Heritage Tour Of Rajasthan- Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Your sightseeing tour of the city would start with a visit to the (Birla Mandir) Laxminarayan Temple, built by one of India's foremost business families and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Proceed to the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi that offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi ? drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate built in memory of the 85,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War 1. Opposite the India Gate, is the massive Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Continue on to Humayun`s Tomb of the Mughal era and Bahai Temple built like a lotus flower & dedicated to the Bahai faith. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Neemrana (120 kms)
Morning drive to Neemrana. Upon arrival in Neemrana - check into the hotel.
Neemrana Fort Palace is a beautifully restored 16th century. It is situated on a majestic plateau of the Aravalli ranges, and is Rajasthan's closest Palace to the capital city of Delhi. The property covers 25 acres of land and overlooks the beautiful semi?desert plains. Neemrana provides an evocative experience extending beyond the physical structure.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the surrounding areas. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Neemrana - Pushkar (260 kms)
Morning drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Pushkar - Jodhpur (180 kms)
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival in Jodhpur - check into the hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Jodhpur ? visit the Meherangarh Fort which is still run by the former Maharajas of Jodhpur. The fort has a stunning collection of elephant howdahs, miniature paintings, and a huge tent made for the Mughals. Also visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (280 kms)
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur Temples ? the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples situated in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Though over 500 years old, the temples here are superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike.
Continue drive to Udaipur and upon arrival - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Udaipur
Morning city tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari".
Late afternoon boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. (Depending upon the water level of the Lake). Overnight at hotel
