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Rajasthan Heritage

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days Place to Visit: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi

Day 1: Arriving at Delhi
Received by our representative at new Delhi International Airport and transefer to hotel. After breakfast, your guided tour will take you to explore the treasures of Delhi City. You will be fascinated by the famous monuments of the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, and Qutub Minar. The vast lawns and green gardens around Rajghat and the India Gate will certainly tranquilize your weary eyes. The brilliance of the Mughal Gardens, in the premises of Rashtrapati Bhavan will leaves you spell bind. You are also taken to the magnificent Lotus Temple as well as the Birla Mandir. Evening enjoy the Folk and Tribal dances of India at Parsi Anjuman Hall.

Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa, an erst while fort of Rajput king. Check in to the hotel. The guide takes you to the exquisite village of Shekhawati, here you will be overwhelmed at the sight of the beautiful havelis built in 18th and 19th century. The paintings of deities whom the people worship are worth watching. Walk down the bazaar streets and pick up handicrafts as souvenirs. Also see the painted houses in the region. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Mandawa - Rat Temple - Bikaner
Drive to the city of the best breed camels of the world Bikaner. Visit the relgious wonder of the world Rat Temple, Camel Breeding farms, Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace and Fort Museum. The magnificent palace is fabricated in red sandstone and marble is embellished with mirror work, exquisite carvings and paintings, definitely a worth visiting sight. In the evening you are free to wander in the busy market area. Enjoy shopping at the King Edward memorial the main shopping hub offering diverse variety of products of all ranges, also shop the mouth watering delicacies of Bikaner (spicy snacks and sweets). Stay in a hotel overnight.

Day 4: Bikaner - Khichan - Jaisalmer
Bikaner - Khichan - Jaisalmer - Morning depart to Jaisalmer, en-route visit Khichan. Khichan is very famous for migrated crane from Siberia. Upon arrival chack in hotel,then after proceed to sunset point at Bada Bagh,enjoy here very nice and beautifull view of sunset with royal cenotaph. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Jaisalmer Sight Seen - Desert Village Khuri
After breakfast in the hotel, morning hours will be spent in a spectacular visit to the Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila. The palace inside this fort abode a museum showcasing a rich collection of robes and artifacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer. Afterwards, you are guided to the Patwaon ki haveli, the carved archways and intricately designed latticed windows are worth appreciating. The Gadisar Lake will offer you some memorable views. Later in afternoon you will be visiting the beautiful Khuri village. Ride on a camel to reach the sunset point to enjoy the sunset. Your stay is arranged in a unique mud accommodation that will definitely gives you a out of this world experience, later in the evening the performance of the local artists and musicians will surely captivate you. Over night Sand Dunes/Desert Camp/Swiss tent.

Day 6: Khuri - Pokaran - Jodhpur
After breakfast in desert camp depart to Jodhpur,enroute visit Pokaran town, famous for beautifull fort.After reaching, check in the hotel. Head towards the guided tour of Jodhpur City. Mandore gardens, the former capital of Marwar, the view of the amazing memorial and the hall of local heroes of the wars is thoroughly captivating. Visit the grandeur of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh fort and Jaswaqnt Thada. Evenings at leisure, walk along the flourishing spice market here, you are left fascinated by the aroma of the opulent variety of spices. Enjoy shopping at Jodhpur, go for famous tie and dye work, hand woven carpets, leather shoes with embroidery work, and puppets from the Girdikot and Sardar Market. Over night at the hotel.

Day 7: Jodhpur - Pushkar
After breakfast in hotel,you will proceed to holy and sacred village Pushkar. Pushkar retains it sacredness,as lord Brahma (the creator) and Saraswati his wife fulfilled a ritual in the lake here. Pay your homage to the divine Brahama temple of the world end also socialize with the local life in the colorful bazaars. If it is the month of october/november then you are lucky to enjoy the world famous cattle fair of Pushkar. Towards the sunset visit the Pushkar lake and 52 bathing "ghats" and numerous temples surrounding the lake,also enjoy the sunset view from the lake.

Day 8: Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur
After breakfast proceed to Jaipur (Pink City), enroute visit sacred city Ajmer. After arrive in pink city check in hotel. Then after nice walk through the market and enjoy pink city. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 9: Full Day Jaipur Sightseen
After breakfast proceed to explore the ?Pink City? with your guide. Visit the impressive Amber Fort 12 km from Jaipur. At the foothill, mount on the elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate. The ride will lead you to the bygone era of Rajaput Kings. After lunch drive to the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and the in-house Museum. Walk along the bazaars of the "Pink City" and enjoy the colorful life of the city. You will be amazed at the sight of the men and the women folk dressed in the most colorful way, especially ladies adorned with heavy silver jewelry. Enjoy the typical Rajasthani Thali (food) with non-stop servings.

Day 10: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After heavy breakfast at hotel drive to "Taj City" of India en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Upon arrival in Agra check-in at your prebooked hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Day 11: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast at Hotel proceed to city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 in memory of his loving queen Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque and the Hall of Public and Private Audience. Visit Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Arrive Delhi transfer to the airport to board flight back home or onward destination with sweet memories of Rajasthan Heritage tour.