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14 Days Rajasthan with Pushkar Fair. |
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| New Delhi (2n) >> Agra (2n) >> Jaipur (2n) >> Samode (1n) >> Pushkar (1n) >> Sardargarh (1n) >> Udaipur (2n) >> Jodhpur (1n) >> Delhi (0n). |
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14 Days / 12 Nights. |
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Deluxe/Heritage Fort Palace Hotels/ Bamboo Huts. |
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One air-conditioned Tempo Traveller / By Air. |
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Available
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Small Groups of 8 pax. |
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01 / Monday / 08 November ‘10 |
Abroad >> Delhi. Day of Journey. Arrival at the New Delhi IG international airport late into the evening. Reception at the airport by our representative & transfer to hotel The Metropolitan for overnight. |
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02 / Tuesday / 09 November |
New Delhi. Wake up at leisure & after B’fast, rejuvenate yourself with a ‘30 minutes’ massage at the Spa, to give a healing touch to the sore muscles, infusing them with positive energies through modern massage techniques!
Leave for Full day sightseeing at 11:00am; to include a visit to the India Gate, a war memorial to the one million Indian & British soldiers, who died fighting in the great war; Drive/walk past the North & South blocks & the erstwhile viceregal lodge, on the Kingsway (now Presidential estate on Rajpath). The secretariat buildings designed by Baker ; visit Chandni Chowk, the business center of old Delhi;
Lunch in Connaught Place, enroute, stop at the CIE to get a flavor of the Kashmir arts and crafts.
Visit the exquisite Humayun’ tomb.
Dinners & overnight at your Hotel. (B, D).
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| DAY 03 / Wednesday / 10 November |
New Delhi >> Agra (131miles / 5hrs.). After B’fast this morning drive to Agra. On the way, take a picture session at Sikandra, “The afternoon was devoted to what is perhaps the grandest, as Taj is certainly is the most beautiful, tomb in the world-Sikundra (Sikandra), six miles from the Camp”- WH Russell Adc to the Prince of Wales c. 1877
Dinners & overnight at Agra in Hotel The Gateway (B, D).
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04 / Thursday / 11 November |
Agra . At 6:00am this morning, visit the Taj Mahal – "…Looming 243 feet from
the garden level to the dome’s golden surmounting needle, the mausoleum dwarfs visitors by it’s
grandeur. Inside of that gigantic central arch, vaulted marble has been chiseled into diamond
shapes; while black-jet inscriptions from Koran weave stylised Arabic calligraphy like a giant’s
puzzle around the entry way. "Concieved by titans and finished by jewellers" the entire edifice
reveals a wealth of dadoes, panels in bass-relief, and precious stone inlay. Flower motifs
repeated endlessly in a geometric profusion of bloom are surprisingly naïve. Dominant in the
white marble bas-relief is the iris, that graveyard bulb which grows only in shadows away from the
Indian heat".
Comeback for B’fast & proceed on sight seeing tour of Agra; visit Fort Agra, a massive red sandstone structure. It is a World Heritage Monument. According to Tillotson, "The architecture of Agra Fort, draws on India’s 2 main traditions, (Islamic / Hindu), but here the various parts are combined in a new and resolved style. It is that resolution which gives the buildings their appearance of purity".
Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight in your hotel (B, D).
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05 / Friday / 12 November |
Agra >> Fatehpur Sikri >> Jaipur (155 miles / 5hrs). After B’fast this morning drive to Jaipur.
Visit, on the way, Fatehpur Sikri & Buland Darwaza, the ghost city of the great Mughal Akbar, whose intention was it to reconcile Islam to Hinduism. Completed in 1571 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was known to be a very tolerant ruler, the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri blend both Islamic and Hindu elements in their architectural style. Experts argue that Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of Mughal architecture, surpassed only in reputation but not in its beauty by the Taj Mahal. The cultural politics of the site remain to be written; perhaps the mammoth chess board, where human figures were used as chess pieces and moved at the emperor's will, provides a clue.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight in Hotel The Trident (B, D).
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06 / Saturday / 13 November |
Jaipur. This morning at 8:00am, visit Fort Amber on a gaily caparisoned elephant. The fort was home to the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1137 to 1727. The initial buildings were begun by Man Singh, the commander-in-chief of the Mughal armies. The work was carried on by successive rulers. The architecture shows an amalgam of Hindu & Moslem influence. You need to go through 5 defensive gates to reach the first courtyard or Rajmahal built in 1600 by Man Singh. On your right is the Sheila Devi Temple, the idol of the goddess was brought by Man Singh in 1604 from Bengal. You have several pavilions & Palaces inside the fort.
Visit the Palace of wind, is simply a pink sandstone façade. Built for the ladies of the harem, it is a five storey frontage on a high pedestal, containing 953 small casements for the ladies to view the scene in the market below.
Visit the City Palace & Museum. It is at the heart of the old city. The Hall of Private Audience, has an attractive white marble frontage. There are several museums inside viz. the Textile & Costume Museum, Arms & Armour, the Art Gallery. Some manuscripts of great significance & antiquity are housed inside the city palace.
Visit the local market for handicrafts, Jaipur is so famous for!
Dinner & overnight in your Hotel. (B, D).
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07 / Sunday / 14 November |
Jaipur >> Samode (30miles). After a leisurely B’fast, drive to Samode. The 500 year old palace, nestled in the Aravalli Hills, is one of the finest heritage hotels in the state of Rajasthan. The ‘Durbar Hall’ boasts of original frescoes & mirror work done 250 years ago. The court yards, pavilions & the fortress high above the hill provides an excellent exit to your Rajasthan tour, " one of the special features of the palaces of Rajasthan that further distinguish them from Mughal courts are mural paintings inspired by the Hindu religious tradition which also celebrates court life".
Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & overnight in Hotel Samode Palace (B, D).
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08 / Monday / 15 November |
Samode c Pushkar (119miles / 3hrs). After a leisurely B’fast, drive to Pushkar. On arrival refresh yourself & partake of lunch. Proceed to the Fair grounds on a gaily caparisoned camels, to watch the cattle being traded. There are thousands of camels, horses, buffaloes, goats & fighting cockerels, ready to exchange hands. Watch the village acrobat / magician performing or the epic singer, regaling the audience and cheered on lustily!!
Great rustic ambience!
This evening, watch the Kalbelia dancers perform at the campfire.
Dinners & overnight in Hotel Colonels Camp / Bamboo huts (B, L, D).
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09 / Tuesday / 16 November |
Pushkar >> Shahpura Bagh (85miles / 4hrs). After a leisurely B’fast, proceed to Shahpura Bagh. Shahpura Bagh locates on one side of the old moffusil town by that name. The hotel is in the middle of a large estate with ancient trees & bush! This evening, take a guided tour of the village & witness the colourful rural Rajasthan.
Dinner & overnight at Hotel Shahpura Bagh (B, D).
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| DAY 10 / Wednesday / 17 November |
Shahpura Bagh >> Chittorgarh >> Udaipur (141miles / 4 hrs). After B’fast this morning drive to Udaipur & on the way visit Fort Chittorgarh.
Visit the fort Chittorgarh, the mother of all forts in Rajasthan & teeming with reminiscences of glory, the ruins of which are testimony of the violent, struggle of the Hindu Rajputs against the marauding Moslem forces. Scene of mass acts of fealty committed by Hindu women thrice in medieval history. Reflects an English classicist "How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people! How is she become a widow! She, that was great among nations, and princess among provinces, how is she become a tributary!"
Continue on your travels to Udaipur.
Dinner & overnight in Hotel Oberois Trident (B+D).
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11 / Thursday / 18 November |
Udaipur. B’fast partaken of, Visit the City Palace one of the best in India, Crystal Gallery, Maharanas vintage car garage which houses some of the rarest Rolls Royse. The ambience, history & locale of your stay, make Udaipur a tourist heaven. At 3:45 pm undertake a boat ride around the lake Palace & partake of a welcome cup of coffee at Jagmandir Island. Udaipur is an oasis of green mountains & blue lakes in the midst of a stark & arid region. Udaipur is a traditionally planned walled city, it’s bastioned rampart walls pierced by 5 massive gates, each studded with iron spikes as protection against enemy war elephants. High on the hill above lake Pichola stands the magnificent city palace. The history of the Mewar family is a saga of suffering & acute privations due to the persecution by the successive Moslem rulers of India.
City Palace
The city palace is one of the best in north & western India. Half of it is occupied by the maharana & his family; while the rest is a museum & some beautiful palace hotels with in.
The Crystal Gallery housed in the museum, overlooking lake Pichola is one of the best & one can also see the throne of the Maharanas of Mewar.
Lake Pichola Boat ride at 3:30pm.
Fringed with hills, gardens, havelis, ghats & temples, the lake is the scenic focus of Udaipur. Set in it is the Jag Mandir Palace. The Lake palace hotel is situated here & the views are great.
Overnight in your Hotel. (B+D).
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12 / Friday / 19 November |
Udaipur >> Ranakpur >> Jodhpur (172miles / 5hrs). After B’fast, drive to Ranakpur. On arrival visit the ancient Jain Temples. The temples date back to 15th century has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, none of which impedes the view of the deity. It abounds with intricate friezes & sculptures. Ranakpur locates in the heavily wooded valley of Aravalli hills.
Drive on to Jodhpur.
Dinner & overnight in Hotel Ratan Vilas (B, D).
(Note: Ranakpur Jain temples do not permit leather goods like belts, wallets or purses to be taken inside. You are also requested to wear clothes that do not expose the body.)
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13 / Saturday / 20 November |
Jodhpur >> Delhi (By air). After B’fast, visit the Mehrangarh Fort. The fort was built on the advice of a pious hermit & overlooks the blue city. It houses several palaces, cannons, temples & museum. The Mehrangarh Fort is the most photogenic of all the forts in Rajasthan!
Transfer to the Jodhpur airport to catch the noon flight to Delhi. Transfer to hotel for ‘Day Use’ till about 9:00pm.
Partake of dinners & transfer to the airport (B, D).
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14 / Sunday / 21 November |
Delhi >> Abroad . Catch the midnight flight to next destination.
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