South India Tour Package including Goa-Mumbai

Day 1Arrive in Mumbai

After arrival at the International Mumbai airport, you will be transferred to hotel. Mumbai is the financial capital of India and with around 21 millions of inhabitants is the second largest city of the country after Delhi. It is even bigger than Kolkata and Chennai. Mumbai is the capital of the state Maharashtra. Located on the west coast of the Arabian Sea the city has more than 50 percent of India’s cargo go through the harbor, making it the busiest and largest harbor city of the Indian subcontinent. An overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 2Mumbai

After breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering The Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum. Later, you will also visit Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat and Marine Drive. An overnight stay in Bombay.

Day 3Flight from Mumbai to Goa

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Goa. On arrival you will be transferred to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. An overnight stay in Goa.

Day 4Goa

After breakfast, you will proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Church of Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. An overnight stay in Goa.

Day 5Goa

The day is at leisure. You can also indulge yourself in water sports, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts or stay at the hotel. An overnight stay in Goa.

Day 6Drive from Goa to Badami en route visit Belgaum (275 kms 6 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Badami enroute visiting Belgaum – a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the heart of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid. Later, you will also visit The Kapileshwar Temple, and the Ananthashayana. An overnight stay in Badami.

Day 7Badami

Today after an early breakfast you will visit Rockcut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculpture that seem to come alive before your eyes. Later you will climb the flight of steps to reach the ancient caves – all hewn out of sand stone on the precipice of a hill. Also a must see are Bhutanatha temples that lend their names to the lake just beneath the cave temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil river. It is said to have the healing properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to 09th century. An overnight stay in Badami.

Day 8Drive to Hospet en route visiting Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal

After breakfast drive to Hospet enroute visiting Aihole and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said as everything is self explanatory. Aihole which is famous as the “cradle of the Indian Architecture”. Also visit Pattadakal – Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river, a world heritage centre, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture, later continue towards Hospet. An overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 9Hospet

In the morning after breakfast you will explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the Medieval Vijaynagar Empire, (13 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka. An overnight stay in Hospet.

Day 10Drive from Hospet to Hassan en route visiting Belur and Halebid.

After a relaxed breakfast drive to Hassan. Later, excursion to Belur & Halebid, are beautiful examples of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava Temple which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. An overnight stay in Hassan.

Day 11Drive from Hassan to Shravanbelagola and back to Hassan

In the morning after breakfast you will visit Shravanbelgola. It is 51 kms south – east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali – the world’s tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings. An overnight stay in Hassan.

Day 12Drive from Hassan to Madikeri

Today in the morning after breakfast, you will go to Madikeri, a place which is called as the “Scotland of India”. On arrival transfer to the hotel, refresh yourself and come with us to visit Madikeri fort, Abbey Falls, Nisargadhama – Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. An overnight stay in Madikeri.

Day 13Drive from Madikeri to Mysore

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Mysore and upon reaching you will be transferred to the hotel. Later you will visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills – Towering over the city; these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith. You will love to visit the Brindavan Gardens. The musical fountains & colourful lights transform this place into a fairy land. An overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 14Mysore

After breakfast, you will visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery – Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery has a collection of exquisite paintings. In the afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you can see the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural beauty. The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well preserved heritage of Hoysala architecture. An overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 15Drive from Mysore to Bangalore en route visiting Srirangapatnam

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam, capital of the warrior – King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit. Continue drive to Bangalore and transfer to airport for onward flight.

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Golden Triangle Tour including Bharatpur

Day 1Arrival in Delhi

You will arrive at the Delhi International Airport. Delhi is India’s national capital and the second largest metropolis after Mumbai. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region.An overnight stay in Delhi

Day 2Delhi

On your first day, you will explore the old and new city of Delhi. You’ll be mesmerized by the 100-feet, red-stone boundary walls of Red Fort built during the 17th century. Opposite to this ancient structure is Jama Masjid (Mosque), built in 1656 AD, construction of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest mosque in India where 20,000 people can pray together at a time. You will also tour the city in a Rickshaw. Along the streets of old Delhi you will see the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit Humayun’s Tomb, tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was built by his wife during the 16th century, and then you will visit Qutub Minar, a 220-feet tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, built between 1199 and 1368 AD. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll also see the Government Buildings, Parliament. An overnight stay at Delhi

Day 3Drive from Delhi to Agra (200 Km/ 4-5 Hrs)

In the morning, after breakfast drive to Agra. On the way, you will visit Sikandra, the amazing grave of Akbar, the most influential of all Mughal emperors. The grave lies 10 km before Agra. Agra is placed on the deposits of the Yamuna River and was under the Mughal rulers during the 16th and 17th centuries.
After arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Later, you will visit Agra Fort at the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built in the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandsons. Then, you will visit Itmad-ud-daula, also known as baby Taj. Finally you will see Taj Mahal, but now this time from the other side of the river, from the place called Mehtab Bagh. An overnight stay in Agra

Day 4Taj by Sunrise and drive from Agra to Bharatpur (100 km, 2-3 hours) / Visit of Fatehpur Sikri.

At sunrise, you will visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (built from 1631-1653 A.D). A poem in white marble it was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its extravagant architecture reveals its secret of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran and Asia were busied for 22 years with the monument.Return to hotel for breakfast.
After the breakfast, you will proceed to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, which is also popularly known as “Pink City” because of its pink houses’ frontal façade and metropolis fence. On the way, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is 36 km from Agra, the other large city of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his cap to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, it was shifted to Lahore in Pakistan and back again to Agra.
Then drive to Jaipur and upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.An overnight stay in Jaipur.

Note: The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

You will drive to Bharatpur – lying between the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the north-west is famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary which is a home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves. Upon arrival in Bharatpur you will be transferred to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. An overnight stay in Bharatpur.

Day 5Drive from Bharatpur to Jaipur

Today, early in the morning you will have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel. An overnight stay in Jaipur

Day 6Drive from Jaipur to Delhi

After breakfast and checkout from hotel, you will visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh’s observatory Jantar Mantar, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening transfer to railway station to board the air conditioned train to Delhi, Dinner in the train. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

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Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri visited Taj Mahal

Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri visited Taj Mahal

President of Argentina Mauricio Macri arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit to India. Information and Broadcasting Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore received him at the airport.

Mr Macri visited the Taj Mahal recently with his wife and First Lady Juliana Awada and daughter.He visited the Taj Mahal early in the morning. They spent more than an hour at the Taj Mahal. It remained closed for the general public for almost for three hours as a security measure.

                            

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold delegation level talks with the visiting dignitary. During the talks, the two sides will review progress in bilateral ties and explore new avenues of cooperation. Several agreements will be signed after the talks. Mr Macri will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Mr Kovind will host a Banquet in his honour. The President of Argentina will also address Plenary Session of India-Argentina Business Forum. He is also scheduled to visit Mumbai too.

India and Argentina traditionally share warm and friendly ties anchored in mutually beneficial partnerships. Bilateral cooperation spans areas, including nuclear, space, economic, commercial, agriculture, science, technology, culture and tourism. Presently, the bilateral trade is around 3 billion Dollars.

The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World which is considered as the most photogenic destinations of India. It is one of the most exquisite structures ever built by any emperor. It was constructed by the fifth Mughal emperor in the fond memory of his favorite wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal in terms of architecture, is one of the most symmetrical structures in the world, constructed using pure white marble and adorned with precious and semi precious stones. The construction started in 1631 and got completed in 1653 AD; 20,000 workers worked day and night together for 22 years.

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11 Movies to Watch before Visiting India

11 Movies to Watch before Visiting India

The following films are must watch for anyone considering travelling to India or thinking about knowing something about Indian culture. Some depict responses to Indian life, dramatize Indian history, portray its various communities and show off its urban and rural landscapes. While country cannot be entirely captured in this way, these 11 glorious films nevertheless present an introduction to the sights and sounds of India.It will help you understand more about India and it will help you feel connected to India while you travel and see things in real life that you saw once in a movie.

 1. Gandhi

It is a canonizing biopic which tells the story of the Mahatma, played by British actor Ben Kingsley. It begins with the early incident in which Gandhi is thrown from a train in South Africa to his encounters with other religions, his involvement in the Indian freedom movement, and his assassination in India. The film provides some sense of the complex events of those years, and the issues involved in India’s negotiation for freedom. Ben Kingsley is impeccable as a historical leader. He acts with dignity and understatement, sometimes by only the twitch of his face or a fluttering eyelid, and manages to emanate the presence and integrity expected of such a monumental yet humane figure.

 2. Life of Pi

Life of Pi is the allegorical tale of man, beast, and the will to survive. On the surface, it is the story of a young man’s incredible journey at sea with the most unlikely companion, a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Its incredible special effects bring to life the fearsome power of the Pacific Ocean and India’s wildest creatures. But at its depths, we find beautiful character motifs of both desperation and hope, and metaphorical storytelling in its spiritual themes and fantastical visual style.

 3. Eat Pray Love

Yet another women centered Hollywood flick, Eat Pray Love, directed by Ryan Murphy, reels the character of a divorced and lonely lady, played by Julia Roberts, who arrived India in search of spirituality. You see little of the real India from her journey that displays a glimpse of the bustling city of Delhi and thereafter the quaint and rural atmosphere of Pataudi, Haryana. The movie also gives a traditional flavor of Indian wedding and culture.

 4.Guide

A tourist guide meets an unhappy married woman who wants to take up dancing. With his motivation, she becomes a successful dancer but success corrupts the man’s mind. The movie proved memorable for its award-winning performances by the lead actors and memorable music. Time magazine listed it at Number Four on its list of Best Bollywood Classics. A 120-minute U.S. version was written by Pearl S. Buck, and directed and produced by Tad Danielewski. The film was screened at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, 42 years after its release.

 5. Padmavat

It is real story based on Medieval Indian History during the time of Delhi Sultanate. Queen Padmavati is happily married to a Rajput ruler until a tyrant Sultan, Alauddin Khilji, enters their life and calls a war on their kingdom due to his obsession with the queen.

 6. Razia Sultan

It is real story based on Medieval Indian History during the time of Delhi Sultanate. The film is based on the life of Razia Sultan (1205–1240), the only female Sultan of Delhi (1236–1240) and her speculated love affair with the Abyssinian slave, Jamal-ud-Din Yakut.

 7. Jodha Akbar

The film centers on the romance between the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar and the Rajput Princess Jodhaa Bai who becomes his wife. Acclaimed composer A. R. Rahman composed the musical score

 8. Monsoon Wedding

Colorful, funny, and romantic, Monsoon Wedding is the perfect way to experience Bollywood without the subtitles! The story is spun around a family as they receive relatives from around the world for the ultimate Indian wedding. Although universal in theme with the inherent drama of family dynamics, the Indian culture provides an exuberant flair for comedy and fun! Delhi is the perfect setting for this energetic film, providing the thematic backdrop of a young-meets-old, modern-meets-ancient culturalnarrative.

 9. Lagaan

During the British Raj, a farmer named Bhuvan accepts the challenge of Captain Andrew Russell to beat his team in a game of cricket and enable his village to not pay taxes for the next three years.

 10. Mother India

The title of the film was chosen to counter American author Katherine Mayo’s 1927 polemical book Mother India, which vilified Indian culture. Allusions to Hindu mythology are abundant in the film, and its lead character has been seen as a patronymic representation of a Hindu woman who reflects high moral values and the concept of what it means to be a mother to society through self-sacrifice. Mother India represents India as a nation in the aftermath of independence, and alludes to a strong sense of nationalism and nation-building. While some authors treat Radha as the symbol of women empowerment, others see her cast in female stereotypes.

 11. Dangal

Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler, decides to fulfill his dream of winning a gold medal for his country by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite the existing social stigmas

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Rajasthan Tour Package

Day 1Welcome to Delhi!

You will arrive at the Delhi Airport. Delhi is India’s national capital and the second largest metropolis after Mumbai. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region. An overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2Whole day tour of Old and New Delhi.

On your first day you will explore the old and new city of Delhi. You’ll drive past the 100-foot, red-stone boundary walls of Red Fort built during the 17th century. Opposite this ancient structure is the Jama Masjid (Jama Mosque), built in 1656 AD, construction of red sandstone and white marble. It is the largest mosque in India where 20,000 people can pray together. You will also tour the town the streets in a Rickshaw ride. Along the streets of old Delhi you will see the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit the Humayun Tomb, tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was completed by his wife during the 16th century. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll also see the Government Buildings & Parliament and India Gate which is 130-foot wall built in memory of the soldiers who died during the First World War. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Qutub Minar Complex. The Qutub Minar, a 220-foot tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, was built between 1199 and 1368 AD. In the evening, return to hotel. An overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3Exploring the religious side of India.

India is the land of many religions so to explore the religious side of our mystic country, after an early breakfast; today you will visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib which is the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pond inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar”, whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as “Amrit”. It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. Then you will visit Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. The building was inspired and moderated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers helped 7,000 artisans construct Akshardham.
The next place that you’ll visit is The Lotus temple (a.k.a Bahá’í Temple) which is open to all, regardless of any religion, or any other distinction, as emphasized in Bahá’í texts. The Bahá’í laws emphasize that the spirit of the House of Worship be that it is a gathering place where people of all religions may worship God without denominational restrictions. The Bahá’í laws also stipulate that only the holy scriptures of the Bahá’í Faith and other religions can be read or chanted inside in any language; while readings and prayers can be set to music by choirs, no musical instruments can be played inside. Furthermore no sermons can be delivered, and there can be no ritualistic ceremonies practiced. An overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 4Drive to Agra (199 km, 4-5 hours)

After breakfast, you will drive to Agra. On the way you will visit Sikandra, the amazing grave of Akbar, the most influential of all Mughal emperors. The grave lies 10 km before Agra. Agra is placed on the deposits of the Yamuna River and was under the Mughal rulers during the 16th and 17th centuries.

After arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel for refreshment. Afterwards, you will visit Agra Fort at the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built in the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandson. An overnight stay in Agra.

Day 5Exploring Agra!

Today, early in the morning you will visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (1631-1653). This amazing piece of architecture made of white-colored marble, was built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his departed wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its architecture reveals why it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World. For 22 years, 20,000 expert workers from Italy, France, Iran and Asia worked on the memorial. Return to hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon you will visit Itmad-ud-daula, also known as baby Taj. Finally you will see Taj Mahal once again, but now this time from the other side of the river, from the place called Mehtab Bagh.

In the evening, you will have a Cultural Exchange Program with an Indian family, followed by complementary dinner. An overnight stay in Agra.

Day 6Visit to Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur Bird Sanctury and Drive to Ranthambore (250 km, 4-5 hours)

After the breakfast, you will drive to the Wildlife National Park of Ranthambore, which is world famous for its Tigers. This national park is also one of the best places in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural surroundings. En route you’ll visit Fatehpur Sikri (22 miles from Agra), the former metropolitan of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, the capital was moved to Lahore in Pakistan and later again to Agra. Once you arrive at Ranthambore. You will be transferred to your hotel. An overnight stayin Ranthambore.
Optional: On the way to Ranthambore you can also visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, UNESCO World natural heritage site, known for its migrated birds from all over the world.

Day 7Morning and Evening Jungle Safari in Ranthambore National Park

You will get up very early so you can start your Jungle safari accompanied by a naturalist. After your three-hour safari through the Wildlife National Park of Ranthambore you will come back to your hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will return to the jungle to enjoy the wildlife surroundings. You will return to your hotel for a dinner. An overnight stay in Ranthambore.

Day 8Drive to Jaipur (150 km, 3 hours)

After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur, the “Pink City”. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon you will visit the Pink city Jaipur. The city Palace built in 1734 lies in the center of Jaipur and is now the residence of the royal family of Jaipur and a beautiful museum. After that you will visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory. It was built in the 18th century by the city founder Jai Singh II. The instruments are out of stone and marble and served to the sky observation.

In the evening an excursion to Nahargarh Tiger Fort, to have the bird’s eye view of Jaipur city. Return to hotel for overnight stay. An Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 9Explore! Jaipur

Today you will drive to Fort Amber (10 km), the former capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the way, you will stop to visit the city’s landmark: the Hawa Mahal (palace of the winds). Built during the 18th century, the five-story building features 953 windows and niches from which the royal women observed the procession in the street without being seen. Next you will visit Amber Fort, which lies on 400-foot-tall hill and is surrounded by the chain of mountains known as Aravalli. You will ascend the fort on an elephant back like a Maharaja. Then, you will visit Albert Museum.

In the evening you will visit Chokidhani Village Resort for fun and dinner. It is a fun-filled resort that depicts the true picture of Indian Rajasthan village Culture. Spread over 10 acres of beautifully landscaped area for a rustic look, it is dotted with machaans & platforms where different folk artists perform concurrently. A village fair is created every evening as an ongoing celebration of the rich & vibrant cultural heritage of Rajasthan. You will see their Acrobatics on a Bamboo, The Puppet Show, The Magic Show, Living amalgam of a snake and a girl etc. An overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 10Drive to Pushkar via Ajmer (140 km., 2-3 hours)

You will travel on to the pilgrimage site of Pushkar, one of the holiest sites of the Hindus, which is dedicated to God Brahma. En route visit Ajmer Mosque. Pilgrims travel many miles to the holy lake of Pushkar, to take a ritual bath at the Ghats (steps leading to lake or river). The Brahma temple is the most important and one of only three temples in India that is dedicated to this deity. You will spend the afternoon sightseeing Pushkar. An overnight stay in Pushkar.

Day 11From Pushkar to Jodhpur (210 km., 4-5 hours)

After breakfast, you will drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and once the capital of the Marwar. After arrival, transfer to hotel for Lunch. Afterwards start the sightseeing of Jodhpur. You will visit Fort Mehrangarh, which is world known for its beauty. Today the city lies around the imposing Mehrangarh fort. The Mehrangarh fort was built in 1459 on a 110-foot-tall sandstone hill. From the top of the hill you can see the old town and the priests’ houses painted blue which gives the town the name of “blue city”. You will then travel on to Jaswant Thada, a large Cenotaph, which was built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. After lunch, you can stroll through the old markets, where you can also buy various spices for yourself. You will return to your hotel for dinner. An overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 12From Jodhpur to Mount Abu (265 km., 5-6 hours)

Early morning, after breakfast, you will drive to Mount Abu. After arrival, transfer to hotel. Mount Abu is Rajasthan only Hill station and an important Jain-Pilgrimage place. Jain-temples, especially the Dilwara-temples are nationwide well known. The fine stone working attracts visitors here and one must have seen it in order to believe it. Further interesting places are Achalgarh-fort, Sunset Point and the Nakki-lake for the boat ride. An overnight stay in Mount Abu.

Day 13Drive to Udaipur (165 km, 2-3 hours)

In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Udaipur which lies in the Girwa valley in the middle of the Aravali hill and is described as a romantic city with its lakes, gardens, temple and palaces. After arrival in Udaipur, you will visit the city palace built in 1570 AD by Maharana Udai Singh at the bank of the Pichola Lake. This impressive complex of different palaces is a mixture of Rajput and Mughal influences. You will then visit the Jagdish temple. Built in 1651 AD this temple is a beautiful example of the Nagara style temple architecture. You will also enjoy a boat trip on the Pichola Lake. An overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 14Flight from Udaipur to Delhi.

Afternoon, after lunch you will check out from the hotel and will be transferred to Udaipur airport for flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to international airport for onwards journey.

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