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Desert and Golden Triangle Tour |
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Destination Covered: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration: 11 days / 10 Nights
Day 01. Jodhpur
Our representative will receive you at the airport in the morning and transfer you to hotel. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and seven gates. In the afternoon you visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a steep hill. The fort is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential complexes. Later proceed to visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. You also stroll down the markets of Jodhpur. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havelis (grand mansions). Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and the city is one of the most exotic cities. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is famous for its beautifully carved havelis. The day is marked to visit various important places in Jaisalmer, which include the Jaisalmer Fort, and the havelis. In the afternoon drive to some 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where enjoy the sunset before driving back to Jaisalmer. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival check in at the hotel, relax and later proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort built in red sandstone and marble. You visit the various mansions and palaces inside the fort. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast we proceed to Mandawa. Upon arrival in Mandawa check in at the hotel. Shekhawati region lies in the north east of Rajasthan and is home to Marwari community. After a refreshing break, visit the grand havelis of the Shekhawati area. The walls of the havelis are often covered with murals, local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: Mandawa - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. Upon arrival check in at the hotel, relax and later proceed to visit the City Palace in the afternoon, which is still the formal residence of the royal family. Also visit the museum in the City Palace that has the private collection of Jaipur Maharajas. We also visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon take a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a specialty of Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Enjoy your dinner with a cultural program. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 8. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
In the morning drive to Agra en-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri to visit the abandoned capital city of Akbar in the 16th century. Continue to Agra. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 9: Agra
Start your sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the Agra Fort, which was built by three Mughal emperors. Akbar started the construction but died before the fort was complete. His son Jehangir continued the construction of the fort, later son of Jehangir-Shah Jahan-added new structures to the massive fort. After visiting Agra fort, we head to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the visit of Taj Mahal, we proceed to have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work, which is still done in Agra. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. After a short break head on the sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. You visit the Mughal era monuments Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb. You also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. A rickshaw ride through the old city is an exciting activity that you enjoy on your sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. You also visit one of the oldest monuments in Delhi-the Qutab Minar. The monument is 71 meter high and has five stories. Before proceeding to the hotel, we take you on a drive through New Delhi where you see the India Gate, Parliament House and President's House. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11: Delhi
Transfer to airport to take the flight back home. Tour ends.
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