Tour Code - PHRJ-08
DAY 01: ARRIVE JAIPUR
On arrival meet our representative check into the Hotel. Balance of the day is free. Late Afternoon optional visit to Chokhi Dhani an ethnic village resort to view folk dances, puppet show, camel ride etc., Enjoy Rajasthani Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Jaipur After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort, the Old capital of Jaipur Rulers. Ride on the back of an elephant from the foots of the hill up to the gates of the fortress. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Jaipur including Maharaja’s museum and Jai Singh’s Astronomical Observatory and Hawa Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: JAIPUR – BIKANER (330 KMS / 7 HOURS)
In the morning drive to Bikaner (330 kms / 7 hours) this is true desert country and situated directly on the ancient caravan route which linked west / central Asia and North India. . On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening visit the market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04: BIKANER SIGHTSEEING
Full day visit of Bikaner city, which covers Junagadh Fort Raja Rai Singh, built this impressive fort. It is encircled by a moat and houses many outstanding palaces, pavilions and temples made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and Balconies and Lalgarh Palace, etc Evening free for shopping and Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05: BIKANER – MANDAWA (180 KMS / 4 HOURS DRIVE)
After Breakfast drive to Mandawa (180 kms / 4 Hours Drive) known as Shekawati, an open air art Gallery of Rajasthan, The region is unique as nowhere in the world there is such a profusion of exquisite wall paintings with utmost care and perfection, in hundred of havelis, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts. Afternoon arrive Mandawa - the 18th century town predominated by the fort and rugged hills, notable for the Chokhani, Ladia & Saraf havelis. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activity. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06: MANDAWA
After Breakfast visit the printed havelies of the Dundlod town and surrounding areas of Mandawa and Nawalgarh. The Painted Havelies of the region are called “The Open air art Galleries” Continue visit of Mukundgarh - well known for its brass and iron scissors, and Dundlod this small charming town has a fort, palace and the Goenka havelis which have some fine frescoes. Evening return to the Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 07: MANDAWA - SARISKA – (250 KMS / 5 HOURS)
Sariska is 37 kms from Alwar nestled in the quaint surroundings of Aravali this thickly wooded part throbs with life. The Sariska Tiger Reserve & national park, has rich and varied animal populations. Afternoon arrival at Sariska and visit the palace and surroundings. Evening take Jeep ride to the sanctuary. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08: SARISKA – AGRA (180 KMS/ APPOX 2 HR)
Afternoon drive to Agra (180 kms) on arrival check in to the hotel. Rests of the day explore the grand monuments of Agra. In the Afternoon visit Taj Mahal and later in the afternoon Majestic Agra fort followed by Itmed-Ud-Daulah also referred to as baby Taj. Evening time for shopping and overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09: AGRA – JAIPUR/DELHI (230 KM / 5 HRS DRIVE)
Drive to Jaipur (230 kms) to connect onward flight / train OR Drive to Delhi for extension tour. |
