Friday, January 4, 2008

Great Rajasthan Honeymoon Tour Package

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport met and transfered to the hotel O/N stay at Hotel

Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Old and New delhi which includes, red fort ,Jama masjid,Raj Ghat,candani Chauwk,Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi which includes stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace,Humayuns tomb,Qutab Minar, O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After a Breakfast drive to Agra.On arrival check in at hotel.
Late Afternoon we will take you for sightseeing tour of Agra including Taj Mahal. O/n stay at hotel.


Day 04 : Agra - Samode

After breakfast visit the Agra Fort. and drive to Samode enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.On arrival check in at hotel O/N stay at Hotel

Day 05 : Samode - Jaipur
Morning explore the surroundings of Samode villages.
Later drive to Jaipur. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.visiting the 'Hawa Mahal',the open air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.city palace, Museums eevning free to explore the local market O/N stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur

After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.In the after noon enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars. Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving, semi-precious stones and local crafts which still thrive from the day of Maharaja Jai Singh's patronage when he designed special areas in the city for the 'bandhanas', the 'cheepas' and the 'meenakari' workers.
O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 07 : Jaipur - Udaipur

Morning after breakfast transfer to the Airport or flight Jaipur/Udaipur.On arrival at Udaipur, met at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Morning free in the afternoon cruise on Lake Pichola. Eveing free O/N stay at Hotel.

Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of udaipur magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple, and a drive around the other nearby lakes,Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari' and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings.

Afternoon free for own activities and to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. O/N stay at hotel.

Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport for fight Udaipur/Delhi. On arrival met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Delhi - Abroad
Transfer from hotel to the airport for flight back home.

Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package

Tour Duration: 15 Nights/ 16 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi

Day 01 Arrival at Delhi
You will be received at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and transferred to your hotel, where you will receive a warm traditional welcome complete with garlands and a welcome drink. There will be a typical Indian cuisine at dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and then go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi including the mighty Red Fort; the largest mosque of India known as Jama Masjid; memorial of Mahatama Gandhi known as Rajghat; Qutub Minar that was once the highest tower of the world; majestic garden tomb of Humayun; the British-era war memorial and pride of India, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and its Mughal gardens; Parliament's House; shopping and exploring the narrow and busy markets of Chandni Chowk; and finally the sound and light show at Red Fort centering on Mughal Empire in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 Mandawa
In the morning, drive to Mandawa, an interesting village in the Shekhawati region. Check in at the hotel and visit the famous 18th and 19th century Havelis, famous for their beautiful frescoes and paintings.

Day 03 Bikaner
In the morning, drive to Bikaner that will take about 4 hours. Visit the Camel Breeding Farm there, famous for rearing the best riding camels in the world. You can ride on a camel's back and can even taste the camel's milk, know more about how to breed the camels and even know about the demand of camels in the international market. Spend the evening at leisure and overnight stay in the hotel at Bikaner.

Day 04 Bikaner
The sightseeing tour of Bikaner has Junagadh Fort, with 986 m long wall with 37 bastions and 2 gateways and the 16th century Bhand Sagar Jain Temple with its beautiful carvings and pictures of Jain Tirthankars as its highlights. Taste the famous sweets and snacks of Bikaner. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer in the morning that will take about six hours. Spend the evening at leisure or go for shopping in the city market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 06 Jaisalmer
Go on a guided sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. The highlights of the tour are the Jain temples and the museum displaying the robes and artifacts belonging to the royal family inside the Sonar Quila, the beautifully carved Patwon ki haveli, Gadisar Lake, the mesmerizing views of Sam sand dunes at sunset and overnight stay at the tented accommodation in camps.

Day 07 Jodhpur
Leave for Jodhpur after breakfast and enjoy the views of the real desert life such as rural Rajasthani women in their colorful long skirts and long skirts and number of pots balanced on their head and men in colorful turbans tied in different ways to represent their caste and community. In Jodhpur, visit the Mandore gardens and Umaid Bhawan Palace, which is still serving as the private residence of the royal family of Jodhpur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 Kumbhalgarh
Drive to Kumbalgarh for about five hours and check in at the hotel. Visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort that has yet been invincible due to its vicious topography and houses a number of temples, palaces, gardens and water-storage facilities.

In the evening, drive to Ranakpur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09 Ranakpur/Udaipur
Ranakpur has a beautiful marble Jain temple complex that you visit in the morning. The main shrine is dedicated to Adinath and has 1444 columns. The other temples in the premises include the famous Sun Temple. Later, drive to Udaipur and see the local methods of farming and irrigation on the way. Check in at the hotel for overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 10 Udaipur
Go on a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The highlights will be the City Palace with the famous peacock square, the School of Miniature Paintings and the temples of Nagada and Eklingji in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 Kota
Drive to Kotah in the morning. Kota, situated on the banks of Chambal River, has a rich historical past with palaces and temples and modern industrial town with chemical and other industries. Visit the Rao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir, City Palace and Fort at Kota. Overnight stay at hotel in Kota.

Day 12 Bundi/Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting Bundi enroute. 36 km from Kota, Bundi was once ruled by Hada Chauhans and has some beautiful architectural evidences of Rajput rule such as shrines, carved brackets and pillars in its fort that houses several monuments such as Diwan-e-aam, Hathi Pol and Naubat Khana. Check in at the hotel at Sawai Madhopur near Ranthambore for overnight stay.

Day 13 Ranthambore/Jaipur
Go on a jeep safari in Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for housing the largest population of tigers in India in their natural habitat, in the morning as an adventure trip. Other wild species that you can spot here are monkeys, langurs, alligators, Sambars and a variety of birds.

In the evening, drive to Jaipur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14 Jaipur
Go on an excursion trip to Amber Fort in the morning, where ou will also enjoy the royal elephant ride. The highlights of the fort are its several palace complexes, a royal museum, 17th century Shish Mahal that presents a delectable fusion of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, Diwan-e-Aam and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15 Jaipur
After the breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the Pink City. See the 18th century astronomical observatory called Jantar Mantar, the elegant City Palace, which serves as the private residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and houses a heritage hotel and a royal museum with a rich collection of royal paintings, costumes, jewelry, arms and ammunitions. Evening is at your leisure or you can go for exploring the markets of Jaipur to find the famed tie-and-dye apparels, paintings, blue enameled pottery and jewels. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16 Delhi
After a mouth-watering heavy breakfast, drive back to Delhi, where you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight for onward destination.

Languages Of Rajasthan

The primarily spoken language of Rajasthan is Hindi. However, when the state of Rajasthan was founded, a number of princely states were merged. This led to the emergence of different dialects in the local languages of Rajasthan.

The four main dialects of Rajasthani language are:

Marwari
The Marwari dialect is mainly spoken in the western Rajasthan. In fact, Marwari is the most widely spoken dialect in Rajasthan.

Jaipuri/Dhundhari

In the east and southeast regions of Rajasthan, the Jaipuri dialect is spoken. Also known as Dhundhari, this dialect forms is spoken by the maximum number of Rajasthanis, after Marwari.

Malvi/Malwi
The people of the southeast region speak in the Malvi (Malwi) dialect, apart from Jaipuri. This dialect covers the Malwa tract i.e., Indore, Bhopal, Mandsor and the Ujjain area.

Mewati
In Alwar and the surrounding region, Mewati dialect is heavily used. It is somewhat like the Braj bhasha spoken in Bharatpur district.

Apart from these major dialects, a number of other dialects are also spoken in Rajasthan. Some of these are Harauti, Kishangarhi and so on. However, English is also widely understood in Rajasthan. You also get guides and translators in Rajasthan speaking foreign languages like German, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Villages In Rajasthan

Classical Rajasthan Travel Package

Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Udaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Tour Highlights : Travel to Classical Rajasthan Tour that gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar with Tour to Pushkar and Fatehpur Sikri. This Tour package have been designed for 09 Days and 08 Nights, that covers Tour to Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri And Agra.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at the Delhi Airport or The Railway Station, you will be received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. Check in at Hotel and relax. Later in the afternoon proceed for a half-day city tour of Delhi. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur
After breakfast proceed further to reach Udaipur by Road. Arrival at Udaipur check in the Hotel in late evening to relax and enjoying dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 04 : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Udaipur is so called the "Venice of the East". This beautiful city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in the year 1568. Udaipur is full of Udaipur Palaces, Udaipur Temples and Udaipur Havelis that ranging from the modest to the extravagant. Visit the City Palace Museum, it is one of the largest museum in Rajasthan. At this palace complex you will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, The Jagdish temple and the local folk museum. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 05 : Udaipur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur
Today cross the entire stretch of Mewar to reach the most holy city of Pushkar and Ajmer by Road.

Pushkar happens to be the holiest place according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colours in the local bazaar. Pushkar is the world famous for its cattle fair held each year in the month of October & November. Further proceed towards Ajmer. Ajmer is about at a distance of only far from the Pushkar City.

Ajmer is the pious city for the Muslims. Surprisingly both the cities are at distance having the religious importance of their own with two religion i.e. Hindu and Muslim. Visit the Ajmer Durgah Sharif built in fond remembrance of Khwaja Muin-ud-Din-Chisti, where the Muslim pilgrims from all over India throng during the festival times. Later visit Mughal emperor Akbar’s Palace where his son Jehangir received Sir Thomas Roe to grant him the permission of trade to East India Company with India, that changed the history of India completely and slowly and steadily, India became colony of the British Empire. Continue towards Jaipur and reach by late evening and check into the Hotel in Jaipur. Overnight will be at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 06 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort experiencing the taste of erstwhile Maharajas by ascending the Fort on Elephants back. Afternoon tour of city visiting City palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) drive pass by Pink City. Overnight will be at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 07 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Leave the Pink City after breakfast and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Visit this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned sufi saint Salim Chisti blessed Jodhabai Akbar’s Hindu wife with a son. Also visit Jodhabai’s palace, the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor’s palace himself as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.

Continue towards Agra and reach Agra by early evening. Relax at your hotel or go to the local bazaar to see the lifestyle of the people. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 08 : Agra
Morning tour of Agra. Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 09 Agra - Delhi
After breakfast proceed further to reach Delhi by Road. Arrival at Delhi, check in the Hotel to relax. Late evening get ready for a farewell dinner party and after you will be driven back to Delhi Airport or The Delhi Railway Station to reach to your home destination.