Discover
Rajasthan On Horse Back
Rajasthan, the land of colors,
is known for its forts and palaces and its people, dressed
in bright coloured turbans, skirts and "chunnies"
(scarves), are perhaps the most colourful in the world. Their
history, religion, music, dance, arts and crafts remain alive
and active till date. In this programme, we discover this
colorful state on horseback.
DAY
1 In Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, transfer from the airport to
deluxe hotel. Afternoon sight seeing of New Delhi. Visit Qutab
Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), and The Lakshmi Narayan
Temple and drive past President's house. O/N at hotel.
DAY
2 Delhi
Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi. Visit the Red Fort,
Jama Mas-jid, an ancient mosque and drive past Chandani Chowk.
Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. Evening visit the Red
Fort again for the sound and light show. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY
3 Delhi-Agra
Early morning, drive to Agra.
Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul
emperor, Shahjehan, to enshrine his queen's mortal remains.
Later visit the Agra Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
4 Agra- Jaipur
Morning sightseeing of Itmad-ud-daula's tomb built
by empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon drive
to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur
check in to the hotel.
DAY
5 In Jaipur
Morning sightseeing. Visit Amber Fort, the ancient
capital of the state. Ascend the hill on which the fort is
situated on elephant back. In the afternoon visit the Hawa
Mahal and later visit the Jaipur markets. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
6 Jaipur-Udaipur
Early morning flight to Udaipur. Transfer to Shikarbadi,
origi-nally the personal hunting lodge of the royal family
of Udaipur. Morning at leisure. Sightseeing in the afternoon.
Overnight at Shikarbadi.
DAY
7 Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh
After an early breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh. Enroute
visit Eklinjgi and Nagda. After lunch, we start our horse
safari with a ride to Kumbhalgarh fort. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
8 Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur
After breakfast ride down to Ranakpur through the scenic
Kumbhal-garh wild life sanctuary with its panthers, wild boar
etc. Lunch at camp. After lunch we visit the Jain temples.
Overnight in camp.
DAY
9 Ranakpur-Kotri
After breakfast ride to Village Kotri. Enroute stop
at the Mar-wari stud farm at Barkana. After lunch at Rawala,
resume our ride to Kotri. Overnight at Kotri Castle.
DAY
10 Kotri-Hemavas
Ride out to Hemavas, passing through a number of small
villages and settlements. Relax in deluxe tents on arrival.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the area. Hemavas is
famous for tie and dye and printing centers. Overnight in
camp.
DAY
11 Hemavas-Rohetgarh
After breakfast, ride to Rohetgarh-- the fortified
desert home of the descendants of the 16th century Rathors.
Overnight at Hotel Rohetgarh.
DAY
12 Rohetgarh-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Overnight at Shikarbadi.
DAY
13 Udaipur-Delhi
Fly to Delhi.
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