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Rajasthan Motorbike Safari Tours |
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| Itinerary: |
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01: Abroad / Delhi |
Arrive late night at New
Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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02: Delhi |
Morning after
breakfast, pack up and depart for combined sightseeing
tour of Old & New Delhi. This morning you will be
taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power,
Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort,
built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the
greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah
Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj
Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
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| New Delhi - drive past the stately
government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens,
including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace.
Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal
era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End
the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Evening
check in to the hotel Ashok Country Resort. Overnight
at hotel. |
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03 : Delhi-test ride on Bikes |
| Full day the guests will have an opportunity
to do a familiarisation of bikes. This session will include
briefing regarding do/don't, road conditions, rules & regulations,
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04: Delhi – Agra |
After breakfast ride to Agra (206
kms)
Upon arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel Holiday Inn.
Thereafter visit the Taj Mahal, the guests will board
the 'decorated tongas' (horse carriage) which will take
them to Taj Mahal…… Little needs to be said
about this architectural wonder which is always the soul
raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years
to be completed and was
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designed and planned by Persian architect
Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and
perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for
its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some
of the best inlay work ever seen. Also visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel
over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style.
It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a
moat.
Overnight at hotel |
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05: Agra – Jaipur |
Morning, ride
to Jaipur (221 kms) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive
sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was
built in the 16th century and only occupied for
a few years before being abandoned, leaving the
buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur
- check-in at the hotel.
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Jaipur
- Encircled by the rugged Aravalli hills with numerous
peaks crowned by imposing forts, Jaipur the capital
of Rajasthan looks cradled and well protected. It
takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in
the early 1700s became king at the age of 13. He
conceived & designed his new capital with exquisite
buildings of rose-colored terracotta and broad tree-lined
avenues exhibiting an astonishing model of city
planning. Today the city is dusty and crammed with
camels, horses, people & colorful bazaars.
Tour of the Pink City -"The Pink City"
is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills,
dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour
will include the imposing City Palace,
still home to the Maharaja although several of the
rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques
and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are
housed here, including a collection of weaponry.
You will also visit the Hawa Mahal
"Palace of the Winds", and the open-air
Jantar Mantar Observatory to see
the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll
through the colourful bazaar before returning to
your hotel.
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06: Jaipur – Ranthambore National Park |
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After breakfast tour of the
impressive Amber Fort, situated
on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot
of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant
for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate,
making your entrance in the time honoured fashion.
The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took
over 100 years to build and now, although deserted,
offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of the Moghul ruling families.
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Afterwards ride to Ranthambore
(245 kms). Arrive and check in the Tiger Den.
Afternoon depart to visit Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife
sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest,
perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in
the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions
and dominated by a hilltop fort.
Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of
the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this
the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved
and the forest and their inhabitants well protected.
It has a good population of tiger and their prey
species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger"
reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck,
spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety
of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen
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07: Ranthambore National Park |
Morning & afternoon
game viewing at Ranthambore National Park by jeeps/canters.
Apart from wildlife viewing you will also be taken to
the Ranthambore Fort built in the 10th century, which
commands a panoramic view of the Tiger Reserve. The fort
also houses some splendid monuments within its precincts.
Buffet lunch and dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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08: Ranthambore National Park—Chittaurgarh |
Morning ride to Chittaurgarh.
An excursion to the historic city of Chitaurgarh. “
THE PRIDE & GLORY OF RAJASTHAN, CHITTAUR ECHOES WITH
THE TALES OF ROMANCE & VALOUR UNIQUE TO THE RAJPUT
TRADITION. A RUINED CITADEL, WHERE THE ROYAL PAST LIVES
IN ITS IMPOSING FORTS, GRACEFUL PALACES & SPECTACULAR
CHHATRIS “. We visit here the Fort, Vijay Stambh
& Kirti stambh.
Overnight at hotel
BASSI FORT PALACE |
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09: Chittaurgarh –Ajmer—Pushkar |
After
breakfast ride to Pushkar enroute visiting
Ajmer.
Upon arrival in Pushkar. Afternoon tour of
Pushkar - is a sacred place for the Hindus.
The sacred lake at Pushkar is said to be as
old as creation itself. It is the only place
in India with temple dedicated to the creater
of the world - Lord Brahma.
Overnight at hotel/Camp. |
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10: Pushkar |
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| Early Breakfast
We ride to the surrounding dunes and hills and have
a picnic lunch. After lunch we shall take a round
of the town on horseback. Return to warm fire at
the camp in time for tea and drinks. Gala dinner
will be a barbecue and we organises some excellent
local musicians and dancers. |
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11: Pushkar -Khimsar |
After breakfast ride to Khimsar
. Morning drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check
in at hotel. Khimsar is steeped in history- founded
2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer, this is the
starting point of the great Indian Desert tours. The
founder of the castle, which was built in mid 15th century
was Prince Karamsi, son of Jodhpur and very close to
other places of interest like Osian and Nagaur. Well-managed
Khmisar Fort provides the visitors with all modern amenities-
50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners, a variety
of continental and Indian meals as well as traditional
Rajasthani are available. Overnight stay at Khimsar.
KHIMSAR FORT |
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12: Khimsar– Mandawa |
Morning ride
to Mandawa (160 kms)
On arrival in Mandawa - check-in at the hotel.
Mandawa - the principal town of the Shekhawati region
renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis"
or mansions. Enroute to Mandawa, you visit the small
towns of Nawalgarh, Dunlodh and Mukundgarh each
equally famous for its Havelis with fascinating
murals built by the wealthy Rajasthani merchants
("Marwaris") in the 19th Century. Afternoon
visit the town - a painted arched gateway adorned
with Lord Krishna and
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his cows leads to the bazaar.
You can wander through the streets where mansions
of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate &
lively frescoes, cataloging the life, habits/fashions
of the Marwari community and onto Fatehpur &
Laxmangarh completing the tour of Shekhawati region.
Overnight at hotel.
MANDAWA CASTLE |
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13: Mandawa – Delhi (5 hrs) |
| Morning after breakfast
drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in hotel. Evening
free to rest and relax. |
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14 : Delhi |
| In time transfer to international
airport to connect flight back home. |
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