Cox and Kings
‘RAJASTHAN HAVELI EXPERIENCE’ 07 Days / 06 Nights
ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01
Arrive Jaipur Welcome to your 'Rajasthan Haveli Experience' tour! On arrival at the airport / railway station in Jaipur you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The royal city Jaipur, is capital of Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and was founded in 1727, what is now called the Old City, or 'Pink City' for its trademark building colour. Enjoy a city tour of Jaipur (Private). In the afternoon, proceed on a city tour of Jaipur, visiting the fabulous City Palace and Amer Fort. Located inside the old city, City Palace is a spectacular synthesis of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles, consisting of an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards. The City Palace, also houses various structures such as 'Chandra Mahal', 'Mubarak Mahal', 'Diwan-I-Khas' and the 'Govind Dev Ji Temple' amongst other buildings. It was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal now houses a museum but the interesting part is that it is still a royal residence. It is a seven-storeyed building and each floor has been given a specific name. Later, visit Amer Fort, also known as the Amber Fort. The construction of the fort was started by Raja Mansingh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. The palace here has been wonderfully built with an intelligent design, that has a four storied layout and each level has its own courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-aam, or 'Hall of Public Audience', the Diwan-e-Khas, or 'Hall of Private Audience', the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace.
Day02
Pickup
Duration
From Time
Hotel
04:00 hrs
3:00 PM
Jaipur - Mandawa (180 km / approx. 5 hours drive) Transfer from hotel in Jaipur to hotel in Mandawa, en route visit Mandawa Fort (Private). This morning, after breakfast, we proceed to Mandawa. We stop to visit the Mandawa Fort, an ancient structure, is a reason to visit this town in Rajasthan. Built in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh, the fort stands out due to its ornate gateway, frescoes and paintings. The arched gateway has images of Lord Krishna and his cows painted beautifully. Even the rooms are decorated with Lord Krishna's paintings, mirror-work and engravings. On arrival, check in to the hotel in Mandawa. Pickup
Duration
From Time
Hotel
NA
9:00 AM
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the magnificent Mandawa Haveli admiring the architecture and intricately painted walls. Day03
Mandawa - Bikaner (180 km / approx. 5 hours drive ) Transfer from hotel in Mandawa to hotel in Bikaner, en route visit Junagarh Fort, Prachina Museum and Rampuria Haveli (Private). After a leisurely breakfast, proceed to Bikaner, en route visit Junagarh Fort, Prachina Museum and Rampuria Haveli. The city of Bikaner is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort which is located in the arid region of Thar Desert, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. The fort complex consists of palaces, courtyards, gardens, pavilions and balconies that
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