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- Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
North India Heritage Tour
Duration: 14 Night / 15 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambhore – Agra – Orcha – Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
You will be arrived at Delhi airport and transferred to the hotel. The first day you will be exploring the historical walled city of Delhi. the sightseeing tour of Delhi will include the Qutab Minar, HumayunTomb, India Gate, President House, Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid and laxmi Narayan Temple.Over night in your hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Mandawa (by road 280 kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Mandawa.Upon arrival at Mandawa check-in your pre bookd hotel. Mandawa is known as heart of Shekhawati .The Fort of Mandawa was built in the year 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh, the founder of the town.After freshen up proceed to local sightseeing which is include the Arched Gateway of the Fort Mandawa located in the very heart of Mandawa & a classic example of the famed Rajput style of architecture. It houses many beautiful paintings & frescoes that dazzle the eyes & now been converted into a heritage hotel, The Bindisar Newatia Haveli built in the year 1921 combines traditional frescoes of horses & elephants with those depicting a young boy using a phone plus opulent touring cars & the Wright Brothers' plane, Chokhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli built in the year 1870 that has some of the best murals in Shekhawati on both the exterior & interior walls with elephants & camels on its façade and the Saraf Haveli. Over night stay in your hotel..
Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner (by road 164 kms / 04 hrs)
After breakfast proceeds for Bikaner, 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 gate. 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. on arrival bikaner check into hotel then city tour of bikaner visit-junagarh fort, lalgarh palace. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner - Jaipur (By road 322 kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast check out and proceed to Jaipur On arrival at Jaipur transfer to your pre booked hotel Jaipur, Over night stay in hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur
After break fast take a visit full day sightseeing include Amber Fort. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic Amber fort on elephant back (Optional). The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Hawa mehal (Palace of Winds). The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most common places such as its squares and lanes. City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur – Ranthambhore (By road 180 kms / 04 hrs)
After break fast check-out and proceed to Ranthambhore .Check-in into your pre booked hotel. After lunch you take an afternoon drive into Ranthambhore National Park by Canter.
Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state. Located at the junction of the Aravalli & Vindhya hill range, Ranthambhore-famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq. Sanctuary establish in the year 1955 by the Indian Government & was declared as Project Tiger reserves in the year 1973. It became National Park in the year 1980 & later in the year 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include Sawai Man Singh & Keladevi sanctuaries, total area 1334 km.Major wild animals found in the national park include the tiger, leopard, Nilgai, dholes, wild pig, Sambar, chital & the gaur. It is also home to wide variety of trees, plants, birds & reptiles.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Ranthambhore
Early morning visit to Ranthambhore National Park by Canter. Return for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure. There is time to relax and enjoy the facilities of your hotel, maybe take a dip in the pool for a break from the heat of the day. After lunch Afternoon drive to Ranthambhore National Park by Canter.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Ranthambhore – Agra via Fatehpur Sikiri (By road 280 kms / 06 hrs)
After break fast drive to Agra. The city of Mughals offers you an opportunity to explore the massive monuments, majestic buildings, and the popular arts and crafts. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums. You will be check in your pre booked hotel and visit to visit the Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum, Also visit the 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. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 09: Agra – Orcha (By road 258 kms / 05 hrs)
After break fast visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday) a poem in white marble - one of the seven wonders of the world which built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal, The Taj mahal constructed by 20,000 men labored for over 17 years, Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.
Check-out and drive to Orcha en-rout Jhansi. Jhansi is not only the most important city in Bundelkhand region but also one of the most important in entire Uttar Pradesh. The city has lots of historical, cultural and heritage value attached to it.Jhansi tourist attractions are Jhansi Fort , Jhansi Museum , Jhansi Rani Mahal, drive to continue and reached at Orcha. On arrival at Orcha check in your pre booked hotel and freshen up. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10: – Khajuraho ( By road 183 kms / 03 hrs)
Early after breakfast take visit to Orcha sightseeing which is include Orchha fort ,Temple of Orchha, Phool bagh (Flower garden) .return on breakfast and check-out and proceed to Khajuraho. On arrival at Khajuraho check in your pre booked hotel and freshen up. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11: Khajuraho
After breakfast will be Proceed for a full day tour of the Exotic Temples of Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho are superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture and depict images of gods and goddesses, warriors and musicians, real and mythological animals and in great detail - women and sex, and known for the magnificent carving sculpture and architecture structure depicting numerous exotic postures of the famous kamasutra ancient Indian work on sex. Over night stay at hotel
Day 12: Khajuraho - Varanasi (by road 407 kms / 08 hrs)
After early morning breakfast check-out and drive to varanasi. Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet manufacturing place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Varanasi
Early morning drive to the ghat (River bank) and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions , can be a spiritually uplifting sight.The life on the ghats bound in an endless string of rituals, ever-changing aspects of the river & the wide landscape across have fascinated visitors from all over the world. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going.
Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, city tour of varanasi.- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, bharat mata temple with a big relief map of india in marble, durga temple, tulsi manas mandir, Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery & the mosque of Moghul emperor Aurangzeb.
Visit Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Varanasi – Delhi ( By Flight)
Morning at leisure, Afternoon transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi , Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or last minute shopping etc. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi (Departure)
After having a delightful breakfast on arrival at appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport of New Delhi to board the flight back to your home with sweet memories, a bundle of souvenirs and an address book full of friends. (The Tour Ends)
The Tours Cost Include:
- Accommodation in air conditioned room/cottage (As per required).
- Daily Buffet Breakfast at your hotel.
- All meals include at Ranthambhore (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast) except in luxury category.
- 03 Jungle safari by Jeep/Canter (Subject to availability) in Ranthambhore National Park
- Entry fees and Naturalist charges in Ranthambhore National Park
- Services of an English speaking guide during all your sightseeing schedules.
- Transportation in an exclusive air-conditioned Car (As per required) or the one of similar standards.
- Driver’s allowances and parking charges.
- All kind of transport and luxury Taxes.
- Assistance to all arrival and departure points by company representative.
- All other specified expenses and activities.
The Tour cost does not includes:
- All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, and beverages.
- It also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
- Entrance fees to the monuments except Ranthambhore
- International and Internal airfare.
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
- Camera fee (still or movie)
- Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package includes".
The above proposed tour is based on private departures, whereby you can benefit from having a private air-conditioned car, stop en-route for breaks or photo opportunities. We hope the proposed Rajasthan Tour will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people.
The above proposed tour can be customized as per your need and requirements.