Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi
International airport meet & greet by our representative. Later transfer to
your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
After breakfast Full Day Sightseeing of Old and
New Delhi tourist places - Qutab Minar built during 1351 - 88 & was among
tallest blinding in Delhi, Lotus Temple - symbol of Bhai faith, Humanyun’s Tomb
- the mausoleum of the great Mughal emperor “Humayun” took 14 year to built
during 1569 - 1572, India Gate and drive past the President House and other
government buildings, Red Fort - symbol of mighty Mughal empire & the best
living example to India’s history and witness to the struggle for freedom ,
Jama Masjid- one of the biggest mosques in India, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat
(Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial)..
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 - Delhi - Mandawa
(265 km / 05hr)
After
breakfast check Out & drive to Mandawa - a remote feudal principality in the centre of the
Shekhawati region of Rajasthan famous for its Fort & Havelis (Mansions). On arrival Check in your preferred hotel
& after refreshing proceed to visit the famous Havelis & Mandwa Fort.
Mandawa was a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes
that stopped here from China and the Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, the Rajput ruler of
Nawalgarh and Mandawa, built a Fort in 1755 to protect this outpost. Built as
per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is adorned with beautiful frescoes.
Rooms in the palace are decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna, exquisite
carvings and amazing mirror work. The palace's Durbar Hall houses a number of
antiques and paintings. Situated in the middle of the town, the Mandawa Fort has
been converted into a heritage hotel
The Havelis with their lavishly
painted walls
were built in 18th and 19th century by the rich merchants as their residence
& are museums in themselves; observe the intricate paintings & their
architecture. Amongst the most well known Havelis are -
Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli - This haveli has a painting depicting Indra Dev on an elephant
and Lord Shiva
on his Nandi bull.
Goenka Double Haveli - This haveli, with two gates, has a monumental façade of elephants and
horses. The outer walls, jutting balconies, alcoves and overhanging upper
storeys are replete with patterns and paintings, ranging from traditional
Rajasthani women and religious motifs to Europeans wearing stylish hats and
other Victorian finery.
Murmuria Haveli - The paintings of trains, cars, George V, and Venice were executed on
the walls of this haveli during the 1930s by Balu Ram, one of the last working
artists of the region. In pictures - like Lord Krishna with his cows in the
English courtyard and a young Nehru on a horseback, holding the national flag -
this haveli uses a unique theme blending the East with the West. The haveli
also features a long frieze depicting a train with a crow flying above the
engine and much activity at the railway crossing.
Jhunjhunwala Haveli -The haveli features a striking gold leaf painted room located to the
right of main courtyard.
Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli -A picture of a Maharaja stroking his moustaches beautifies this haveli & Gulab
Rai Ladia Haveli. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 4 - Mandawa -
Jodhpur (275 km / 05hr)
Morning drive to Jodhpur.
Upon arrival in Jodhpur check in at hotel. Evening go for loacal sightseeing of
theCity - visit Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) & local
markets. Rest
of the day free for relax or enjoy to optional activity like local shopping.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 - Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast
visit half-day city tour covering Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh
Fort, Umaid Bhawan PalaceJaswant Thada and Clock Tower.
Overnight at hotel. -
Day 6 - Jodhpur -
Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur check
in at hotel. Evening free for relax or enjoy optional activity. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 7 - Jaipur
After B/fast visit Jantar
Mantar (Observatory) - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent
example of the marvelous precision where each construction has a specific
purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating
eclipses and some of them still works. City Palace – official residence of the
present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of
courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a
museum housing Armory, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend
of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 - Jaipur -
Agra
Morning leave Delhi proceed
for Agra "The City of Taj". On arrival at Agra, check in hotel &
refresh. Later Visit the Agra Fort- containing the Pearl Mosque and the Hall of
Public and Private Audience, Itmad-Ul-Daula tomb- built by Noor jehan in memory
of her father. Evening free for relax or enjoy local shopping. (Optional see
the Light & Sound show at Agra Fort) Overnight stay at hotel.
Note:- Taj Mahal
remains closed on every Friday & depending upon your arrival days we may
have to reschedule its visit today. Day 4
Day 9 - Agra -
Delhi
Early morning visit famous
Taj Mahal- built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 in memory of his
loving queen Mumtaz Mahal. Return to hotel for wash & change & depart
for Delhi Airport to connect flight for next destination.
Note:- Taj Mahal
remains closed on every Friday & depending upon your arrival days we may
have to reschedule its visit today. Day 4
(Tour ends here)
Above Tour Package includes:
- Assistance on arrival and
departure.
- Accommodation at hotel as
per requirements on single / double sharing room with private facilities
on room plus breakfast basis.
- All transfers, drives,
sightseeing excursions using air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of English speaking
local guide as per the tour program.
- All current applicable
taxes.
- Parking charges/Toll charges
for the vehicle
-
Package cost does not include…
- Any expenses of personal
nature such as telephone calls, tips, use of payable items in room mini
bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
- Any Air fares.
- All payable monument
entrance fees.
- Tonga ride in Agra.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur.
(Subject to availability).
- Camera / Video fee at
monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
- Cost incurred in obtaining
visa, insurance etc.
- Any suggested and optional
activities.
- Cost incurred in case of
hospitalization or evacuation.
- Tips gratuities given to
drivers/ guides, restaurant waiters etc.
- Any item which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
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