DAY-09 : UDAIPUR-ROHETGARH( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast we continue our drive towards Rohetgarh . Rohetgarh is an
old family property of the Thakur of Rohet, and now converted into Hotel .
The Garh is walled all around and set within a village in the semi-desert
country. Afternoon Ride 12 Km through scrubland to visit the hamlets of the
Bishnoi tribe. You will see herds of Blackbuck & Chinkara. Overnight at
Hotel .
DAY-10 : ROHETGARH-JODHPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast we drive towards Jodhpur . Jodhpur the gateway to the Thar
desert , the city is known for its striking forts, stately palaces and
gracious building. Arrive Jodhpur, The second largest city in Rajasthan,
standing on the edge of the Thar Desert. The old city was founded by Rao
Jodha, its walls with seven gates and countless bastions and towers were
built by Rao Maldeo in the 16th Century when Jodhpur was a booming trading
town. . Jodhpur is called the "Blue City" for the characteristic
plea indigo color of its traditional homes.
There are many great fortresses throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with
the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. Within this
invisible citadel are magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels,
latticed windows and evocative names. These palaces houses a fabulous
collection of possessions of Indian royalty, including a superb collection
of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools,
musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Below the fort, visit the
Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant
Singh II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur. Proceed into the
heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans at work as well as locals
shopping of their wares. Overnight at the hotel .
DAY-11 : JODHPUR-BUNDI( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast we leave for Bundi is a dream remembered - named after
Bunda, a Meena chieftan. A Rajput town so ancient that one gets the feeling
of having stumbled upon a page of history. Bundi town nestles in a narrow
valley, enclosed by huge walls and fortified by four gateways. In the centre
of the township lies a lake. Places of interest are Chattar Mahal or palace
of towers, eighty four pillored cenotaph, the palace and Naval Sagar.
Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-12 : BUNDI-JAIPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur popularly known as the Pink
City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in
accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture -
Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel. Afternoon -
tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old
city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds -
a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was
originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch
everyday life.
DAY-13 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India. Today morning
we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of
Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to
the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon is
spent visit the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an
ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil
lamps, folk dancers, arobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight at
the Hotel.
DAY-14 : JAIPUR-AGRA( BY SURFACE) VIA FATEHPUR SIKIRI
After Breakfast We continue our Drive towards Agra enroute Fatehpur sikri
(The ghost city) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings
still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra
and upon arrival check into Hotel.
DAY-15 : AGRA
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th
centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's
chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its
design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over
three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go
at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah
Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water channel are truly breathtaking. Overnight at Hotel .
DAY-16 : AGRA-DELHI( BY SURFACE)
after breakfast we Drive back to Delhi enroute visit Sikandra. Overnight at
Hotel.
DAY-17 LEAVE DELHI- Trf
To airport in time to catch the flight to Onward destination.
