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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: DELHI
Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit historic sights including the Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture, the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, the Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199 AD, and drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 2: DELHI - MANDAWA
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa located in the heart of the Shekawati region. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the village with colorful frescoed mansions, temples and charming little shops. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 3: MANDAWA - BIKANER
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner, a desert town surrounded by a high wall, which was once an important staging post on the great caravan routes. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the village and Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 4: BIKANER - JAISALMER
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer situated in the Thar Desert. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 5: JAISALMER
After breakfast, visit the 800-year-old sandstone fort that dominates the entire town with its presence atop the Trikuta Hill, the Jain temples dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries and unique mansions with stone-carved facades with delicate sculptures, stone lattices and dainty little balconies. In the evening, enjoy a camel safari to Sam sand dunes upto Sunset Point. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 6: JAISALMER - JODHPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan dominated by the massive Meherangarh Fort, topping a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the evening, visit the fort, Jaswant Thada, which harbors royal cenotaphs built in white marble and the Mandore Gardens, a memorial for former rulers of the area. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 7: JODHPUR - UDAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. En-route visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur where intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 8: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the City Palace and see the lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures, the Jagdish Temple in the heart of the city dedicated to Lord Jagannath and stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains and. In the evening, take a boat ride on the lake and see the sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 9: UDAIPUR - AJMER
After breakfast, drive to the 'Holy city of Ajmer'. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Pushkar. Return to Ajmer and stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 10: AJMER - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Jaipur's signature landmark, the multi-storied Hawa Mahal with the bustling bazaar below. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 11: JAIPUR
After breakfast, visit the Amber Fort and take an elephant ride up the fort's ramparts. Originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh, the fort encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum and the nearby Jantar Mantar Observatory built in 1728. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 12: JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, drive to the 'city of the Taj', Agra. En-route visit the imperial 'ghost city' of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and 'one of the wonders of the world', the Taj Mahal with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 13: AGRA - SIKANDRA - DELHI
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. Option of visiting the Taj Mahal again. In the afternoon, drive to Delhi. En-route visit Sikandra and the tomb of Emperor Akbar. On arrival, transfer to the airport for onward travel.
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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PUSHKAR PALACE - PUSHKAR
    
City: Ajmer
Location Pushkar Palace is centrally located on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. It is walking distance from major temples including the famous Brahma Temple. During the Pushkar Mela, the main cattle fairground is approximately 5 kms away. It is 13 km away from Ajmer, 145 km from Jaipur, and 400 km from Delhi.
Originally the residence of the Maharaja of Kishangarh, the Pushkar Palace is the only hotel situated on the banks of the holy Pushkar Lake. The hotel assures guests a comfortable stay in all its 53 rooms, of which 28 are Deluxe rooms and 25 are Suites.
Rooms All the rooms are decorated in Rajasthani style complete with frescos, motifs and period furniture. All the Suites are lake facing with spacious interiors including the main bedroom with a seating area and an attached dressing area and bathroom. All the Deluxe rooms have a garden view and like in the Suites, offer amenities like a mini fridge, 24 hour room service, TV and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom.
Dining The Garden Restaurant overlooking the lake makes for a perfect setting for any meal. Enjoy a multi cuisine fare including some local Rajasthani food and Continental dishes.
Don't Miss Take a right from the hotel's main gate and sit by the banks of the Pushkar Lake. A spectacular sight, especially after sundown.
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HOTEL RADISSON BLU
    
City: Agra
It is arguably the best hotel for both business and leisure guests desiring a relaxed, elegant location in heart of Agra. The hotel offer all the expected amenities and upscale facilities of a 5 star hotel along with superb restaurants and attentive service. It is one of the finest hotels in Agra; perfect base from which to explore all that the city has to offer. It is beautifully structured chic & contemporary design with modern look hotel located in the heart of the business and leisure precincts. It is within walking distance to the Taj mahal which is of just 01 km. 141 luxurious a7 contemporary designed rooms and suites are very welcoming & calming to the guests. All the guest rooms and suites feature separate shower cubicle, direct control air conditioning, in room safe and in room movies and DVD players on request. Airport is situated at a distance of 8 km from the hotel and railway station by 6 km. The nearest local sightseeing attractions are; Agra Fort (06 km), Dayal Bagh (10 km), Ram bagh (12 km), Sikandra (15 km), Taj Mahal (1 km), It-Mad-Ullah (4 km) and many more.
Hotel Facilities
Business centre | Conference hall | Wi-Fi | Internet | Restaurant | Coffee shop | Taxi service | Railway/Airport transfer | Babysitting | Dining hall | Bar | Doctor on call | Central heating | Handicap facility | Executive lounge | Laundry | Central AC | Shuttle service | Travel desk | Parking facility Concierge service
Recreational Facilities
Swimming pool | Kids pool | Gymnasium | Sun beds (pool) | Health club | Massage centre | Ayurveda centre | Sightseeing | Spa | Steam room
Room Amenities
AC Cable/Satellite TV | Intercom | Direct dial phone | Data port | Wi-Fi access | Snack basket | Fruit basket | Mini bar | Tea/coffee maker Mineral water Refrigerator Iron/ironing board Sofa Study table Daily newspaper Safe deposit locker Electronic safe Fireplace Room heater Shower Hot/cold water Bathroom toiletries DVD player (on request)
Dining
The Latitude: A 24 hour coffee shop at the lobby and is the finest restaurant in Agra emphasizing in all kind of cooking techniques and tastes.
Lunch: 12:30 hrs to 15:00 hrs
Dinner: 19:30 hrs to 22:30 hrs
Liquid Lounge Bar: Fine cuisines, extensive wine list, sumptuous cocktails and friendly attentive service make the chic bar one of the finest dining in Agra. The menu features mouth-watering contemporary cuisines. It is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Tea Lounge: It is ideal for quick bite and short rest. Serves exquisite tea/coffee, baked sweet and savoury delights and is open from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Pool side bar:
Offers alcoholic tea/coffee, wines and snacks. Open from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Internet: Wi-Fi Enabled
Parking Facility: Available
Check-in Time: 14:00 Noon
Check-out Time: 12:00 Noon
Conferences & Banquets
The meeting rooms provide more than 5500 square feet of space ideal for corporate business meetings, board meetings, social event or private dinners for 200 to 500 persons.
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LALLGARH PALACE
    
City: Bikaner
Hotel Lallgarh Palace is an imposing red sand stone structure and consists of hybrid architecture with elements of Rajput, Muslim and European styles and can be categorized at Indo - Saracenic style. The open corridors in the hotel run the length of the halls and rooms and are lined with a rare collection of old prints and vintage copies of etching. The grand palace is perfect when traveling with family or friends. It even serves the purpose for large corporate groups and lone business travelers. The hotel is located 254 kilometers from the nearest airport in Jodhpur and 325 kilometers from the Sanganer Airport in Jaipur. Delhi is 485 kilometres from Bikaner.
Hotel Facilities
Swimming pool | Souvenir shop | Safety lockers | Sightseeing | Billiard room | Tennis court | Croquet | Business centre | Currency exchange | Internet access | Bonfire on request | Ayurvedic massage | Acceptance of credit cards | Mini gymnasium | Badminton court ,Br>
Room Amenities
The palace has 56 well-appointed rooms which exude a charm of luxury and royalty. The rooms are divided into various categories so as to suit travelers and guests with different budgets and requirements. They are categorized as 22 Superior rooms, 32 Standard rooms and 2 twin bedded Maharaja Royal rooms.
Cable television | Mini bar | Air conditioning | Telephone | Tea/coffee maker | Running hot & cold water | Hair dryers
Dining
The dining facilities at the hotel include Padam Mahal which is a fine dining restaurant decorated with vibrant blue colours. You can enjoy a multi cuisine breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Thunderbolts is the bar which is decorated with medals and awards. It serves a wide selection of imported and Indian wines and spirits.
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-In Time: 12:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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CASTLE MANDAWA
    
City: Mandawa
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UDAI KOTHI
    
City: Udaipur
Located at Hanuman Ghat, Opposite Chandpol, Pichola Lake, Udaipur, a well-known heritage, Hotel Udai Kothi offers calm and comfortable accommodation service to its guests thereby ensuring the complete satisfaction of the guests. At the hotel, Hotel Udai Kothi, the guests can enjoy the room amenities including air-conditioning, cable TV, intercom facility, Direct Dial Telephone, Wi-Fi Internet Access, Mini Bar and Balcony/Sit Out area that ensure comfortable stay at hotel. Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur is located at Dabok, 22 km away while the closest railway station is about 24 kms away from hotel.
Hotel Facilities
Swimming Pool | Lawns/Gardens | Internet Facility / Cyber Cafe | Book Shop | Wi-Fi Enabled | Indoor Pool | Sun Beds (pool) | Doctor on call (On Request) | Health Club | Bicycles on hire (COMP) | Spa | 24 hrs. Room service | Travel Desk | Parking Facility
Room Amenities
The hotel offers accommodation in 3 categories: Standard, Deluxe and Superior Deluxe.
Air-conditioning | Cable TV | Intercom Facility | Direct Dial Telephone | Wi-Fi Internet Access | Mini Bar | Tea/Coffee Maker | Mineral Water | Balcony/Sit Out | Dining Table | Sofa Unit | Study Table | Daily Newspaper (On Request) | Shower Area | Bath Tub | Hot/Cold Running Water | Bathroom Toiletries
Dining
Hotel has restaurant and bar.
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
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SVELTE SUITES
    
City: New Delhi
Svelte Hotel and Personal Suites, New Delhi, welcomes you to a world of gracious hospitality, luxury and style. A first-of-its-kind, All suite Boutique Hotel in the City, it's located in Saket, the business and entertainment hub of South Delhi. Svelte Hotel & Personal Suites hotel is seamlessly connected to the award-winning 'Select City Walk Mall', Saket.DLF Place Mall and MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket are also inter-connected with Select City Walk Mall. The malls offer an exciting mix of Shopping, Styling, Multiplexes, Entertainment, Pubs and Dining options. Svelte Hotel and Personal Suite (A-3, District Centre, Saket) located in New Delhi is a 25 minutes drive from Domestic and International Airport, Connaught Place, 30 minutes from Corporate Hubs of Gurgaon and Noida, 10 minutes from popular sightseeing options such as Qutab Minar, ISKON and Lotus Temple. It is 30 minutes from some of Delhi's largest convention centres such as Pragati Maidan and India Expo Centre.
Hotel Facilities
Business Centre | Concierge services | Outdoor Pool | Shopping facility | 24hours in room dining | 24 hours complimentary car parking facility
Room Amenities
Svelte Hotel and Personal Suite provides a total of 82 rooms in categories, i.e. Executive Suite, Royal Suite, Grand Suite and Deluxe Suite. All the 82 luxurious suites are all well-tailored to the needs of both a Business and a leisure traveller. Guests at the luxury hotel, have an option of choosing from an Executive Suite - One Bedroom ( 450 Sq ft), Deluxe Suite - Two Bedroom ( 800 sq ft), Royal Suite - One Bedroom( 900 sq ft) and Grand Suite - Two Bedroom (1100 sq ft).
Cable television | Plug and play video | Tea/coffee maker | Phone service | Internet Wi-Fi | Fruit Basket | Cookies | Room service | Separate bathroom | Shower area and bath tub hot | Cold running water
Dining
Svelte provides a fine selection of dining options for the gastronomic indulgence of guests. One can start the day with the elaborate breakfast buffet, followed by an exquisite variety of Indian and Continental cuisines for lunch and dinner at 'The Lounge and Bar'.
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-In Time: 2:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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WELCOMHERITAGE MANDIR PALACE
    
City: Jaisalmer
A 300 year old palace converted into a hotel, Mandir Palace is a heritage property associated with WelcomHeritage. It is known for the exquisite and intricate stone carvings that are an intrinsic part of its structure. An architectural gem, the palace features ornate balconies, canopies and delicately carved screens. Located in the heart of the city, just outside the main market, WelcomHeritage Mandir Palace is just a kilometre away from the bus stand and Jaisalmer Fort. It enjoys proximity to all places of tourist and commercial interest in the city. The railway station and airport are approximately 2.5 km away from the hotel, while the bus stand is 1 km away, the Jaisalmer Fort is 1 km away, and the main market is right outside. Please note, the airport is operational from October to March only.
Hotel Facilities
Conference/banquet facilities | Camel safaris | Jeep safaris | Live entertainment shows | Swimming pool | Car rental facility | Travel desk | Laundry service | Housekeeping service | Doctor on call | Spacious parking
Room Amenities
Mandir Palace offers luxurious accommodation in 24 elegantly furnished air-conditioned rooms that are divided into 19 Deluxe rooms and 5 Heritage Suites.
Television with satellite channels | Telephone | Study table and sofa with centre table |Washroom amenities | Soap | Shampoo | Shower cap | Toilet roll | Linen | Bath tub | Geyser
Dining
Dining options at Mandir Palace include The Palace Restaurant and a roof top restaurant, which offers a panoramic view of the Jaisalmer Fort and the city. A range of cuisines including Indian, Chinese and Continental are served besides traditional Rajasthani delicacies.
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-In Time: 12:00 p.m. | Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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AJIT BHAWAN PALACE
    
City: Jodhpur
Location Ajit Bhawan is located near the Circuit House in Jodhpur. The Jodhpur railway station is about 4.5 kilometres away, the airport about 5 kilometres away and the bus stop about 2 kilometres away from the hotel. The nearest market is Rai ka Bagh about 3 kilometres away.
Home of the royal family of Jodhpur, Ajit Bhawan was built for Maharaja Ajit Singhji Rathore, younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singhji of the erstwhile Jodhpur state. Ajit Bhawan offers a unique combination of ageless elegance with modern comfort. Built of Jodhpur stone, Ajit Bhawan incorporates the traditional style of gardens and has been built proportionately with two floors. The high ceiling ground floor has a mezzanine section circulating cool air and thus keeping the rooms cool from the scorching sun in the summer.
Rooms Ajit Bhawan offers 69 stylish rooms that compliment the character of the hotel, mixing Raj splendour with a contemporary twist. With 10 Deluxe rooms, 22 Luxury rooms, 7 Luxury room, 10 Luxury tents and 15 Suites, the hotel promises a luxurious stay as antiques from various periods and photographs from the family archives create an ambiance that suggests a private home rather than a hotel room. Every room has a unique character. The Executive room is bigger than the Deluxe room, while the Luxury room has superior furnishings. The Luxury Tent is a concrete room with multi layered canopies to protect from the heat and cold, while providing a unique tent experience. The Luxury Suite is a class apart with a designer living room and bedroom and washroom. All rooms are well furnished and equipped with a telephone, plasma television with satellite channels, mini bar, air conditioner, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker and hair dryer. The washrooms are large with a shower cubicle or bathtub and luxurious toiletries provided for.
Dining Ajit Bhawan offers a range of dining options. The Jodhpur Cafe is a multi cuisine restaurant that serves a wide range of sumptuous cuisines from around the world besides offering traditional Rajasthani delicacies. The view from the restaurant is spectacular as it looks over the rhombus pool. The Garden Restaurant is an extension of the cafe done in an alfresco setting. The Jodhpur Cafe and Garden Restaurant combined can accommodate around 105 guests. Dhani is a traditionally decorated restaurant open for dinner offering local Rajasthani cuisines. The Lounge Bar is located next to the reception and has a royal touch. Cane furniture, pictures of erstwhile Maharajas and royal artefacts are displayed in the bar. With about 25 as the seating capacity, the Lounge Bar offers a range of Indian and international liquor.
Hotel Facilities The hotel offers lavish settings for conferences and banquets that can be organised in the plush halls or on the landscaped gardens.
Recreational facilities include a spectacular swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. A health club, shopping arcade and a fleet of vintage club on hire are some of the other facilities available at the Ajit Bhawan. The hotel also organises folk dance performances and puppet shows on request.
Other facilities include business centre, Wi- Fi internet connection, currency exchange, travel desk, laundry service, housekeeping service, car rental facility and parking. Room service is available round the clock.
Outdoor activities include horse riding, camel safari, village safari, rock climbing, trekking and boating (during season).
Don't Miss To take a few laps in the gorgeous swimming pool that is fitted with an ancient water wheel! There are deck chairs under shady trees that surround the pool where guests can enjoy a massage or a book. The Luxury Suite is worth seeing for its extravagant decor and rich furnishings.
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HOLIDAY INN
    
City: Jaipur
Holiday Inn is a classified as 5 Star hotel by the Govt. of India. The hotel's architecture upholds the local culture, blending it comfortably with surroundings. All modern facilities are incorporated in the well planned hotel designed as a Haveli, which means a nobleman's mansion.
Hotel Facilities
Banquet | Conference & Seminars | Boardroom |Shopping arcade | Swimming pool | Travel desk | Business centre | Laundry service | Foreign exchange counter | Parking | Doctor on call | Safety deposit lockers | WiFi internet | STD/ ISD phone facility
Recreation facilities
Swimming Pool | Gymnasium | Table tennis | Indoor games
Room Amenities
Air conditioner | Satellite television | Telephone | Mini bar | Safety deposit locker |Tea coffee/maker | Attached washroom | Hot & Cold water | Soap | Shampoo | Linen |
Dining
Coffee Shop: Palms, the coffee shop offers Indian and International cuisine and snacks
Bar: The Bar is an extension of Palms and offers Indian and imported wines and spirits
Restaurant: Aangan is the Indian specialty restaurant, where you will be entertained with flute recitals, while the chefs conjure ethnic cuisines for you.
Outdoor Restaurant: Goth - The Village is the ethnic outdoor village restaurant, with an authentic Indian rural backdrop with folk dancers, fortune - teller, fire eaters entertaining you. The Goth is open only for dinner.
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| NEW DELHI |
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Delhi is the present day version of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of Pandavas, and has in-between been seen various rulers on its throne, the longest being Mughals. No wonder Delhi has charmed writers, Sufi saints and travellers alike. The present Delhi is one of the most developed Indian as well as global cities albeit with its glorious past lurking across the city. The head of Indian government sits in Delhi in the Parliament in central Delhi, surrounded by forts and monuments of his ancestors, both autocratic and monarchs. These are places like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar et al. Then there are imperial architectures around Lutyen's Delhi including Connaught Place, in heart of city and the closest Delhi can get to London's Trafalgar Square.
While these old one's have been there since long, the New Delhi, including NCR or National Capital Region has shown exemplary growth in architecture, business avenues, services, tourism and township. Let us have a quick trip across the capital...
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Humayun Tomb - Delhi

India Gate - New Delhi

Red Fort - New Delhi

Jama Masjid - New Delhi

India Gate - Delhi

India Gate - Delhi

Delhi Bahai Lotus Temple

New Delhi

New Delhi

New Delhi

Qutub Minar - New Delhi

Qutub Minar - New Delhi
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| BIKANER |
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Bikaner is one of the three main destinations in Desert circuit and a royal fortified city with a timeless appeal of royal aura. The Camel Country as is popularly known, Bikaner is a beautiful desert city in the North-Western part of Rajasthan. This former princely state was founded in 1486 AD by Rao Bikaji as a small settlement at first, and then into a massive city.
Be it the imposing palaces, richly sculptured red sandstone temples, the milestone Ganga Canal or the rapid growth of industrialisation and agriculture (mainly Bajra, Jowar, Pulses), Bikaner has managed to hog the limelight for not only its culture and heritage but also for its advancement.
Besides exploring the unique architecture and history, a visit to this royal city will open up avenues to dig into the ethnic treasures - the Usta Art, Karni Mata Fair, Camel Festival, and lifestyles of the groups who have made Bikaner their home for several centuries now.
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The inside view of the magnificent Anoop Palace, Bikaner

Gajner Palace on a sunny day

Bikaner Juna Garh Fort

Bikaner Lallgarh Palace

Bikaner Rajasthani Puppets on display
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| JODHPUR |
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The colourful city of Jodhpur revolves around the Rathore clan and is named after Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, this imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur of this city. Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, folk music and the brightly attired people.
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Beautiful view of the Mehrangarh Fort on a clear sunny day

Beautiful view of Jaswant Thada over a pristine lake

Mehrangarh Fort with its formidable ramparts
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| AJMER |
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An oasis in the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is surrounded by the green Aravalli Hills. It is an alluring city, and its many architectural and natural wonders draw thousands of visitors every year. Though Ajmer is also considered the stepping stone to the quaint and picturesque Pushkar, it is also an extremely important site of pilgrimage, to both Hindus and Muslims.
Don't Miss Apart from visiting Pushkar, 11 km away, there are many, many other opportunities to explore heritage and beauty in Ajmer itself. The oldest hill fort in India is here: the impressive Taragarh Fort. Also visit the immensely revered Dargah Shareef of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, with its marble edifices and beautiful mosque. Also try to visit Magazine, a museum that was once the residence of Prince Salim (Jehangir), son of Akbar. The Dargah bazaar is another vibrant and historical place of interest, as is the Anasagar Lake, with its pavilions and gardens.
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| AGRA |
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A crimson sun casting an orange hue, setting behind the luminescent white marble of the epitome of everlasting love 'The Taj Mahal', is probably the 'cliched' picture that leaps to our mind when we think of Agra. Why should it not? After all Taj Mahal remains unsurpassed in beauty. But there is much more to Agra than just the Taj Mahal. Agra has a rich and puristic cultural mix of the Persian and the Mughal era. It is home to many ancient relics and monuments of historical and cultural significance - Taj Mahal, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, the exquisite tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah are just a few of the many wonders of pristine Mughal architecture that are nestled in the city.
Historians are of the general opinion that the city of Agra was founded in 1504 A.D. by Sikandar Lodi, the ruler of the Delhi Sultunate. Sikander Lodi's son, Ibrahim Lodi, ruled over the city after his father's death until he fell fighting Babar in the first battle of Panipat fought in 1526. Under the Mughals, the city witnessed the blossoming of some of the finest pieces of architecture ever made. The magnificence of the ancient times is not the only thing that would strike you with awe. In the backdrop of the monuments and the tombs, is a bustling industrial city getting richer by the day. Some of you might get down on your knees twice - at the Taj Mahal to propose and the second time to thank your stars for all the shopping you could do in the city! Agra has a thriving market of marble artifacts, silk fabrics, and leather goods available at dirt cheap rates.
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Agra Taj Mahal

Taj Complex

Agra Taj Mahal 1

Agra Taj Mahal

Agra Taj Mahal 2
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