Rajasthan Cultural Tour with South India

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Travel Route

Day 1. Arrival at Delhi
You will be welcomed and greeted by our company representative at the Delhi Airport and then escorted to your pre-booked hotel. The tour itinerary will be briefed out to you. Rest of the day is at your discretion. Overnight halt in Delhi.

Day 2. Delhi
Post breakfast, begin the day with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. Visit the Red Fort which had been an erstwhile residence of Mughal emperors. Now visit the Jama Mosque- one of the largest mosques in India. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride over the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar which is densely populated.
Head towards New Delhi and visit the old 73 metre high tower- Qutub Minar. Spend some time at Humayun’s Tomb which is inspired by Persian architecture. It was built by Humayun’s Wife. Drive past through the President’s House and Parliament House. Stop at the India Gate which is dedicated to the Indian Soldiers. At last, visit the Lotus Temple. Overnight halt in Delhi.

Day 3. Delhi to Sikandra to Agra
In the morning, depart for Agra and enroute stop at Sikandra and visit the Tomb of Akbar who was the Mughal Emperor.  The mausoleum was constructed by a blend of Muslim and Hindu style of architecture.
Continue driving towards Agra and transfer to the hotel. Proceed to visit the Agra Fort which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It houses some splendid buildings like Sheesh Mahal, Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid,Diwan-i-Khas, Macchi Bhawan, Diwan-e-Am and Meena Bazaar. Overnight halt in Agra.

Day 4. Agra
Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise at the Taj Mahal which is a symbol of love and built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife-Mumtaz. Return back to the hotel and after breakfast, visit the Tomb of Itmad ud daulah , also known as Baby Taj due to its  resemblance with the great Taj Mahal. In the evening, spend some time at Mehtab Garden surrounded by the banks of Yamuna River. The beautiful shadow of the Taj Mahal can be witnessed over the lake. Overnight halt in Agra. 
 
Day 5. Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur
 After breakfast, depart for Jaipur. On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri – the Ghost Town. Admire its major attractions- Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai palace, Buland Darwaza,.
Continue driving towards Jaipur and transfer to the hotel followed by an overnight stay.
Please note the Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.

Day 6. Jaipur
In the morning, enjoy the ride on an elephant from the foot to the top of the hills of Amber Fort. The elephants are decorated with colorful clothes. Drive past the Jal Mahal which is submerged into the lake. It was built by Raja Man Singh. Another attraction is the City Palace of Jaipur which had been the former residence of the past rulers. Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal are the major parts of the palace complex. Visit the Jantar Mantar-one of the largest observatories. The last attraction is Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds where 953 windows were built so that the royal women could witness the outside streets through these windows without being seen. Overnight halt in Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur to Ajmer to Pushkar
The following day after breakfast, you will be leaving for Pushkar. Enroute visit the Ajmer Sharif which is quite  a popular sufi shrine and is amongst the most visited place in Ajmer. The shrine was commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun which can be entered through immense silver gates adorned with beautiful carvings. Thereafter continue your ride to Pushkar. The sacred town in the land of Royals is renowned for its largest cattle fair, Namely Pushkar Fair which is organized annually in the month of november.  Upon arrival proceed for your check-ins and after a short relaxation, move for exploring the pious lands of the town. The town houses a brahma Temple which is believed to be one of the rarest of the same category, along with Pushkar Lake which is regarded as holy lake owing to the belief that it was originated from the petals of Lord Vishnu’s lotus. The localites believe that taking a dip in the holy waters can wash away all the sins. Overnight halt at Pushkar.

Day 8: Pushkar to Chittorgarh to Udaipur
The following day , post breakfast, you will be leaving for Udaipur which is popularly known as the City of Lakes. Enroute halt over Chittorgarh to explore one of the largest forts of India, the Chittor Fort which is popularly known as the Chittorgarh Fort, nestled as a jaded reminder of rajputana strength and Valor. The fort houses several notable structure including Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Gaumukh reservoir, Padmini Palace, Meera temple and more. After exploring the might fort of Chittorgarh, continue your drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival, proceed for your check-ins and relax here for a while. In the evening enjoy the delightful Boat ride on Lake Pichola, soaking in the tranquility and beauty of Sunset and Panoramas of the White City.
Overnight halt at Udaipur.

Day 9: Udaipur sightseeing
The following day after breakfast, you will be proceeding for the cultural exploration of the city which commences with the star landmark , The City Palace, which appears to be born straight out of the fairy tales owing to its breathtaking ambiance and spectacular grandiose. Later you will be visiting the Taj Lake Palace which is rested beautifully amidst the Pichola lake and look like a white pearl within the azure waters of the lake.  Thereafter you will be visiting the Jagdish Temple which apart from it’s spiritual aura is renowned for its eye pleasing architecture. Thereafter proceed fa visit to Sajjangarh Fort, Bagore ki Haveli and Saheliyon Ki Baori. In the evening you can enjoy the beautiful sights of Sunset while a leisure stroll along the shores of Fateh Sagar Lake. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur to Ranakpur to Jodhpur 
The following day after breakfast, you will be leaving for Jodhpur by road. En route visit the Popular jain temples of Ranakpur which are dated back to 12 century. The groups of temples are a beautiful structure commissioned of intricately carved white marbles and houses hundred embellished pillars each different from other.  Later continue your ride to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, proceed for your check ins and later you can explore the nearby Bishnoi Village where you can visit the local craftsman houses and get a chance to mingle with the native men and women and catching the insights of their lifestyle. You can capture the beautiful turban headed men and women in traditional attires and beautiful silver jewelry. Return back to Hotel for an Overnight stay.

Day 11 Jodhpur to Manvar
The following day is scheduled for Jodhpur sightseeing. Post breakfast, proceed to explore the major attractions of Jodhpur such as, Mehrangarh Fort which is a massive fort, located on the top of the hills. Another attraction is Umaid Bhawan Palace which is the abode of Maharaja Umaid Singh and his royal family. Thereafter you can spend some time at the Clock Tower surrounded by the local shops which are famous for handicrafts, spices, leather products and many more. Later, you will be driving to Manvar, which falls under the Shergarh region of Thar Desert and houses the highest sand dunes. Upon arrival you will be transferred to resort for a short relaxation, Later enjoy the enchanting delights of Camel Safari at Manvar Campsite and spend some quality time under the glare of Stars. Overnight stay at Manvar.

Day 12: Manvar to Jaisalmer
The following day, post breakfast, you can proceed for a village safari in nearby Villages catching the glimpses of their lifestyles. You can even catch the insights of local craftsman workshops and more. Later you will be leaving for the Golden City, Jaisalmer by road. Upon arrival, proceed for your check-ins and after a short relaxation, you can proceed to explore the temples of Ladwara along with Amar Sagar And Mool Sagar Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.  

Day 13: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
The following day is scheduled for the sightseeing of the Golden city which commences with the visit to Golden Fort, also known as Sonar Quila which unlike any other fort of Rajasthan houses the one fourth  local population. Nestled on the top of Trikuta Hill, the Fort is also known as Jaisalmer fort and houses several notable structures amongst which,  Megh Durbar is the most eye pleasing. After exploring the fort, you can explore the enchants of several Havelis, named as Nathmalji Ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli which are quite famed for their latticework and eye pleasing stone carvings. Thereafter, you will be leaving for Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy the enchants of Thar Desert on the Camel Safari. Immerse in the golden hues of the golden sands of the desert with the cultural performances by the local artists under the clear sky embellished with the glare of twinkling stars. Return back to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14: Jaisalmer to Pokhran To Bikaner
The following day you will be leaving for Bikaner, popularly known as the Camel Country. Enroute Halt over Pokhran to sight the beautiful Pokhran Fort which was commissioned in  15th century with yellow sandstone, and houses several splendid structures within like Rani Mahal, Mangal Niwas, Phool Niwas and Pokhran Museum which showcases the collection of weapons, attires of erstwhile rulers along with varying pottery paintings. Thereafter continue your ride to Bikaner. Upon arrival, proceed for your hotel check-ins. Overnight stay at Hotel in Bikaner.

Day 15: Bikaner To Mandawa
The following day after breakfast, you will b exploring the city of bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort which remains unconquered in the entire history and is a majestic piece of Architecture to sight . Later you will be leaving for the Mandawa, an ostentatious medieval city of Rajasthan. Enroute pay a visit to Karni mata Temple which is quite popular as Rat temple . Upon your arrival, proceed for your check-ins. The city is gifted the sobriquet of the “open air art gallery” of rajasthan. The rest of the day can be spent at discretion. Overnight stay at Mandawa.

Day 16: Mandawa to Delhi to Cochin
The following day, post breakfast, explore the popular havelis of Mandawa which include Bansidhar Newatia Haveli which is quite famed for the inquisitive art, Gulab rai Ladia Haveli which is popular for their paintings. Later you will be leaving for Delhi Airport to board the flight to Cochin. Upon Cochin Arrival, proceed for your check-ins. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 17: Cochin Sightseeing
The following day after having your breakfast, you will be proceeding for the sightseeing of Cochin which is also called as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. The coastal delight of Kerala houses several Spectacular marvels like Mattancherry Palace which is popularly called as the Dutch Palace and houses the mural that are executed in the in the finest of Hindu temple art and are not only religious but embellished and stylised, the Paradesi Synagogue, which is one of the seven synagogues of Cochin Jewish Community, Santa Cruz Basilica, which is one of the eight Basilica of Kerala and exhibits the finest of architectural and artistic splendor and hues of gothic style,  ernakulam shiva Temple, St. francis Church and many more. 
Later in the evening you can enjoy the enchanting views of Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 18: Cochin-Munnar
In the morning, leave for Munnar which is full of green hills and tree plantations. The city offers panoramic and picturesque views. The place is unpolluted and far from the population. The cool breeze passes through you and makes you feel pleasant. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight halt in Munnar.

Day 19: Munnar
In the morning, visit the Pothamedu View Point which is popular for trekking and capturing beautiful pictures. Visit the Tea Factory and Museum and see the complete processing of Tea leaves. Spend some time at Devikulam Tea Plantation. Walk around the Blossom International Park and enjoy its scenic beauty full of exotic and lush green hills and plants. Experience the activities like roller skating, cycling and boating in the park. Visit the  Mattupetty Dam which is nestled over the hills, used for storage of water. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kundala Dam Lake. The last attraction is the Echo Point. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 20: Munnar To Periyar
The following day commences with a leisure stroll in the tea estates of Munnar, where you can spot the rare flower of Neelakurinji. Thereafter you will be heading for Periyar national Park which is a quite renowned elephant and tiger reserve. Upon arrival, proceed for your check-ins. In the evening, enjoy the delightful bird watching along with a enchanting boat ride in Periyar lake where you can catch the sights of both migratory and native birds. Overnight stay in lodge.

Day 21: Periyar to Alleppey
The following day after checking out from the lodge, you will be hitting the road to Alleppey. Upon arrival, proceed  with the boarding  on the scenic cruise sailing along with the vast stretches of emerald backwaters. You can enjoy the scenic delights along with exquisite traditional; meals for lunch and dinner on board at houseboat. 

Day 22: Alleppey- Kovalam
Head towards Kovalam and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy at the Kovalam Beach which is surrounded by Coconut Palms over the golden sands. Overnight halt in Kovalam.

Day 23:  Kovalam 
The following day commences with a appetizing breakfast and thereafter you can enjoy varying delights of beach activities. Engage in several water sports activities like Swimming, water skiing, Para sailing and surfing along the beach which are quite an experience. Also enjoy the delights of ayurvedic massage and therapy which is quite refreshing and rejuvenating experience to encounter while your Kovalam excursion.

Day 24: Kovalam to Kanyakumari
The following day after having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Kanyakumari which is quite popular tourist pilgrimage site. The most popular attractions of the city are Vivekananda Rock Memorial, which was commissioned in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda, Gandhi Memorial, Bhagwati Amman temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman and is a 3000 year old structure, Suchindram temple and more. In the evening, enjoy the leisurely stroll over the pristine beaches of Kanyakumari. Overnight Stay at Hotel

Day 25: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
Today after having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Trivandrum. Upon arrival proceed for your check ins and after a short relaxation proceed for your visit to Aruvippuram Shiva Temple, Sri Parshuram temple, Janardhana Swamy temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sreekanteswaram temple and Ganpati temple. Other sites to visit in Trivandrum are Naier museum and Chitra Art Gallery. Overnight stay at hotel in Trivandrum.

Day 26: Departure
The following day you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for the onward journey.