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Day 1 -
New Delhi
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Welcome to
India, You will be received by our “Incredible Real
India Tours” representative or your driver at
international airport and assisted to your hotel. In
the Hotel the representative / driver will hand over
your documents regarding the tour, Overnight in Hotel.
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Delhi
is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in
the world. Having been the capital of several empires
in ancient
India,
Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from
northwest India to the Gangetic Plains.
Day 2 -
New Delhi
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A full day sight seeing of
Delhi. Starting with Old Delhi with a visit to Red
Fort, the Jama Masjid. In the afternoon visiting
New Delhi,
seeing the India gate, Parliament house, the
Secretariat building and the Presidential house.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3 - Mandawa
(Shekhawati Region Silk Route) 250 km
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Proceed for Shekhawati region to a town called
Nawalgarh/ Dundlod / Mandawa). This town and the
nearby areas of Shekhawati region are famed for its
beautiful painted haveli’s (mansions) which were
constructed by wealthy merchants of the region in the
18th and 19th centuries.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4 –
Bikaner -
190 km
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Drive down through Shekhawati region to Bikaner. In
the afternoon you will be taken on a half day city
tour of the Junagarh Fort, excursion to world famous
rat’s temple at Deshnok town.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 5 - Jaisalmer
(The Golden City) 350 km
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Drive down to Jaisalmer, Driving through the
Rajasthani Thar desert you arrive at Jaisalmer, one of
the jewels in India’s crown. Exquisite wood and
sandstone buildings dot the town and within Jaisalmer
Fort are homes, hotels and shops hidden in ancient
lane ways. Overnight in
Hotel.
Day 6 - Jaisalmer
(The Golden City)
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Visiting the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort
in the world and some astonishing havelis (Mansions).
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM or KHURI SAND
DUNES for brief Camel safari & a typical Rajasthani
Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner
amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.
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Stay
overnight at the SWISS TENT CAMP/ HOTEL.
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To
have an camel safari and stay at night in the desert
or come back to Jaisalmer and sleep in the hotel it is
up to your choice “Real India Tour” team will follow
your choice.
Day 7 -
Jodhpur
(The Sun City) 275 km
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In
Morning drive to
Jodhpur.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the
advice of a hermit, overlooking the city of blue
houses in the image of a long sentinel. Evening at
leisure.
Day 8 – Ranakpur
(The world famous Jain Temples) 185 km
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En-route Visit world famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur.
The eternal Jain pilgrimage centre of Ranakpur. Admire
the workmanship from the 16th century temples &
Kumbhalgarh fort - the stronghold of the kingdom of
Mewar built by Maharana Kumbha in 1453. Visit the
palace and see the beautiful mural paintings in the
Zenana Mahal (ladies quarters). The view from the
parapet wall is breath taking and this is where the
soldiers used to be stationed to view the advent of
the enemies. The fort has 7 gates through which we
need to enter to gain access to the palaces. See the
temple where Maharana Kumbha was treacherously killed
by his own kith and kin during his prayer to win the
seat of Mewar. Evening at leisure.
Day 9 -
Udaipur
(The City of Lakes) 90 km
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En-route visit the Kumbhalgarh fort, visit The
Kumbhalgarh Fort - the stronghold of the kingdom of
Mewar built by Maharana Kumbha in 1453. Visit the
palace and see the beautiful mural paintings in the
Zenana Mahal (ladies quarters). The view from the
parapet wall is breath taking and this is where the
soldiers used to be stationed to view the advent of
the enemies. The fort has 7 gates through which we
need to enter to gain access to the palaces. See the
temple where Maharana Kumbha was treacherously killed
by his own kith and kin during his prayer to win the
seat of Mewar. Evening at leisure.
Day 10 -
Udaipur
(The City of Lakes)
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Visit the
City Palace the
richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan. Later,
see the Sahelion ki Bari where Maharana Sangram Singh
build this garden complex with fountains and lakes for
his beautiful daughter. In the evening we take a lake
cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola by sunset
and visit the island palace Jagmandir where according
to legends the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan lived and got
inspired to build the Taj Mahal later. Evening at
leisure.
Day 11 – Pushkar
(The only Brahma Temple in the world) 300km
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Drive down for Pushkar, which happens to be the
holiest places according to the Hindus as it is
considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife
Saraswati (the goddess of learning and music)
performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only
Brahma temple in the world before intermingling with
the local colors in the local bazaar. Pushkar is also
world famous for its cattle fair, which is held each
year in the month of October/November. Evening at
leisure.
Day 12 - Jaipur
(The Pink City) 150 km
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After breakfast continue towards Jaipur and reach by
lunch-time and check into hotel. After lunch set off
to see the Pink city visiting the observatory Jantar
Mantar built in 1727 by Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh II
who was a mathematician, an astronomer an astrologer
and a great musician of his era. He built five
observatories throughout India – Jaipur, Ujjain,
Varanasi, Mathura and Delhi but only the one at Jaipur
is functional. Then visit the City Palace of the
Maharaja of Jaipur with a fabulous collection of robes
and saris in cotton and silk with gold latticed work.
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Evening at leisure.
Day 13 - Jaipur
(The Pink City)
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A
full day's program takes you to nearby Amber fort,
then up to the awesome fortress by elephant.
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Evening at leisure in your hotel.
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Day 14 -
Agra
(Taj Mahal closed on Friday) 250 km
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The
morning drive leads you to
Agra
via Emperor Akbar’s deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, an almost perfectly preserved 4oo year old Mughal capital.
Quintessential Mughal city, that was the
capital of their empire in the 16th and 17th
centuries. Apart from Taj Mahal, theirs is the
magnificent Agra Fort to visit.
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Evening at leisure in your hotel.
Day 15 –
Agra to Varanasi
(by night train from
Agra
or by flight from Delhi to Varanasi)
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Varanasi,
formerly known as Banaras, is one of the most
important religious cities in India. When you walk the
crowded streets of the old city near the Ganges River,
you will see holy men, holy cows, and holy temples all
over the place.
Day 16 –
Varanasi
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Early in the morning at the time of sunrise we take
you to banks of the river Ganges where we board a boat
to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the
security of our boat. The boat ride starts from
Dasashwamedh Ghat and ends at Manikarnika Ghat along
the sacred Ganges, You can visit Assi Ghat,
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat, Manikarnika
Ghat, Tulsi Ghat. See the Kashi Vishwanath temple and
the Gyanvyapi kund and the mosque attached to it. Also
visit the
Benares
Hindu
University
the largest residential university in
India
with more than 3000 residential students. Return to
your hotel for breakfast. Later visit Sarnath the
sacred city for the Buddhist all over the world. It
was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to
his first five disciples. Also worth visiting is the
museum with artifacts dating back to 3rd century BC.
Visit the nearby ruins of the ancient seat of learning
in Sarnath. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 17 –
Varanasi to New Delhi
(By Train/Flight)
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In
the morning, take a leisurely breakfast, Later take a
flight to Delhi, Upon Arrival in Delhi, You will be
received by one of the team member of “Incredible Real
India Tours”. You can visit Sikh Temple or you can
walk around Cannaught Place, Take a dinner in the
restaurants at this center of the city.
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Overnight in Hotel
Day 18 -
New Delhi
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Later you will transfer to the International airport 3
hours before to board the International flight time
for your further journey back to your Country. The
services of “Incredible Real India Tours” Ends
Here.
Every Itinerary is just for an idea it can be
customized according your wish…
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