Indian Cultural Tours By Laxmi Tourist Transport Co.

Indian Cultural ToursItinerary: Delhi - Jaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Pushkar - Delhi     Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days Day 01 Arrival DelhiDay first will be arrivel of Delhi, our tour executive will receive tourist at the airport and then transfer to hotel. First night stay will be in Delhi. Day 02 DelhiBreakfast in Hotel, after a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting: Red Fort - The red sandstone walls of Lal Qila, the Red Fort, extend for two km and vary in height from 18 metres. Shah Jahan started construction of the massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. Jama Masjid - Jama Masjid The splendid mosque built by Muhammad Ali Shah in the typical Mughal style with two minarets and three domes.Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit: Humayun's Tomb - Built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor. And then drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi. Day 03 Delhi- JaipurAfter leisurely breakfast in hotel drive to jaipur, Onarrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at Jaipur. Day 04 JaipurIn the morning, take a guided excursion through the Amber Fort and Raj Mahal Palace complex. Built by Raja Man Singh beginning in 1592, this ancient capital is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Enjoy a sturdy uphill ride to the palace atop a colorfully decorated elephant. In the palace, visit the Shila Mata Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali in her aspect as the Goddess of War. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.CITY PALACE City Palace located in the heart of the world city. The City Palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the Palace.JANTAR MANTAR This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. .HAWA MAHAL The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Overnight in Jaipur. Day 05 Jaipur-ChittaugarhMorning drive to Chittaugarh, arrive and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Chittaugarh. Day 06 Chittaugarh-UdaipurMorning after breakfast visit Fort, Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbh Palace etc, thereafter drive to Udaipur, on arrival in Udaipur transfer to hotel. Overnight at Udaipur. Day 07 UdaipurAfter leisurely breakfast in the hotel, proceed for sight seeing tour of Udaipur. City Palace of Udaipur - The city palace in Udaipur is the most popular site of attraction which has some of the fantastic royal buildings of the city. The serene lake waters are a pleasure to watch out for. Garden of the Maidens (Sahelion ki Bari), Udaipur - A beautiful garden adorned with luscious pools, colorful fountains and exotic plants reflects the lifestyle of the royal ladies during the ancient times. Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh), Udaipur - This palace is unique for the purpose for which it was constructed. The palace was built by Sajjan Singh to keep a watch over the monsoon clouds in the surrounding region.Overnight in Udaipur. Day 08 Udaipur-RanakpurDrive to Ranakpur, on arrival in Ranakpur check in at Hotel, evening After 1700 hrs visit Ranakpur Temple Complex. Overnight at Ranakpur. Day 09 Ranakpur-PushkarDrive to Pushkar, on arrival in Pushkar check in at Hotel, rest of the day free to explore Temples / Ghats around Lake Sarovar. Overnight at Pushkar. Day 10 Pushkar-DelhiMorning free at Leisure, afternoon drive to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi transfer to International airport to board onward flight.