The Romance of Rajasthan

Day 01 Depart UK - Overnight Flight Day 02 - New Delhi Delhi After resting on arrival in Delhi, the Chandni Chowk bazaar is the site to visit for the full-on Indian experience of crowded, twisting alleys and tiny the malls. The brilliant red sandstone Red Fort (Lal Qila) was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as his ruling palace in 1648. Opposite is the Jama Masjid, biggest bank mosque in Indian. Humayun's Tomb is among Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In South Delhi will be the astonishing Qutub Minar a 72.5m minaret that was the tallest 'skyscraper' the heck when built (1193-1368). Rajpath could be the main parade route that leads to the President's residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and the splendid India Gate, a nice place for an evening walk as soon as the buildings are lit, as well as the vendors appeared to supply snacks and bites. Day 03 - Agra Taj Mahal The principal reason to visit Agra is of course to lay eyes for the impressive Taj Mahal, a mausoleum for that wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. Among the world's great wonders, the fabulous excellent the building never ceases to disappoint. Its white marble is ornamented with precious, semi-precious stones and writings. The Red Fort Of Agra Agra also contains the necessary fort in India, The Red Fort, which could be more accurately described as the walled palatial city. Is the fact Mughal Emperors all lived and governed the Empire from here. The Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) once housed the famous Peacock Throne. The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of non-public Audience) was implemented to receive kings and dignitaries, boasting the black throne of Jehangir. The Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace) is a royal dressing room featuring tiny mirror-like glass-mosaic decorations on do not. Day 04 - Day 05 Jaipur Jaipur The 'Pink City'of Jaipur is the city city of Rajasthan and is particularly a glorious introduction for the history in the Rajputs. The City Palace The City Palace is a delightful mix of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, sprawling over one-seventh of the area in the walled center. The complex is divided into many courtyards, gardens and buildings including the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum which contains collection of royal suits. The Hawa Mahal (1799) or Palace Of Winds, is a five story building ended up being originally meant to enable the women of the royal household to watch the everyday routine and the processions in the city. The Jantar Mantar was an astronomical observatory, created by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The Old City Beyond the ramparts, aged city, contains wonderfully medieval flavour, and the walk with rambling lanes will reap rich rewards for the curious, with markets selling cotton fabrics, carpets, jutties (slippers with the unique upturned toes) and ittars (traditional perfume). Amber Fort Amber is set atop the Aravalli Hills north of Jaipur. Within its forbidding walls lies a palace with a beautifully decorated essential. Approached from a steep ramp, visitors ride on elephant back, entering using the grand Singh Pol Trip. The palace at Amber offers a reputable and well romantic clues about the medieval lifestyles of Rajput princes. Samode Heritage Hotels Samode is renowned for the beautiful Samode Haveli and the splendid Samode Palace, now both developed into First Class heritage real estate properties. The Durbar Hall at Samode Palace has probably the greatest beautifully painted chambers in Rajasthan. Day 06 - Shekhawati The Painted Havelis Of Shekhawati The small towns perfectly located at the semi-desert region of Shekhawati are famous for many painted havelis, or splendidly frescoed mansions constructed by prosperous merchants. Day 07 - Bikaner Bikaner Once a key trading target the caravan route linking Central Asia with North India, Bikaner is dotted with many sand dunes, and town is renowned for most desirable riding camels in the planet. Junagarh Fort Junagarh Fort (1588) would have to be undoubtedly Rajasthan's most impressive fort complexes. The fort is known for its 986m-long wall with 37 bastions, a moat and two entrances. The palaces within the fort create a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks, towers and windows. Major feature of their fort and palaces could be the superb quality of stone carving. Day 08 - Day 09 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer could be the golden desert city of Rajasthan as it still bears the look of a quaint medieval town. Jaisalmer Fort, towers over metropolis and can often referred to as the 'golden fort' due into the colour of their sandstone walls Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer Fort (1156), merges with the golden hues of the desert and also the setting sun gives it a story book look. Approach has become popular actually cash fort, with one quarter of aged city's population residing is in it. The fort has 99 bastions around its circumference and is protected by three walls can be magically lit up at day. It is fascinating to wander around the fort jam packed with houses, temples, handicraft shops and honeycombed with narrow, winding lanes paved in stone. The fort walls provide superb views over the old city and surrounding desert. The fort consists of a group of beautifully carved Jain Temples that were built concerned with the 12th and 15th era. The Manak Chowk will be the main marketplace outside the fort best places to walk through lanes the location where famous Carved Havelis Of Jaisalmer are to be ascertained. The carvings within Jaisalmer Havelis are in a very high quality. Gadisar Lake is located outside the city walls, and surrounded by small temples and shrines. A wide variety of waterfowl flock here in winter. Sam Sand Dunes Sam Sand Dunes are 42 km from Jaisalmer on the advantage of the Desert National Park. An enchanting place, especially at sunrise or sunset where its possible think about Camel Rides into the lonely shifting sand dunes of the Thar Leave. Day 10 - Day 11 Jodhpur Jodhpur Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan, and sits round the edge of your great Thar Desert. The city is a nice location for exploring rural Rajasthan with a visit see Bishnoi villages or even camp the actual desert stars. Mehrangarh Fort The impressive and forbidding 15C Mehrangarh Fort just one of the of one of the most stunning hill forts of Rajasthan. It consists of some excellent views from the old city. The fort itself, with its enormous gateways, has a fairy-tale feel with palatial apartments have got been built over five centuries of bristling the past. On the far to the fort will be the Jaswant Thada Jaswant Thada - a cenotaph about the hill of Mehrangarh. The Old City The old city offers winding streets with colourful street markets and blue painted Brahmin houses. The colorful Girdikot and Sadar markets display an assortment of Rajasthani handicrafts. Tiny shops line both sides of the narrow lanes in these markets. One may find textiles, silver, handicrafts, aromatic spices, vegetables and colorful Indian sweets through these shops. The Umaid Bhawan Palace Heritage Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace (1929) is a beautiful edifice of marble and pink sandstone. This immense palace furthermore known given that the Chhittar Palace and is starting to become a grand and extravagant heritage hotel that a single of of one of the most luxurious in princely Of india. Rural Rajasthan The Bishnois are an easy village community who are strong lovers of wildlife. Their love for protecting trees and wildlife has led to many tales of people this community sacrificing their lives in order to protect their atmosphere. If this is of interest, you can arrange locally to travel by jeep to visit their villages and buy beautiful home made rugs and handicrafts. Udaipur City Palace Day 12 - Day 13 Udaipur Ranakpur Ranakpur has one of the one of this biggest and lots of important Jain Temple complexes in Sweden. The main Chaumukha Temple has carvings of exceptional elegance. The Maharani Bagh, or Queen's Garden, is beautifully located at the foot within the thickly forested Aravalli Hills. It is a fruit orchard with acres of mango, lime, pomegranate giving strategy to intimate gardens in full bloom. Serious a restaurant with an incredible view for the hills and a noticeably charming village courtyard detailed with thatched roofs and delicious Rajasthani dishes. Udaipur Udaipur captures the imagination like few others places in world. Surrounded by gently undulating hills and set around peaceful Pichola Lake, it is really a city of impossible pure beauty. The location is handily the most romantic in India associated with Lake Palace on Jag Niwas island in the guts of the stream complimented together with grand City Palace 1 side bank your Monsoon Palace on the hill well over. Udaipur is also another stylish centre for performing arts, craft and famed miniature paintings. City Palace The huge City Palace that towers over the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. It is a conglomeration of buildings surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas with wonderful views the particular lake and city. The part for this palace is now preserved since the City Palace Museum, housing an armoury and a massive collection of artifacts. Intended to absorb of the museum are extravagantly decorated with mirrors , tiles and artwork. The Mor Chowk (Peacock Square) has beautiful mosaics of peacocks. The Saheliyon Ki Bari is actually ornamental garden built for the entertainment of this royal unique. Vintage Collecting Classic Cars The Maharajah's Car Collection within the reasons of the palace include rare vintage vehicles also as sleek and fast Cadillacs and Chevrolets. Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel You can enjoy royal luxury at the Fateh Prakash Palace with lake facing suites in the turrets which usually suitably appointed with four poster beds and period furniture, festooned with maroon velvet curtains and delicate silk tassels. The Durbar Hall at the Fateh Prakash Palace is without a doubt the most lavish in India, that is sheer size makes one gasp in awe. The Crystal Gallery also capabilities breath taking collection belonging to the finest deposits. Jagdish Temple Located at the City Palace, this fine Indo-Aryan temple dating from 1651 could be the largest and the best splendid temple of Udaipur and enshrines a black stone picture of Vishnu Lord of the Universe. Pichola Lake The picturesque lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. The stream encloses the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir chain. The City Palace extends along its eastern banks. The Lake Palace Hotel The Lake Palace (1743) is a magical fairy tale property stuck the core Pichola Lake on Jag Niwas Snowdonia. ToDay the palace is if you want the most well-known and luxurious hotels the actual planet whole world, but visitors can book and get there for evening dinner. Bagore-Ki Haveli A palace on the waterfront of Lake Pichola with such an interesting display of costumes and modern art. It stages delightful evening performance of Rajasthani traditional dance and music you appreciate with a lovely view in the lake. Day 14 - Mumbai Take an internal flight to Mumbai for your stopover night prior to ones departure from India. Day 15 Depart Mumbai - Daytime Flight For much more information please contact us at: Mr.Chaman Thakur DISCOVERY FULL CIRCLE TOURS 227, Plot No. 3, Vardhman Dwarka Deesh Sector 10, Main Market Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 075 (India) Phone : + 91 11 65646595 Cell : + 91 9811552453 Telefax : + 91 11 28083543 (91 is code for India) Email :mktg@discoveryfullcircle.com,tours@dfcindiaholiday.com