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Rajasthan Palace Tour  Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Nagaur - Jaisalmar - Osiyan - Jodphur - Rohet - Ranakphur - Udaipur - Delhi Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days Day 01 Reach Delhi GARHWAL HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then, that what constitutes delhi is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages the region in and around modern delhi saw lalkot built in the mid 11th century, siri established by allauddin khilji, tughlakabad and ferozabad built by the tughlaks followed by the city of the lodhis and then came shahjahanabad, capital of the mughals under shah jehan. Newdelhi also reflects the legacy the british left behind. The division between new and old delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the british and the mughals respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes he will invariably confront the city's past. Stay at Imperial hotel or Manor Hotel Day 2 Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Day tour of Old & New Delhi.  OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Evening will be at leisure. Overnight Delhi. Day 03 Delhi - Agra By road covering 201 km in 4hr. Proceed by surface for Agra after breakfast. ENROUTE VISIT SIKANDRA. Reach Agra and check into hotel. Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those Days was considered to be the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal empire. The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the ruler. In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. ToDay whatever remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India. Proceed for sightseeing. Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife). AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. Shopping or relax in the evening. Overnight at Agra. Day 04 Agra - Jaipur - By road. Leave Agra to Jaipur, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, Reach Jaipur. JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur toDay, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Overnight at Jaipur. Day 05 Jaipur Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.  AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic
Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in
1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and
Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Proceed for morning sightseeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and monuments. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur. Day 06 Drive from Jaipur to Khimsar Via Nagaur stay at hotel NAGAUR - Nagaur with its massive ramparts and impressive gateways is one of the fascinating towns of Rajputs. The town was granted to Raja Amar Singh Rathore by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The historic Nagaur Fort houses splendid palaces, temples and palatial mansions. Some of the beautiful palaces within the fort including Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal and Hawa Mahal are all splendid architectural creations. The courtyard or Baradari has painted walls, adorned with some exquisite frescoes and lovely murals which are a blend of The Persian and the typical Nagaur styles. The distinctive highlights of Nagaur's temples are their decorated walls and entrances, ornate with beautiful paintings depicting various episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The paintings in the Jain temples, depict motifs related to the life of Lord Mahavira and Parsavnath. The 'Tarkin ka Dargah'is a noteworthy 15th century mosque worth visiting. Nagaur is the venue of an annual cattle fair held in Jan/Feb. During the four Day festival, the town is thronged by cows, bullocks, oxen and camels accompanied by turbaned sellers and eager buyers. Cock and bullfights, camels races, folk dances and music enhance the excitement of the fair. Day 07 Drive to Jaisalmar enroute Visit Pokhran Pottery, and decorations for camels are made here Stay at hotel Day 08  Tour
of fort. Overnight camel safariDay 09 Drive to Jodphur via Osiyan stay at hotel. OSIYAN The ancient Thar Desert townof Osiyan, 65km north of Jodhpur, was a great trading centre between th 8th and 12th centuries whien it was dominated by the Jains. The wealth of Osyan's medieval inhabitants allowed them to build lavish and exquisitely sculptured temples, most of which have whithsyood the ravages of time. The sculptures detail on the Osyan temples rivals that of the Hosyala temples of Karnataka and the Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa. Day 10 Tour of Jodphur drive to Rohet and stay at Rohetgarh Fort. Day 11 Day in Rohet Day 12 Drive to Ranakphur, tour and then stay at hotel. Day 13 Drive to Udaipur stay AT HOTEL Day 14 Tour of Udaipur Day 15 Car to airport and flight to Delhi, arrive Delhi receive upon arrival and straight drive to hotel. Night stay at hotel. Day 16 Day free at Delhi for late Day shopping (hotel check out time 12:00 NOON), after dinner transfer to Airport to catch late night flight for home.. Tour end with happy memory.
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