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Classifieds: Travel | | Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan – 14 nights | | Posted By: Concept Voyages at: 7, Jun 2011 11:35:59 AM IST | Day 1 Delhi: Meet and greet on arrival in Delhi by Concept Voyages'' representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi sightseeing tour: Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a full day city tour of New Delhi, Starting with Qutub Minar - 72.5 metres high (237.8 ft) and can be conquered after a gruesome climb of 399 steps straight up. It all started with Qutb-ud-din Aybak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, trying to outdo the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan . The mammoth work of architectural brilliance that kissed the sky was finished in 1193. Old Fort- also known as Purana Quila, built in 16th century on the lines of Mughal-Hindu-Afghan Architecture, built in Red Sandstone, in octagonal shape extended on 2.41 km and 33.5 m in Height. This Fort is believed to have been standing on the ancient site of Indraprasta (The Capital Town of Pandavas). Humayun''s Tomb - built by the emperor''s grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Constructed with red sandstone and ornamented marks the beginning of a new tradition of ornate style, which culminated in the Taj Mahal of Agra, Red Fort - or Lal Quila - It is called so because of the red stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world, India Gate - built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, it is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet. Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war, Presidents House and Connaught Place shopping centre of New Delhi. For those who wish to witness the history of Indian capital, we recommend the Sound and Light show at Red Fort in the evening. We may also suggest a sumptuous dinner at Al Karims restaurant near Jama Masjid. The owners of Al Karims restaurants are the direct descendents of the personal chef of the first Mughal emperor in India – Mohammed Babar. Overnight stay in hotel. (Note: Delhi sightseeing places are closed for public on Mondays)
Day 3 Delhi-Agra (203 kms/4 hrs): After breakfast proceed for Agra. Check in the designated hotel. Visit to the famous Taj Mahal - Sheer poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled. The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen. The ultimate realization of Emperor Shah Jehan''s dream. After that visit the Agra Fort - The tall fortified walls protect the remains of age-old Moghul architectural brilliance that transcends you into a whimsical land. The fort encompasses many wondrous palaces, capacious audience halls, and two spectacular mosques. As per research and other documentation the Fort housed about 5000 buildings that were ingeniously built in Bengali and Gujarati style architecture and Bazaars. Overnight stay in hotel. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed for public on Fridays)
Day 4 Agra-Jaipur (235 kms/ 4 hrs): After breakfast, start journey to Jaipur - widely known as the ''Pink City'', Jaipur is colour washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - a World Heritage Site is the perfect example of an Emperors tribute to a saint. Built in reverence of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti way back in 1571 the Fatehpur Sikri is a seamless blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The robust red sandstone structures reflect the multi- faceted character of the great Emperor and his keen interest in religion, literature and design, reach Jaipur. Check in hotel. Evening at Choki Dhani - an ethnic village resort with a blend of rustic environment and modern amenities, gives the impression of a typical Rajasthani village, for cultural programme and folk dances. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 5 Jaipur: After breakfast, visit for Amer Fort - is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it''s ultimate expression, 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, 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. Visit Albert Hall and Birla Mandir. Central Museum or the Albert Hall lies in the Ram Niwas Garden. It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary, a museum and a sports ground. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II built it in 1868 as a relief project for his famine struck subjects.The Albert Hall has been modelled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The hall was named after Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria’s husband. Albert’s son the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) laid the foundation stone in 1876. It was designed and devised by Colonel Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob (1841-1917). Evening at leisure free for shopping. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6 Jaipur-Mandawa (203 kms/ 6 hrs): After breakfast, drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armouries, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Mandawa-Bikaner (164 kms / 4 hrs): After breakfast proceed for a morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade centre 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. You will visit the Lalgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple while touring Bikaner. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Bikaner-Jaisalmer (320 kms / 7 hrs): Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 Jaisalmer: After breakfast proceed for a morning city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening visit the sunset over sand dunes of Rajasthan. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (200 kms / 5 hrs): After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Jodhpur: After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Perched on a 150m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan-The Mehrangarh Fort. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Jodhpur-Kumbhalgarh (235 kms/ 5 hrs): After breakfast, drive to Kumbhargarh. Kumbhalgarh Fort (also called Kumbhalmer or Kumbalgarh) is a Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan state in western India. Built during the course of the 15th century CE by Rana Kumbha, and enlarged through the 1800s, Kumbhalgarh is also a birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. Occupied till the nineteenth century, the fort is now open to the general public as a museum and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Built on a hilltop 1100 metres in altitude, Kumbhalgarh fort has perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres in length, erroneously claimed to be the longest in the world after the Great Wall of China. The second longest is actually the Great Wall of Gorgan in Iran. The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways. Over 360 temples are within the fort, 300 ancient Jain and the rest Hindu. The vista from the palace top typically extends tens of kilometers into the Aravalli Range. It is widely believed that the sand dunes of the Thar desert can be seen from the fort walls. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur (86 kms/ 2 hrs): Breakfast at hotel, Complete the rest of the sightseeing tours in Kumbhalgarh and drive to Udaipur. After a sumptuous breakfast transfer to Udaipur, an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It''s marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or swan symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Udaipur: After breakfast proceed for a morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 Udaipur departure: After breakfast transfer to Udaipur airport for departure.
End of tour!
Package cost: Rs. 78,100/- per couple
Package cost includes:
§ Total 14 nights / 15 days stay at following places:
o 2 nights stay at Hotel Grand President / Regent Continental Hotel (3 star) at New Delhi
o 1 night stay at Howard Park Plaza (3 star) at Agra
o 2 nights stay in Sarang Palace / Park Inn (3 star) at Jaipur
o 1 night stay at Udai Vilas Palace (3 star) at Manadawa
o 1 night stay at Karni Bhawan Palace (3 star) at Bikaner
o 2 nights stay at Gorbandh Palace (3 star) at Jaisalmer
o 2 nights stay at Hotel Karni Bhavan / Park Plaza (3 star) at Jodhpur
o 1 night stay at Hotel Aodhi Royal Retreat (3 star) at Kumbhalgarh
o 2 nights stay at Garden Hotel / Paras Mahal (3 star) at Udaipur
§ Daily breakfast during stay at hotel
§ All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary in exclusive chauffeur driven A/c Indica Car.
§ All taxes
Validity: 30-sep 2011
Package cost excludes: Airfare, train fare, entrance fee & camera fee at sightseeing places, guide assistance, high season surcharges during conference and trade fair period (will be advised at the time of booking if any), meals other than specified, optional excursions taken at the destination, personal expenses and any other services not included in the above clause “Package cost includes”.
Day 1 Delhi: Meet and greet on arrival in Delhi by Concept Voyages'' representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi sightseeing tour: Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a full day city tour of New Delhi, Starting with Qutub Minar - 72.5 metres high (237.8 ft) and can be conquered after a gruesome climb of 399 steps straight up. It all started with Qutb-ud-din Aybak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, trying to outdo the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan . The mammoth work of architectural brilliance that kissed the sky was finished in 1193. Old Fort- also known as Purana Quila, built in 16th century on the lines of Mughal-Hindu-Afghan Architecture, built in Red Sandstone, in octagonal shape extended on 2.41 km and 33.5 m in Height. This Fort is believed to have been standing on the ancient site of Indraprasta (The Capital Town of Pandavas). Humayun''s Tomb - built by the emperor''s grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Constructed with red sandstone and ornamented marks the beginning of a new tradition of ornate style, which culminated in the Taj Mahal of Agra, Red Fort - or Lal Quila - It is called so because of the red stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world, India Gate - built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, it is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet. Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war, Presidents House and Connaught Place shopping centre of New Delhi. For those who wish to witness the history of Indian capital, we recommend the Sound and Light show at Red Fort in the evening. We may also suggest a sumptuous dinner at Al Karims restaurant near Jama Masjid. The owners of Al Karims restaurants are the direct descendents of the personal chef of the first Mughal emperor in India – Mohammed Babar. Overnight stay in hotel. (Note: Delhi sightseeing places are closed for public on Mondays)
Day 3 Delhi-Agra (203 kms/4 hrs): After breakfast proceed for Agra. Check in the designated hotel. Visit to the famous Taj Mahal - Sheer poetry in marble. Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled. The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen. The ultimate realization of Emperor Shah Jehan''s dream. After that visit the Agra Fort - The tall fortified walls protect the remains of age-old Moghul architectural brilliance that transcends you into a whimsical land. The fort encompasses many wondrous palaces, capacious audience halls, and two spectacular mosques. As per research and other documentation the Fort housed about 5000 buildings that were ingeniously built in Bengali and Gujarati style architecture and Bazaars. Overnight stay in hotel. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed for public on Fridays)
Day 4 Agra-Jaipur (235 kms/ 4 hrs): After breakfast, start journey to Jaipur - widely known as the ''Pink City'', Jaipur is colour washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - a World Heritage Site is the perfect example of an Emperors tribute to a saint. Built in reverence of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti way back in 1571 the Fatehpur Sikri is a seamless blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture. The robust red sandstone structures reflect the multi- faceted character of the great Emperor and his keen interest in religion, literature and design, reach Jaipur. Check in hotel. Evening at Choki Dhani - an ethnic village resort with a blend of rustic environment and modern amenities, gives the impression of a typical Rajasthani village, for cultural programme and folk dances. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 5 Jaipur: After breakfast, visit for Amer Fort - is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it''s ultimate expression, 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, 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. Visit Albert Hall and Birla Mandir. Central Museum or the Albert Hall lies in the Ram Niwas Garden. It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary, a museum and a sports ground. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II built it in 1868 as a relief project for his famine struck subjects.The Albert Hall has been modelled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The hall was named after Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria’s husband. Albert’s son the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) laid the foundation stone in 1876. It was designed and devised by Colonel Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob (1841-1917). Evening at leisure free for shopping. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6 Jaipur-Mandawa (203 kms/ 6 hrs): After breakfast, drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armouries, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Mandawa-Bikaner (164 kms / 4 hrs): After breakfast proceed for a morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade centre 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. You will visit the Lalgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple while touring Bikaner. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Bikaner-Jaisalmer (320 kms / 7 hrs): Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 Jaisalmer: After breakfast proceed for a morning city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening visit the sunset over sand dunes of Rajasthan. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (200 kms / 5 hrs): After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Jodhpur: After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Perched on a 150m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan-The Mehrangarh Fort. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Jodhpur-Kumbhalgarh (235 kms/ 5 hrs): After breakfast, drive to Kumbhargarh. Kumbhalgarh Fort (also called Kumbhalmer or Kumbalgarh) is a Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan state in western India. Built during the course of the 15th century CE by Rana Kumbha, and enlarged through the 1800s, Kumbhalgarh is also a birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. Occupied till the nineteenth century, the fort is now open to the general public as a museum and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Built on a hilltop 1100 metres in altitude, Kumbhalgarh fort has perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres in length, erroneously claimed to be the longest in the world after the Great Wall of China. The second longest is actually the Great Wall of Gorgan in Iran. The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways. Over 360 temples are within the fort, 300 ancient Jain and the rest Hindu. The vista from the palace top typically extends tens of kilometers into the Aravalli Range. It is widely believed that the sand dunes of the Thar desert can be seen from the fort walls. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur (86 kms/ 2 hrs): Breakfast at hotel, Complete the rest of the sightseeing tours in Kumbhalgarh and drive to Udaipur. After a sumptuous breakfast transfer to Udaipur, an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It''s marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or swan symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Udaipur: After breakfast proceed for a morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 Udaipur departure: After breakfast transfer to Udaipur airport for departure.
End of tour!
Package cost: Rs. 78,100/- per couple
Package cost includes:
§ Total 14 nights / 15 days stay at following places:
o 2 nights stay at Hotel Grand President / Regent Continental Hotel (3 star) at New Delhi
o 1 night stay at Howard Park Plaza (3 star) at Agra
o 2 nights stay in Sarang Palace / Park Inn (3 star) at Jaipur
o 1 night stay at Udai Vilas Palace (3 star) at Manadawa
o 1 night stay at Karni Bhawan Palace (3 star) at Bikaner
o 2 nights stay at Gorbandh Palace (3 star) at Jaisalmer
o 2 nights stay at Hotel Karni Bhavan / Park Plaza (3 star) at Jodhpur
o 1 night stay at Hotel Aodhi Royal Retreat (3 star) at Kumbhalgarh
o 2 nights stay at Garden Hotel / Paras Mahal (3 star) at Udaipur
§ Daily breakfast during stay at hotel
§ All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary in exclusive chauffeur driven A/c Indica Car.
§ All taxes
Validity: 30-sep 2011
Package cost excludes: Airfare, train fare, entrance fee & camera fee at sightseeing places, guide assistance, high season surcharges during conference and trade fair period (will be advised at the time of booking if any), meals other than specified, optional excursions taken at the destination, personal expenses and any other services not included in the above clause “Package cost includes”.
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