Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Udaipur - Devigarh - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi.
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Day 01: Arrive DelhiArrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn’trusted in 840 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Temple. Drive pastthe President's House, the Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red Fort, which was built in 1648 by MughalEmperor Shah Jahan and the Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India are other places of interest. The RajGhat and Shanti Vana are the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively and make for a peacefulretreat. Besides these, visit Chandni Chowk for a unique shopping experience at Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: To Udaipur (By flight)
Morning transfer to airport for connecting flight to Udaipur. Meet the SITA representative at arrival hall and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Eklingji and the Nagda temples. Eklingji is home to the private temple of the head of theSisodia clan.Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 04:In Udaipur Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and the most venerated temple of Udaipur. Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the Jagdish Temple is beautifully decorated with friezes. Visit the Garden of Maidens – ‘Sahelion-Ki-Bari’, consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved ‘chhatries’ of black and white marble and soft stone. Also visit theMaharana's City Palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble. Afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 05: To Devigarh – 25 Kms – ½ hrs drive
Morning proceed to Devigarh. Arrive Devigarh and check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at Hotel in Devigarh.
Day 06: To Rohetgarh
Morning proceed to Rohetgarh. Arrive Rohetgarh and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at Hotel in Rohetgarh.
Day 07: To Jodhpur – 40 Kms – 1 hrs drive Morning proceed to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.Jodhpur is set at the edge of the Thar Desert. This imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha and was once the capital of the Marwar State. Rao Jodha was the chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed to be the descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The 5 km long majestic Mehrangarh Fort on a 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Jodhpur. Although invincible from the outside, the Fort has four gates approachable by a winding road. Within the Fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. Noteworthy of these are the Moti Mahal, thePhool Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana. Another monument to be visited is the Jaswant Thada, acluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble, built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 08: To Jaipur – 335 Kms – 7 to 8 hrs drive
Morning proceed to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 09: In Jaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can also experience a unique ride on an elephant’s back to and from the top of the hill on which the Fort is situated. The city of Jaipur takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince and an astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him, which is equipped with instruments that he designed. These devices are of remarkable sizes, with such accuracy that is difficult to attain even in today’s age. Also visit the Maharaja's City Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive through the pink-rosed residential and business areas, past the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 10: To Bharatpur – 180 Kms – 4 to 5 hrs drive
Morning proceed to Bharatpur. Arrive Bharatpur and check-in at Hotel. Bharatpur was once a royal hunting retreat. The town is also known as Rajathan’s ‘Eastern Gateway’. Bharatpur Palace houses a large number of exhibits from the early 15th century. Bharatpur, however, is more famous for its proximity to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which has the largest concentration and variety of birdlife in all of Asia. Enjoy the rickshaw ride at the Park. Overnight at Hotel in Bharatpur.
Day 11: To Agra – 55 Kms – 1.5 hrs driveMorning proceed to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is an impressive fortified city, which was built by Emperor Akbar. In spite of being a capital city, it was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it stands magnificent, with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch Mahal and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son. Arrive Agra and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, which is the epitome of Shah Jahan’s monumental testimony of love for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum has become synonymous not only with this city but with India as a whole. The construction of Taj Mahal is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit the Agra Fort, which is on the banks of the river Yamuna and is almost in the centre of the town. This Fort represents the architecture of the period during the reign of three great Mughal emperors; Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures within this complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 12: To Delhi – 204 Kms – 4 hrs drive
Morning proceed to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to International airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Heritage Tour of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal, Heritage Holiday Reservation Form