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Taj Mahal and Rajasthan Tour
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Destinations : Delhi / Agra / Gwalior / Orcha / Shivpuri / Kota / Chittaurgarh
/ Udaipur / Jodhpur / Jaisalmer / Bikaner / Mandawa / Delhi
Day
01. Arrival Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, you will be received by our representative and transferred
to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02. Delhi / Agra
Enjoy sightseeing in Delhi.
Leave for Agra: Distance: 203 km Time: 5 Hours
Arrive in Agra, check into the hotel and rest. Later enjoy sightseeing or shopping
in Agra city.
Day 03. Agra
Enjoy a tour of the Taj Mahal, an enchanting monument to love, built by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death
in 1631. The tomb, made of white marble and situated on the banks of the Yamuna
River, is an unforgettable sight. Also view the Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah,
and Emperor Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri. This
town built by Emperor Akbar contains many grand monuments but was abandoned
after his death.
Day 04. Agra / Gwalior
Enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Agra
Leave for Gwalior: Distance: 118 km Time: 2.50 Hours
Arrive at the capital of the Scindia dynasty. Enjoy a tour of the grand Gwalior
Fort, the Man Mandir Palace, the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir,
the tombs of Tansen and Ghias Mohammed and the Sun temple.
Day
05. Gwalior / Orcha
Travel to Orcha - a medieval capital of the kingdom of Bundelkhand on the banks
of the river Betwa. Visit its famous palaces and temples, including the Jehangir
Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple.
Day 06. Orcha / Shivpuri
Travel to Shivpuri, previously the summer capital of the Scindia rulers.
Day 07. Shivpuri / Kota
Travel to Kota and enjoy seeing the Jagmandir Palace, Chambal gardens, city
palace and Fort and Rao Madho Singh Museum in Kota.
Day 08. Kota / Chittaurgarh
Travel to Chittaurgarh the capital of the local Sisodia clan of Rajputs from
the 8th to the 16th centuries. The history of this town is written in blood
and sacrifice. Muslim rulers sacked Kota three times in the medieval period.
Day 09. Chittaurgarh / Udaipur
Enjoy seeing the Fort, Victory Tower and other historic monuments in Chittaurgarh.
Travel to Udaipur, a fairy tale destination with gorgeous Lake Palaces
Day 10. Udaipur
Enjoy sightseeing in Udaipur. The marble and granite Lake Palace overlooks the
blue waters of Lake Pichola. Jag Niwas, the summer residence of the princes
of Mewar, is a regal luxury hotel. The Jag Mandir, another island palace, is
a beautiful building in red sandstone.
Day
11. Udaipur / Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur, the capital of the Rathore clan. The magnificent Mehrangarh
Fort set on a high hill overlooks the city. The grand Umaid Bhavan Palace and
the Jaswant Thada are sights to see on your tour of Jodhpur.
Day 12. Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
Travel to Jaisalmer in the westernmost part of Rajasthan, famous for its golden
sandstone architecture.
Day 13. Jaisalmer
Enjoy sightseeing in Jaisalmer where you will see the Golden Fort, beautiful
old havelis or mansions, the Jain temples and the spectacular sunset over the
sand dunes at Sam.
Day 14. Jaisalmer / Bikaner
Travel to Bikaner where you will see the Junagarh Fort, the Lalgarh Palace,
the Kali temple, the Ganga Golden Jubilee museum and the Camel Research Farm.
Day 15. Bikaner / Mandawa
Enjoy sightseeing in Bikaner and travel to Mandawa.
Day 16. Mandawa / Delhi
Enjoy sightseeing in Mandawa, known for its mansions or Havelis with exquisite
paintings on their walls. Mandawa Castle and Mandawa Fort are also a beautiful
sight.
Leave for Delhi and stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi
Day 17. Delhi / End of Tour
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight home with unforgettable memories
of your Taj Mahal and Rajasthan Tour.
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