MANY FACES OF RAJASTHAN

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MANY FACES OF RAJASTHAN                20 Nights/21 Days
Rajasthan has many tourist attractions and in this itinerary you can experience almost all the faces - Bird watching in Bharatpur, wildlife viewing in Ranthambhore including tiger, Kumbhalgarh is famous for its massive fort and wildlife, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer to experience desert life and camel safari, Kota, Bundi, Chittaurgarh and Pushkar are equally important for its Forts, Temples and Havelies. A wonder boatride in Lake Pichola not be missed when in Udaipur.

Routing :                Delhi - Bharatpur - Ranthambhore - Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner -                                 Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi

Highlights :            Bird Watching in Bharatpur, Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore, Boating in Lake Pichola, Village Safari by jeep, Sand Dune,                                 Camel Safari, Elephant Safari in Amber Fort

Sightseeing & Excursions
Old Delhi :                 Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat - the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi :               Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humanyun’s Tomb, Indira Gandhi Museum, India Gate, President House, Birla Temple
Ranthambhore :      The Fort
Kota :                         Chambal Garden, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jag Mandir, Haveli of Devtaji and Kota Barrage
Bundi :                       Taragarh or The Star Fort
Chittorgarh :             The Fort - the indomitable pride of Chittaur
Udaipur :                   Eklingi & Nagda, Sahelion-ki-Bari, City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum Jag Mandir
Kumbhalgarh :         Kumbhalgarh Fort
Jodhpur :                  Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Garden and Osian
Jaisalmer :               The Fort, Jain Temple, Manak Chowk and Havelies
Bikaner :                   Deshnok Temple, Junagarh Fort and Camel Breeding Farm
Pushkar :                  Lord Bramha Temple
Jaipur :                     City Palace, Royal Observatory, Pink City, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01   ARRIVE DELHI
Arr: Delhi                By Air
Traditional welcome with garlands at the Indira Gandhi Airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02   DELHI
Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit: Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat - the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi in Old Delhi and Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humanyun’s Tomb, Indira Gandhi Museum, India Gate, President House, Birla Temple in New Delhi. Evening enjoy live show “Dances of India”. (Optional)
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 DELHI/BHARATPUR
Morning free time in Delhi. Afternoon transfer to Nizamuddin Railway Station.
Dep: Delhi                1310 hrs.                By Jan Shatabdi Express
Arr: Bharatpur                1544 hrs.
Assistance at the Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Evening visit Bird Sanctuary with Government approved Rickshaw Wallah. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04BHARATPUR/RANTHAMBHOR                By Train
Morning visit Bird Sanctuary with a naturalist and boat ride (optional). Rest of the day free for individual activities. Afternoon transfer to Railway Station to connect train.
Dep: Bharatpur                     1546 hrs.                By Jan Shatabdi Express (Air-conditioned Chair Car)
Arr: Sawai Madhopur                1800 hrs.
Assistance at the Railway Station and transfer to hotel in Ranthambhor. Overnight night at hotel.

Day 05 RANTHAMBHOR
Early morning Jeep Safari to meet Tiger and other Wildlife. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon Jeep Safari. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06  RANTHAMBHOR/KOTA             By Train
Early morning Jeep Safari and return to hotel for breakfast. Later visit: The Fort - this imposing fort is perched atop a hill at an altitude of over 200 mtr amidst a dense forest. Rest of the day free for individual activities. Evening transfer to Railway Station to connect train for Kota.
Dep: Ranthambhor                1802 hrs.                By Jan Shatabdi Express (Air-conditioned Chair Car)
Arr: Kota                               1940 hrs.
Assistance at the Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Free time and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07  KOTA
Morning half day sightseeing tour of Kota. Kota is a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization. Visit: Chambal Garden, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jag Mandir, Haveli of Devtaji and Kota Barrage. Rest of the day free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 KOTA/BUNDI/CHITTAURGARH (180 kms/5 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Chittaurgarh. En-route visit Bundi. Bundi and Kota were once a single principality ruled by the Hada Chauhans, an offshoot of the famous clan of Chauhans who rules Delhi and Ajmer. Visit Taragarh or The Star Fort. Arrive Chittaurgarh and direct transfer to hotel. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09 CHITTAURGARH/UDAIPUR (120 kms/2 hrs. drive)
Morning visit The Fort - the indomitable pride of Chittaur, the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th centuary A.D. Perched on a height of 180 mt high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. Afternoon drive to Udaipur.
Dep: Chittaurgarh                By Car
Arr: Udaipur
Direct transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 UDAIPUR
Moring excursion trip to Eklingi & Nagda and Sahelion-ki-Bari. Afternoon visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. Evening enjoy boating in Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 UDAIPUR/KUMBHALGARH (84 Kms/2 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh - north-west of Udaipur is the second most important citadel of Mewar after Chittaurgarh.
Dep: Udaipur                By Car
On the way to Kumbhalgarh stop at Kankroli to visit a magnificent dam built by Rana Rai Singh in 1660.
Arr: Kumbhalgarh
Afternoon Jeep Safari (private). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12  KUMBHALGARH/JODHPUR (270 kms/5 hrs. drive)
Morning Jeep Safari. Later drive to Jodhpur.
Dep: Kumbhalgarh                By Car
En-route visit Ranakpur Temples.
Arr: Jodhpur
Direct transfer to hotel. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13  JODHPUR
Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Mandore Garden.
Evening free time in Old City Market. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 JODHPUR/JAISALMER (290 kms/6 hrs drive)
Morning drive to Jaisalmer.
Dep: Jodhpur                By Car
En-route visit Osian.
Arr: Jaisalmer
Direct transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for Sam Sand Dune - 42 km Sheer magic of the golden Sam sand dunes, beckons the tourists to ride by the dunes on camel back to get a feel of the desert. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 15 JAISALMER
Morning visit The Fort - The golden-hued Jaisalmer Fort can be seen miles away before reaching the town. The fort stands almost 30 metres over the city and houses an entire living area within its huge ramparts. Walking through the narrow lanes is an experience worth savouring. Also visit Jain Temple, Manak Chowk and Havelies.
Rest of the day free for individual activities and to explore the golden city on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16 JAISALMER/BIKANER (328 Kms/7 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Bikaner.
Dep: Jaisalmer                By Car
Arr: Bikaner
Direct transfer to hotel. Evening excursion trip to Camel breeding farm and Deshnok Temple - the temple offers a haven to rats as they are believed to be incarnated as future bards. Thus, the rats, considered to be sacred, roam freely in the temple precincts. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 17 BIKANER
Morning visit Junagarh Fort - built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar.
Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 18 BIKANER/PUSHKAR (258 kms/6 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Pushkar.
Dep: Bikaner                By Car
Arr: Pushkar
Direct transfer to hotel. Afternoon enjoy Camel Safari and visit various temples including Lord Bramha Temple. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19 PUSHKAR/JAIPUR (160 kms/3 hrs. drive)
Morning free time in the holy Pushkar Lake. Later drive to Jaipur.
Dep: Pushkar                By Car
Arr: Jaipur
Afternoon half day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit: City Palace, Royal Observatory, Pink City, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 20  JAIPUR/DELHI (265 kms/6 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Delhi.
Dep: Jaipur                By Car
En-route visit Amber Fort and enjoy elephant ride to ascend the hill top fort.
Arr: Delhi
Direct transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 21 DEPART DELHI
Transfer to airport to connect flight for home.

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