Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan with Beaches in India
Tour Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Varansi - Delhi - Goa - Mumbai
Day 01: Paris - Delhi
Departure to Delhi in the morning. Arrival in the evening and overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa (Shekhawati Region) (265 KMS 6h)
Depart for the ancient kingdom of Shekavati which is named after Rajput Sheka. Arrive Mandawa, reception and installation at Fort. Walk through the village houses (havelis) nicely decorated with frescoes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner (200 kms 4 hours)
Departure for Bikaner, a former major milestone on the road camels. Visit the Citadel, founded in 1488, including the fortress and the palace are built of red sandstone. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms 6 hours)
Day drive to Jaisalmer in the Thar desert. This strange city of yellow sandstone, forgotten on the Indo Pakistani border, appears to float within its walls. Founded in 1156 by Maharaja Jaisal Singh, Jaisalmer retains much evidence of its past splendor. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
Visit the low city and its havelis with finely carved balconies, the citadel, Fort, temples, Jains. Free time to enjoy the bazaars and alleys. End after twelve o'clock excursion to Sam for a ride a camel and witness the sunset over the dunes Soliel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (285 kms 5 hours)
Departure for Jodhpur, the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, called the "Blue City" because of its facades painted in blue. Originally this color was reserved for Brahmins. The reputation of horsemen emeritus of the princes of the city, was such that they gave their name to the famous trousers. Arrival in the afternoon and visit the Mehrangarh Fort. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Jaipur: (330 kms 6 hrs)
Departure for Jaipur, the pink city. Installation at the hotel. Walking tour of the bustling old town pink: the City Palace, Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, and various bazaars, each with his specialty. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur:
Early morning visit the ancient capital of Amber. Dedicated to the discovery of Amber Fort with the rise in elephant led by a turbaned mahout to the top of the ramparts. Visit the Palace and Temple of Kali, which takes place every morning religious ceremony. Afternoon spent visiting the Maharaja's Palace, still inhabited by the royal family and part of which serves as a museum, Rawal Mahal or Palace of Winds and finely carved facade designed to protect the beauty of women prying eyes, and beautiful astronomical observatory of Maharaja Jai Singh II worthy of a novel by Jules Verne!. Afternoon Jaipur to walk to the observatory to the palace with a series of courses and lodges, with fine collections of weapons and miniatures. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (245 kms 6 hrs)
Morning drive to Agra. Enroute we stop at the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km west of Agra. This ancient city, built by Emperor Akbar in 1659, was later abandoned because of lack of water. We see the graceful buildings composing this noble city, including the Jama Masjid, the tomb of Salim Christi, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Continuation worm Agra, arrival and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Agra - Varansi - (Night Train)
After breakfast depart for a guided tour of Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal, a monument built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth of her fourteenth child. Wonderful work of love in white marble whose construction lasted 22 years. Inside you can admire the fine work of sculpture in particular, the principle of "pietra dura, inlay technique specific gemstones and semi-precious stones.
Visit the Red Fort with red sandstone walls stretch of 2 km. The tomb of ltimad Ud Daula was the first Mughal building, while white marble, to have used the principle of the inlay. In the afternoon visit Sikandara after the Tomb of Akbar built in the 16th century. In the evening after the visit, transfer station for the train to Varanasi.
Overnight in the train
Day 11: Varansi:
Upon arrival at Varanasi, and transfer facility at the hotel. Relaxing morning. In the after noon Visit Sarnath Buddhist or place Buddha was given his first sermon. After the tour transfer to Sarnath Ghats on the banks of the Ganges to witness the Aarti (prayers didie to diesse of fertility).
In the evening, you will attend Pujas on Ghats. Aarti after the return to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Varanasi - Flight - Delhi
Early in the morning, cruise boat on the Ganges river sacree.Vous observe the living traditions of one of the oldest religion. City tour and free time. Varanasi is the oldest city in the world and the religious capital of Hinduism. Cruises after the return to the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi from Delhi. Arriving in Delhi and transfer facility at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Delhi - Goa (Flight)
Day Capital of the Indian Union since the 13th century, Delhi has always been a center of power. At least 8 cities have succeeded in these places. It is divided into two, the old town: Old Delhi, which runs north and New Delhi, the capital created by the British in 1911.
Visit New Delhi: Qutub Minar or Tower of Victory: The highest stone tower in India, 72 m whose base reaches 14 m in diameter and ends in time. Raj Path: The Royal Way, another highlight of New Delhi, immense in its breadth and bordered by ornamental ponds, it connects the gate of India to the east, the current residence of the President.
Visit Old Delhi: Red Fort, built in red sandstone, imposing citadel of Shah Jahan, extends over 2 km. The walled city was established east. The entrance is through the impressive gate of Lahore. It leads to the Chatta Chowk, shopping for handicrafts and antiques. Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, with 2 minarets 40 meters high, its courtyard can hold up to 25,000 people. After the visit, transfer to airport for interior mount on the flight from Goa. Arriving in Goa and transfer facility at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 15: Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 16: Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 17: Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 18: Goa
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 19: Goa - Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Goa from Mumbai. Coming Home and transfer to hotel.
Day 20: Mumbai - France (return flight)
After breakfast, the day devoted to visit the city. Near the Gateway of India, we embark to the island of Elephanta caves which are carved remarkably devoted to the glory of Shiva. Visit of the Prince of Wales, home to such notable collections of miniatures and sculptures of different regions of India. After the visit, transfer to restaurant for a farewell dinner. After dinner, transfer to airport for International flight home.
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