Indian Culture Tour

Delhi - Jaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Pushkar - Delhi (09 Nights/10 Days)

Day 01/Arrival Delhi
Welcome to India! arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport by our tour executive and then transfer to hotel. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02/Delhi
Breakfast in hotel, after breakfast proceed for sightseeing Old Delhi and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting:- Red Fort - The red sandstone walls of Lal Qila, the Red Fort, extend for two km and vary in height from 18 metres on the river side to 33 metres on the city side. Shah Jahan started construction of the massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. Jama Masjid - Jama Masjid The splendid mosque built by Muhammad Ali Shah in the typical Mughal style with two minarets and three domes, lies to the west of the Hussainabad Imambara Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit:- Humayun's Tomb - Built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, Humayun's Tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture built in Delhi. Qutub Minar - 13 km to the south of Connaught Circus at Lalkote of 8th century Tomor Rajputs, the 72.5 m high Victory Pillar stands as a victory stand of a Muslim King Kutub-ud-din-Aibak in India. A drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 03/Delhi - Jaipur
After leisurely breakfast in hotel drive to jaipur, Onarrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 04/Jaipur
Breakfast in Hotel, after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Mughal Architecture, construct by Raja Mann Singh in 1592 and completed by Swai Jai Singh, the fort is made in red sand stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful of art and architecture. Amber Fort is the classic and romantic fort palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. CITY PALACE - City Palace located in the heart of the world city. The City Palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the Palace. The building now forms the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and on display here are a wide array of royal costumes, some vary exquisite and precious pashmina (kashmiri) shawls, Benaras silk sarries sauganeri prints and folk embroidery. An unusual display is that of voluminous clothes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I (Ruled 1750 -1768). The art gallery is located in the Diwan I Aam, which literally, mean the hall of public audience. Between the armory museum and the art gallery is the Diwan I Khas meaning the hall of private or selective audience. This is a marble pave pavilion and puts on display the world largest sterling silver object two gigantic silver vessels. 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. 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. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05/Jaipur-Chittaugarh
Morning drive to Chittaugarh, arrive and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Chittaugarh.

Day 06/Chittaugarh-Udaipur
Morning after breakfast visit Fort, Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbh Palace etc, thereafter drive to Udaipur, on arrival in Udaipur transfer to hotel. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 07/Udaipur
After leisurely breakfast in the hotel, proceed for sight seeing tour of Udaipur. City Palace of Udaipur - The city palace in Udaipur is the most popular site of attraction which has some of the fantastic royal buildings of the city. The grand structure in white marble and granite is marveled for its delicate architecture. Pichhola Lake, Udaipur - The two palaces in the middle of the Pichhola lake (Jagmandir and Jagniwas) has now been transformed into heritage hotels. The serene lake waters are a pleasure to watch out for. Garden of the Maidens (Sahelion ki Bari), Udaipur - A beautiful garden adorned with luscious pools, colorful fountains and exotic plants reflects the lifestyle of the royal ladies during the ancient times. Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh), Udaipur - This palace is unique for the purpose for which it was constructed. The palace was built by Sajjan Singh to keep a watch over the monsoon clouds in the surrounding region. Later it was used as a hunting retreat for the royal family. Jagdish temple, Udaipur - A terrific example of Indo Aryan art this temple is said to be an important Vishnu temple in north India. Maharana Pratap Memorial, Udaipur - People visit this place to pay homage to the bravery of this great ruler Maharana Pratap. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, Udaipur - This is the place which displays the art and culture of Rajasthan and hold puppet shows and Rajasthani Folk art concerts at its auditorium every evening. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 08/Udaipur-Ranakpur
Drive to Ranakpur, on arrival in Ranakpur check in at Hotel, evening After 1700 hrs visit Ranakpur Temple Complex. Overnight at Ranakpur.

Day 09/Ranakpur-Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar, on arrival in Pushkar check in at Hotel, rest of the day free to explore Temples/Ghats around Lake Sarovar. Overnight at Pushkar.

Day 10/Pushkar-Delhi
Morning free at Leisure, afternoon drive to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi transfer to International airport to board onward flight.

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