Rajasthan Romance

Discover the magic of India with a visit to Rajasthan, a land bursting with colours through the desert haze. Enjoy the luxury of exquisite Palaces of Maharajas, now converted into Hotels and get ready to be wooed in style by this beautiful desert state.     

Destinations:
Delhi (2), Mandawa (1), Bikaner (1), Jaisalmer (2), Jodhpur (1), Luni (1), Ranakpur (1), Kumbhalgarh (1), Udaipur (2), Devigarh (1)

Duration: 14 Days

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn’t rusted in 1500 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the modern Birla Temple. Drive past the President's House, the Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red Fort, which was built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the Jama Masjid, which is one of the largest mosques in India are other places of interest. The Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana are the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively and make for a peaceful retreat. Besides these, visit Chandni Chowk for a unique shopping experience at Old Delhi. 
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 03: To Mandawa – 265 Kms – 5 to 6 hrs drive
Morning drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Mandawa.

Day 04: To Bikaner – 170 Kms – 4 hrs drive
Morning drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner, the royal fortified city has a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendour that pervades the city's lifestyle.  More popularly called the 'Camel Country', Bikaner is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. An architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, the Lalgarh Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work. Junagarh Fort was built in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, a General in the army of Emperor Akbar. This fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure. The city of Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a 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 various designs. An enormous doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal Chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.
Overnight at Hotel in Bikaner.

Day 05: To Jaisalmer – 330 Kms – 7 to 8 hrs drive
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in at Hotel. Evening proceed for an excursion to sand dunes to view the sunset and enjoy camel rides. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar Desert, the Sam Sand Dunes is an intricately moulded wonderland of burnished sandstone.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer. 

Day 06: In Jaisalmer 
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Sonar Fort, housing a fourth of the city’s residents. Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli, which is one of the most exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed façade. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is just three centuries old and is still lived in. Its arched roof is held up by well-executed brackets in the form of peacocks. Then there is Nathmalji Ki Haveli that was built by two architect brothers. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 07: To Jodhpur – 290 Kms – 7 hrs drive 
Morning proceed to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur is set at the edge of the Thar Desert. This imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha and was once the capital of the Marwar State. Rao Jodha was the chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed to be the descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The 5 km long majestic Mehrangarh Fort on a 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Jodhpur. Although invincible from the outside, the Fort has four gates approachable by a winding road. Within the Fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. Noteworthy of these are the Moti Mahal, the Phool Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana. Another monument to be visited is the Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble, built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur.

 Day 08: To Luni – 40 Kms – 1hrs drive
Morning drive to Luni. Arrive Luni and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Luni. 

 Day 09: To Ranakpur – 200 Kms – 4 to 5 hrs drive
Morning drive to Ranakpur. Arrive Ranakpur and check-in at Hotel. Ranakpur, home to the beautifully sculptured Jain temples, lies in the tranquil valley of the Aravalis. The main ‘Chaumukha Temple’ is dedicated to Tirhankara Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, all distinctly carved.  Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath and Parsvanath and the Sun Temple a little distance away, are also noteworthy.
Overnight at Hotel in Ranakpur.

Day 10: To Kumbhalgarh – 195 Kms – 5 to 6 hrs drive
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh. Arrive Aodhi and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Kumbhalgarh.

Day 11: To Udaipur – 85 Kms – 2 hrs drive
Morning drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Eklingji and the Nagda temples. Eklingji is home to the private temple of the head of the Sisodia clan.
Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.

 Day 12: In Udaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D.  Visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and the most venerated temple of Udaipur. Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the Jagdish Temple is beautifully decorated with friezes.  Visit the Garden of Maidens – ‘Sahelion-Ki-Bari’, consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved ‘chhatries’ of black and white marble and soft stone.  Also visit the Maharana's City Palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble. Afternoon free.
Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 13: To Devigarh - 25 Kms – ½ hrs drive
Morning drive to Devigarh. Arrive Devigarh and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Devigarh.

Day 14: To Udaipur – 25 Kms – ½ hrs drive To Mumbai (By Flight) Morning in-time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Meet the SITA representative at arrival hall and transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Hotel Options

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
• Train fare as per the itinerary.

         
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.

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