Rajasthan Cultural Tour

Arrive in Delhi , a warm welcome with flower garlands and transfer to hotel . overnight. Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, The Jama Masjid , India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi .

Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s Tomb, Bhai Temple , Qutab Minar , India gate and Government buildings . overnight at hotel. Morning drive to Agra takes around 4 hours and proceed for sightseeing . Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal ( Friday closed )and the famous Red Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built the extravagant Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death . Both buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders of the World. overnight. Morning drive to Ranthambore enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri . This was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder and 02 hours cycle Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National Park . Later drive to Ranthambore . overnight. Morning safari in the park , afternoon safari . overnight.

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK : Earlier the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur , the Park at Ranthambore was once the scene of royal hunting parties. Today , it is famous for its Tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tiges can be spotted quite often even during the day, at their normal pursuits- hunting and taking care of their young. With the strict measures that have been taken for their conservation, they seem quite accustomed to human activity and are not disturbed by it. A good time to visit is between October and April when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common.

Ranthambore has large numbers of sambar , chital and nilgai, Sounders of boar and an occasional gazelle - the chinkara can be seen , as also the Indian hare, mongoose and monitor lizards. The lakes and pools at the park are where the deer congregate and where it is easiest to see the animals. Among the other local fauna are the leopard, hyena, jackal, jungle cats, sloth bear and marsh crocodile. Morning once again safari in the Park and later drive to Kota . Afternoon sightseeing in Kota . Kotah, known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan, it has a few traces of its past still left. The fort overlooking the mighty Chambal river is the major tourist attraction. Built in mid 13th century, the legend has it that its foundation was laid on a slain body of a Bhil chieftain, the community originally inhabited at this place. The other attractions are Jag Mandir, Brij Vilas Palace and royal cenotaphs. Overnight at Hotel. Morning drive to Udaipur enroute sightseeing in the famous Chittaurgarh , evening arrival in Udaipur . Overnight. Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its hilltop fortesses , fairytale palaces and exotic legends and its urben and industrial centre, the city is proud of its heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting and crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have now been transformed into palace hotels .

Sightseeing of Udaipur include , City palace museum , Bharatiya Lok Mandal , Sahelyon Ki bari , Partap memorial and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit Jagmandir. Overnight. Morning drive to Rohetgarh enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India . overnight. Morning drive to Jodhpur . Gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known for its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings . Some of these are now India`s finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput clan.

Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehrangarh Fort built by the city`s founder five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum , bazaar etc . overnight. Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Pushkar , a quite little town on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temple and 52 bathing ghats, Pushkar prides itself of being the site of the only temple of Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation and is therefore believed to be the centre of the creation of the World . Overnight at Hotel. Morning excursion to Amber Fort riding on the Elephant back . Afternoon city tour of the famous " Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past and there is so much to see and enjoy here . Sightseeing include City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Overnight at hotel. Morning free , afternoon drive to Delhi ( 265 kms ) , on arrival check into the hotel near to the airport . Overnight. Early Morning transfer to airport for your onwards flight.