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The Incredible state of Rajasthan is known to travellers for its vivid culture, age old heritage, colourful and joyful lifestyle and hospitable people. Situated in the western part of the country Rajasthan is dotted with a large no. of forts, palaces, havelies, frescoes, temples, lakes, gardens etc. Dating back to 5000 year old history the dashing forts and charming palaces of Rajasthan are standing strongly telling us many stories of glory and valour of erstwhile kings who ruled here and left behind their memories in stones. Our small group tours ‘Majestic Forts & Palaces’ of Rajasthan is all about the historical culture of monuments and simple lifestyle of the

people of Rajasthan. Flagging off at the capital city of Delhi and taking you through the open air art gallery of region,

temples and fortress of , sand dunes of Jaisalmer, dashing fort of , romantic lakes of , calm and peaceful atmosphere of Pushkar village which turns to be the most crowded and happening place in the Northern India during Pushkar Cattle Fair organised in the month of November every year, pink city of with some finest architecture and the stunning, the most beautiful and perhaps the finest monument ever built in the history of love, the Taj Mahal. Come embark on this splendid journey of a

lifetime and collect memories and friends for the rest of your life. ------

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Included meals : no meal with sightseeing trip of Delhi. Morning Day 01 Arrive Delhi drive for New Delhi railway station, start Included entrances : no sightseeing trip A traditional welcome at Delhi airport your day with a city walk tour of Salaam brings the first smile on your face as you Balak Trust. The Salaam Balak Trust is an meet with the representative of Max organization that supports street children holidays who will assist you to reach your 02 Old and New Delhi Sightseeing and provides shelter to them. The main purpose of the organization is to make hotel in Delhi. Our friendly driver and Delicious breakfast waits for you in the people aware about small children who are hotel restaurant. After breakfast meet with forced to beg or become child labour. The

our tour guide in the lobby of your hotel

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tour will begin at New Delhi Railway Day 04 Mandawa to Bikaner (190 fort. Also visit some famous beautifully Station through the streets of Paharganj kms) designed havelis of Jaisalmer. Some and finally to their shelter home, you will famous names are Patwon ki Haveli, Salim also get a tour guide from Salaam Balak Drive to Bikaner after breakfast. The city of Singh ji ki Haveli and Nathmal ji ki Haveli. Tour that will be a child from their home Bikaner was founded in 1488 AD by King Also enjoy a guided visit to the Bada Bagh only who will be narrating short stories Rao Bikaji. The city was named after him. and Gadsisar Lake. Walk through the about their past life from the streets The vibrant town of Bikaner has many narrow streets and busy markets of accompanying you for the walk i.e. for 02 historical sites including , Jaisalmer. hours. After an ultimate experience of their after that visit National Research Centre on In the late afternoon drive to Sam Dunes to life’s behind the scenes, the Tour Guide of Camel also called as the Camel breeding have a feel of desert. It is a perfect place to Max Holidays will meet you at a pre- farm, later visit the famous rat temple. enjoy a desert safari on camel’s back and decided place and take you to the New Enjoy sightseeing trip of Bikaner with your watch picturesque sunset at Sam Dunes. Delhi Metro Station to board Metro for local guide. Evening return back to hotel Overnight stay in the camp. Jama Masjid. On arrival, Jama Masjid for overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner. sightseeing and also take a short rikshaw Highlights: Patwon ki haveli, Salim Singh ji Highlights: Junagarh fort, National ride. Later not to forget the places to be ki Haveli, Nathmal ji ki haveli, Bada Bagh Research Centre on Camel visited including the Raj Ghat, Qutub and Gadsisar Lake. Minar, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara which will Included meals : Breakfast be your soul inspiring experience for the Optional Visit: Folkore Museum – The day. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi. Included entrances : Junagarh fort, articles and exhibits in the museum shows National Research Centre on Camel the rich history and culture of Jaisalmer Included meals : Breakfast with attracts the many visitors to this place. Included entrances : Salaam Balak Tour, Metro from New Delhi to Jama Masjid, Day 05 Bikaner – Jaisalmer (316 Included meals : Breakfast Rickshaw ride, Qutub Minar KMS) Included entrances : ,

Morning breakfast at hotel then drive Havelies, Bada Bagh, Camel ride Day 03 Delhi to Mandawa (250 towards Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is an exotic Kms) city of Rajasthan located on the western edge of India near Thar deserts bordering Day 07 Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (310 This is your third day of the Majestic Forts with the neighboring country of Pakistan. It kms) and Palaces group tour of India and today is famous for the golden sand dunes, forts, you are going to leave behind the city of havelis and its laid-back hassle-free One of the most famous tourist Delhi to travel to a much bigger state of lifestyle. You are free to explore Jaisalmer destinations of Rajasthan and a favourite Rajasthan. The first destination in also called as Yellow City. Spend the destination for photographers, Jodhpur is Rajasthan is Mandawa which is a worldly evening at Jaisalmer sunset point. situated in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. renowned city for its beautifully painted Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaisalmer. Also known as the ‘Blue City’ for its blue walls and roofs. It is often referred by the colour painted houses and buildings in the Optional Visit: Kuldhara Heritage Village travelers as the ‘largest open-air gallery in old part of the city. On your Majestic forts Tour – a village located around 18 kms the world’. On reaching, check in at your and Palace India group tour package you from Jaisalmer is a ghost village. It is heritage hotel and get the real feel of living are travelling this morning from Jaisalmer believed that nearly 200 years ago, the the style of Rajasthani people. Later to Jodhpur. A 240 kms and about 4-5 people who were living here, left that place proceed for sightseeing trip visiting many hours’ drive brings you to the ancient town overnight without leaving any marks famous havelis and frescoes - Jhunjhun of ‘Osiyan’(or Osian). Situated about 65 behind. As people lived there once said Wala Haveli, Goenka Chokhani Haveli, kms off Jodhpur near Jaisalmer-Jodhpur that the place is cursed or haunted Mohan Lal Sarafa Haveli, Gulab Rai ladiya highway Osiyan is surrounded by golden Haveli, Saehramki Haveli, Murmuria Haveli. Highlights: Jaisalmer sunset point sand dunes and hamlet. Osiyan was also Take a walk along the street for local known as a prominent trading centre on Included meals : Breakfast experience. Spend a beautiful night in silk route, visit Jain Temple in Osian. Mandawa. Included entrances : No Further proceed to Jodhpur and visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort situated on a Optional Visit: Camel Cart Ride in 150-meter high hill. The fort of Mandawa. Mehrangarh still has the marks of various Highlights: Havelies Day 06 Jaisalmer & Sam Sand battles fought by the royal Kings of Dunes Jodhpur. Also visit the Jaswant Thadathe Included meals : Breakfast white cenotaph. In the evening, After breakfast, you will visit the Jaisalmer Included entrances : Havelies walk along the streets and bazaars near the Fort (also known as the Golden Fort) famous Clock Tower of Jodhpur. There is a constructed in 1156 AD. This is the only small spice market near the Clock Tower fort in Rajasthan which still houses the which surely will attract your attention.

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Highlights: Osian, Mehrangarh Fort, paintings made of glasswork and other Day 12 Jaipur Jaswant Thada things. You can also find many traditional costumes as well. After a quick and delicious breakfast reach Included meals : Breakfast which lies about 10 kms out of 2) Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum – It is the Included entrances : Mehrangarh Fort, Jaipur city. The beautiful palace of Amer most popular museum in Udaipur near Jaswant Thada was once the capital of kings. From Circle. To encourage the local arts the start point of the fort you will ride on a and crafts of Bhartiya Kala Mandli decorated elephant like a king to ascend to took and initiative to display all the articles the fort up on the hill. Visit the stunning Day 08 Jodhpur to Udaipur (250 well in a Museum, so the Bhartiya Lok Kala architecture and beautiful courtyards, kms) Museum Started. rooms and gardens inside the palace and know about the royal lifestyle of the kings This morning, have your delicious breakfast Highlights: Jagdish Temple, City Palace, and their family. and get ready for a drive to Udaipur, the Saheliyon Ki Bari, Boat Ride at , most romantic city of Rajasthan. On the Island. way to Udaipur, enroute sightseeing at Included meals : Breakfast Ranakpur visit the famous Jain Temples in Further take a drive to which is Rajasthan. The architectural extravaganza Included entrances : City Palace complex situated on the other hill overlooking the the temples of Ranakpur are one of the and museum, Saheliyon-ki-bari, Boat Ride palace of Amer. This strong and well most sacred temples for the Jain at Lake Pichola. planned fortress of Jaipur was built to community. Within the complex, there are protect the palace from any possible attack several temples but among all Chaumukha of enemies. World’s largest canon on wheels Jaivana is the major attraction for Temple is the most important. Since the Day 10 Udaipur to Pushkar (278 visitors apart from the museum and water guides are not permitted in the temple KMS) complex, you can hire audio guide to get storage tank system. Later drive back to the city on the way Photo Stop at Jal Mahal more information about the places you Drive to Pushkar after breakfast. This Palace – an island which gives a most visit in the Ranakpur Temple complex. beautiful village of Rajasthan is one of the drastic view for photo shoot. Now take a Later drive straight to Udaipur. On arrival most ancient cities of India. Beside its food walk on the local streets of Jaipur check in at hotel & enjoy an evening free peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, which starts from the famous monument for own activities, overnight stay at Hotel Pushkar is mainly famous for a holy lake and ends at Laxmi Misthan in Udaipur. and few Hindu temples. The village attracts Bhandar. You will get to taste a lot of local attention and visit of global community Highlights: Ranakpur Jain Temples cuisines of Rajasthan like, the Kachoris, and travelers during the month of Puri Sabzi, Pakodi, etc., also you can try the Included meals : Breakfast November for the world’s largest cattle fair traditional food of Rajasthan Dal Bati taking place here. Included entrances : No Churma. Rest of the day is free to relax or On reaching Pushkar check into the hotel you can visit Gaitore (No Guide) -Royal

and visit the Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple Cremation Ground of Kachhwaha Day 09 Udaipur and other temples dotted along the bank or evening spend at Albert Hall (No Guide). of the lake. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur. In the morning after breakfast visit Jagdish temple, City Palace Museum, Saheliyon ki Optional Visit – Jeep Safari in and around Highlights: Elephant ride, Amber Fort, Bari (The garden of royal maids) and Pushkar for half day. Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Food Walk, Photo Stp at Jal Mahal Palace. vintage car museum of Udaipur. Udaipur is Included meals : Breakfast a shopper’s delight known for its colourful Included meals : Breakfast, Lunch ethnic wear, miniature paintings and Included entrances : No Included entrances : Elephant ride, Amber handicraft items. Later drive to the bank of Lake Pichola from where you will check Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Food Walk into a boat for a journey through the Day 11 Pushkar – Jaipur (150 kms) beautiful Lake Pichola. An hour-long boat trip takes you to , Lake Pichola Morning breakfast at Hotel then drive for and Jag Mandir Island. You can get down at Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel, later Day 13 Jaipur to Agra (223 kms) Jagmandir Palace for spending some time sightseeing of Jaipur a visit to Jantar watching the beautiful sight of palaces of Mantar astronomical observatory & Birla After breakfast drive towards Agra, on the Udaipur on the bank of Lake Pichola. Temple also known as Narayan way visit Chand Baori Stepwell & Fatehpur Temple. We have leisurely night stay at the Sikri. Abhaneri is a village which is 90 kms Optional Visit: hotel today. drive towards Agra from Jaipur here you can visit the largest Chand Baori Stepwell 1) Bagore Ki Haveli – Built in the 18th Highlights: Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple then continue drive towards Agra. Now century Bagore ki Haveli is located at enroute visit 30 kms before Gangori Ghat, on the banks of Lake Pichola. Included meals : Breakfast Agra to visit the walled city of Fatehpur It has more than 100 rooms in it; each Included entrances : Jantar Mantar Sikri. This deserted town was once the room is decorated with different kinds of

Observatory

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capital of in India and it Highlights: Taj Mahal, , Sheroe’s  Other inclusions - Govt. of India taxes was built by to commemorate Hangout Cafe and Company service charges. the birth of his elder son . But the Included meals : Breakfast acute shortage of water at place forced them to shift to Agra. This huge walled city Included entrances : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort has many attractions including world’s highest gate ‘Buland Darwaja’ and the What’s not included tomb and Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Salim  Flights - International or domestic Chishti who was the senior advisor of Day 15 Departure from Delhi. flights are not included Mughal’s in India. Take a battery van experience till the gate of Fatehpur Sikri. ------ Travel insurance - Please carry a valid Later continue your journey for Agra, on travel insurance arrival check in at hotel & overnight stay at What’s included  hotel in Agra. Visa - Visa fee and charges

Optional Visit: ‘Mohhabat-e-Taj’ show can  Airport Services - Private air  Other Fees - Video / still camera fees be an optional one-hour show which you conditioned car with driver Company wherever it is applicable staff for airport assistance may select for the evening. Backed by 60  Meals - Meals not specified performing artists this 80-minute dance  Accommodation - 12 nights in  Personal expenses - Any kind of drama spectacle supported by audio handpicked hotels, 01 night in desert personal expenses/bills visuals narrates the story of Taj Mahal. camp Highlights: Chand Baori Stepwell, Fatehpur  Meals - 13 Breakfasts, 01 Lunch, 01 Sikri & Battery Van Ride dinner Included meals : Breakfast  Transport - All ground transport for Trip Map Included entrances : Fatehpur Sikri, sightseeing trips Battery Van Ride  Guides / Escorts - Expert local tour guides for sightseeing tours Day 14 Agra to Delhi (205 kms)  Entry Tickets - Monument and museum tickets Today you are going to have the best experience of visiting World’s finest  Activities – Walking tour, Rickshaw monument of Taj Mahal which symbolizes ride, Metro ride, Camel Ride, Spice the eternal love of Emperor Shah Jahan for market visit, Boat ride, Elephant ride, his beloved wife Mumtaz. Also enjoy a Food Walk, Battery Van ride, Tonga rikshaw ride at a distance from Taj Mahal, Ride. later drive back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, sightseeing of Agra Fort, later head towards the Sheroes Hangout Cafe – Accommodation style cafe which is run by Acid Attack Victims. Spend two weeks in some tastefully selected hotels. Some of those Late afternoon, drive to Delhi and on hotels were the houses and palaces of erstwhile royal families of arrival directly transfer to the Delhi airport Rajasthan and now have been converted into hotels with modern from where you will board your onward services. Feel royal and experience the life of kings of Rajasthan. flight. Your Majestic Forts and Palaces India group tour with Max Holidays comes to an An evening cultural activities will be organised for you near the Sam sand Dunes. Staying in end as you depart with everlasting a camp for a night in the desert can be a different experience. If interested, ask details. memories of your trip.

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