Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rajasthan, which has a very colorful and interesting history, which tells the great stories about Rajasthan’s Maharajas and their ruled time. In 1576, Maharana Pratap of Mewar defeated Mughal Emperor Akbar in the battle of Haldi Ghati. Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya won 22 battles against Afghans.
He established " Hindu Raj" in north India. Rajasthan which has rich heritage, shining sand dunes, exciting desert safaris and varied wild life makes it a very popular tourist destination. History of Rajasthan tells the stories of great legends, their bravery,romance and adventures. Rajasthan is a part of the great Indus Valley Civilization which is among world’s oldest and first civilization. The provisional capital of this civilization was Kalibangan, which is in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan.
It is the birth place of many great people about whom we learn from text books during the school time like Samrat Prithvi Raj Chauhan, Krishna devotee Meera Bai, Rani Padmini, Baba Ramdeo ji, Maha Rana Pratap, Panna Dhai, Goga ji, Rao Shekha ji, Bappa Rawal. The tribes like Rajputs, Charans, Yadavs, Bhils, Bishnois, Jats, Gujars, Meenas ruled over various parts of Rajasthan. Many people from these tribes sacrificed their lives for protecting their culture and land.
Delhi to Rajasthan tour packages booking in Delhi
DAY 1
Jaipur
On arrival at Jaipur airport/ railway station to meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Evening proceed to Chokhi Dhani - Ethnic village restaurant. Later drive back to hotel in Jaipur for overnight stay.
Meals:Dinner
DAY 2
Jaipur
After breakfast, visit the Hawa Mahal. It is a five-storey structure 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. Also visit Jantar Mantar - 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. Stay overnight at Jaipur.
Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3
Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (About 145 Km)
In the morning, drive to Pushkar. Enroute visit Ajmer Dargah (the burial place) of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, a famous Sufi saint. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Later, visit the famous Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It is marked by a red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose, symbol of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Also visit the Pushkar Lake. Stay overnight at Pushkar.
Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4
Pushkar - Jaipur (4hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur to transfer to airport/railway station for your onward journey.
Meals:Breakfast
HOTELS
Standard Hotel
Jaipur: Hotel Royal View or similar.
Pushkar: Hotel Pushkar Lake Palace or similar.
