India > Leisure Tour > Jodhpur… Samm… Jaisalmer… Bikaner… Jaipur…
Overview:
In India, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur have always been the most sought destinations for avid travelers just because the cities offer a sedate blend of culture and art. Due to the geographical locations, the entire circuit is nicknamed ‘The Golden Triangle.’
In this 15-day tour, you will visit Delhi and Agra, followed By Jaipur. While you spend a few days in Delhi, we will visit Lutyens, the Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, and Rajghat. Among the monuments, our representative will lead you to Qutub Minar and Jama Masjid. While the Qutub Minar, built-in 1193, is the highest tower in India, measuring 73 meters across its height, Jama Masjid is India’s largest mosque. At Agra, we will visit the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World.’ You will also see the Akbar’s Church, the Roman Catholic Cathedral, and Kandahari Bagh or Mehtab Bagh. Another landmark of the ‘Golden Triangle Tour’ is the Amer Fort of Jaipur, where you will get ample time to spend and explore the grandeur. Other remarkable must-visit places are City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and the seven-storeyed Isarlat. This tour concludes after visiting all the cities in the ‘Golden Triangle.’
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On arrival at Jodhpur airport/Railway Station, you will be received by the appointed driver and proceed to the hotel. Check in to the hotel; after freshening up, leave for places of tourist interest. Overnight Stay at Jodhpur.
Jodhpur – a city in the Thar Desert of the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur has a 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort, a former palace that’s now turned into a museum displaying paintings, weapons, and elaborate royal sedan chairs. Set on a rocky ridge, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted with the city’s iconic shade of blue.
After checking in and freshening up, we visit Mehrangarh Fort, covering 1,200 acres in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The complex is situated on a hilltop around 122 mts above the surrounding plain and was constructed circa 1459 by Rajput ruler Rao Jodha. Jaswant Thada, The Jaswant Thada, is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.
Highlights… Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Shopping at Nai Sarak.
Stay: Jodhpur.
After Breakfast, check out & leave for Jaisalmer Sam Sand Dunes. En-route Visit Umaid Bhavan Palace museum Built between 1928 and 1943, Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage and a symbol of the new Jodhpur. Home of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family and currently the world’s sixth-largest private residence. Continue to drive for Sam Sand Dunes on arrival checks in to the Tents after freshening up in the evening Traditional Rajasthani Folk dance & Dinner
Highlights… Visit Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum. (Jodhpur) Folk dance Tents.
Early Morning Camel safari. After Breakfast, check out & leave for Jaisalmer Local places of tourist interest. Jaisalmer is a former trading center and a princely state in the western part of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Its eminent yellow sandstone architecture makes it Known as the “Golden City,” Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel strengthened by Ninetynine bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the decorative Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
Golden Fort is supposed to be one of the very few “living forts” globally, such as Carcassonne, France, as nearly 1/4th of the old city’s population still exists in the fort. statelystatelystatelystatelyJaisalmer Fort, the second eldest Fort of Rajasthan, was built-in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal ruler Jaisal from whom it originated its name and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes (including the ancient Silk road. The settlements outside the fort for the growing population of Jaisalmer were established in the 17th century.
Patwon ki Haveli Series of early-1800s palaces, now a museum is featuring intricate carvings, furniture & artwork. Gadisar Lake, also known as Gadsisar Lake, is located in Jaisalmer. in 1156 AD, It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, King Jaisal Rawal, and later reconstructed by Gadsi Singh in the year around 1367 AD. This lake is an artificial lake. Puppet Show.
Things to do… Golden Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Puppet Show (Own Cost).
After Breakfast, check out & leave for Bikaner. On arrival, check in to the hotel. After Freshen up rest of the day is free to explore the area. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
The Bikaner Indian state of Rajasthan, the east side, is bordered by Pakistan and surrounded by the Desert Thar. The city is recognized for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees. Junagarh Fort, in the city of Bikaner, was initially called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh means “Old Fort” in the early 20th century when the ruling family shifted to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. With the surprisingly harmonious blend of east-west, the Lalgarh Palace is considered among the most notable royal abodes built during the 19th century. The Architect, Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, appreciated the contribution of local Indian craftsmen. The consequence is a grand structure with traditional Mughal and Rajput touches decorating the exterior and British-encouraged interiors, wide-ranging with smoking, billiard, and card rooms. It is said to be Jacob’s premium creation. Jain Haveli in this city of sand dunes, massive deserts, breathtaking palaces, and gorgeous Havelis are the character of Bikaner, the state of Rajasthan. The city boasts of some of the extremely charming Havelis across India. A stately house surrounded by a courtyard, standing tall amidst narrow lanes built with red sandstone – Havelis take one back to the past of kings and queens.
Things to do… Junagarh Fort, The Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli.
After Breakfast, check out & leave for Jaipur. On arrival, check in to the hotel. After Freshen up rest of the day is free to explore the area. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Visit Amer Fort, located 11 kilometers from Jaipur in Amer, Rajasthan, with an area of 4 sq. km was the capital of Rajasthan. The town of Amer was originally constructed by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh. Situated high on a hill, it is the very prime tourist attraction of Jaipur.
Mughal architecture has a great impact on the architectural style of several fort buildings. Created out of red sandstone and marble. The beautiful, opulent palace is laid out on four levels. These levels consist of the Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), the Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal means mirror palace, and the Sukh Niwas, where cool weather is affectedly created by winds that blow over a waterfall within the palace. The fort was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance, there is a temple devoted to Shila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya religion, which was given to Raja Man Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal, in 1604. Later we proceed to Jal Mahal, in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur. The palace was initially built in 1699; the building and the lake around it were later refurbished and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amer. In the evening, leave for Market Area Sanjay Bazar & Bapu Galli.
Enjoy your last evening in Jaipur with a memorable experience in the flamboyant & colorful capital of Rajasthan with a traditional Rajasthani dinner in an Ethnic village called “Chokhi Dhani.”
Highlights… Amer Fort, Jal Mahal (Outside View), Market Area Sanjay Bazar & Bapu Galli.
After Breakfast, check out & we proceed to Jaipur Local Sightseeing. City Palace… Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber in 1727. Jantar Mantar, a group of 19 astronomical tools built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh I, the founder of Jaipur. The monument was finished in 1734. It has the world’s largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner & Overnight stay at Jaipur. Hawa Mahal… Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur; constructed from pink and red sandstone. The palace is located on the end of the City Palace and spreads to the Zanana, or women’s chambers. The Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of the state and roles as the state museum of Rajasthan. The structure is situated in Ram Niwas garden, opposite New gate, and is a good example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called as Govt. Central Museum. In the evening, leave for Jaipur Airport/Railway Sin. To board the Flight/Train for home town. Tour Conclude.
Highlights… City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, The Albert Hall Museum.
