VIAJE A INDIARAJASTHAN AL COMPLETO

16 DIAS ENERO 2013

PROGRAM: DELHI-MANDAWA-BIKANER-JAISALMER-JODHPUR-UDAIPUR-JAIPUR-AGRA-KHAJURAHO-VARANASI-DELHI

DELHIJueves, 10 de Enero de 2013 – Arrive Delhi

FLIGHT: 9W 229 AT 2230 HRS

Delhi is a combination of eight cities that have been established here from as early as 900 BC to 1930. It is above all an historic city and an elegant capital..

DELHIViernes, 11 de Enero de 2013 – In Delhi

Highlights of Old Delhi

•Jama Masjid & Raj Ghat

Highlights of New Delhi: -

• Huamyun’s Tomb

•Qutab Minar

•Lotus temple

•Laxmi Narayan temple

•Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

•India Gate

MANDAWASabado, 12 de Enero de 2013 –Delhi/ Mandawa (260 Km/ 06 Hrs)

Mandawa emerges like a mirage. A medieval fort (dated around 1750) gradually rises on the horizon. The Mandawa bazaar has many painted houses, parts of which have now been turned into shops and tie-and-dye fabrics flutter in the wind. Visit the havelis with their frescoes - of which the Chokanis, the Goenkas and the sarafs are extravagantly painted.

BIKANERDomingo, 13 de Enero de 2013 –Mandawa/ Bikaner (190 Km/ 4.5 Hrs)

The mesmerising music of the desert is echoed in Bikaner, a medieval flavoured city set along the old caravan route which linked Central Asia & North India with the Gujarat seaports. Charming havelis (mansions) stand in the old part of this walled city and a leisurely lifestyle still prevails in this sublimely picturesque place surrounded by harsh desert. Visit the Fort and the 14th-century Jain temple

JAISALMERLunes, 14 de Enero de 2013 –Bikaner/ Jaisalmer (330 Km/ 7.5 Hrs)

Set in a sea of golden tinged sand, Sonar Kila, a golden fort rises out of a rock of topaz. The entire living area of Jaisalmer lies within the gigantic citadel walls.

JAISALMERMartes, 15 de Enero de 2013 – In Jaisalmer

Visit the silent 12th century Fort built by Prince Jaisal and the Palace which stands at the highest point (100 metres) above the marketplace.

Highlights of Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer fort Havelis Camel ride in Sand dunes

JODHPURMiercoles, 16 de Enero de 2013 –Jaisalmer/ Jodhpur (280 Km/ 06 Hrs)

The city of Jodhpur, with its gentle atmosphere belies a stormy yet glorious past. Its walls, seven gates and numerous bastions and towers were built in the 16th century

UDAIPURJueves, 17 de Enero de 2013 –Jodhpur/ Udaipur via Ranakpur (290 Km/ 06 Hrs)

Udaipur is one of the most charming cities of Rajasthan. It nestles like a gem in a valley surrounded by the green Aravalli hills, reflected smooth and white in the clear blue of Lake Pichola. Old dwellings, temples and palaces speak of an aristocratic past

UDAIPURViernes, 18 de Enero de 2013 – In Udaipur

Highlights of Udaipur:• City Palace• Saheliyon Ki Bari• Jagdish Temple• Boat ride

JAIPURSabado, 19 de Enero de 2013 –Udaipur/ Jaipur via Pushkar (390 Km/ 08 Hrs)

Jaipur - Built by Sawai Jai Singh in the early 18th centuy, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues

JAIPURDomingo, 20 de Enero de 2013 – In Jaipur

Highlights of Jaipur:• Amber fort• City Palace• Observatory• Elephant ride

AGRALunes, 19 de Enero de 2013 –Jaipur/ Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (265 Km/ 06 Hrs)

On the right bank of the river Yamuna, the present day Agra seems an unlikely choice as the capital of the Mughal Empire. The Early Mughals rejected Delhi in favour of Agra to establish their capital.

KHAJURAHOMartes, 22 de Enero de 2013 – Agra- Orchha – Khajuraho

(Agra/ Jhansi by Shatabadi Express: 0810/ 1024 hrs & Jhansi/ Khajuraho: 175 km/ 04 hrs)

VARANASIMiercoles, 23 de Enero de 2013 –Khajuraho/ Varanasi by flight (9w 724: 1325/ 1415 Hrs)

VARANASI- antiquity, like its spirituality, is shrouded in immortal time. Ancient literature dates its existence to at least 3,000 years ago. Life in the Varanasi of today revolves around the ghats along the River Ganges where the bulk of the temples are located.

VARANASI/DELHIJueves, 24 de Enero de 2013 –Varanasi/ Delhi by flight (9w 724: 1450/ 1620 Hrs)

DEPART DELHIViernes, 25 de Enero de 2013 –Depart Delhi by flight (9w 230: 0305 Hrs)