9 Days Best of Rajasthan Tour Package from Rajasthan Tourism Rs.28500/-

9 Days Best of Rajasthan Tour Package from Rajasthan Tourism Rs.28500/-

Best of Rajasthan Tour Package

This package discovers the two most ethnic and celebrated erstwhile princely state. Bikaner founded by the Rajput rulers five hundred years ago is located deep in the desert. It holds some of the most awesome architectural wonders like – Bhanwar Niwas, Jaswant Bhawan, Junagarh fort and Kami Bhawan.Mandawa lies in the Shekhawati region and is known for its numerous Havelies ornated with beautiful frescos. It has also become a major center for ethnic handicrafts.

Duration – 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered – Jaipur– Ajmer – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Bikaner – Jaipur

ITINERARY:-
Day 1: Arrival at Jaipur: Arrival at Jaipur Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station and transfer to Hotel and check-in, in Hotel Teej. Night Stay in Hotel.

Day 2: Jaipur: After Break Fast Drive to Amber fort. Make your ascent to the palace fortress on the gaily-caparisoned elephant back (optional). Tour the chamber & hallways of the palace, which are famous for the excellence of their design & decoration. Afternoon tour of Jaipur known as “ The pink city of Rajasthan “ visit the unique Janter Manter observatory, which was built in 1700’s, yet even today still looks futuristic or almost surrealistic: the city palace & its museum, the Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds. Night Stay at Hotel.

Day 3: Jaipur -Ajmer/Pushkar: After Break Fast Drive to Ajmer. After arrival Ajmer, visit to the Ajmer city – The Dargah, the Dargah is the tomb of Sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-uddin Chisti, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192. Construction of the shrin was completed by Humayun. Constructed of white marble, it has 11 arches and a Persian inscription running the full length of the building. It has a marble dome and the actual tomb inside is surrounded by a silver platform. The tomb attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year on the anniversary of the saint’s death Adhai-din-ka Jhonpara one of the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture, this mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. In 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place. The mosque was built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike.

After the tour of Ajmer drive to Pushkar. The sister city of Ajmer, Pushkar is just 11 km away from the city. The road to Pushkar passes through the Nag Pahar or the sanke mountain. Pushkar is an ancient city. The city is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred places in India and has, perhaps, the only existing temple in Asia, dedicated to Lord Brahma. Life in the city is very much related to the Pushkar Lake. Mythology says that this ancient lake was formed when a lotus flower fell in the valley from the hands of Brahma.

The famous Pushkar fair is held every year on the Kartik Purnima day. This fair is famous as a bazaar for the animals particularly the camels. But the folk dancers and the folk musicians add traditional colour in the fair, which gives a new leash of life to the town. Check-in, in Hotel Sarovar Night Stay Sarovar.

Day 4: Pushkar – Jodhpur: After Break Fast Drive to Jodhpur. Arrive by noon and check-in, at Hotel Ghoomar.

Afternoon, visiting Mandore gardens set on a plateau are the ruins of the ancient marwar capital now surrounded with beautiful gardens. See the pillared ‘hall of heroes’ and the ‘shrin of the 300 million gods’ return to the old city walk through sojati gate, which leads to sadar bazaar with its ornate clock tower. Night Stay at Hotel Ghoomar.

Day 5: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer: After Break Fast Drive to Jaisalmers – Gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathores of marwar. Visit the fort, rising up a hilly scrap, built on the advice of a hermit which over looks the city in, the image of a long sentinel. Inside the fort are a number of palaces added by successive ruler. Also visits the jaswanthada, richly carved white marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ii, which preserves the genealogy of the rulers of Jodhpur along with their life-size portraits. Afternoon depart for Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel Moomal for Night Stay.

Day 6: Jaisalmer: Morning, sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of Great Indian Desert. Visit fort, built by Maharawal Jaisel in 1156 ad – one of the 2nd oldest in Rajasthan situated on triangular mount 76 meters above ground level, Jain temple of 12 century BC, Gadsisar tank, folk museum, Patva-ki-haveli, Salim Singh haveli and Diwan Nathmal ki haveli, Badal Niwas palace-return to hotel through narrow cobbled streets.

Afternoon drive to Sam located 45 km west of Jaisalmer to have the feel of Thar Desert and sand dunes. Camel ride (optional) on these dunes is a lifetime experience. Return back to Jaisalmer for Night Stay at Hotel Moomal.

Day 7: Jaisalmer -Bikaner: After Break Fast Drive to Bikaner. Arrive by after noon. Check-in at the hotel Dhola Maru, Bikaner. Night Stay in Hotel.

Day 8: Bikaner: After Break Fast Drive to Sightseeing of the city of Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur Jodhaji, founded this desert town in the north of the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh fort constructed between 1571 & 1611 by Raja Rai Singh, the 6th Rular of Bikaner. Also visit Lalgarh Palace museum & camel breeding farm (closed on Sunday). Night Stay at Hotel Dholamaru, Bikaner.

Day 9: Bikaner -Jaipur: After Break Fast Drive to back for Jaipur and arrive by after noon departure for onward destination Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station and Tour Ends.

Package Rate Minimum two persons (Tariff in Rs):
Non AC Package Rate: – (Minimum two persons) Rs.28,500/-
Extra Person (Same Room): – Rs.3200/-
Supplement AC Room Rs.5700/-
Supplement AC Car Rs.2500/-
Extra Person in AC Room:- Rs.4000/-

Tariff includes:

• Stay in Non AC Room on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• All transfers and tours by Non AC Small Car
• Private chauffeur driven vehicle, driver’s charges, fuel cost, Toll/Parking, Inter state Tax and service Tax.

Tariff does not include:

• Any Air/train fare, meals or services unless specified above, any personal expenses, any travel insurances, any monument entrance/guide fees, porterage, Elephant ride at Amber, Boat ride at Udaipur etc. and any items not specifically forming a part of above package

Mode of payment:

• Full Amount in advance through bank draft in favour of RTDC Ltd. Jaipur reach before one-month prior to the tour date. OR book through Online booking at www.rtdc.in OR You can deposit the full advance amount in ICICI Bank A/c No. 001205001867 in the name of RTDC, Ltd. Jaipur and send us the copy of deposit slip through fax no. 0141- 2204065 or scanned copy e-mail to croho@rtdc.in

*Tour From Jaipur

Proposed Hotels

City	Hotel	Duration
Jaipur	Teej	2 nights
Pushkar	Sarover	1 night
Jodhpur	Ghoomar	1 night
Jaisalmer	Moomal	2 nights
Bikaner	Dhola Maru	2 nights

Note: The above package rates are not valid during:

• Deepawali period at Mt. Abu and Swaimadhopur (25th Oct. to 2nd Nov.2011).
• X-Mas/New Year: 24 Dec. till 31 Dec. 11 (08 Nights) at Jaisalmer, Sawai Madhopur, Sariska, Siliserh and Bharatpur.
• Desert Festival, Jaisalmer: 5th Feb. to 7th Feb. 2012.

There will be supplement cost for these places during this period & cost to be advised on query.

For Advance Online Booking of Best of Rajasthan Tour Package Contact

Rajasthan Tourism RTDC
Contact 0141-5114768, 69 OR e-mail croho@rtdc.in
Visit: http://www.rtdc.in/rd.htm