Hores Safari in Rajasthan
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination : New Delhi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kotri - Hemawas
- Rohet - Kharwa - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - New Delhi
Rajasthan
- the land of the Rajputs, is known for its kings, fearless warriors, forts,
palaces, and temples which are a reminder of the glorious past. Kingdoms were
carved and established by the Rajputs on horseback. In Horse Safari in Rajasthan
Tour, we will have the pleasure of riding on horses through trails dotted and
marked with cenotaphs, villages, huge and ancient forts and temples. This tour
covers 15 Days and 14 Nights.
Day 01 : Arrive at Delhi
Arrive today in India’s capital city of Delhi. You are greeted with a
traditional Indian welcome and escorted by company representatives to your
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and adjust to the time zone.
Overnight.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast embark on a tour of New & Old Delhi. Drive along
Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue for a look at Parliament. The
President’s House, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Also
visit Birla Mandir, a colorful & modern Hindu Temple.
Afternoon tour the Old Delhi. Among your stops are the Red Fort, built by
Shahjahan; Raj Ghat; a memorial to Mahtam Gandi; Ashoka Pillar and the mile
-long Chandni Chowk Bazar.
Overnight.
Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur
Breakfast
at hotel and fly to Udaipur. Check-in at hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight.
Day 04 : Udaipur
After breakfast tour this famous “City of Lakes” known as one of
the most picturesque and romantic cities of India. Visit City Palace with
its scalloped arches, fretted balconies and cupolas, Sahelion Ki Bari Garden,
and the Folklore museum where you can see a presentation of the sting Puppet
show typical to this area.
Overnight.
Day 05 : Udaipur - Ranakpur
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur from Udaipur. Ranakpur is known for its
superbly carved marble Jain Temple. An enormous basement of this temple covers
48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls.
The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved,
no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century.
Overnight.
Day 06 : Ranakpur - Kotri
After
having breakfast, from Ranakpur we will start our first horse safari. We will
have horse safari to village Kotri. Enroute we stop at Barkana. After lunch
resume the horse ride to Kotri. By the evening arrive at Kotri. Overnight.
Day 07 : Kotri - Hemawas
In the morning after having breakfast we start horse ride to Hemawas. In the
way we pass through many small village settlements. On arrival in Hemawas
relax for a while. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and explore the surrounding
area. Overnight.
Day 08 : Hemawas - Rohet
In the morning after having breakfast we ride on horses towards Rohet. In
the afternoon arrive in Rohet. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
Day 09 : Rohet - Kharwa
After breakfast drive to Kharwa, which is famous for tomato cultivation. It
also boasts of a big artificial lake and an enchanting fort. In the afternoon
arrive in Kharwa. In the evening we will visit the fort. Overnight
Day
10 : Kharwa - Pushkar
In the morning after having breakfast start horse ride towards Pushkar, the
conclusion point of horse safari trip. Pushkar being one of the most religious
places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only
temple of lord Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage
city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival
which takes place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed
into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come to bath in the
holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place
here where farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and sell. We will visit the
temple and lake. Overnight
Day 11 : Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast we leave the holy city of Pushkar and drive towards the Pink
City Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the
great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital
of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones.
After a break in Jaipur we visit the City Palace, which is still the formal
residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection
of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory,
and the
largest
of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveal
us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. Overnight
Day 12 : Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away
from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries
before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace
Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa
Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements
with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate
and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the afternoon
we have a walk through the colourful Bazaars of Jaipur and visit a factory
to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.
In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi
Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have
an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Overnight
Day 13 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series
of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute we make
a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen
in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful
city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been
built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water
supply. In the evening we will arrive in Agra. Evening free for leisure. Overnight
Day 14 : Agra - Delhi - Home
Today we start our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three
of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure
began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's
reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After
the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of
India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling
beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as
a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace),
who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough
time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of
Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work, which is still
being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists
of the Taj Mahal.
Later drive to New Delhi. Around midnight flight to home destination.
TOUR COST 35000 INR PER PERSON
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