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Rajasthan Heritage Tour |
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Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
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| Certain parts of India and Rajasthan in particular, still possess beautiful reminiscences of their long glorious history in the forms of living monuments and indigenous cultural practices. Heritage cannot be preserved in books; it has to be in the hearts of the people who live with it. This is exactly what is worth seeing in these places of great heritage.
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| Day 01: New Delhi |
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Rajasthan Heritage Tour"
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Attend Sound & light show at Red Fort in the evening.
OPTIONAL TOUR: In the evening take a visit to Akshardham Temple [Closed on every Monday].
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 02: New Delhi |
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 03: Delhi - Agra |
This morning after breakfast at the hotel driver to the Romantic city of Taj Mahal- Agra. On arrival at Agra check into the hotel. Fresh up & then visit Taj Mahal [closed on every Friday] & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. In the afternoon visit the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the ancient Indian architectsLater you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Attend Taj-e-Mohhobat Show in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 04: Agra- Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur |
After a leisurely breakfast drive the Pink City – Jaipur visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned capital of the Mughals is a perfectly preserved city at the height of the empire's splendor. The city divided into religious and secular parts has interesting well-sculpted buildings.
Reach Jaipur and transfer to hotel for overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 05: Jaipur |
City tour of Jaipur
Morning you will experience the wonders of this magical pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Enjoy Elephant Safari to the Amer/Amber Fort.
OPTIONAL TOUR: Visit to Choki Dhani Village - An Ethnic village resort in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 06: Jaipur - Mandawa |
This morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa and transfer to hotel. Fresh up & then visit Mandawa.
Mandawa founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 07 : Bikaner |
After breakfast drive to Bikaner and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 08 :Bikaner |
Visit Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 09 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer |
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival, check into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
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| Day 10: Jaisalmer |
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone.
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank, Sand Dunes. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Enjoy short camel ride to Sand dunes.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 11 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur |
This morning drive to the Jodhpur and check into your hotel. Fresh up & then proceed for the sightseeing of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memoriam built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 12 : Jodhpur - New Delhi |
| Morning at leisure. Later transfer to Jodhpur airport to board flight for Delhi. Reach Delhi domestic airport to board flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of Journey to India escorted by Vardhman Vacations. |
| END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Hotel's Check-in & check-out time: 12.00 Noon
- Reservations not yet made
- Arrange your VISA in advance
- For terms and conditions visit our website http://www.vardhmanvacations.com/
- Rates are valid from 01st October 2011 to 31st March 2012 EXCEPT 20th Dec 2011 to 10 Jan 2012.
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Holiday price includes:
- Airport - hotel - Airport transfers + Sightseeing & excursion exactly as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis
- Daily Buffet Breakfast in the hotels
- Hotels mentioned are subject to availability
- Meet and assist services on arrival/Departure
- All Excursions and Sightseeing
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances
- 24 hour mobile phone contact with tour manager
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Holiday price Excludes:
- Any Air Fare /Train Fare
- Any meal i.e. Lunch and Dinner at any place/hotel
- Guide fee & Entrance fee at the monuments/Parks/Sanctuary/Temples
- Any Optional activity/ tour
- Government service tax as applicable
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food & drink not in the regular menu provided by us, tips to hote
l waiters, drivers, etc are to be borne by the passengers.
- Any type of Insurance.
- Camera and video fee at the monuments.
- Anything Not mentioned under the head "Holiday Price Includes"
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| PACKAGE COST & HOTEL DETAILS: |
| Place |
Standard/Budget
Hotels |
3*
Hotels |
5* hotels
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| Delhi |
Hotel Orchid Garden |
Hotel Swati |
The Lalit |
| Agra |
Harasar Haveli |
Karni Bhawan Palace |
Gajner Palace |
| Jaipur |
Sidhivinayak Resort
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Tiger moon Resort |
Khem Vilas |
| Mandawa |
Birder's Inn |
Udai Vilas Palace |
The Bagh |
| Bikaner |
Harasar Haveli |
Karni Bhawan Palace |
Gajner Palace |
| Jaisalmer |
Jaisal Castle |
Gorbandh Palace |
Fort Rajwada |
| Jodhpur |
Kuchaman Haveli |
Mapple Abhay |
Ajit Bhawan |
| TOUR PRICE PER PERSON [MINIMUM 2 PAX] |
INR 25,000.00 |
INR 32,900.00 |
INR 63,150.00 |
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