DAY 01 : Delhi - Jaipur
Train Departure : 06:15
< - > Train Arrival
: 10:45
Morning, picked up from hotel or
residential address in Delhi and dropped at the New Delhi Station for your
journey to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur, meet & assistance at the railway
station. Later transfer to the hotel and check-in at hotel. Afternoon
proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting
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. Their five-storey structures 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. Night stay in Jaipur
DAY 02 : Jaipur - Jodhpur Train Departure :
23:57
< - > Train Arrival : 05:00
Morning
check-out from the hotel and proceed for 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.
Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue
sight-seeing.
JAIGARH FORT - The Western skyline is dominated by the
extensive parkotas (Walls), watch-towers and gateways of Jaigarh. It is one
of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact
containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a grannary, an
armoury, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a
giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban the largest in the Country.
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur,
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla
family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a
great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries.
The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each
portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at
the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II
for his wife Gayatri Devi. Evening enjoy CHOKHI DHANI (optional). Later
departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jodhpur.
Overnight in train
DAY 03 : Jodhpur
Arrive Jodhpur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer
to the hotel. After some rest proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince
Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in
1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within
the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an
imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II
around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur
DAY 04 : Jodhpur - Rohet ( by road 1 hr ) Morning
drive you to Rohetgarh. Rohet is famous for village safaris, which
introduces its guests to local cultures and traditions. Day at leisure.
Night stay in Rohet
DAY 05 : Rohet - Jodhpur - Bikaner Train
Departure : 10:45
< - > Train Arrival :16:45
Morning after an early breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur &
departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Bikaner.
Arrive Bikaner, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer
to the hotel. Night stay in Bikaner
DAY 06 : Bikaner
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is
named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. But long before this, the city
was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's
dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands
on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5
gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century
fort housing old palaces, temples and 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 varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the
museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner
DAY 07 : Bikaner - Delhi
Train Departure : 17:20
< - > Train Arrival :05:40
Morning at leisure.
Check-out from the hotel at 1200 noon and explore Bikaner local market.
Evening departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for
Delhi. Overnight in train
DAY 08 : DepartureArrive
Delhi, pick-up from railway station and departure transfer to the airport to
board the flight for onward journey.
Tour ends with sweet
memories ....