Colorful Rajasthan
Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Manvar / Osian / Jodhpur / Luni / Ranakpur / Mount Abu / Udaipur / Pushkar / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi
Tour Highlights – visit to UNESCO World Heritage sites & other interesting monuments like – Red Fort, Chandini Chowk – centuries old market, Bahai also known as Lotus Temple, India Gate – War Memorial, Admire the beautiful murals in the magnificent havelis (large stately homes) lining the streets of Mandawa, feel a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort in the city of Bikaner, Keechann Village famous for Demoiselle Cranes, Golden Fort of Jaisalmer with a city in itself surrounded by desert full od sand dunes, Manvar is one of the perfect options for those who wish to get the true feel of deserts. It is such a fascinating place that offers the raw beauty of nature. Jodhpur also known as Blue city with its awesome Mehrangarh Fort, Luni’s Fort Chanwa is an outstanding piece of elegance and proportion in Indian Architecture of the last century. The village of Luni is situated in the shadow of fort walls. Ranakpur famous for unique architecture of Jain temples. In Mount Abu visit Dilwara Jain Temple complex which is one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings, some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. Udaipur known as City of Lakes and famous for Miniature painting, forts and palaces. Pushkar famous for cattle festival, camel safari on sand dunes, Jantar Mantar – world’s largest sundial and City Palace with unique collection of handicrafts and Taj Mahal – a love memorial and UNESCO World Heritage site.
ACTIVITIES COVERED – Camel Safari on Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthani Folk Dances in Udaipur, Elephant ride in Jaipur and Live theatre show in Agra based on Taj Mahal
Warm welcoming with Garlanding by our representative on arrival in India Meeting and assistance 24 Hours Assistance throughout the trip. Breakfast at all the hotels. Stay at preferred hotels Air-conditioned transport with driver Services of English speaking local guides in Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, and Agra Camel Safari on Sand dunes in Jaisalmer Rajasthani Folk Dances in Udaipur Elephant ride in Jaipur Live theatre show in Agra based on Taj Mahal All present Government taxes & service charges Not Includes Any airfares or train fare. Entrance/camera fees to the monuments. Meals other than mentioned above. Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips, and portages. Insurance or any other expenses of personal nature.
Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting upon arrival by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the time at leisure Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi
Early morning (with packed breakfast) transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board train for Jhansi
Drive to Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight stay in Agra.
Early morning (with packed breakfast) transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board train for Jhansi
Depart Delhi by Shatabadi Express at 0615 hrs in air-conditioned Chair car class
Arrive Jhansi at 1050 hrs
Meeting upon arrival and transfer by surface to Khajuraho (180 kms / 4 – 5 hrs)
Arrive check-in at Hotel
Later proceed for sightseeing tour Khajuraho visiting Eastern & Western group of temples
The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples. The 85 temples were built in North Indian ‘Nagara’ style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. The two richer distinctive groups of temples are the Western and Eastern group of temples
Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust, the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girls known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman (the founder of the Chandela dynasty). Later, Chandravarman had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple, which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion and erotic fantasy to the world Overnight at hotel.
Drive to Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight stay in Agra.
