Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package
The cultural identity of any region is based on the dominant groups inhabiting the area, and their means of livelihood; it also includes within its ambit the minutest of human expressions.In this and other regards,Rajasthan’s fabric of culture id unique with its multifarious textures and folds,each with its own shade and beauty.
Number of Days :- 16 NIGHT / 17 DAYS
Places to Visit : DELHI - MANDAWA- SAMODE - ROOPENGARH - DEOGARH - KUMBALGARH
- UDAIPUR - ROHETGARH - JODHPUR - BUNDI – JAIPUR- FATEHPURSIKIRI- AGRA
– DELHI.
DAY-01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon
arrival at International Airport you are met and transferred to your prebooked
Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome
of TIKKA and ARTI. Afternoon visit Qutab Minar India Gate, Rajghat and Shanti
Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Drive past
Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Parliament street and President House.overnight at
hotel.
DAY-02 : DELHI-MANDAWA( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast we leave for Mandawa the heart of the Thar Desert which used
to be a medieval Indian trade city and still has beautifully preserved houses
of medieval Indian traders in typical Rajput style - wooden doors, bamboo
thatched roofs, mud plastered walls and floor and ethnic decor etc. Overnight
at Hotel .
DAY-03 : MANDAWA-SAMODE( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast Today we drive Towards Samode .Upon arrival checkin at Samode
Palace. Samode Palace is one of India's most charming and romantic hotels.
If offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere. The Palace has been meticulously
restored offering a retreat into an aesthetically beautifully environment
where visitors can enjoy India's natural beauty and rich history. Samode palace
was transformed into one the country's premium palace hotels in 1987, and
is a perfect example of Samode according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879
was a large and flourishing town. The Zamidars (landlords) of Samode the principal
thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch
of the house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled
Prithviraj Singhji the 17th Prince of the house of Kacchwaha Rajputs. Evening
sightseeing Tour of samode . Overnight at the Hotel .
DAY-04 : SAMODE-ROOPENGARH( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast Today we continue our drive towards Roopengarh . Upon arrival
check in at your Hotel . Afternoon sightseeing tour of Roopengarh visiting
fort and palaces etc. Overnight at Hotel
DAY-05 : ROOPENGARH-DEOGARH( BY SURFACE)
after
breakfast we leave for Deogarh . Upon arrival check in at your Hotel . afternoon
sightseeing tour of Deogarh .
DAY-06 : DEOGARH-KUMBALGARH( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast we continue our drive to Kumbalgarh. Rana Kumbha , the legendary
Mewari Hero, an astute and a great builder constructed 32 of the 84 fortesses
in Mewar.Of these , the most imposing one, is Kumbalgarh - set amidst 36 Kms
of the twenty feet thick ramparts and 365 temples.It is a place for serenity
and calm of the countryside away from the madding crowd. Overnight at the
Hotel.
DAY-07 : KUMBALGARH-UDAIPUR( BY SURFACE)
Early breakfast and then we enjoy the exciting visit to the adjoining wildlife
sanctuary which boasts of panthers, wild- boars, antelope, deer etc. and meet
the local tribals BHIL & GARASIAS. After visiting we continue our drive
to Udaipur and upon arrival checkinto at hotel. Evening we take a boat ride
on the Lake Pichola. Overnight at the Hotel
DAY-08 : UDAIPUR
Built along three lakes and ringed by green hills, Udaipur (pop, 366.000)
is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's palaces, gardens, ghats, temples
and painted houses match the beauty of the setting. This morning we'll visit
the towering City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyon ki Bari
( Garden of the Maidens.) Once for bidden to all but he queen and her ladies.From
here we visit the e superb Jagdish Temple noted for its elephant - motif carvings
The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-09 : UDAIPUR-ROHETGARH( BY SURFACE)
After
breakfast we continue our drive towards Rohetgarh . Rohetgarh is an old family
property of the Thakur of Rohet, and now converted into Hotel . The Garh is
walled all around and set within a village in the semi-desert country. Afternoon
Ride 12 Km through scrubland to visit the hamlets of the Bishnoi tribe. You
will see herds of Blackbuck & Chinkara. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-10 : ROHETGARH-JODHPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast we drive towards Jodhpur . Jodhpur the gateway to the Thar
desert , the city is known for its striking forts, stately palaces and gracious
building. Arrive Jodhpur, The second largest city in Rajasthan, standing on
the edge of the Thar Desert. The old city was founded by Rao Jodha, its walls
with seven gates and countless bastions and towers were built by Rao Maldeo
in the 16th Century when Jodhpur was a booming trading town. . Jodhpur is
called the "Blue City" for the characteristic plea indigo color
of its traditional homes.
There are many great fortresses throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with
the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. Within this
invisible citadel are magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels,
latticed windows and evocative names. These palaces houses a fabulous collection
of possessions of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins,
elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments,
costumes and furniture. Below the fort, visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful
marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant Singh II, and monuments to
other Maharajahs of Jodhpur. Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view
of local artisans at work as well as locals shopping of their wares. Overnight
at the hotel .
DAY-11 : JODHPUR-BUNDI( BY SURFACE)
After
breakfast we leave for Bundi is a dream remembered - named after Bunda, a Meena
chieftan. A Rajput town so ancient that one gets the feeling of having stumbled
upon a page of history. Bundi town nestles in a narrow valley, enclosed by huge
walls and fortified by four gateways. In the centre of the township lies a lake.
Places of interest are Chattar Mahal or palace of towers, eighty four pillored
cenotaph, the palace and Naval Sagar. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-12 : BUNDI-JAIPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur popularly known as the Pink
City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance
with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows
a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel. Afternoon - tour of City
Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a
blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied
structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed
windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built
to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.
DAY-13 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India. Today morning
we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of
Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us
to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon
is spent visit the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where
an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil
lamps, folk dancers, arobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight at
the Hotel.
DAY-14 : JAIPUR-AGRA( BY SURFACE) VIA FATEHPUR SIKIRI
After
Breakfast We continue our Drive towards Agra enroute Fatehpur sikri (The ghost
city) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a
state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival
check into Hotel.
DAY-15 : AGRA
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries.
This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister
and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows
the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations
by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see
the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of
his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry,
translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are
truly breathtaking. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-16 : AGRA-DELHI( BY SURFACE)
after breakfast we Drive back to Delhi enroute visit Sikandra. Overnight at
Hotel.
DAY-17 LEAVE DELHI- Trf
To airport in time to catch the flight to Onward destination.
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