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Rajasthan Panorama
From $5,569 - 21 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
Rajasthan conjures up images of Maharajas and palaces and is regarded as one of the most colourful and exciting states in all of India.
Your tour commences in Delhi, an incredible city with many hidden delights. Your ‘Arabian night’ fantasies will come alive as you experience a camel ride across the sand dunes in the Thar Desert. In Jodhpur visit one of Rajasthan’s most magnificent forts, Meherangarh Fort. A cruise on Udaipur’s enchanting Lake Pichola will enthral you as you feast your eyes on the panoramic vistas. The highlight for some will be a visit to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. In Agra, view the majestic Taj Mahal as the sun is rising.
With so much on offer, we look forward to welcoming you on this magical tour of Rajasthan, an unparalleled destination.
DAY 1: AUSTRALIA TO DELHI
Fly with Singapore Airlines to Delhi for an overnight stay. Brisbane passengers may need to depart one day
DAY 2: DELHI TO ALSISAR
This afternoon leave Delhi and drive to the small desert town of Alsisar.
DAY 3: ALSISAR TO GAJNER
Head to Gajner stopping in the town of Bikaner en route. Visit Junagarh Fort and take a rickshaw ride to the Old City bazaar. Continue on to Gajner later this afternoon.
DAY 4: GAJNER TO JAISALMER
Drive to Jaisalmer this morning. Enjoy an evening visit to Sunset Point.
DAY 5: JAISALMER
Visit the fort built atop the 80m-high Trikuta Hill. Later in the afternoon head to the Sam Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert and take a camel ride to view the sunset.
DAY 6: JAISALMER TO MANVAR
Drive back into the Thar Desert to Manvar. This afternoon experience a camel and jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to meet the locals. You will have a memorable overnight stay in a tented camp in the desert (Manvar Resort is used if the camp is unavailable).
DAY 7: MANVAR TO JODHPUR
Leave the camp today and drive to Jodhpur, located on the edge of the Thar Desert.
DAY 8: JODHPUR
This morning visit Meherangarh Fort, one of the most impressive complexes in Rajasthan, followed by the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Take an auto rickshaw ride to a local restaurant for lunch before walking through Subzi Mandi, the local vegetable and spice market.
DAY 9: JODHPUR TO UDAIPUR
After breakfast leave Jodhpur and travel to Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur en route, home to the largest Jain temple complex in India. Relax on a cruise on Lake Pichola this afternoon.
DAY 10: UDAIPUR
Visit Sahelion Ki Bari, the Folk Museum, Mewar Art Gallery and the City Palace. Thar Desert, Jaisalmer
DAY 11: UDAIPUR TO DEOGARH
Drive to Deogarh today. This evening walk through the bustling streets of the village.
DAY 12: DEOGARH TO PUSHKAR
Transfer to the railway station this morning and take a short train ride on a rural 1930s train to Phulad, continue by road to Pushkar. Wander through the market this afternoon and visit one of the temples by the lake.
DAY 13: PUSHKAR TO JAIPUR
Travel to Jaipur where you will visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
DAY 14: JAIPUR
Start the day with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Continue to Amer Fort before visiting a printing and carpet weaving textile workshop. This afternoon explore the bazaar in Choti Choper. Enjoy a traditional dance performance at dinner this evening.
DAYS 15-16: JAIPUR TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Travel to Ranthambore National Park. Over the next two days enjoy canter safaris around the park.
DAY 17: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK TO AGRA
Transfer to the railway station to board the train to Bharatpur. After lunch, continue by road to Agra stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a fortified ghost city.
DAY 18: AGRA
View the Taj Mahal as the sun is rising. Later, visit a marble inlay workshop and Agra Fort.
DAY 19: AGRA TO DELHI
Leave Agra and drive to Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar and the Lotus Temple and stop at Connaught Place Markets.
DAY 20: DEPART DELHI
Visit Old Delhi this morning; see the Red Fort, walk through Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid and have a photo stop at India Gate. After a late check-out, transfer to Delhi airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.
DAY 21: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive home this morning.
Wendy Wu Tours Review:
"The itinerary was most interesting and varied and well designed to give a broad look at the country, way of life, history and culture.
The guide, Amar was also one of the best guides I have had. His care, attention to all details, organization and knowledge was excellent.
I am singing your praises to all I meet."
Jill Middleton, New South Wales - February 2011
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