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Day 7 Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur  |
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After breakfast drive to Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance of its palaces and courts. Built by Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1571 and 1585. After sightseeing drive to Jaipur, the flamboyant capital of the state of Rajasthan. Arrive Jaipur and check-in to Oberoi Rajvilas, a royal resort set in 32 acres of beautiful gardens with pavilions and reflection pools that create the romance and grandeur of royal Rajasthan. Rest of the day is at leisure.
(The Oberoi Rajvilas) |
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| Day 8 Jaipur |
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 This morning drive 7 miles north of Jaipur to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Rajputs from 1037 until 1728. After ascending the fort on elephant back, visit Amber's magnificent palaces. In the afternoon tour the Pink City of Jaipur visiting the Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of the Winds.
(The Oberoi Rajvilas) |
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| Day 9 Jaipur / Jodhpur |
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Transfer to the airport in time for Indian flight IC 7471 Jaipur / Jodhpur (1210/1250). Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to Umaid Bhawan Palace, the world’s largest Art-Deco style private residence of the Jodhpur royal family. Afternoon is at leisure to relax. You may wish to visit the museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace and enjoy a guided tour of the palace.
(Umaid Bhawan Palace) |
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| Day 10 Jodhpur / Jaisalmer |
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Today visit the Meherangarh Fort, the most authentic surviving taste of
ceaseless rounds of war, honor and extravagance that characterized Rajputana.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, the royal cremation ground of the former rulers
of Jodhpur and the medieval markets selling textiles, antiques and spices.
In the afternoon drive 5 hours to Jaisalmer, the westernmost town of Rajasthan
on the fringes of the Thar Desert. Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in to Rawal
Kot. Perched above the town and seemingly rising out of the rocks, Rawal-Kot
offers postcard-perfect views of the 12th century Jaisalmer Fort as well
as the setting sun.
(Rawal Kot) |
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| Day 11 Jaisalmer |
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the sightseeing today visiting one of one of Rajasthan's most enchanting
cities, tranquil and beautiful with its honey-colored fort emerging from
the flat dry sand, like a fairy-tale kingdom, abounding in ancient palaces,
temples and delicately sculpted Havelies. In the afternoon visit some of
the beautifully carved Jain temples at Lodruva. These temples are the only
remains of a once flourishing Marwar capital. The day ends with a visit
to the sand dunes of Sam at sunset.
(Rawal-Kot) |
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| Day 12 Jaisalmer / Bikaner |
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Today enjoy a spectacular drive through scenic countryside to Bikaner, visiting en route the magnificent yellow sand stone fort and museum at Pokaran. Arrive Bikaner and check-in to Lalgarh Palace. Bikaner takes its name from Rao Bhikaji who setup his independent kingdom in 1488.
(Lalgarh Palace) |
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