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Day 1 :
Arrive Amritsar |
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Arrive Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar
you will be welcomed by our representative present at
Amritsar Airport carrying placard of your name. Transfer
to Hotel. Overnight stay.
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2 : Amritsar |
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After breakfast move for sightseeing covering Golden
Temple-the holy scripture is brought in a vivid
procession from the Akal Takhat (the highest temporal
seat of the Sikhs) in the morning to the temple to be
returned at night. Singing is central to Sikh worship
& is a feast to the souls when hymns from the holy
scripture are recited Kirtan and the waves of the classical
ragas, a sublim blend of voice & music.
Jallianwala Bagh-the historic site where hundreds
of innocent Indian men, women an children were massacred
by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A
memoral and Garden have been created here as a national
monument.
Afternoon visit Indo-Pak Border to watch retreat
ceremony-30 KM on the road to Lahore is India-Pakistan
Border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience
especially at Sunset, when the retreat ceremony takes
place with the Border Security Force on the Indian Side
and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting
up a well coordinated and spectacular display. The sound
from the Bugles blown together from both sides paints
past on the canvas when India and Pakistan were one,
simultaneously Flags of the two nations are ceremoniously
retrieved and lights are switched on marking the end
of the day. Amidst thunderous applause today this point
is the only land route open to approach Pakistan and
central Asia. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight
stay.
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Old Man
Punjabi Culture
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| Day 3 :
Amritsar-Delhi |
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Early morning transfer to Railway station
to board morning shatabdi train at 0515 hrs. Reach New
Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Afterwards, move for full
day sightseeing in Delhi covering:
New Delhi : The capital of the country has long
been a phoenix rising again out of its ruins. Delhi
is really seven cities in one. The first dating from
the 11th century. See the famous Qutab Minar-12th century
238 ft. High stone tower,indeed a masterpiece of construction,
Humayun's Tomb-Built by widow of the second Moghul king
Humayun in 1265. New Delhi was the creation of the British
Raj of the 30's and includes the president's house.
Parliament, India Gate, The Rajpath and Downtown Connaught
Place.
Old Delhi: For something close to Rudyard Kipling,
visit the 17th century old Delhi, Jama Masjid-the biggest
mosque in India, Rajghat Memorial where father of the
Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Return to hotel in evening. Have dinner. Overnight.
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| Day
4 : Delhi-Agra |
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drive to Agra, on arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon
city sight seeing tour visiting the world famous Taj
Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630
for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains
Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque
and the Hall of Public and Private Audience. Also visit
Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her
father. Over night at the hotel. |
Taj Mahal
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| Day 5 :
Agra - Jaipur |
| Morning drive to Jaipur enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569
to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned
due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications
within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in at
hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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6 : Jaipur |
| Morning
excursion to Amber Fort the ancient capital of the state
until 1728 and see the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory
glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and temple of Kali.
Ascend, on elephant back, the hill on which the fort is
situated. Afternoon city sight seeing tour, Jaipur the
capital of Rajasthan was given a colour of pink a century
ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Ever since, it has
retained the colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the
notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit
maharaja's City Palace of winds. Overnight at the hotel.
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Hawa Mahal
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| Day 7 :
Jaipur-Pushkar |
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After breakfast drive to Pushkar.
Reach Puskhar-the holy town in Rajasthan is known for
it's sacred lake and the only Brahma Temple in the world.
Legend has it that this lake was formed where Lord Brahma
- the lord of creation - dropped a lotus on the day
of the full moon. Every November, the famous Pushkar
Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami, finish on
Kartik Poornima (Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly
a gathering with thousands of camels, cattle and horses
for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local
folk dances, song and entertainment. Visit Brahma Temple
and Lake there. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
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Pushkar Fair
Pushkar Lake
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| Day 8 :
Pushkar - Udaipur |
| After breakfast drive
for Udaipur, arrive Udaipur and transfer to Hotel. Overnight
at the hotel. |
| Day
9 : Udaipur |
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Morning city sight seeing tour. Built
in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been
described as the most romantic spot on the continent
of India by Col. James Todd. Visit theCity Palace museum,
the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's resort
for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art
museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon leisure.
Overnight at the hotel
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Rajasthan's Culture
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| Day
10 : Udaipur-Jodhpur |
| Drive for Jodhpur
after breakfast. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight
at the hotel. |
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11 : Jodhpur |
| Morning city
sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce
Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit
the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill.
Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built
in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and
Umaid Public gardens. Overnight at the hotel. |
Jodhpur
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| Day
12 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
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| Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on
arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day
13 : Jaisalmer |
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Morning city sight seeing tour. Throbbing in the heart
of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately
molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands
a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back
to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old
fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city.
Visit the magnificent fort the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion)
and Salim singh Ki Haveli, whit their carved balconies
and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening
camel ride to visit Sam Dune. |
Jaisalmer
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| Day
14 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner |
| Morning drive
to Bikaner. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon
city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder
Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was
trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West
Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and
abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed
by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner
City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century
fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded
by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long
range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial
windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace,
the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight at the hotel. |
Bikaner
Junag
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| Day
15 : Bikaner-Mandawa
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Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava, on arrival
check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandava,
foundin 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home
of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and
mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of
Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories,
costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins,
numismatic collection and many other interesting items,
preserved in a museum. |
Mandawa
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| Day
16 : Mandawa-Delhi-Departure |
| Drive for Delhi, Arrive Delhi
and transfer to Airport for onward Journey. |
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