave for Mt. Abu.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel.
DAY 11 : MT. ABU
After breakfast, visit the
Dilwara Jain temple, which are the main attraction
in Mt. Abu
and are amongst the finest examples of Jain architecture in India.
The complex included 02 temples, the older of which is the Vimal Visahi built
in 1031 and is dedicated to the first tirthankar, Adinath. The later Tejpal
temple was built in 1230 AD and is dedicated to Neminath - the 22nd tirthankar.
Afternoon, free for individual activities.
DAY 12 : MT.
ABU - AHMEDABAD
After breakfast, leave for Ahmedabad. Enroute visit the
Sun temple at Modhera.
It was built in 1026-27 AD and bears some resemblance to the Sun temple at Konark
which it predates by some 200 years. Continue drive to Ahmedabad. Arrive Ahmedabad
and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 13 : AHMEDABAD
After breakfast, city tour of Ahmedabad. The city was founded in 1411 by
Ahmed Shah from whom the city takes its name. Visit the ity tour of Ahmedabad.
Visit
Jama Masjid which was built in 1423 by Ahmed Shah;
the Tombs
of Ahmed Shah and his queens and
Rani Rupmati's Mosque which was
built between 1430 and 1440 and is names after the sultan's Hindu wife and
Sidi
Bashir's Mosque which is famed for its shaking minarets.
DAY
14 : AHMEDABAD - BHAVNAGAR
After breakfast leave for Bhavnagar.
Enroute visit
Lothal - a city which stood 4500 years ago was related
to the Indus Valley
cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa. Visit the archeological
museum at this site. Continue drive to Bhavnagar.
Arrive Bhavnagar and check in at
prebooked hotel.
DAY 15 : BHAVNAGAR
After breakfast, day return excursion to
Palitana. Visit the temples
atop a hill. The 600m ascent from the base of the hill is more than 3000 stelps.
Over a period of 900 years, 863 temples have been built here. The hilltop is
dedicated entirely to gods; at dusk, even the priests depart from the temples.
Almost all temples are Jain and this hill is one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage
places. Return to Bhavnagar for
overnight stay.
DAY 16 : BHAVNAGAR
- DIU
After breakfast, leave for Diu - a Portugese Colony
until 1961. Diu's crowning glory is the massive fort
which was completed in 1541 by the Portugese. Arrive Diu
and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 17 : DIU
Day free to relax on the beach
DAY 18 : DIU
Day free to relax on the beach
DAY 19 : DIU - SASANGIR
After breakfast, leave for Sasangir - the home of the Asiatic Lion. The
sanctuary covers 1400 sq km and apart from lions, there are over 30 species
of other mammals, including bears, hynas, foxes and a number of species of deer
and antelope.
Note : The sanctuary is closed from 16 June to 15 October.
DAY 20 : SASANGIR
Morning & afternoon, game viewing in the Sasangir
National Park.
DAY
21 : SASANGIR
After breakfast, day return excursion to Junagadh (59 kms) - a town situated
right at the base of the temple studded
Girnar Hill. It is a 600m climb
up 10,000 stone steps to reach the summit of the Girnar Hill. Like Palitana,
the temple topped hill is of great significance to the Jains.
DAY 22 : SASANGIR - WANKANER
After breakfast, leave for Wankaner. Arrive Wankaner and check in the palace.
The Royal Palace
at Wankaner has been converted into a hotel and is an exotic holiday resort.Rest
of the day free to explore the area in and around the palace.
DAY 23 : WANKANER - BHUJ
After breakfast, leave for Bhuj. Known as the gateway to the Kutch,
Bhuj is an old walled city with maze like streets and crenellated gateways.
Arrive Bhuj and check in at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Bhuj. Visit
the
Museum, known as Fergusson Museum this museum is one of the best
museums in India;
Rao Pragmalji's Palace, constructed in the later part
of 19th century of marble and sandstone is imposing and ornate.
DAY 24 : BHUJ
Full day visit to the villages of Kutch region. Each
of these villages specialize in different forms of handicraft. Some of the crafts
that they specialise in include wool and cotton weaving, Ahir embroidery, block
printing & tie-dying.
DAY 25 : BHUJ
Day return excursion to the Little Rann of Kutch which is home to the last
remaining population of Khur (Asiatic Wild Ass) in India.
Return to Bhuj for overnight stay.
DAY 26 : BHUJ - MUMBAI (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai. On
arrival in Mumbai, meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked
hotel. Rest of the day, at leisure.
DAY
27 : MUMBAI
After breakfast, excursion to
Elephanta island which is a major tourist
attraction due to its four rock cut temples which were cut out between 450 and
750 AD. There is one main cave with a number of large sculpted panels, all relating
to Shiva. The most famous panels include one of Trimurti or the three
headed Shiva.
Afternoon, city tour of Mumbai. Visit the
Gateway of India, which was
conceived following the visit of King George V in 1911 and officially opened
in 1924;
Prince of Wales Museum, designed in Indo Saracenic style and
has sections for arts and paintings, archeology, natural history and an interesting
collection of miniature paintings, bas reliefs from the Elephanta caves and
Budha images;
Marine Drive, which runs along the shoreline, starting
at Nariman Point and upto Malabar Hill;
Hanging Gardens, laid out in
1881 these formally laid out gardens have a notable collection of hedges shaped
like animals.
DAY 28 : DEPART MUMBAI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
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