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| 1st
day - Delhi: |
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1600
Hrs. - Report at Delhi Cantt. Railway Station Step on board to a royal
welcome.
Dep. 1745 Hrs.
2030 Hrs. - Dinner on board. |
| 2nd
day - Jaipur |
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Jaipur
is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states,
Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned
with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed
windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment
to the scene which is almost magical at sunset.
Visit the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed
building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, Ajmeri Gate, Jantar Mantar
and various other monuments. |
| 3rd
day - Jaisalmer |
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Founded
by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture
of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's
best-loved tourist destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over
the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town
with a special magic.
The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically
over the city. Jaisalmer holds its annual festival every winter when
its craftsmen get their chance to show off their best work. The city
is best known for its mirror work and embroidered articles. |
| 4th
day - Jodhpur |
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Famous
for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao
Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city
of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur
city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as
entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area.
Jodhpur houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal
and the Phool Mahal. In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and
havelis, the genius of its sculptors comes to life and stand as a
testimony to the imperial grandeur of the city. |
| 5th
day - Sawai Madhopur |
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Sawai
Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary that houses
the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators
in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of
birds and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox among other species.
Madhopur is famous for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and
costumes. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and
a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi
Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view
of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies. |
| 6th
day - Chittaurgarh/Udaipur |
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Chittaurgarh
owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated
themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of
valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most
romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear
blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two
most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful
palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears
to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. |
| 7th
day - Bharatpur/Agra |
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Bharatpur
is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands
of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species
of birds.
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by
the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the
most visited and photographed sights in the world. Though all other
monuments are shadowed by the Taj, they are worth visiting and include
Jama Masjid, Agra Red Fort and the Chini-Ka-Rauza among others.
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| 8th
day |
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Breakfast
on board and return to Delhi Cantt. Railway Station.
Arr. 0730 |
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