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Journey Quests Journey Quests Rajput Heritage Tour 16 Nights / 17 Days Delhi ‐ Samode ‐ Nawalgarh ‐ Mandawa ‐ Bikaner ‐ Jaisalmer ‐ Jodhpur ‐ Ghanerao ‐ Ranakpur ‐ Udaipur ‐ Deogarh ‐ Jaipur ‐ Kanota ‐ Agra – Delhi Day 1: Delhi ‐ After arrival at Delhi Airport, Our representatives help assisting you to check‐in at the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel. Day 2: Delhi – Samode ‐ In the morning after breakfast, proceed to a guided tour of Delhi. The major tourist attractions of Delhi cover India Gate, the Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Birla Mandir and President's House. In the evening revisit Red Fort to witness an Impressive light and sound show. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 3: Samode – Jaipur – Nawalgarh ‐ Next morning, start for Nawalgarh. Stop mid‐way to visit Jaipur. The major tourist attractions of Jaipur include Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Central Museum and Birla Mandir. Later in the day enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort seating on the back of an elephant. Also visit City Palace along with the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal. After the visit, drive to Nawalgarh. On reaching Nawalgarh, check‐in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, set out to visit the major tourist attractions of Nawalgarh including Roop Niwas Palace, Ganga Mai Temple and the British Clock Tower. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. Day 4: Nawalgarh – Mandawa ‐ On the following morning post breakfast drive to Mandawa. Mandawa is a small beautiful town known for its beautiful forts and havelies. On reaching Mandawa, check‐in at one the pre‐booked hotel. After resting and relaxing for a while move out on an excursion to the magnificent Mandawa Haveli. The intricately painted walls of this place and the detailed work will enthrall you to the fullest. Some of the other popular havelis that must be visited include the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Journey Quests Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli and the Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel. Day 5: Mandawa – Bikaner ‐ In the morning after breakfast drive straight to Bikaner‐ "The camel City". Upon arrival at Bikaner, get accommodated in one of our listed hotels. After relaxing for a while in the room proceed for a full day excursion to some of the major tourist hotspots covering Raj Ratan Bihari temple, Junagarh Fort, Rasik Shiromani temple and the Karni Mata Temple. Enjoy comfortable night stay at the hotel. Day 6: Bikaner ‐ Post breakfast, proceed to visit Bhand Sagar temple. The temple is famous for its beautiful interiors, wall paintings and art.Bhand Sagar houses a group of Jain and Hindu temples, which are among the oldest edifices in the city of Bikaner. In the evening you have the option to enjoy like camel riding, village jeep safaris, bird watching and village walks. Stay the night in the hotel. Day 7: Bikaner – Jaisalmer‐ On the 7th day of the tour leave Bikaner to reach Jaisalmer by road. In the morning after an early breakfast, leave for Jaisalmer by surface. The Jaisalmer city is dotted with a large number of tourist attractions. On reaching Jaisalmer, check‐in at one of our listed hotels. The day is to be spent at leisure. In the evening visit the Jaisalmer Fort‐ a dominant structure between the sand. Retire for the night at the hotel. Day 8: Jaisalmer ‐ Next morning after breakfast, embark on a guided tour to Jaisalmer. The major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer include Trikuta hill, Suraj Pol or Sun Gate Jain Temples, Bada Bagh, Government Museum, Folklore Museum and the Amar Sagar Lake. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay at the hotel. Day 9: Jaisalmer‐ After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the city. Jaisalmer is also revered for its havelis. Pay a visit to Salim ji Ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli which are most striking amongst the other havelis. In the evening you have the option of witnessing the Gadsisar Lake to observe migratory birds from Journey Quests close quarters or Witness an exotic sunset against the Sam sand Dunes on a camel ride. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel. Day 10: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur ‐ Early in the morning leave for Jodhpur by surface. Jodhpur‐ "The Sun City". The city is bestowed with mesmerizing and scenic landscapes. On reaching Jodhpur, check‐in at one of our enlisted hotels. After taking some rest, embark on an excursion to beautiful forts and palaces including Jaswant Thada, Raj Ka Bag Palace, Mehrangarh fort and the Umaid Bhavan Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 11: Jodhpur – Ghanerao ‐ After breakfast, explore the Government Museum and the beautiful Umed Garden till afternoon. Afterwards return to the hotel for lunch. Later in the day, drive to Ghanerao. Ghanerao is a typical Rajasthan village region where one enjoy the varied flavors of rural India .On reaching Ghanerao, check‐in at one of our listed hotels. Stay the night at the hotel. Day 12: Ghanerao – Ranakpur ‐ Next morning, drive straight to Ranakpur to visit the famous Jain Temple. This temple built in 15th century consists of 200 pillars that provide support to the 29 halls of the temple. On the way if time permits also visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort, Badal Mahal, Vedi temple, Parshuram temple and the Neelkanth Mahadeo temple at Kumbhalgarh. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel. Day 13: Ranakpur – Udaipur‐ On the following day after breakfast, drive straight to Udaipur‐ "Venice of the East". As you reach Udaipur, check‐in at one of our enlisted hotels. Rest and relax for the day. In the evening enjoy boat ride at the Pichola Lake. Also visit the Lake Palace, one of the finest examples of architectural and cultural marvel. Stay the night in the hotel. Day 14: Udaipur – Deogarh ‐ Post breakfast, drive staright to Deogarh. As you reach Deogarh, check‐in at one of our listed hotels. The major tourist attractions of Deogarh include Deogarh Mahal and the Dashavatar temple. The Journey Quests Dashavatar temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and belongs to the Gupta period when it was known as the Panchayatan temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in the evening. Day 15: Deogarh – Jaipur – Kanota ‐ Post breakfast leave Deogarh to reach Jaipur. After reaching Jaipur proceed to eastern side of Kanota. On reaching, check in at one of our listed hotels and unwind. Kanota is a conglomeration of 7 villages in the Jaipur Dsitrict of Rajasthan. It represents rural Rajasthan at its best. It is one of the leading tourist destinations and is thoroughly enjoyable. Stay the night at the hotel. Day 16: Kanota – Agra ‐ Next morning post breakfast, you may embark on a guided tour of Agra fort and the Palace of Jodha Bai. Later in the day visit other major tourist attractions like Fatehpur Sikri & Itmad‐ud‐Daula's Tomb. In the evening you may take a leisurely walk to the Agra market to buy things for your close ones and bring back the fond memories of the city. Day 17: Agra – Delhi ‐ On the last day of the tour drive back to Delhi. Stop midway at Sikandra to visit the Tomb of Emperor Akbar. After the visit, continue drive to Delhi. As you reach Delhi, check‐in at your pre‐booked hotel. Rest and relax till evening in your hotel room. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner, before being transfer to Delhi airport to board a flight for your onward journey. .
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