Castle
Delight |
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Brief
Itinerary |
Day |
Activities |
01 |
Arrive Delhi |
02 |
Delhi
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03 |
Delhi – Neemrana
(approx 125 kms/2
hrs) |
04 |
Neemrana -
Jaipur (145 kms/3
hrs) |
05 |
Jaipur -
Roopengarh
(approx 150 kms/2.5
hrs) |
06 |
Roopangarh -
Kumbhalgarh |
07 |
Kumbhalgarh –
Luni (approx 30
kms /1/2 hrs) |
08 |
Luni - Khimsar
(40 kms/1 hrs)
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09 |
Khimsar –
Mandawa (approx
280 kms/6 hrs)
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10 |
Mandawa – Delhi
(approx 295 kms/6
hrs) |
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Day
01: |
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by flight. On arrival,
you will be welcomed by our
representative and transfer to
hotel. (Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 02:
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Delhi
Proceed on a city tour of this city
of astonishing history. We visit Old
Delhi and The important places in
Old Delhi include the majestic Red
Fort, a rickshaw ride through busy
and historical Chandni Chowk is some
experience; visit the Jama Masjid
(the mosque). We continue with the
tour and visit Raj Ghat (The place
where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated)
and Shanti Vana. We make our way
towards New Delhi and drive past
Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidents
Palace and one-time imperial
residence of the British viceroys)
visit The India Gate: a memorial
raised in honor of the Indian
soldiers, Qutab Minar, built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave
Dynasty and Humayuns Tomb, The
Laxminarayan Temple, built by the
Birlas (Leading industrial house in
India) We return to hotel to relax
and spend the night. (Meal:
Breakfast) |
Day 03:
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Delhi – Neemrana (approx 125 kms/2
hrs)
After breakfast drive for Neemrana
and on arrival check-in at your
hotel. Neemrana Fort Palace, the
place is situated on a majestic
plateau. Neemrana, a tiny village in
Alwar, is situated about 122Km from
Delhi. The village has its own
historical importance and is located
about 75Km from the main Alwar city.
Located on a plateu concealing a
horseshoe pattern in Araval Hills is
perfect gateway for the residing in
cities Neemrana and Delhi. Neemrana
fort palace is one of the oldest and
finest amongst India's Heritage
Hotels. Each room is decorated in
individual style with period
furniture, private open terraces and
courtyards. One of the nicest
aspects of Neemrana is its dining
with Rajasthani, Indian and
continental cuisine. The hotel now
also offers a swimming pool and
Ayurvedic massage centre. Overnight
at Neemrana Fort Palace. (Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 04:
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Neemrana - Jaipur (145 kms/3 hrs)
Morning we drive for Jaipur, Arrive
and check into hotel. P.M. visit
City palace, City Palace: This forms
one of the most famous tourist
attractions and a major landmark.
The beautiful palace was built by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his
reign. Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar:
the largest stone observatory and
has splendid collection of
architectural instruments in the
World. It has always been a special
tourist attraction for its
remarkable features. It has been one
of the five astronomical
observatories built by Maharaja Jai
Singh (the founder of Jaipur)
between 1727 and 1733. Initially it
was named as Yantra Mantra, which
means instruments and formulae, but
due to mispronunciation of the term,
it is changed to the recognized name
i.e. Jantar Manatar and Hawa Mahal
or Palace of Winds: this anatomical
structure is popular tourist
attraction. The magnificent
Rajputana structural magic speaks
for the glory of royal families.
Hawa Mahal means Palace of winds was
built by Maharaj Sawai Pratap Singh
in 1799 for the royal ladies to
watch royal processions without
being seen.Overnight at your hotel.
(Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 05:
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Jaipur - Roopengarh (approx 150 kms/2.5
hrs)
Morning excursion to Amber Fort -
The Fort set in charming and
furrowed hills is a fascinating
style of Hindu and Mughal
architecture. Its construction was
started by Raja Man Singh- I, in
1592 and completed by Sawai Jai
Singh- I. The fort is made in red
sand stone and white marble. The
rugged forbidding exterior belies an
inner paradise with an opulence
commingle of art and architecture.
Amber is the classic and romantic
fort- palace with a magnificent
aura, which gives a grandeur view of
the city down below. The Royal
experience of an Elephant ride to
Amber Fort can’t be missed.
Lateron drive for Roopengarh -- A
journey to the abode of kings,
en-route visiting countryside and on
arrival check-in at Roopengarh Fort.
Rooprangarh was the capital of
Kishangarh for about 100 years and
was never conqured despite being
repeatedly ttacked by neihbouring
states. The fifth ruler of
Kishangarh Mahraja Roop Singh
founded this fort in 1653.he was
inspired by a mother sheep in
protecting her lambs from wolves.
The road to fort passes throughan
interesting village providing the
glimpses of daily rural life. The
fort is now converted to an
evocative hotel. While exploring the
grand fort turned hotel, one is
simply awed by the medieval splendor
that surrounds the entire structure.
The walls still reverberate with
numerous old tales of Roopangarh
Fort’s glorious past. Today, this
grand heritage hotel is a delightful
combination of tradition and
modernity that add up to a stay to
remember. (Meal:Breakfast) |
Day
06:
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Roopangarh - Kumbhalgarh
Morning we drive for Kumbhalgarh and
on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Kumbhalgarh is known for its most
preonoid historical fort wchich was
built by Rana Kumbha in 15th century
AD between 1445 and 1458 AD. This
monumental fort is encompassed by a
36 km long wall with seven splendid
gates and ramparts one within the
other ideal for nature trail. Later
we visit Ranakpur- The beautifully
sculptured Jain temples lay in a
tranquil valley of the Aravallis.
The main ‘Chaumukha Temple’ is
dedicated to the tirthankara Adinath
and has 29 halls supported by 1444
pillars, all distinctly carved. Two
Jain temples dedicated to Neminath
and Parsvanath & a Sun Temple a
little distance away are also
noteworthy. Overnight at your hotel.
(Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 07:
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Kumbhalgarh – Luni (approx 30 kms
/1/2 hrs)
Today morning visit Kumbhalgarh
Fort. Lateron drive for Luni and on
arrival check-in at your hotel.
Reflecting the charming past or
Royal Rajasthan this charming
Village is about 35 km from Jodhpur
is located on the bed or river Luni.
The Obsoletes inhabiting the village
are still pursuing their ancestral
profession of fashioning metal, clay
or wood into intricate forms. A
mirror image of desert nearby has
always been peaceful, vast and
mysterious and a perfect stopover
for travelers. Overnight at Hotel
Fort Chanwa. (Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 08:
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Luni - Khimsar (40 kms/1 hrs)
Morning Excursion to Fort Chanwa
perched on the edge of The Great
Thar Desert exhibits perfect blend
of rural India. Youngest son of
Maharaja Umaid Singh built this fort
a hundred years ago with the usage
of large blocks of sandstones to
create arechitectural Encarta with
its jharokha’s and cupolas.
Lateron you will be driven to
Khimsar and checkin at hotel.drive
for Khimsar and on arrival check-in
at hotel Royal Castle. Khimsar-
Reminder of romance and royality.
Afternoon take jeep safari to the
black buck sanctuary. Overnight at
your hotel Royal Castle (Meal:Breakfast) |
Day 09: |
Khimsar – Mandawa (approx 280 kms/6
hrs)
Today morning visit Khimsar Fort:
this 16th century fort on the perch
of thart desert gives a grandeur of
layout of magnificence of this
castle even as you approach it
through sand dunes and narrow
countryside roads enjoy the savour
here. Lateron drive for Mandawa and
on arrival check-in at Madnawa
Castle Shekhawati -The semidesert
region of Shekhawati is a colourful
fantasy having fascination of
ancient manuscript of is own. 'The
open air-art-gallery', as it is
popularly called, is famous for its
superabundance plethora of painted
havelis, all applaudable pieces of
the rich artistic tradition. 'Shekhawati',
meaning "The Land Of Shekha's clan"
derives its name from Rao Shekha
(1433 AD-1488 AD) a scion of the
Kachhwaha family of Jaipur. Spread
over Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Churu
districts in north-western
Rajasthan, the Shekhawati region is
full of beautifully painted havelis,
in its nearly 20 towns and villages.
Mandawa is one of them. (Meal:
Breakfast) |
Day
10: |
Mandawa – Delhi (approx 295 kms/6
hrs)
Mandawa: Founded in the mid 18th
Century, Mandawa’s skyline today is
dominated by an imposing mirage like
fort now turned into a hotel. A
painted archway decorated with Lord
Krishna and his cowherds leads to
the bazaar. Mornig will be guided
tour of Mandawa Besides the
cenotaphs, wells, forts and temples
the majority of frescoes are painted
on the walls and gateways of havelis.
The Shekhawati paintings mainly
consist of red, green, yellow,
brown, blue and mushroom colours.
Afternoon drive back for Delhi and
on arrival straight drop at the
International airport in time to
board the flight for home-town. (Meal:Breakfast)
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Note: Airfare, taxes and schedules are
subject to change without prior notice. |
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Cost
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All necessary
airport transfers |
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Twin sharing
accommodation on breakfast basis in hotels |
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All
sightseeing with English speaking local
guide |
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All
activities & excursions as per itinerary |
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Monument
Entrance fee. |
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All
Applicable surface transfer by private non
AC vehicle |
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Cost
Exclude |
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Any
international airfare and airport taxes |
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India entry
visa fees |
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Insurance and
Tips |
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Bottled
drinks |
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Emergency/Rescue in any form |
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Expenses of
personal nature such as bar bills, laundry,
telephone calls etc |
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Any cost
arise due to flight cancellation, landslide,
road blockage, political disturbance etc |
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Any other
arrangements not mentioned in the above cost
include section |
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