Royal Rajasthan with Golden Triangle Tour
Duration: 12N13D
Destination Covered: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer,Jodhpur,Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Pushkar,Jaipur, Agra
Tour Themes: Fort and Palaces, Wildlife, Temples, Desert, Taj Mahal
Price: On Request
Rajasthan: Rajasthan is the land of Rajput Kings, a group of worrier clans, who have controlled this part of India for 1000 years. It is a colorful state with stunning and elegant Palaces dot the desert landscape and battle-scarred fortresses appear on every hill like sentinels of the past. It is full of Lakes, Sand dunes, Wild Life Sanctuaries and Beautiful Temples. Rajasthan still retains an elusive fairy-tale character. It is a land where tales of valor of its medieval Rajput warriors are still sung by its traveling bards. It is also known for tradition of craftsmanship with a highly developed aesthetic sense. The state is diagonally divided as the hilly and rugged south-east region and dry and barren north-east Thar Desert. Rajasthan also have many festival and fairs. Some of the popular fairs are Pushkar Camel and Cattle fair held annually in November, Camel Festival Bikaner held annually in January, Desert Festival Jaisalmer held annually between end January to mid February, etc. The exact dates of the fair are determined by the Indian Lunar Calendar.
Golden Triangle: Well known Golden Triangle of India covers three most beautiful and captivating cities of the country Delhi (the capital of India), Agra (the city of Taj) and Jaipur (the land of Rajput kings). It is a kaleidoscope that presents the Indian pageantry in its most colorful forms and offers you a dazzling vista of stately and grandiose architectural buildings, forts and palaces with a legendary heritage and a fertile and affluent tradition of art and culture. These cities are undoubtedly, the epitomes of Indian cultural, historical and architectural heritage and have all been the capitals of the princely states at least in the past. The blessed experience of viewing the world-famous monument of Shahjahan's love - Taj Mahal, the imperial, elegant and imposing buildings of Lutyens' New Delhi and the regal splendor of the desert city of Jaipur, will certainly leave an indelible expression in the deepest recesses of your heart.
Tour Highlights:,
Delhi :- Qutub Minar/Lotus Temple
Mandawa :- 18th & 19th Century, Painted Havelis
Bikaner :- Junagarh Fort & Rats Temple
Jaisalmer :- The Golden City , UNESCO World Heritage Fort
Jodhpur :- The Blue City & Mehrangarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh :- Kumbhalgarh fort
Udaipur :- Venice of the East
Chittorgarh :- Chittorgarh fort
Pushkar :- Bramha/sabitri temple
Jaipur :- Amer Fort , City Palace & Observatory
Agra :- Taj mahal, Agra Fort
Itinerary
Day 01 :- Arrival DEHI
Fly to Delhi. Arrival at the airport then we proceed to have lunch outside the restaurant . After Lunch we go to visit Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel..
Day 02 :- DELHI- MANDAWA 260km , 6
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check in the hotel. in the evening time visit some of the painted havelis. The little town of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century, by the affluent merchants, who built a lot of havelis and mansions in this area. Later on, many of these families moved out, which is why the colorful havelis remained neglected for a long time, till it was realized that these very mansions could become major tourist attractions.
Day 03 :- MANDAWA – BIKANER 191 km 3hrs drive
After breakfast drive to the desert city of Bikaner - founded by Rao Bikaji (1465-1504 AD) in the year 1488 AD, Bikaner was once on the ancient trading route of caravans and has many forts, palaces and temples all created with unusual delicacy in red sandstone and a bustling bazaar. After lunch, visit Junagarh Fort, built in 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar. The fort reflects the impact of the Gujarati and Mughal architectural designs. Next we visit Camel Breading Farm
Day 04 :- BIKANER-JAISALMER (330 km, 5 hour drive)
After Breakfast we visit Karni mata temple . It is also known as Rat Temple which is located on Desnok Village. It has 34 kms away from Bikaner . on completion we proceed to Jaisalmer, The golden city. Check in the hotel and overnight stay at hotel .
Day 05 :- JAISALMER SIGHTSEEING
Jaisalmer. Also known as Golden City, Jaisalmer is declared as a UNESCO world heritage site. Today’s drive will witness changes in nature from semi barren Jodhpur town to the arid landscape with colorfully dressed local women working in the field or grazing flocks of sheep and goats along the route. Centuries ago, Jaisalmer was on the camel trading route between India and Central Asia. It is now a delightful city that rises from the desert like a golden mirage. Dominating the view is the awesome citadel on the hilltop fort built with the golden yellow stone. After Breakfast , we walk around Jaisalmer Fort, the monolith of stone, built in 1156 atop the 80m high Trikuta Hill. We will meander through alley ways lined with havelis sporting great intricate hand-carved sandstone latticed balconies and archways. On completion visit Silver ornaments and Embroidery workshops in town and visit Ghadisar Lake as well. In the evening time , we go to Sam Sand Dune , which is 45 km away from Jaisalmer city towards Pakistan border. We shall enjoy camel ride in the thar desert. Thar desert is second biggest desert in the world after Sahara desert. Its start from india all the way to Pakistan, Afghanistan and some Arabian country .
Day 06 :- JAISALMER-JODHPUR 283 KM 4:30hrs drive
After breakfast we drive to Jodhpur. We shall have lunch at Jodhpur City. After lunch visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort overlooking the Blue City of Rajasthan and the Jaswant Thada Cenotaphs, the royal cremation centre. Among Rajasthan's many princely settlements, Jodhpur is one of the most distinctive. This five hundred year old settlement was the headquarters of the Rathore Rajputs. On completion, visit the local rug-making factory and also some Jodhpur Paintings. O/N stayat hotel.
Day 07 :- JODHPUR-UDAIPUR 249 KM 4:30hrs drive
After Breakfast we shall proceed to Udaipur via Kumbhalgarh . We shall have lunch on the way to Udaipur before kumbhalgarh. After that we visit kumbhalgarh fort
Kumbhalgarh fort in Rajasthan is perfectly perched between eleven peaks of the Aravalli ranges. Its strategic position atop a high ridge camouflaged by the surrounding peaks has made it one of the most important and probably the only impregnable fort of the state.
Though never conquered in battle, it was captured only once by the Mughal army by deceit when they poisoned the water supply of the fort. Being the birthplace of the legendary Maharana Pratap, Kumbhalgarh fort also holds a very special place in history and in the hearts of the Rajputs.
Built on a hilltop 1,100 m (3,600 ft) above sea level on the Aravalli range, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 km (22 mi), making it one of the longest walls in the world. The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways.
Day 08 :- UDAIPUR Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to visit temple complex of Eklingji and Nagda, enshrining the deity of the Mahranas of Mewar. Built in 734 AD, Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva is believed to be the ruling deity of Princely State Mewar and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Minister. On completion drive back to Udaipur and spend the rest of the day exploring the lake city. Visit the City Palace Museum. The entire palace is a delight, but highlights include the large peacock mosaics in the 17th-century Mor (Peacock) Chowk; mirror-encrusted Moti Mahal; the glass and porcelain figures of Manak (Ruby) Mahal, which has a central garden; the collection of miniatures featuring Krishna legends in Krishna Vilas (dedicated to a 16-year-old princess who committed suicide here); exquisite Zenana Mahal (Palace of the Queens); and the Chinese and Dutch ceramics of Chini Mahal.. Evening time free own activity.
Day 09 :- UDAIPUR-PUSHKAR Via Chittorgarh 6hours We check out the hotel and proceed to Chittorgarh, which takes almost 2 and half hours drive. Once arrive at chittorgarh , we visit fort first then we will take lunch outside the fort in Chittorgarh. After lunch we proceed to Pushkar Overnight stay at hotel. if we have enough time then we try to complete our sightseeing in Pushkar today. There are evidence which points out that Pushakar was existing in the fourth century B.C. Pushkar lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is not less than a miracle. The legend about the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.ON Pushkar.
Day 10 :- PUSHKAR-JAIPUR 3hours
After breakfast we proceed to Jaipur. and check in the hotel then we go to have lunch in the pink city .After lunch we start city tour visiting Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion of the Palace is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Just outside the Palace we visit Jantar Mantar - the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. This observatory has 17 large instruments and most are still in working condition. Evening time Free and easy then overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 JAIPUR- AGRA 234km 5hours
We shall have early breakfast and we check out the hotel. We shall visit Amber fort palace. spend few hours . On Completion we drive straight to Agra. It will take 5 Hours to reach Agra. We shall visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra. we shall have lunch near Fatehpur Sikri..Fateshpur and Sikri are two different places which are located on ther top of the hill , beside each other.. Fatehpur is holy place . People still go there and do prayer. Sikri its literally means victory . Sikri Palace complex is built by The great Akber, 3rd Mughal Emperor. Agra is about 35 kms away from Fatehpur Sikri. Check in the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 12 :- AGRA-DELHI- FLY HOME.
In the morning, visit one of the 7 wonder of the World, Taj Mahal, the beautiful white marble architecture was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child. Visit Agra Fort, the crescent shaped fort was commissioned and construction with deep moats surrounding the outer 2.4 km wall facing the river and provide good view of Taj Mahal. The fort was built by Great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. On completion visit shops. We shall have our lunch in Agra , after lunch we drive straight to Delhi Airport for your Departure. Our tour will terminates here.
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