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Rajasthan
Heritage Trip ::
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. The
cosmopolitan City and capital New Delhi is
the main gateway for travelers. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 02: Delhi
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon have
sightseeing in Old Delhi & take a Rickshaw
Ride parallel to the Red Fort through the
old city and famous Silk Road and Silver
Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat",
the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
and Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old
Delhi. Today also visit the famous "Humayun
Tomb" and "Qutub Minar". "Qutub Minar" is 71
meter high and consists of five stories. In
1199 work began on this tower which was
intended to be the most glorious tower of
victory in the world. This tower was damaged
twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368. Before
you proceed to the Hotel drive through the
embassy area in New Delhi where you visit
the India Gate and see some impressive
Government Buildings.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 03. Delhi - Udaipur (by air)
Drive to the airport for the flight to
Udaipur and Upon arrival, you will be met by
our representative and transferred to the
Hotel. In the evening we have a Boat ride on
the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of
Udaipur was the summer residence of the
former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy
was shot here and made this palace more
known in the west.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 04. Udaipur
Today start your sightseeing with the visit
of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of
Garden of Maids visit a Museum of folk art.
This museum has a rich collection of Folk
dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls,
folk musical instruments and paintings on
display. After a break we proceed to city
palace, the biggest Palace in India, The
museum of the palace includes the beautiful
peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings
of Indian mythology.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 05. Udaipur - Deogarh (about 140 km)
Today we drive to Deogarh. Overnight stay in
Maharaja Palace in Deogarh Mahal. Rest day
at Leisure & Enjoy the Hospitality of
Rajasthan Heritage.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 06. Deogarh - Rohetgarh (about 280
km)
Today we drive to Rohetgarh. Check in the
Hotel & rest day at leisure & Enjoy the
Hospitality of Rajasthan Heritage.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 07. Rohetgarh - Jodhpur (about 50 km)
Today we drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur, The city
was once the capital of the princely state
of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is also
known as the blue city as most of the houses
of the old city are painted blue. We will
visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort).
Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill
and is among the best in India with
exquisitely latticed windows in residential
apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant
Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white
marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk
through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 08. Jodhpur - Roopangarh (about 260
km)
After the breakfast we drive to Roopangarh.
On the way visit the Pushkar & Ajmer,
Evening check in the Hotel & Rest day at
leisure.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 09. Roopangarh - Jaipur (about 120
km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and
famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones. After a break in Jaipur
we visit the city palace in the afternoon
which is still the formal residence of the
royal family, built in a blend of the
Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the
museum of the city palace we visit the
private collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas.
We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five
remarkable observatories.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 10. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient
capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from
Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries. We will
ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of
an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit
the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built
in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements
with each having its own balcony. The
windows enabled cool air to circulate and
the ladies to watch processions below
without being seen.In the afternoon we have
a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous
block printing work being done since
centuries in Jaipur.In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi
Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of
white marble. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 11. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
(about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, Drive to
Agra,Enroute we make a stop and visit
Fatehpur Sikri,This wonderful city
constructed by red sand stones was abandoned
as abruptly as it had been built. It has
been generally stated that it was due to
failing in the water supply. Afternoon
arrival in Agra. After a short break in the
Hotel, visit the Agra Fort, built by three
of the greatest Mughal emperors. After the
visit of Agra Fort Back to Hotel.
Rajasthan Heritage
Trip
:: Day 12. Agra - Delhi
Early Morning visit the most beautiful
monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an
enduring monument to love, with a
continually fulfilling beauty. It was built
by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the
Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving
birth to her 14th child. We spend enough
time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive
memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we
have a look at the famous fine marble inlay
work which is still being done in Agra by
the descendants of the families of builders
and artists of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon
drive to Delhi. Around midnight flight to
home destination. At the time of departure
our driver & representative will drop you at
International Airport.
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