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Rajasthan, a largest state of India in terms of area, is well known for its splendid garrisons and palaces, folk and classical dances with multicolored attires, camel & elephant rides and sadhus with lengthy disheveled hair taking a bathe in a sacred lake in one of its pilgrimage places. Indo Asia’s Rajasthan Tour Packages summarizes all these incredible experience as well as provides other unique historical and alien attractions that will live in your memories eternally. Rajasthan cultural Tours itineraries take you to the top ten attractions of Rajasthan, a land of monuments which includes Fresco Paintings-Shekhawati, Ethnic village tour, Heritage Hotels, Camping on Sand Dunes and exciting camel safaris-Bikaner & Jaisalmer, Pushkar Fair-Pushkar, Ranthambore National Park, Ranakpur Jain Temples-Udaipur, Fort Chanwa-Luni, City Palace and Palace on wheels – Udaipur. |
Route Map Colors of Rajsthan Tour Click to enlarge |
Rajasthan cultural Tour lets you foresee all of these in a remarkable way. Mandawa is famous for its fresco paintings and old havelis, Bikaner, famous for its palaces, Sam sand dunes, magnificent fort, camal safaris and a unique culture, Jaisalmer, well known for its Golden Fort and Sam sand dunes, Luni, known for Chanwa Fort. After seeing the Chanwa Fort, Rajasthan Cultural Tours will take you to the Lake city of India, i.e. Udaipur, is one of the most enthralling cities of Rajasthan. This lake city is well known for its extremely beautiful palaces, havelis, terrific temples and enchanting lakes and gardens. From poetry in red sandstone and marble in Delhi and Agra one gets the opportunity to witness the pink city of Jaipur. |
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Program
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Flight to Delhi. On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by Indo Asia Tour's Executive to your hotel.
Check in time 1200 hrs noontime.
Day 02 Delhi 
After breakfast visit Red Fort* – the 17th century imposing fortress, the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer and Raj Ghat –Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial. In the afternoon visit New Delhi. You will drive past President’s Palace and India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters).
* Red Fort is closed on Mondays
Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa (by surface: approx 265 Kms / 06 -07 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Shekhavati. Huge palatial traditional houses called Havelis belonging to the mercantile communities of Rajasthan are the main attraction in these places, along with their fresco-painted walls, finely carved doors, on arrival transfer to the Hotel
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa – Bikaner (By surface: approx 188 Kms / 04 hrs)
After breakfast visit the famous havelis of the Mandawa.
Later drive to Bikaner. Enroute also visit havelies in Fatehpur.
On arrival in Bikaner, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 Bikaner – Jaisalmer (Aprox 331 Kms / 06-07 hrs)
After breakfast visit the Junagarh Fort, which is unusual, because other major forts of Rajasthan were built on hilltops, but this fort is built on the desert plain, surrounded by a moat.
Later drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer.
A full day’s drive westwards to Jaisalmer, in the midst of the Thar desert. The drive passes by dry vegetation, with villages of colorfully dressed people. Plenty of camels and camel carts, sheep and goats pass you by.
Arrive Jaisalmer late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel.
Day 06 Jaisalmer
After breakfast visit the Jaisal Castle. Within the Castle visit the Jain Temples and the Palace. Later walk back into the city to visit the Havelis (mansions of the rich merchants). These Havelies have beautifully carved facades, jali screens and windows overhanging the streets below. Visit Salim Singh Haveli (17 century), which is especially attractive with peacock brackets. Nathumal Haveli (1885) was built for the Prime Minister. Patwon Haveli (1805) is a group of five, built for five brothers. They have fine murals and carved pillars.
In the afternoon enjoy Camel ride near the dunes and at the backdrop of scintillating sun set
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (Approx. 295 Kms / 06 ½ Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later visit Jodhpur. It is the second largest city of Rajasthan, built by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore.
You will visit Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 37m-sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II.
Overnight in the Fort.
Day 08 Jodhpur / Udaipur (Approx. 265 Kms / 05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En-route visit Ranakpur, the wonderful 3 temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th/15th century. The unforgettable main Temple dedicated to Adinatha the first Tirthankar (1439) built in marble took 65 years to complete.
On arrival in Udaipur, check in at the hotel.Overnight in the Hotel
Day 09 Udaipur
After breakfast visit the City Palace built on the bank of the Pichola Lake, by Maharana Udai Singh in 1570. The Jagdish Temple – (1651) a fine example of the Nagara style of temple arhitecture. Sahelion-ki Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers.
Afternoon enjoy public boat ride on the Pichola Lake.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur – Pushkar (By surface: aprox 270 Kms / 05 - 06 hrs)
Breakfast. Later drive to Pushkar, it is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair (in Nov), which is globally famous.
On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11 Pushkar – Jaipur (By surface: aprox 145 Kms / 03 ½ hrs)
Breakfast. After breakfast visit the famous temple of Brahma, which is the only temple in India which is dedicated to lord Brahma. Also visit the famous and sacred lake.
After the visit drive to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12 Japiur
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant/Jeep ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon visit the “Pink City” of Jaipur. You will visit City Palace, and Royal Observatory (Jantar Manter-1728-34).
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 13 Jaipur – Agra (Approx. 232 Kms / 05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water.
Later continue to Agra. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 14 Agra - Delhi (Approx. – 205 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Breakfast. Today visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Also enjoy Tonga ride in Agra.
After the sightseeing transfer back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, straight transfer to the International airport to connect flight back home.
* Taj Mahal is closed on Friday
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Hotels
TOUR LODGING INFO: 13 Nights Hotels
Place |
02 star+ and 03 star hotels (std room) |
03 star+ ad 04 star hotels (std room) |
Nights |
Delhi |
Singh Sons or similar |
Star Rocks or similar |
02 nights |
Mandawa |
Tulip Inn |
Castle Mandawa |
01 night |
Bikaner |
Heritage Resort |
Lallgarh Palace |
01 Night |
Jaisalmer |
Fort Rajwada |
Fort Rajwada |
02 Nights |
Jodhpur |
Shree Ram International |
Shree Ram International |
01 Night |
Udaipur |
Paras Mahal |
Ramada Resort |
02 Nights |
Pushkar |
Jagat Palace |
Jagat Palace |
01 night |
Jaipur |
Mandawa Haveli |
Clarks Amer |
02 nights |
Agra |
Amar Hotel |
Utkarsh Vilas |
01 Night |
Rates
Prices: Valid from 01st Apr 2012 till 30th Sep 2013
Slab |
02 star+ and 03 star hotels |
03 star+ ad 04 star hotels |
01 Pax (traveling alone) |
US$ 1485 per single |
US$ 1663 per single |
02 Pax (on twin sharing basis) |
US$ 773 per person sharing a double room |
US$ 866 per person sharing a double room |
| Supplement for entrances | US$ 83 per person | |
Package Inclusions:
• Single room. Double room on sharing basis.
• Daily breakfast.
• All transfer and sight seeing by air-conditioned transport Tata Indigo.
• Services of local English speaking guides for the sightseeing.
• Elephant / Jeep Ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
• Tonga ride in Agra.
• 01 dinner with dances in nice local restaurant on complimentary basis in Jaipur.
• Camel ride in Jaisalmer.
• Public boat-ride in Udaipur.
• Presently applicable all the taxes.
Package Exclusions:
• Any airport taxes.
• Any airfares.
• Any new tax imposed by the Government.
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc.
• Entrances to the monuments.
• Any accommodation in Delhi in the end.
IMP
- Incase of waitlisted booking we have to hold the alternate, for which we will advise the supplement OR reduction accordingly.
- The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change accordingly.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of elephants.
- Check in and Check out time is 1200 Hrs.
- Given rates are based on present rate of exchange and incase of fluctuation they may change.
