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 Rajasthan is one of India's brightest Jewels, a vast desert province where Rajput princes ruled for centuries in extravagant pomp
and splendor. The forts and palaces of the Maharajahs bear witness of this proud and glorious past, but Rajasthan has more than just this rich historical legacy - it is also a land of traditional crafts, musicians and folk dance, women wearing bright sarees with bangles and silver nose rings, festive village life and the contrasting forms and colours of the desert. Rajasthan is simply,
India at its best !! Begin your vacation from it's intriguing capital Delhi - The gateway to the treasures of her ancient culture,
it retains a distinctive British flavor from the days of the British Raj and the Mughal infuences.... Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, heritage palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in Rural and Rustic Rajasthan
These special private homes today beckon the visitor with elegant hospitality offering a slice of history,
with one major difference.. NOW !!! You too can be a part of it !!!

Rajasthan Heritage Tour
USD1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
22 Nights/ 23 Days DELHI / JAIPUR / NAWALGARH / MANDAWA / BIKANER / JAISELMER / KHIMSAR
ROHET/ MOUNT ABU / UDAIPUR / DUNGARPUR / DEOGARH / PACHEWAR / KANOTA / SIKRI / AGRA / DELHI

DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI

 And transfer to QUTAB hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day guided tour of New Delhi. The buildings
designed by Edward Lutyens, architect of modern Delhi - are truly majestic. The Presidential Palace, Parliament
House and India Gate are all reminiscent of the British “Raj”. We drive through Delhi’s beautiful tree-lined avenues
and the Diplomatic Enclave enroute to the 12th century, 234 foot high fluted minaret of  Qutab Minar, followed by
a visit to the Chattarpur temple complex and haumayan's tomb. Evening Return to hotel for Overnight

DAY 02 DELHI > JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast depart by surface to  Jaipur - an exuberance of colour, dance & song with traditional
arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues,
roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. A 5 hours ride gets us to this land of Maharaja's, forts & Palaces and
diversity of colours & culture, that is unique to the State of Rajasthan. On arrival in the Pink city, check into
ALSISAR HAVELI hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the city palace, palace museum,  the Jai Singh's observatory,
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) & Albert hall museum. Return to hotel via Johari Bazar (Gem Market)
& Curio shops. A great place to hunt for bargins. Evening free . Overnight stay

DAY 03 JAIPUR

 Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to see three of the most immressive forts of Rajasthan.
Visit the impressive Amber Fort the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to
the top of the fort. Next visit Jaigarh & Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh built in 1726, has the worlds largest cannon
on wheels, while Nahargarh built in 1734 provides a Panoramic view of the Jaipur city. Late afternoon
return to hotel via Ram Niwas Garden. Balance day at leisure. Overnight in hotel

DAY 04 JAIPUR > SAMODE > NAWALGARH (Shekawati Region)

After breakfast leave for Nawalgarh en- route Sight-seeing of Samode Palace (A magnificent Fort Palace of 16th
Century still reflect the charm of Royal life-style feudal of Samode) in Samode Village. Continue drive to Nawalgarh
in Shekhawati region. On arrival check into ROOP NIWAS PALACE hotel Afternoon, City sight- seeing tour
of Frescoed Grand Patrician (Havelis) of Nawalgarh. Return to hotel for overnight

DAY 05 NAWALGARH > MANDAWA (Shekawati Region)

Morning after breakfast, free to explore the surroundings. Later drive to Mandawa, ideal location to revisit
Rajasthan’s rich heritage and culture. On arrival check in into CASTLE MANDAWA. Rest of the day free to explore
the surroundings of Mandawa Castle. A treasure trove of priceless artifacts & paintings. Overnight at hotel

DAY 06 MANDAWA > FATHEPUR > BIKANER

After breakfast leave for Bikaner - the foundation city of the famous Camel Corps, en-route Visiting frescoed Grand
Patrician (Havelis) of Mandawa and Fatehpur & continue drive to Bikaner. On arrival check into BHANWAR NIWAS
hotel. Afternoon visit the old Junagadh fort built by Raja Rai Singh the 6th ruler of the state of Bikaner in 1589 AD. See
the architectural marvel, intricate carvings on red stone, some of the finest collection of armoury, gold & lacquer work
manship on glass, before contunuing your  tour  to Lalgarh palace to see its patterned art work and a superb
collection of paintings followed by a visit to  the Ganga Golden Jublee museum, where you get to view  an
impressive and a  large collection of  sculptures dating back from the Gupta ( 4th century AD) &  the Kushan
(1st century AD) period, before returning to hotel . Evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel

DAY 07 BIKANER > GAJNER > JAISELMER

After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer en- route visiting Gajner Palace or the Shikar Mahal (Hunting Lodge of Maharaja
of Bikaner) by  the side of a lake which houses a considerable collection of antique furnitures, wall hangings, paintings
and carpets, besides a beautiful rose garden. Today it is a wild life sanctuary where you can sight the Black buck,
Chinkara & the Neelgai. Later on arrival in Jaisalmer check into MANDIR PALACE hotel for overnight

DAY 08 JAISELMER

Morning after breakfast, proceed for city tour.Visit the Patwon-Ki & Salim Singh haveli, which is about 300 years
old and housed the Prime Minister of Jaiselmer State. Also visit Gadisar  lake, which once provided the entire water
supply of the city. Next stop takes us to the 800 year Fort built of golden yellow sandstone by Prince Jaisal on the
Trikuta Hill. Within its walls defended by 99 turrets lies the old city, which is nearly a quarter of modern day
Jaiselmer. Walk thru the narrow yet facinating bylanes before returning to hotel. Afternoon visit the ancient city of
Lodurva, once the capital of the Bhatti rulers, now deserted. See the house of Queen Moomal, the Kalpa Vriksa
( tree of life) Toran Dwar, ancient temples & water tanks, before contunuing to Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy
sunset over the great Thar desert. Camel rides on the dunes. Later return to your hotel for overnight

DAY 09 JAISELMER > OSIAN > KHIMSAR

After breakfast leave for Khimsar, en-route visiting desert hamlets and remnants of the 16 Jain & Brahmanical
Hindu Temples, built between the 8th & 11th century AD in Osian, the commercial city of yore. The Jain temple
of the last Thirthankar Mahavir  is visitworthy. Later on arrival  in Khimsar , check into KHIMSAR FORT hotel.
Evening enjoy folklore dances besides the swimming pool. Overnight in hotel

DAY 10 KHIMSAR > JODHPUR > ROHET

 After breakfast leave for Rohet Village en-route Sightseeing of Mahrangarh Fort- Museum with panoramic
View of Jodhpur City, Jaswant Thada (Royal Cenotaphs) Umaid Bhawan Palace- Museum and continue drive to
Rohet Village (50 Kms.). After arrival in Rohet check into ROHET GARH PALACE hotel. Overnight at Hotel

DAY 11 ROHET

 After breakfast free for individual activities. Afternoon proceed for a Jeep Safari Tour of Bisnoi's Desert Villages
Witness a Opium Ceremony in Paliwal Village, before returning to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 12 ROHET > MOUNT ABU

 Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Mount Abu - the beautiful hill health resort spread over a few kms
of  strangly shaped hills and green forests, situated at a height of 1219m in the aravalli hills. Its temples with
medieval indian sculptures and once the summer resort of Maharajas, makes it one of the most popular hill
stations in India. On arrival check into CONNAUGHT HOUSE.  Afternoon, proceed for half day  excursion to
the Famous Jain Temples at Dilwara -  located on a hill shaded by mango trees. The complex comprises of 5 temples
of  Jain tirthankars- Adinath, Neminath, Mahavira, Hrishavdeva & Parshwanath. The oldest being that of Adinath,
built around 10th century AD. The other temples were consequently added with the passage of time. Return to hotel.
Evening free - Take a walk around the Nikki lake - an artificial lake in the heart of this small town, where you can
indulge in a boat ride or  Stroll down to the Sunset point where the valley has abruptly ended to watch the sunset.
or browse thru the local bazars, with their small curio shops. Return to hotel for Overnight.

DAY 13 MOUNT ABU > RANAKPUR > BAMBORA

 Morning after breakfast, depart for Ranakpur.  Located on the western slope of the Aravalli hills are remains of
Jain temples built around 12th century AD on similar patterns like Dilwara. Visit Ranakpur group of Jain temples
built between 12 & 15th century AD. The temple complex surrounded by a 200ft high wall inside which stands
29 white marble temples, the 29th that of Adinath is specially viewworthy. The temple has 80 domes balanced
on 1444 ornamented pillars, each of them with an unique sculpture. After sightseeing, continue for Bambora,
located at the crossroads of many interesting destinations of Rajasthan, it is an quient little township.
Enroute to Bambora, visit the 10th century Jagat Temples also known as the Kajuraho Temples of Rajasthan.
The sculpture work is magnificient. Later on arrival check into KARNI FORT hotel for overnight

DAY 14 BAMBORA > CHITTORGARH > UDAIPUR

Morning depart by car for Udaipur. Enroute visiting the historically famous Chittorgarh Fort - the ancient capital
of the Shishodia Rajput well known for their valour & chivalry. Built in 7th century AD by  Chitraqngada a Maori
Rajput,  it was attacked thrice & remained Chittor's capital till 1568 AD. Visit  Queen Padmani's Mahal, surrounded
by water, the Sat Bis Deuri ( jain ornamented temple adorned with hindu God's & Goddesses)  the Tower of fame &
the Victory tower erected by one of the greatest rajputh warrior kings, Maharana Rana Kumbh in the year 1440
to commemorate his victory over Sultam Khilji of Malwa. Also see the 8th century Chitoreswari, Khumbshamji
&  Krishna temple,  Rana Khumba's palace & Babur's( First Mughal Emperor of India) cannon before
continuing your drive to Udaipur. Later  on arrival check into KANKARWA KI HAVELI hotel for overnight

DAY 15 UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Haldighati, 40 kms from Udaipur a site of immence
historic interests as the memorable battle between Maharan Pratap & Mughal emperor Akbar was fought here
in 1576 AD. The Rana was badly wounded and defeated while  his faithful horse Chetak died while crossing
the moat. A memorial pillar has been set up here to honour the Royal horse. Next visit the ancient temples of
Eklinji, built in 734 AD a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls devoted to Eklinji - the Deity of the
Maharanas of Mewar , followed by a visit to Nagda - the first capital of Bappa Rawal. See the magnificient
Torana exquisitely carved with graceful Asparas and the Sas- Bahu Templesphere built in 10th century AD.
The last visit on todays itinerary is the temple shrine of Nathdwara built in 17th century AD dedicated to
Lord Krishna. It is one of the most celebrated of the Vaishnava shrines. Return to hotel.for Overnight

DAY 16 UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city sightseeing tour visiting the City Palace, Here you will marvel
at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard.Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.followed
by Sahelion- ki-bagh, Fathesagar lake, Pratap Samarak & the Sajjan Niwas Gardens before returning to hotel.
Afternoon visit Sajjangarh, also called Moonsoon Palace, a fortified palace atop a steep hill, overlooking the
city of Udaipur, providing magnificient views of the lakes and palaces of Udaipur. Evening enjoy boat ride
on lake Pichola visiting Gangaur Ghat, small islands inhabited by migratory birds, and the Jag Mandir Palace,
where ShahaJahan stayed for a while during his excile. Enjoy sunset before returning back to hotel for overnight

DAY 17 UDAIPUR > DUNAGARPUR

After leisurely breakfast leave for Dungarpur. On arrival check into UDAI BILAS PALACE hotel. The banquet
Hall here, with its jaunting trophies and crystal chandeliers takes on a back to the days of past. Afternoon
proceed for city sightseeing tour, visiting the Juna Fort Palace (Old Palace) and exploring a typical Village
life-style of the ancient times, that till today is in existance  Balance time free. Overnight in hotel

DAY 18 DUNAGARPUR > DEOGARH

After breakfast leave for Deogarh. On arrival check into DEOGARH MAHAL hotel. Afternoon Tea/Coffee with
Royal Family of Deogarh and rest of the time to Explore the Village Life style. Dinner and overnight in hotel

DAY 19 DEOGARH > AJMER > PUSHKAR > PECHEWAR

After breakfast leave for Pachewar Village en-route Sightseeing of Dargah (Indian's Macca) in Ajmer and Lord
Brahma Temple at Pushkar Lake & continue drive to Pachewar Village. On arrival check into PECHEWAR GARH
hotel. Afternoon proceed for  a walking tour Tour of  this Village with its Lake. Overnight in hotel

DAY 20 PECHEWAR > JAIPUR > KANOTA

After breakfast depart by surface for Kanota  On arrival check into ROYAL CASTLE KANOTA hotel. Afternoon
free to explore the palace premises and discover a facinating history  tucked away.  Overnight in hotel

DAY 21 KANOTA > FATHEPUR SIKRI > AGRA

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for the Mughal splendour of Agra, enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri
the ghost city 35 kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold
the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important
edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of
Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to PUSHP VILLA hotel. Late afternoon
visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is one of the
wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans
to complete this poem in white marble. Spend time at the Taj, before returning to your hotel for overnight

DAY 22 AGRA > DELHI

Morning after breakfast, visit Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the
3rd son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest. Next visit Itmaudualla, mosoleum built by Queen
Noor Jahan in memory of her parents followed by a tour of Sikandra, tomb of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar
the Great before returning to your hotel. Afternoon depart by surface for Delhi and on arrival check into
QUTAB hotel. Balance time free for personal activities. (Vehicle with driver at disposal)  Overnight in hotel

DAY 23 DEPART DELHI

Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day guided city tour of Old Delhi. Explore the magnificent Red Fort,
built at the zennith of the Mughal empire in India. The centuries- old international market- place that sprawls
at its feet is still one of Delhi’s most important commercial hubs: Chandni Chowk, or “Moonlight Square”.
Ride on cycle-rickshaws through the bustling silver market and the wholesale spice market. The sounds,
smells and colors of  the bazaar, and the throngs of people who animate it makes this an unforgettable spectacle.
Visit Jumma Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia., before returning to hotel. Afternoon free to explore the exotic
markets, boutiques and art galeries of Delhi. (Vehicle with driver at disposal) . Later after farewell dinner
in time transfer to the International airport to connect flight for onward journey (Room till 12 Noon)

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October & November 
 USD 1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS #  SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 899 Include
Accommodation in standard air conditioned rooms with attached bath on twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast at all places
All surface, including arrival/departure transfers, at all places mentioned in itinerary using air-conditioned vehicle
Sightseeing & Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary using air-conditioned vehicle
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort, Camel Ride at Khuri near Jaisalmer, Jeep Safari around Rohet Village, Boat Ride in
Lake Pichola around Lake Palace, Folklore Dances & Puppet Show at Khimsar Fort
Services of local English speaking guide All Transfers and Luggage Handling Within India
Professional service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
All presently applicable taxes, including hotel, state, toll, bridges, drivers daily allowance, parking and entrance fees
at monuments as per itinerary, airports, etc, insurance of vehicle & gasoline
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