Romance of the Desert Romance of the 14 daysdesert / 13 Nights Romance of the Desert is a unique excursion, where the tourists can visit the major destination of Rajasthan like Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Mandawa. The places are filled with vivacious picturesque places where the visitors can see the eye-catching forts, monuments, and places. As we know that the Rajasthan is a colorful cultural land, which was once the Royal land of Rajputs, here the tourists can feel the cultural richness and take part in Festivals and Fairs and even take a camel ride and see the small colorful dunes. itinerary Romance of the Desert Highlights of the Tour: ➢ Visit the Taj Mahal one of the most beautiful monument ➢ Enjoy Cycle rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk an ancient market ➢ Visit Amer Fort, the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace ➢ A boat ride at Lake Pichola and enjoy the eye-catching spectacular view of Udaipur ➢ Visit Ranakpur Jain temple, it is famous for its rich and prolific art treasures. ➢ Visit Mehrangarh fort one of the largest forts in India ➢ Enjoy Camel ride in Jaisalmer desert, an enchanting city of India, which is dotted with exotic beauty ➢ Visit Mandawa, which is famous for high-quality frescoes. Romance of the desert Day 1 Arrival Delhi Arrive Delhi airport, meet & assist by our representative. Later transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi. Day 2 Delhi sightseeing After breakfast proceed to sightseeing to Old & New Delhi: OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. You will enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. More evidences of the ancient times that once existed in old Delhi can be found out by winding through the labyrinthine lanes of Chandni Chowk in a rickshaw. The pleasure associated with the rickshaw ride your itinerary here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a ride through various routes, offering you a different experience all together. NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Bangla Sahib spiritual place for Sikh religious, later a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. After sightseeing return back to hotel. Night stay in Delhi. Romance of the desert Day 3 Delhi - Agra (220 km, 3-4 hrs) After breakfast pick up from hotel and straight drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Later visit magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. (Taj Mahal remain closed on Friday) Also visit Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Evening free to explore the rich handicrafts of Agra. Night stay in Agra. Romance of the desert Day 4 Agra - Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km, 5-6 hrs) After breakfast you will drive to Jaipur-the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town" which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur. Day 5 Jaipur sightseeing After breakfast proceed to an excursion to Amber Fort. AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started in 1592, its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing. Jal Mahal - The Jal Mahal was declared as a protected area by the government after which the entry to this wondrous Jal Mahal place has been restricted. Earlier there were boat rides to around the palace. However, it still makes an amazing location for a romantic evening stroll. The pathway outside the Jal Mahal. Tourists are free to spend as much time as they like and click as many pictures as they want. Romance of the desert HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental fused of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur. Jaipur - Udaipur by surface (390 kms/6-7 hrs) or take a flight Day 6 from Jaipur to Udaipur (flight is not included) After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Udaipur City is one of the captivating cities known as ‘Jewel of Mewar’. It has the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is placed on the banks of the calm Pichola Lake, established in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh. Its natural beauty, enchanting location and picturesque surroundings can easily capture the heart breath of the visitors. The city has a perfectly backdrop of lush green picturesque natural beauty that is placed in the midst of Aravalli Mountain Ranges. It is a lake city interconnecting three lakes named as Pinchola Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake and Fateh Sagar Lake. Hgere, one of the most eye-catching things is spectacular view of the reddish sun setting beneath the mountain that ranges in the backdrop of the lakes. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur. Day 7 Udaipur sightseeing Morning city sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Romance of the desert City Palace museum, one of the largest palaces in the world, can be approached through the Bari Pol or the Great Gate (1600) with the royal drums and then onto the Tripolia Gate (1725). Jagdish Temple. Maharana Jagat Singh built this temple between 1628-1653 at a whopping cost of Rs 1.5 million. The temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, is at a great height and can be approached by a long flight of stairs. The interior of the temple has exquisite carvings and is supplemented with prominent friezes. Later visit Saheliyon ki Bari- the Garden of Royal Ladies. Saheliyon ki Bari lies just beneath the Fateh Sagar Lake. Maharana Sangram Singh II designed this garden in the early 18th century purely as a pleasure garden and a summer palace for the 48 young maids that formed a part of the prince’s dowry. Inside the garden is a reservoir surrounded by four black marbled cenotaphs in its four corners and one white marbled one in the centre. The Maharanas entertained themselves around the four ornamental pools and the five fountains. These fountains were imported from England in 1889. Maharana Bhopal Singh specially was very fond of this place and built a rain fountain, so that it looked like rain dancing on the dancing maids. Also visit Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Evening boat cruise at Lake Pichola. One of the most beautiful lakes in Rajasthan. Night stay in Udaipur. Day 8 Udaipur - Jodhpur via Ranakpur (256 km, 5-6 hrs) After breakfast drive to Jodhpur en route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple. Ranakpur Jain temple is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. These temples were built in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four Subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. Continue drive to Jodhpur. Romance of the desert Jodhpur is renowned as a second largest city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan which is located in a strategically crucial point on the road that links the western Indian state Gujarat with the country’s capital New Delhi scattering some monumental forts. It is becoming world popular as a tourist destination in these days to capture the attention of the tourists.Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur. Day 9 Jodhpur After breakfast proceed for city tour of Jodhpur starting from Mehrangarh Fort. One of the largest forts in India, the Mehrangarh fort is the pride of Jodhpur. Situated on a 150 m high hill, has seven gates, some of which still stand as a witness to the battles fought by the armies of Jodhpur. The fort houses a number of palaces inside, with extensive patios. The main palaces are Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Takht Vilas and Jhanki Mahal. A museum also finds a place inside the fort, displaying a rich collection of old royal palanquins, arms, paintings, costumes, etc. Visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal and also visit Jaswant Thada; a royal cenotaph built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.