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Rajasthan and Orissa Tour


Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Jaisamand – Udaipur – Delhi - Bhubaneshwar - Puri – Konark – Puri – Bhubaneshwar - Kolkatta 


Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.


Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.


Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.


Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Udaipur

Early morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Udaipur and n arrival, met & transferred to the hotel.


Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Udaipur
Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East. The main City is situated around Lakes. Lake Pichola at Udaipur is one of the biggest human made lakes in the world. Udaipur is also described as the “City of Sunrise”. 


Visit the City Palace; an imposing edifice of granite and marble Also visit  Museum, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Bari, a Garden design in the early 18th century purely as a pleasure garden design, Jagdish Teple: Built by Maharana  Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrineses a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a Brass image of Garuda the Lord Bird carrier.
Enjoy Auto rickshaw ride in the bazaar of Udaipur.


Enjoy a two-hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola, which is surrounded by hills on three sides.  From little islands in the Lake rise at the water’s edge palaces of pure white marble.
 Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 03: Udaipur – Chittaurgarh
Morning proceed for Chittaurgarh by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.


The ruined Fortier's of Chittaur symbolizes all that is brave true and noble in the Rajput era. This glorious fort was attacked 3 times and every attack involved the ritual of Jauhar. This ritual are threw himself or herself into raging fire or a well, to prevent themselves from the humiliation at the hands of the enemy.

 

Afternoon you will proceed for city tour

 

Visit to Fort, Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower), the imposing 37metre high structure with nine storys. Covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great epics - Ramayan and Mahabharata, the Vijay Stambh, was built in 1440 A. D. by Maharana Kumbha. Next is Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame). This 22 m tall tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. It was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in 12th century A.D., with figures from the Jain pantheon decorating the tower. Last but not the least is Rana Kumbh Palace.

 

Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 04:  Chittaurgarh – Kumbhalgarh
Morning proceed for Kumbhalgarh by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.


Eklingji, this ancient Temple Complex is dedicated to Lord Shiva. If time permits you can also visit Nagda an ancient Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and a Jain Temple (better known as Mother-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law Temple).


After the visits of Eklingi & Nagda, continue drive to Kumbhalgarh on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Later enjoy horse safari while exploring Kumbhalgarh wild life sanctuary.

Kumbhalgarh was kingdom of Mewar spread from Ranthambore to Gwalior, including vast tracts of present-day Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Kumbhalgarh with its 36-kilometer long wall and soaring towers is the most impressive. Kumbhalgarh fell only once in its history, to the combined forces of Emperor Akbar, Raja Man Singh of Amber, and Raja Udai Singh of Amber, and Raja Udai Singh of Marwar.

 

Day 05: Kumbhalgarh – Ranakpur
Morning proceed for Ranakpur by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.


Ranakpur is renowned for some remarkably carved Jain temples in amber stone. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. Jain Temples build in 15th century. The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Adinatha. The temple, with its distinctive domes, shikhara, turrets and cupolas rises majestically from the slope of a hill. Over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same. It is also said that it is impossible to count the pillars. Also all the statues face one or the other statue, There is one beautiful carving made out of a single marble rock where there 108 heads of snakes and numerous tails.

 

Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 06: Ranakpur - Mount Abu
Morning proceed for Mount Abu by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.


 ‘Abu’ according to a legend, stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. The town is situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. It’s stunning array of exquistie Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th –13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre.

 

Visit Dilwara Temple the finest examples of carving marble reached unsurpassed heights and 'Tejpal temple' is dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd tirthankar, and was built in 1230 by the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal.  And later Nakki Lake is virtually in the heart of Mount Abu.

Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 07: Mount Abu – Udaipur  - Delhi
Morning proceed for Mount Abu by surface and on arrival straight transfer to railway station to board on overnight train for Delhi.
Stay overnight in train.


Day 08: Delhi - Bhubaneswar
In the morning as per scheduled time you will be transferred to airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar and on arrival transfer to hotel.


Bhubaneswar - the temple city of India. Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. These temples are unique in themselves, not only in their architectural beauty but also in the wonderful sculptures. These temples epitomize a comprehensive history of Orissan style of temple architecture from its very inception to perfection spreading almost to 2000 years from 3rd century BC to 16th Century AD. Today this bustling centre of commerce and religion is Orissa's modern capital.

 

Day 09: Bhubaneswar - Puri
In the morning you will proceed for Temple visit of the city

 

Visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture & architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture.

 

We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.

 

Late afternoon drive to Puri and on arrival proceed for Temple tour of Puri

 

Puri is one of the four holiest points of pilgrimage for Hindus. The reigning deity of the city, Lord Jagannath, whose temple was built way back in the 12th century, is revered by thousands of pilgrims from all over the country. The other important feature of Puri is its beautiful beach, which has offered pleasure to both pilgrims and swimmers for centuries. It is one of the most delightful white beaches in the country.

 

Day 10: Puri – Konark – Puri
In the morning you will proceed for a visit to the world famous Jagannath Puri Temple.

 

Later proceed to visit the famous Sun Temple of Konark.

Konark is the glorious 13th century Konark Temple, dedicated to the sun god (Surya), has been designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Monument. The temple, conceived as a massive chariot, hauling the sun god across the heavens by the might of seven splendidly carved horses, standing aloft on 24 chariot wheels intricately carved and symbolizing the march of time, lies in partial ruin at Konark beach.

Return to Puri and stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 11: Puri - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata
In the morning you will proceed for Bhubaneswar airport to connect flight for Kolkata, on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 12: Kolkata Departure
In the morning as per schedule you will be transferred to international airport to board flight for your onward journey.

 
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