[Update: 04Oct 2008]
Tour Name	10days 9nights ROAD TO RAJASTHAN
Tour Code	10DRAJTR
Depart Date	Min 2 to Depart. Valid until 31Mar 2009
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Morning after breakfast, drive to Bikaner (164kms). Bikaner was founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488, one of the descendants of Jodhaji of Jodhpur. In fact the town derives its name from its founder. After traversing this part of the Thar Desert, one arrives at the fortified city of Bikaner.

Check-in hotel and followed by city tour of Junagarh Fort, built between 1588 A.D and 1593 A.D and the City Palace. Hotel use Heritage Resort or similar.

Early morning, travel 7-8hrs journey to Jaisalmer. Enroute visit the Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple). Located 30kms south of Bikaner is the unique temple in a small village known as “deshnok”. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple is famous for the legion of rats which are venerated here.

Continue your journey to Jaisalmer (A city which looks like Arabian Night). This 12th century inhabited Fort City built by Rawal Jaisal with exquisite stone work in typical yellow sandstone. This drive gives you a glimpse of a typical desert lifestyle with thatched hutment’s, camels & sand dunes strew from horizon to horizon. Hotel use Narian Niwas or similar.

Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. A blue hued city of the Rathore Rajputs, overlooking Mehrangarh Fort. Late afternoon visit the Mehrangarh fort. Its interesting palaces and collection of cannons is impressive; here we also visit Jaswant Thanda, a collection of Royal cenotaps that also hold portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur & enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Jodhpur from its ramparts. Hotel Ajit Bhawan Palace or similar Local 4*

Morning drive to Jaipur - a blaze of brilliant colors and pulsating with life. Proud turbaned and handsome men along with gorgeously costumed women are a common sight in this royal land.

Jaipur tour will visit the Jantar Mantar - Royal observatory raised in the 18th Century by Astronomer King Jai Singh. Passes by Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and was a Royal Grandstand for Palace Woman.

Also visit City Palace and the famous Amber Fort, capital of the state for six centuries before Jaipur was built. It is set on a steep hill and the palace is laid down at different levels on hillsides and encircled by fortress. Enjoy the Elephant ride up to the fort. After which, enjoy shopping in Jaipur, which is famous for gems. Hotel Holidays Inn or similar Local 4*

Morning, depart for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, a city built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 now deserted but still in the state of perfect preservation (If time permits). After which, visit the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mughal Emperors Shah Jehan built this Marble monument of love in 1653 in memory of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The construction work took 17 years to be completed (1631-1648) with 20 thousand workers.

Also visit to Agra Fort, a red sand stone fort built by Akbar the Great in 1565 and completed by grandson Shah Jehan. After tour, visit to Marble Factory. Hotel Holidays Inn or similar Local 4*

**Itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances,
e.g. weather, to ensure the safety and/or smooth running of the tour.**

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