Rajasthan Maharaja and Cultural Tour

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Day 1 Delhi
On arrival you will be meet  us at the Delhi Airport with banner (HimalayaReisen) by our Staff and transferred to hotel.

Day 2 Delhi
In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - majestic monument in red sandstone, Gandhi memorial - commemorates the father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening.

Day 3 Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.

Day 4 Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning drive to Nawalgarh - the town where the finest of the Shekhavati's frescoes can be seen. It's havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli and Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner - Vale of Serenity, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax.

Day 5 Bikaner
Today enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can ride on a camel and have perhaps the first taste of camel's milk.

Day 6 Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere.

Day 7 Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar and various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli and Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva - a masterpiece of architectural grandeur.

Day 8 Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back.

Day 9 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel.

Day 10  Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in . Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - the 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower - the timely treasure of Jodhpur.

Day 11 Jodhpur - Bundi
In the morning drive to Bundi - a dream remembered. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings.

Day 12 Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples.

Day 13 Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu and approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace - located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji and Nagda Temples - built in white marble with a double storeyed porch.

Day 14 Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.

Day 15 Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva: head towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing.

Day 16 Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings and a perfect bl end of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc.

Day 17 Jaipur - Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Free to enjoy the city atmosphere.

Day 18 Agra – Delhi
Drive back to Delhi and transfer to International Airport for flight back home.
DatePriceGroup SizeRemarkStatuslink
Monday, 03 May, 2010 - Friday, 21 May, 2010 CHF 4900.0014 paxOpen

Trip Include:

Flight zurich-Delhi-Zurich (economy class) including airport tax ,Airport transfer service , Accommodation on twin room sharing basis including breakfast and dinner in Rajasthan. Best available accommodation during the trip , Experience English or German speaking guide , All monument entry fees ,Transportations by private car

Trip Doesnot Include:

Travel insurance , India entry visa fee CHF 100.-. You may easily issue the visa form Indian embassy Bern, Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Booking info:

Himalayan Reisen
Friedenstrasse 2 CH-5430
Wettingen AG
Tel: 41-0566661811
Mobile: 41-0798243319
e-mail: gautam@himalayareisen.ch.

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Trip Facts

  • Trip Grade: Easy
  • Activity: Cultural Tours
  • Destination: India Tours
  • Trip Type: Culture
  • Trip Code: Rajsthan05
  • Trip Altitude: 700 m
  • Trip Season: Sep to May
  • Group Size: 14
  • Group Remark: 2
  • Trip Price: CHF4990:-Up per person
  • Trip Start From: Delhi
  • Trip End With: Delhi
  • Trip Route: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra-Delhi