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Historical Rajasthan with Taj Mahal, Ajanta & Ellora Caves
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Day 01 - Delhi-Arrival
Arrive at Delhi international airport, you will be received by the representative of HTOI and would be further assisted & transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time is kept free to recover from jetlag. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 02 - Delhi
After having leisurely breakfast, our representative and guide would meet you at the hotel and start a full day guided tour of Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, which is one of the tallest towers of it’s time in India, Humanyun’s Tomb – an UNESCO world heritage site which was built by Begum Hamida for his husband Mughal Emperor Humanyun. It is one of the forerunners of the Taj Mahal. Later also visit India Gate, President’s House, the landmark of India Democracy the Parliament House. Take a tour of Red Fort – an UNESCO world heritage site and a symbol of mighty Mughal Empire, Jama Masjid the biggest mosque of India, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat (a Memorial of Father of India Mahatma Gandhi). Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 03 - Delhi-Sikandra-Agra
Today you will be transferred to Agra stopping en-route at Sikandra a beautiful mausoleum of Mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar. Arrive Agra, check in at the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of arguably the most beautiful monument of love the Taj Mahal – the most photogenic building in the world. Taj Mahal was made by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his pretty wife Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit historical Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). From Agra Fort, four of the mighty rulers from Mughal dynasty ruled their enormous empire in Indian Sub-Continental. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 04 - Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Abhaneri-Jaipur
Today depart Agra for Pink City Jaipur visiting deserted capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri which is famous for its one of the best Baoris or the Step wells of Rajasthan en-route. You may take the lunch at Abhaneri and then drive further to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, transfer to your hotel. Evening is free to explore the traditional markets of Pink City. Later take an excursion to Nahargarh Fort to view the magnificent Sunset View of Jaipur. Stay overnight at your hotel. Day 05 - Jaipur
Morning you will be met by our guide and representative at the hotel and start a daylong tour of Jaipur. Today visit superb Amber Fort climbing its heights on the elephant back, an architectural delight Hawa Mahal (the wind palace); experience the astrology at Jantar Mantar (the observatory), the royal City Palace & its museum. Also take the photograph of “The pride of Jaipur the Albert Hall”. In the evening visit a local farmhouse to have ethnic Rajasthani dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 06 - Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar
Proceed further to auspicious place Pushkar visiting Ajmer Dargah en-route. Arrive at Pushkar, transfer to the hotel. Later visit the only Brahma temple of the world and holy Pushkar Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 07 - Pushkar-Mangliyawas-Jodhpur
After breakfast, transfer to blue city Jodhpur stopping en-route to see Kalp Vriksha at Mangliyawas. Arrive at Jodhpur, transfer to the hotel. Later visit one of the most impressive forts of India, Mehrangarh Fort and the royal cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada. Also visit Umaid Bhawan Palace – one of the biggest residences of the world. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 08 - Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to city of Lakes, Udaipur visiting superb Ranakpur Jain temple en-route. Finally arrive at Udaipur, check in at the hotel. Rest of the time is kept free to experience the natural beauty of this lake town. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 09 - Udaipur
Today take a guided tour of City Palace & its museum, Saheliyon Ki Bari – a garden of maidens, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum and Jagdish temple. In the evening take an enjoyable boat ride over Lake Pichhola. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 10 - Udaipur-Aurangabad
Morning board the flight to Aurangabad. On arrival at Aurangabad, check in at hotel. Later take a guided tour of Bibi-ka-maqbara normally considered as a Taj Mahal of poor man's. This was built in 1679 as Rabia-ud-daurani’s mausoleum, wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's. Also visit Panchakki - a water wheel that was considered as an engineering marvel in its time. Stay overnight at the hotel.Day 11 - Aurangabad-Ajanta-Aurangabad (107 KMS/ 02 HRS)
Take a full day tour of Ajanta Caves (An World Heritage Site). These caves are located in the beautiful valley of Sahyadri hills and are approximately 107 KMS away from Aurangabad. Ajanta Caves are the best examples of the initial Buddhist architecture, sculptures and cave paintings. Ajanta Caves include Chaitya or the halls of prayers and few monasteries dedicated to Lord Buddha. The frescos on the Cave’s walls and ceilings describe the events from the Buddha’s life, tales of Jatakas (the previous incarnations of the Buddha). Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 12 - Aurangabad-Mumbai
Today visit Ellora Caves which are also listed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The monasteries and cave temples at Ellora houses Buddhist prayer halls, monasteries, Hindu & Jai temples. These caves were carved between the 5th century and 11th century AD. Kailash Temple in the Cave No. 19 is the largest structure in the world and no doubt it is one of the most imposing excavations. Afternoon, take a tour of Daulatabad Fort and Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Evening, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai, check in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.Day 13 - Mumbai
After having breakfast take a boat cruise to 05th Century Elephanta Cave Island (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). Elephants Cave Island is one of the best and imposing examples of ancient rock- out architecture. Later visit Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum (one of the best museums in India which has rate collections of art, sculptures, coins etc. It is superb heritage building constructed in 1909 and is an beautiful example of the Indo-Saracenic architecture), Mani Bhawan – an old residence of Mahatma Gandhi at Mumbai, see washer man in action at Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, Chawpatty Beach and few other attractions. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 14 - Mumbai-Departure
At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport to embark the flight back to the onward destination. The tour will culminate here.