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Day
1: Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. This afternoon
proceed on a city tour of Jaipur - visit the City
Palace, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces,
gardens and courtyards, Palace Museum that houses
collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes,
carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent
Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built
in 17th century. Lastly, drive past the Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of winds. Overnight at hotel.
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Day
2: Jaipur
This morning drive to the outskirts of Jaipur city
to visit the Amer Fort, an ancient capital of Jaipur
where you will see magnificent palaces with walls
covered in mirrored mosaics. Enjoy an elephant ride
at the Amer Fort. Rest of the day is at leisure
for shopping and own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur – Bikaner
Early morning, drive to the imposing walled city
of Bikaner (321 kms / 7 - 8 hrs). Later today you
will visit the unusual Junagarh Fort. Unlike all
the major forts of Rajasthan, which are on hilltops,
the Junagarh Fort was built on the desert plains
itself. Lastly visit the National Camel Breeding
Farm and see the incredible sight of a herd of camels
returning back after grazing, with the spectacular
desert sunset in the background. Overnight at hotel |
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Day4 Jodhpur - Udaipur
Today you will drive to Udaipur (259 kms/6 hrs),
enroute stopping at Ranakpur, a famous Jain pilgrimage
destination known for its exquisitely carved Jain
temples and most famous hall of 1444 pillars. Overnight
at hotel
Day5: Depart Udaipur
This morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur
visit to the City palace and museum, proceed to
Jagdish temple and lastly visit the Sahelion Ki
Bari “Gardens of the Maidens”. Later
this evening you will be transferred to airport/railway
station for your onward journey |
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Day
1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi transfer to your hotel. This afternoon you
will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi,
Visit the Qutub Minar, tallest stone tower in India. Drive
past the imposing India Gate and the Rastrapathi Bhawan,
Later visit to the Raj Ghat and later drive past Red fort
& Jama Masjid in New Delhi.. Evening is at leisure,
optionally you may visit the Red fort for sound and light
show. Overnight at the hotel
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Day
2: Delhi - Agra Today drive to the Mughal city of Agra
(206 kms/3.5hrs). Upon arrival check into your hotel.
Afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor
Akbar, and the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Evening is at leisure
for shopping and individual activities. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 8: Jodhpur / Udaipur – 280 Kms / 06 Hours
Today you will drive to Udaipur enroute stopping at Ranakpur,
a famous Jain pilgrimage destination known for its exquisitely
carved Jain temples and most famous hall of 1444 pillars.
After Having Lunch at Hotel Aranya Nivas Proceed your
Journey to Udaipur.On arrival at Hotel Check In at Hotel
Paras Mahal.Evening is Free to explore the lake City on
your own.Dinner at Hotel .Overnight at Paras Mahal. (
Kindly note that Ranakpur Temple has Dressing Code / Restrictions
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Day 9: At Udaipur
This morning proceed To Chittorgarh , the town of the
bravery , known for its massive fort atop a hill, which
can be singled out for its glorious past. After Chitorgarh
sightseeing
Day 10: Departure from Udaipur
This morning is at Leisure for you . Today you bid farewell
to Udaipur and your tour Deserts and Palaces of Rajasthan
ends, as you transfer to the Udaipur railway station or
Airport.
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