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Heritage of Rajasthan
Tour Duration : 18days/17night
Tour Routes : NEEMRANA, SAMODE, DUNLOD, KHIMSAR, JODHPUR, UDAIPUR, DUNGARPUR, BIJAIPUR, DEOGARH, RUPANGARH, JAIPUR, AGRA, NEW DELHI

Package Overview

Welcome to Rajasthan. The land of forts and palaces. The land of brave warriors and beautiful princesses. Discover Rajasthan as it retains and revels in the flavor of its glorious past. Every slab of rock, every whiff of sand has been witness to the bloody battles fought between the invading Mughals and the defending die-hard Rajputs. Be part of its magical culture. Beautiful haunting music, dances, handicraft, attire, cuisine all untouched, uninfluenced purely Rajasthan. And then of course move on to the Taj Mahal and be spellbound with its unmatched beauty. Try contending with the impressively huge Agra Fort. Surely, this tour will seem an unearthly experience.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVAL DELHI – NEEMRANA

Arrival at Delhi and leave for Neemrana by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the Neemrana Fort and other nearby areas in the afternoon. The picturesque site of the Fort was chosen by Raja Rajdeo in 1464. This rugged architectural jewel rises to nine levels, covering 10 hectares. The stepped palaces sprawl over 1.2 hectares. Hanging gardens have now been laid along the southern ramparts. A short walk away lies the amazing underground stepwell that once also served as a caravan serai. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 1 ARRIVAL DELHI – NEEMRANA

Arrival at Delhi and leave for Neemrana by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the Neemrana Fort and other nearby areas in the afternoon. The picturesque site of the Fort was chosen by Raja Rajdeo in 1464. This rugged architectural jewel rises to nine levels, covering 10 hectares. The stepped palaces sprawl over 1.2 hectares. Hanging gardens have now been laid along the southern ramparts. A short walk away lies the amazing underground stepwell that once also served as a caravan serai. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 SAMODE – DUNDLOD

From Samode, depart by road for Dundlod, a tiny village right in middle of the Shekhawati region. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Step into a bygone era as you enter Dundlod Fort that comes alive with its Mogul architecture, Louis XIV furniture, the rich collection of rare books and family portraits. In the afternoon visit the village with its chhatris and the frescoed havelis, the most well known one being that of the Goenka family. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 DUNDLOD – KHIMSAR

Depart from Dundlod to Khimsar by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the Fort and nearby areas in the afternoon. Perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert and set amidst calm rural surroundings, the Khimsar Fort is a massive edifice that seems to narrate the legendary tales of its builders, the founders of Jodhpur. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 KHIMSAR – JODHPUR

From Khimsar, depart by road to Jodhpur. This is the second largest city in Rajasthan and was founded in 1459 by a local tribal chieftain – Rao Jodha, the then ruler of the Rathore clan. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 JODHPUR

Half day morning city tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Meherangarh Fort, built during the 15th and 16th centuries. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with superb collections of palanquins, elephant hawdahs (seats used by the royalty during processions), miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Stop by at the Jaswant Thada which harbors royal cenotaphs built in white marble. Also visit the colorful local market around the popular landmark, the Clock Tower. In the afternoon, visit the Mandore Gardens, the capital of the Rathore clan before Jodhpur. Located within extensive gardens are the cenotaphs of the former Jodhpur rulers. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 JODHPUR – UDAIPUR

Leave by road for Udaipur, the Venice of the East. En route visit the 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath. It has 29 halls that take up most of the covered space and an army of over four hundred columns that raise the dome skywards. Intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. The scale is anything but compromising. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 UDAIPUR

Enjoy a half day morning city tour of Udaipur. The royal family still occupies a part of the City Palace but the main portion is now a museum. It has a lavish collection of artifacts. Enjoy a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Admire the Jagdish temple in the heart of the city. Enjoy a boat ride on the Pichola lake. Afternoon excursion to visit the Eklingji and Nagdha Temples. Eklingji has an ancient Shiva Temple with a four-faced image of Shiva made of black marble. At nearby Nagda, the Sas Bahu (Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law) temple has beautiful and intricately carved sculptures. Return to Udaipur and stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9 UDAIPUR – DUNGARPUR

Leave for Dungarpur by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the main attractions, the Juna Palace and Udai Vilas Palace, which have some of the most well preserved 13th century wall paintings. Also enjoy a boatride on the lake during the day. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 DUNGARPUR – BIJAPUR

Leave for Bijapur by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Castle Bijapur was build in 16th century by the younger brother of warrior hero, Maharana Pratap. The Fort was witness to many a battle between the Moguls and the Marathas. Visit the local village and the Fort in the afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 BIJAPUR – DEOGARH

Leave for Deogarh by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the Palace in the afternoon. Built in the 17th century, its stands atop a hill with a commanding view of the village below. The main attractions are the Sheesh Mahal and the superb miniature paintings that adorn the palace walls. In fact, Deogarh is renowned for its school of miniature painting. The paintings depict images from the life of the Rawats, hunting scenes, elephant fights, court scenes and mythological scenes. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 DEOGARH

The day is at leisure. You have the option of exploring the village, typical of rural Rajasthan. Or you can enjoy bird watching, a boat ride on the nearby lake or a horse safari. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 13 DEOGARH – ROOPANGARH

Leave for Roopangarh by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, you would visit the Fort and the nearby areas. Built in 1653 by Maharaja Roop Singh, the fifth ruler of Kishangarh, it was the capital of Kishangarh for the next hundred years. The Fort is situated on a mound and was originally made up of nine turreted fortifications. The serpentine entrance which guarded against a frontal attack leads to a splendid medieval Durbar Hall beyond which one can admire some the finest examples of Kishangarh miniature paintings. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14 ROOPANGARH – JAIPUR

Leave by road for Jaipur, the “Pink City”. The great warrior King Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II established the city in the 1720s. He was the quintessential ruler, warrior, statesman, mathematician, astronomer and architect, the last of which is quite evident in the impressive plan and layout of the old city. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15 JAIPUR

Morning, enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort including an elephant ride at Amber. The Fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It encloses within it superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum which contains elaborate wardrobes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Close by is the Observatory built in 1728 by Jai Singh II. Also admire the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), from where the palace women could watch the activities of the big bazaar below, without being observed. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 16 JAIPUR – AGRA

Leave by road for Agra, the city of the Taj. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone by Akbar The Great. This magnificent city was the capital between 1571 and 1585. It was abandoned due to water problems and is popularly known as the ghost city. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Agra is a city rich in monuments that reflect the delicate fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles, known as Mogul architecture. At sunset visit the 18th century marble marvel, the Taj Mahal built by the Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife. The immortal legacy with its flowing curves of marble domes and elegant minarets, enchants every visitor. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 17 AGRA – DELHI

Morning visit the Agra Fort, started by Akbar in 1565. Admire the Jehangir Mahal and Khas Mahal for their grandeur, the Sheesh Mahal for its detailed mirror work and the Deewan-e-Am where the Emperor met his subjects. Also visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Depart for Delhi, visiting Sikandra enroute, where the Emperor Akbar was buried. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 18 DELHI

Enjoy a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort that contains within it some exquisite palaces, the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees, the Chandni Chowk bazaar and Rajghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb, the best-preserved example of early Mogul architecture dating back to the 16th century as well as the Qutub Minar, a soaring, 73 mts high tower of victory, built in 1193. Drive around the embassy area and government buildings. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 19 DEPARTURE DELHI

Transfer to International airport to connect to the international flight.

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