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Day 9 - ROHET / JODHPUR
(40 KMS)
Morning visit Bishnoi village steeped in history, this 450 year
old nomadic tribe has a distinctive way of life. Here you have
an opportunity of witnessing the Opium Ceremony - ritual by
which the guests are traditionally welcomed. Depart for Jodhpur
by Car. On arrival, Check -in at Ajit Bhawan, the residence of
Maharaja Swaroop Singh.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - JODHPUR / BIKANER
Morning city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting the
Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Visit Jaswant
Thada - an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899. Depart for
Bikaner by car. Check in at Lalgarh Palace built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh.
Dexterous carving in red sandstone, especially intricate
filigree work, is the chief attraction. It is today the
residence of her highness Rajmata Sushila Devi. Overnight at
palace.
Day 11 - BIKANER / MANDAWA
(205 KMS)
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting the 16th century fort
housing old palace, Jai temple and a mosque. The fort is
distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of
balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Depart for
Mandawa by Car. Check -in at Mandawa Castle built in 1755 by
Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant of Rao Shekhaji.
Overnight at Castle.
Day 12 - MANDAWA / SAMODE
Morning city sightseeing tour of Mandawa visiting the Thakur
Hari Singh Memorial Museum which houses ancestral costumes,
weapons, an impressive collection of coins and royal memorabilia
arranged around the goddess Gangor and her consort. See the
extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses. Depart for
Samode and check in at Samode Palace nestled picturesquely
amidst the rugged hills, the quiet luxury of the palace offers a
retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment. The Palace
is also the residence of Rawal Raja Ragvendra Singh. Overnight
at Palace.
Day 13 - SAMODE / KARAULI
(224 KMS)
Depart for Karauli by Car. On arrival check in at Bhanwar Vilas
Palace - the residence of Maharaja Krishan Chander Pal.
Afternoon visit old city palace which impresses with its Durbar
Hall, exquisite frescoes and the beautiful stone carvings.
Overnight at palace.
Day 14 - KARAULI / AGRA
(182 KMS)
Depart for Agra by Car. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569. Visit the graceful buildings within the
former city like Hall of public and private audience, Jama
Masjid, Panch Mahal, and the tomb of Salim Chishti. Continue
your journey to Agra. Upon arrival check in at Hotel Trident.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 - AGRA / DELHI
Morning visit the World famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jehan
in memory of his beloved queen in 1630. Also visit the tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daulah. built by Empress Norjehan in memory of her
father. Visit Agra Fort containing hall of public and private
audience and other palaces. Afternoon depart for Delhi by Car.
Upon arrival in Delhi check in at Hotel Claridges. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 16 - DELHI
Morning city sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Morning
city sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. visiting Qutab Minar,
India Gate (War Memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Modern Hindu
Temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and
Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana the
cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama
Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon
free. Overnight at hotel.
Visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Laxmi Narayan
Temple, Modern Hindu Temple, drive past President’s House,
Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj
Ghat and Shanti Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and
Chandni Chowk. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 - DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to International airport to board flight
for onward destination.
(These Special Interest
Tours programs are best run with minimum 6 travelers to a
group and more)
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