Rajput Rendezvous
RAJPUT RENDEZVOUS
Day 01: Arrive –
Delhi
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02:
Full day sight seen of Old Delhi and
New Delhi
.
Old
Delhi
: An ancient walled city. See the Red Fort , Raj Ghat , Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi
: The city design and built by the British in the 1920’s with wide boulevards impressive Government buildings. Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Gate and Parliament House.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi –
Udaipur
(By flight)
Transfer to airport in time to connect flight for
Udaipur
.
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04:
Udaipur
Morning visit:
Eklingji : 14 miles North-East of Udaipur is the
village
of
Kailashpuri
known for its 108 temples. The whole complex is known as Sri Eklingji temple , associated with Lord Shiva since ancient times.
Nagda : Close to Kailashpuri down a rough country road is believed to have been established by Nagaditya the fourth Mewar King . There are several temples dating back to the fourth century A.D.
Afternoon city tour of
Udaipur
.
Udaipur
City
: In the most midst of this romantic fate ridden land you come
Udaipur
, beautiful city of lakes, palaces and fountain . Visit the city Place Museum – grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in Granite, Marble and Mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed balconies and windows, ornate arches and cupolas atop magnificent octagonal towers , Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 A.D. &Sahelion Ki Bari.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Udaipur /
Jodhpur
(320 kms – 8hrs & 30 min approx.)
Leave Udaipur for
Jodhpur
by surface , enroute visit :
Ranakpur : Famous for the quadruple
Jain
Temple
. The hole structure has 80 domes and is of 400 pillars . Afetr the visit continue your drive , on arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 :
Jodhpur
Morning city tour of
Jodhpur
.
Jodhpur
City
: The home of the Rathore rulers . Visit Mehrangarh Fort- founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha (After whom the city is named) . Also visit Jaswant Thada – an imposing white marble cenotaph built to commemorate the acts of bravery and generosity of the rulers of the 19th century.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07 :
Jodhpur
/Jaipur (332 km / 8hr )
Leave
Jodhpur
by surface for Jaipur, on arrival chek-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amber Fort with elephant ride.
Amber Fort : 11 km from Jaipur –A marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the
Maota
Lake
below. The ascent to the Fort is on gaily caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon visit :
Jaipur
City
:
City
Palace
Museum
– an imposing blend of traditional Rajsthani and Mughal art . The Museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes , carpets, and armoury of fold weapons and miniature paintings . Visit Jantar Mantar (Observatory) , Hawa Mahal (
Palace
of
Winds
).
Day 09 : Jiapur /
Agra
(232 km / 8hrs)
Leave Jaipur for
Agra
by surface, Enroute visit :
Fatehpur Sikari : A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond
Agra
the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Also visit the marble tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens .
After the visit continue your drive , on arrival check-in at hotel.
Ovenight at hotel.
Day 10 :
Agra
Morning visit :
Agra
City
: is the medieval city of the famous 17th century masterpiece Taj Mahal ,which of course the most splendid of all buildings.
Agra
is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort.
(Taj Mahal closed on Friday)
Afternoon free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Agra –
Jhansi
/ Orchha
Transfer to Railway station in time to connect SHATABDI EXPRESS TRAIN for
Jhansi
.
Leave
Agra
at : 0815 Hrs.
Arrive
Jhansi
at :1040 Hrs.
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to Orchha , on arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Orchha:
Orchha : The Bundela chief Raja Rudra Pratap (1501-31) chose an easily defended and beautiful site for his capital. It is set on the Island on a bend in the
Betwa
River
. Orchha contains three places- The Raj Mahal , Raj Parveen Mahal, Jahangir Mahal. Also visit
Ram
Raja
Temple
.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Orchha / Khajuraho
Drive to Khajuraho ,on arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Khajuraho
Morning city tour Khajuraho.
Khajuraho
City
: Founded in the 9th and 10th century by the rulers of the Chandela Dynasty, Influenced by tantrism, in eroticism becomes a theme of philosophical interest and the aim is submlimation of sexual relationship. Visit the Kandariya Mahadeo, the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple. Chaunsat Yogini , the only granite temple and the earliest surviving shrine of the group (900 A.D.) Chitragupta temple is the temple dedicated to the Sun God.: Surya . Vishwanath temple , a three headed image of Brahma is enshrined in this temple.
Afternoon free .
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Khajuraho –
Varanasi
(By flight )
Morning free.
Transfer to airport in time to connect flight for
Varanasi
, on arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 :
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on holy river
Ganges
.
Later visit.
Varanasi City : The consists of visiting the city temples- The Durga Temple, better known as the Monkey temple on account of the large monkeys residing there and the temple of Vishwanath ( or Vesheshwar”Lord of the Universe”) are the most scared spots in the city. Visit will also included Bharat Mata or
Mother
India
Temple
and the
Benaras
Hindu
University
.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath.
Sarnath : 1o km from the centre of the city, Sarnath symbolises the birth of Buddhism. It was here that Lord Buddha revealed his doctrine and founded his monastic community. The Museum at Sarnath is amongst the most important in .
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 : Varanasi –
Delhi
(By flight )
Transfer to airport in time to connect flight for
Delhi
.
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 :
Delhi
Day free for shopping
Day 18 : Leave
Delhi
Transfer to International airport in time to connect your onward flight.
