Feel the royal heritage, culture, and architecture of Rajasthan in Chetram Holidays' "Glory of Rajasthan Tour Package." Carefully planned in its approach, the tour package makes the visitor live an insider's life, bringing alive the grandeur of royal palaces, majestic forts, serene lakes, and colorful bazaars. As chaotic Delhi roads yield to Udaipur's romantic vista, Pushkar holy ambiance to Taj Mahal at Agra iconoclastic grandeur, the trip is North India's pièce de résistance where heritage is concerned. Highlights:
Pickup and drop from/to your hotel by your representative upon arrival in Delhi. Relax and relax after getting through check-in formalities in India's most hectic capital. Shopping from the local bazaar or relaxation in the hotel as per your time of arrival.
Begin the Delhi tour with a visit to the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mughal architectural icon. Move on to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and experience the energy of Chandni Chowk market. In the afternoon, go to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and drive past India Gate and the Presidential Palace. End the day at Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then return to your hotel.
Breakfast, then Jaipur sightseeing of the "Pink City" of local reputation. On arrival, you may rest and relax in your hotel and take a leisurely day off, or shop at local bazaars and purchase local products, renowned for traditional Rajasthani ornaments, attire, and handicrafts. Shopping at local bazaars is an activity that would be ideal for you.
Start the day with a visit to the sprawling Amber Fort on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake.
Visit its well-appointed halls, courts, and Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace). The City Palace, a palace constructed in Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, is within walking distance. Close by is the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory. Finish your tour with a photo stop at legendary Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), renowned for latticework.
Depart early morning after breakfast for the "Blue City" of Jodhpur. Arrive and rest at the hotel and proceed for a walking tour of the Clock Tower, a cloth, spice, and handicraft bazaar.
Walk through a bird's eye view of the ancient Mehrangarh Fort having a museum of royal antiquities inside. Walk through the white marble cenotaph Jaswant Thada built as a memorial for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Walk through blue-painted older city lanes and view the buildings and culture at proximity during the daytime.
Travel to Udaipur with a break journey en route to visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur, famous for marble interiors. Arrive in Udaipur, "City of Lakes," and stay overnight at the hotel. Day to your own choice or just a leisurely boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Begin the day at City Palace, courtyard-museum-garden complex whose frontage can be viewed from Lake Pichola. Visit the Jagdish Temple, Vishnu temple, and subsequently enjoy a relaxing boat tour in Lake Pichola which provides a view of Jag Mandir and Lake Palace. Wander about in the Saheliyon ki Bari, fountains-and-pavilions garden of the bygone era, during the evening.
Travel to Pushkar, a sacred town renowned for the sacred lake and the sacred Temple of Brahma, India's second temple for Lord Brahma.
Arrive Pushkar, check into hotel, relax. Walk along Pushkar Lake where the pilgrims bathe, and stroll through the local crowded bazaars with the beautiful handicrafts and shopping items. Relax in the evening, watching the peaceful aarti (prayer session) at the lake, a divine scene with serene and spiritual environment.
Have breakfast, and then proceed to Agra with a stop on the way at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city of some of the most exquisite red sandstone buildings, i.e.
Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid. Relax for a while in and around Agra and visit the world-famous Taj Mahal, a World Heritage and Seven Wonders of the World. You would be dropped at the airport or railway station after witnessing this spellbinding depiction of love, marking the end of the unforgettable "Glory of Rajasthan Tour Package" of Chetram Holidays. The journey is a divine mix of history exploration, culture revelations, and recreation so that travelling on the royal glory of Rajasthan is worth preserving. Let Chetram Holidays be your travel partner in the pursuit of discovery of your Indian heritage.
