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» Royal Heritage Tour Royal Heritage Tour
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Mandawa - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Kota/Bondi - Chittaurgarh - Jaipur - Agra
- Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
Begin your Tour. Arrive into Delhi Welcome to Vardhman's 'Royal Heritage
Tour'! On arrival in Delhi, you will will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. Freshen-up and then proceed for the sightseeing
of Delhi.Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old DelhiVisit Qutab Minar,
Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament
House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping
centre of New Delhi.Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana,
the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive
past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi-Mandawa
After breakfast drive down to Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at the
hotel. Later visit Mandawa.Visit Mukandgarh/Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur
Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes,
havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan,
is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors,
canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting
items, preserved in a museum. A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of
some of the leading business families of the countryOvernight: Hotel
Day 03: Mandawa -Bikaner
This morning drive down to Bikaner and transfer to hotel. Later visit
Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before
this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and
West Asia. Bikaners 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.
Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke
Rat temple. Overnight: Hotel
Day 04:Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. The Rich and beautiful
palaces and Havelis of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony
of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour , their beautiful
havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has
assumed the air of a virtual art museum . On arrival, check into your
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Jaisalmer
Proceed on a city tour of Jaisalmer.
Visit Sonar Kila , Patwon ki haveli , Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji
Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride (at your
own cost) in the sand dunes of thar desert . Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Jaisalmer -Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur . Upon arrival at Jodhpur,
check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Jodhpur - gateway
to the desert beyond, home of the Rathores of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh
Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking
the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number
of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different
miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant
Thada Memoria.Visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Jodhpur -Mandor-Jodhpur
Visit Mandore in the morning. Afternoon free to explore the narrow,
bustling streets and bazaars of the old city.Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Jodhpur-Ranakpur -Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur Temples.Ranakpur
- 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are
situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet
& picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures & beautiful sculpture.
There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The
magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other
Jain Temples are side attractions. Upon arrival at Udaipur check into
your hotel. Relax for rest of the day. Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
First visit at 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.
Later visit the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'. Overnight:
Hotel
Day 10: Udaipur- Chittaurgarh -Kota/Bundi
Morning drive to Kota visiting Chittaurgarh on the way. Chittorgarh
Fort, 113 kms. from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built
by mighty Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also visit the
Vijay Stambh with nine storeys and 37 mts high built by Maharana Kumbha
to commemorate his victory over the muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat
in 1440. Kirti Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with
figures from Jain Pantheon. On arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight
stay.Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Kota - Bundi -Jaipur
Morning visit the Taragarh Fort, the Palace, Chitrashala. Later in the
afternoon proceed to the Pink City- Jaipur.Upon arrival, check intoyour
hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Jaipur
City tour of Pink City-JaipurThis morning you will experience the wonders
of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later
visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's
City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market
& shop for special bargains! .
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Jaipur-Delhi
This morning after breakfast drive to Delhi International airport to
board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of 'Royal Heritage Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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