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Delhi
- Mukundgarh - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Orchaa
- Khajuraho - Agra - Delhi ( 11 Nights / 12 Days )
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Day
1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
2: Delhi - Mukundgarh
Morning, drive to Mukundgarh. Arrive & check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Mukundgarh / Mandawa. Mandawa, founded in 1775
by Thakur Nawal Singhand still the home of his descendants has
beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa Castle, one
of the finest castle of Rajasthan is now a hotel and houses
a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, cannons from
1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting
items in a Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day
3: Mukundgarh - Khimsar
Morning, drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check in at
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing at Khimsar. Khimsar is steeped
in history- founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer.
This is the starting point of the great Indian Desert. The founder
of the castle which was built in mid 15th century was Prince
Karamsi- son of Jodhpur and very close to other places of interest
like Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khimsar Fort provides the
visitors with all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished
rooms, theme dinners, a variety of continental and indian meals
as well as traditional Rajasthani are available. Evening jeep
safari to sand dunes for a sunset view. Overnight at hotel.
Day
4: Khimsar / Jodhpur
Morning, drive to Jodhpur stopping at Mandor 10 Kms short of
Jodhpur to visit the Mandor Garden the old capital of Jodhpur.
On arrival at Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
5: Jodhur / Jaipur
Morning, drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
6: Jaipur
Morning, sightseeing tour and visit to the Amber Fort. Amber
Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. See the Sheesh
Mahal or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal
and Kali. Ascend, on elephant back, the hill on which fort is
situated. City sightseeing tour, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan
was given a color coat of pink a century ago in honor of a visiting
prince. Ever since it had retained that color. Built by Maharaja
Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old.
Visit the Maharaja's City Palace and the observatory and drive
past Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds. Overnight at hotel
Day 7: Jaipur / Bharatpur
Morning, drive to Bharatpur. Arrive Bharatpur & check in
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Bharatpur. Visit Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary on rickshaws. The most spectacular water- Birds Sanctuary
features nesting of indigenous water - birds, migratory birds.
From October till December, the indigenous water- birds nest
around the lake from December on the migratory Geese, Duck and
Cranes are the main feature of the sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Day
8: Bharatpur / Orchaa
Morning, drive to Orchaa. Arrive Orchaa & check in at hotel.
Visit the well- preserved medieval township of Orcha built in
the 16th century. Sightseeing include the Rajmahal with its
beautiful murals, the Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Jehangir
Mahal built in the 17th century, to commemorate the visit of
the emperor Jehangir. Overnight at hotel.
Day
9: Orchaa / Khajuraho
Morning, drive to Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho & check in
at hotel. Enjoy visit to Khajuraho and its temples, built during
the reign of the Chendela Kings from 950-1050. Today only 22
of the 85 original remaining temples are magnificent examples
of Hindu architecture. These exquisite sculptures,.which adorn
the spires with a galaxy of gods and goddesses, beasts and serpents
and a multitude of erotic couples represent a paean to life,
love and joy. Overnight at hotel.
Day
10: Khajuraho / Agra
Morning, drive to Agra. Arrive Agra & check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
11: Agra
Morning, city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj
Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his
Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit
the Agra Fort containing the pearl mosque and the hall of public
and private audience. Also, visit Itmad-Ud-Daula's Tomb built
by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day
12: Agra / Delhi
Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & check in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
