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Rajasthan
with Ajanta, Ellora with Mumbai Tour
Duration: 17
Nights & 18 Days.
Destination : Delhi - Agra -
Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur -Aurangabad - Ajanta -
Ellora - Mumbai.
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1:
Delhi arrival and transfer to hotel.
Delhi airport arrival, transfer you to car for driving towards your hotel.
Check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, then head towards exploring Delhi.
Visit Red Fort Jama Masjid Qutub Minar - This monument was constructed in
the year 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and famously known as "Tower of
Victory". This Minar is surrounded by a lush green garden, which make it a
perfect leisurely place for tourists coming from different parts of the
world. Humayun's Tomb, India gate, parliament building, Rajpath, Birla
Temple, Sikh temple, Overnight stay at hotel Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Morning after breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards Agra. Once you
reach this place, check in the hotel and later leave for Agra sightseeing.
Visit Agra Fort - a red sandstone fort on the banks of River Yamuna. It
was built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1566. In the evening, you will
visit Taj Mahal. This is the construction which took around seventeen
years to get complete and require 20000 workmen. It was built by Shah
Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz. Overnight stay at Agra.
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Early morning visit Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. Have your breakfast
and proceed to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. This was the
capital at the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Along with that also visit
Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway throughout the world. Once you
reach Jaipur, check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, leave for sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit the most
popular tourist attractions which include Amber Fort - it is also called
as "Amer Fort" and attracts huge number of tourists from all across the
globe. This fort overlooks the Maota Lake and was constructed in the 16th
century by Raja Man Singh I. Jal Mahal - It is a wonderful palace, which
is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This palace has been
constructed in red sandstone with Mughal and Rajput styles of
architecture. Jantar Mantar, which is the largest and till date best
preserved observatories which was built by Jai Singh. Hawa Mahal is
considered to be the most prominent landmark of Jaipur. This palace
comprises of around 953 small windows and was built by Maharaja Sawai
Pratap Singh in 1799. Also visit City Palace which houses museum, Chandra
Mahal and Shri Govind dev temple. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur - Bikaner
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Bikaner. On arrival,
check-in the hotel for short relax. Rest of the day is free for
independent activities. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 7: Bikaner
Have breakfast at the hotel, then you will leave to visit the Junagarh
fort, Lalgarh palace and Laxmi Niwas palace. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 8:
Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast, you will leave for Jaisalmer. On arrival,
check-in the hotel for short relax. Rest of the day is free for
independent activities. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 9: Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast, leave for sightseeing and visit Jaisalmer fort,
Patwon ki haveli and bada bagh. After this, you will drive towards Sam
sand dunes to enjoy camel safari, traditional folk dance. Overnight stay
in tent at Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning breakfast, drive for Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in the hotel for
short relax. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight
stay at Jodhpur.
Day 11: Jodhpur sightseeing
Morning after having breakfast, you will go for sightseeing and visit
Meharangarh fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada. On completion of
the sightseeing, old city clock tower market, blue city and after back to
hotel and overnight stay.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning after breakfast, drive to Ranakpur, visit Ranakpur Jain temple and
after lunch. drive towards Udaipur and check-in the and overnight stay at
Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur
Morning after breakfast, you will leave for sightseeing wherein you will
visit Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Saheliyon-ki bari and Fateh Sagar lake.
Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 14: Udaipur - Aurangabad (by flight)
Morning after breakfast, then you will be dropped at Udaipur airport to
board your flight to Aurangabad. On arrival, check-in the hotel for relax.
Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay at
Aurangabad.
Day 15: Aurangabad
Morning after breakfast, you will leave for towards Ajanta Caves. These
monuments date back to 2nd century BC and contain sculptures and paintings
that are regarded as the masterpieces of the Buddhist Religious art. The
ascetic composites of Ajanta comprise of Stupa (monuments built upon
relics of Buddha), Chaitya (worshiping hall) and Vihara (monastery). These
caves can be distinguished into two architectural phases, separated from
each other by almost four hundred years. It comprises of five
Chaitya-grihas or sanctuaries and monastic complex viharas or sangharamas.
Overnight stay at Aurangabad.
Day 16: Aurangabad
Morning after breakfast, you will leave for Ellora that comprises of 34
temples and monasteries. These monuments date back to 600 to 1000 AD. The
5 Jain caves (caves 30-34), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 12 Buddhist (caves
1-12) demonstrate the religious broadmindedness widespread during that
period of Indian history. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.
Day 17: Aurangabad - Mumbai (by flight)
Morning after breakfast, then you will be transferred to car as you will
drive towards Aurangabad airport to board your flight to Mumbai. On
arrival, check-in the hotel for relax. Rest of the day is free for
independent activities. Overnight stay at Mumbai.
Day 18: Mumbai sightseeing and departure
Morning after breakfast, you will visit Gateway of India, which was
constructed as a tribute for King George V and Queen Mary, who were on an
official visit to Mumbai in 1911. Then continue sightseeing by visiting
Elephanta caves, as you will catch a boat to reach this beautiful spot. It
comprises of two groups of caves, firstly -a large group of five Hindu
caves and secondly- a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. In the evening,
you will have dropped at Mumbai airport to board your flight to home or
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