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ROYAL RAJASTAN TOUR

13 Nights / 14 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour

Rajasthan is situated in the north-western part of India. It covers 342,239sq.kms (132,139 square miles). Rajasthan lies between latitudes 23 degree 3'and 30 degree 12', north and longitudes 69 degree 30' and 78 degree 17', east. The climate of Rajasthan varies from semi arid to arid. The mercury touches 49 degrees centigrade at some places during summer and drops below freezing point during winter. Though the average annual rainfall ranges between 200-400 mm, it is as low as 150 mm in extreme arid zones and as high as 1000 mm in the south eastern part of the State. Most of the rainfall (60-80%) is received with the South west monsoon in the period from July to September. The average number of rainy days vary from 6 to 42 depending on the aridity of the area.

The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so well preserved for the travelers and the curious of the day. Rajasthan is culturally rich and has extensive tradition in art and culture. The dance, music and art forms have been watchfully cultivated and patronized by the erstwhile courts. An equally rich and varied folk culture from villages is both fascinating & mesmerizing. The music is of uncomplicated innocence and songs depict day-to-day relationships and chores more often focal around bring of water and the style is called Panihari. Ballad traditions of Rajasthan are also of great attention. They sing and narrate heroic tales of battles and even of legendary lovers and their tragedies. To distinctive category in this tradition are the 'Phad' and the puppetry. The accompanying instruments are of various varieties to repercussion, string and wind and even common use utilities like bells, thali (metal dishes) and earthen pots.

The Sloth Bear Foundation is a non-profit, self-reliant and independent organization registered as a trust. Participation in tours and expeditions contributes the needed money to fund the SBF conservation and rehabilitation projects.

ITINERARY :
Day 01 Delhi	On arrival at Delhi, welcome and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 Mumbai - Delhi	After breakfast leave for full day city tour visiting Qutub Minar, India gate (war memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple - modern Hindu temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House & Secretariat Building. Afternoon sight-seeing of Old Delhi visit Rajghat & Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru), Jama Masjid and drive past Red fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa	After early breakfast leave for Mukundgarh (268Kms / 6 - 7 hrs drive approx). Arrive and check-in hotel. After lunch visit the Painted Havelis in this region covering Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Dundlod and Fatehpur. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa - Bikaner	After breakfast leave for Bikaner (164Kms / 4 Hrs approx). On arrival check-in hotel. Later proceed for sight-seeing of Bikaner includes Karni Mata Temple, Junagarh Fort and city. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 Bikaner - Jaisalmer	After early breakfast, leave through the Thar Desert for Jaisalmer (330Kms / 7 - 8 hrs approx), en-route visit Pokharan. On arrival check-in hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 Jaisalmer	After breakfast, proceed for sight-seeing of Jaisalmer - throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland. Half day sight-seeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic. As the sun sets, the sky goes up in flames and night descends softly, creating a new monument every evening. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12 to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work all over. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur	After breakfast drive to Jodhpur (308kms / 7 hrs approx) On arrival check-in hotel. Afternoon half day city tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Visit Jaswant Thada an imposing marble memorial built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid public gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 Jodhpur - Udaipur	After breakfast, drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur (259kms / 7 hrs approx). Evening boat ride on lake Pichola. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 Udaipur	Morning visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Sahelion ki Bari (queen's resort for her friends), Fateh sagar Lake and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur - Pushkar	After breakfast drive to Pushkar (274kms / 7 hrs approx). On arrival check-in hotel. Afternoon visit the various temples and the sacred Pushkar Lake. Pushkar Fair is world famous & normally is during the months of October or November. The only Temple of Lord Brahma, "The Creator of universe as per Hindu Mythology" in the world exists in this small town. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Pushkar - Jaipur	After breakfast drive to Jaipur (131kms / 3 hrs approx). On arrival check-in Hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day tour of Jaipur city the capital city of the state of Rajasthan popularly known as "Pink City". The buildings in the old walled city are constructed in pink-colored sandstone. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Jaipur	After breakfast leave for excursion to Amber Fort, enjoy Elephant ride up the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 Jaipur - Agra	After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. On arrival in Agra check-in hotel. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra fort and Tomb of Itmad - ud- daula. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Agra - Delhi - Onward Destination	After leisurely breakfast leave for Delhi. Afternoon free at leisure for last minute shopping, etc. Evening drop at international airport for flight to onward destination.

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