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Joost Zwaard
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Rene en Thea
February 2010. Looking back on 8 days Agra, Jaipur, Puskar. Mandawa, Delhi and ... view more »

Rene en Thea
februari 2010. We kijken terug op een geweldige ervaring met de rond reis die j... view more »

Lefreda Williams, USA.
october 18, 2009 Ali and Hans, What a fabulous tour you arranged for me. From t... view more »

Peter, Walter, Koos, Leo
In augustus 2008 ontstond het idee bij mij om een motorreis te maken door de Him... view more »

Sofie, Nele, Sylvie, Victoria
You were not only our driver, but so much more.. singer, docter, 'husband', henn... view more »

Fred
Also my personal thanks for the unforgettable experience we have had in Rajastha... view more »

Fred, Jolande, Roosje, Guusje Nuijten
9 march 2009 We are also for the first time in India and travelling with our 2 ... view more »

Leo & Helene
august 2008 We spent more than 5 weeks with you. It was our first time in India... view more »

Hans & Wimla
11-01-2008 This is our third trip we are making with Ali and certainly not our ... view more »

Dana
You have made us feel very comfortable and at home in Rajasthan. We are very muc... view more »

James & Lauren
Dear friend Ali (Baba), Well, where do we start? You have driven us over 1000 k... view more »

13 days Golden Rajasthan Tour (13 days/12 nights )

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Day 1: Delhi – Amritsar (driving distance around 8 hrs, 450 km). Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple is the main attraction in the city, and the most important religious place to the Sikhs. It's a stunning complex, and always full of thousands of pilgrims from all over India, excited to be at a place that they usually only see on television. The excitement to be here is infectious, and many people will be more than happy to tell you all about their religion and customs, and show you around the temple itself. Cover your head, remove your shoes and wander around one of the most amazing places in India. The complex is open almost 24 hours (from 6 am until 2 am) and is worth visiting twice: once during the day, once at night, when it's beautifully lit up.



Day 2: Amritsar. Amritsar is 32 kilometers east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to India's western border with Pakistan.

Wagah is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan. Each evening, there is a retreat ceremony called 'lowering of the flags'. At that time there is a very energetic and thrilling parade by the Border Security Force India and the Pakistan Rangers soldiers. It may appear slightly aggressive and even hostile to foreignersbut it really is just spectacular entertainment for the crowds with grandstands having been built on both sides. Troops of each country put on quite an entertaining show in their uniforms with their colorful turbans.

Day 3: Amritsar – Bikaner (driving distance around 10 hrs, 540 km). Today you will go to Bikaner. Bikaner is in the centre of Thar Desert, in the north of Rajasthan.

	Day 4: Bikaner The main attraction is Junagarh Fort. It was built by Raja Rai Singh who was one of Mughal emperor Akbar's trusted generals. There are as many as 37 citadels which protects the fort. This is one fort in Rajasthan which has never been annexed or conquered. There is the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal which is adorned with mirrors and art works. Lalgarhpalace is also called Red Fort because of the color of the sandstone. The city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and has one of the largest Camel research and breeding farms in the world.

You can also visit Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke, 30 km south of Bikaner. The temple is famous for its rats, which are treated as sacred and given protection in the temple. According to a local legend, Karni Mata, the 14th century mystic and an incarnation of Hindu goddess Durga, implored, Yama, the god of death to restore to life, the son of a storyteller. Upon his refusal she incarnated the dead son and all of the storytellers as a rat, under her protection. If one of the rats is killed, it must be replaced with one made of solid gold. Sighting a white rat amidst hordes of black rats is considered especially auspicious.

Day 5: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (driving distance around 5 hrs, 330 km). Jaisalmer, the GoldenCity, is one of the most exotic places in India. It is in the Thar Desert at the border of Pakistan.



Day 6: Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer fort is a living fort and around a quarter of city's population still live inside the fort. The main attractions inside the fort are: Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples and the Laxminath temple. Camel safaris through the nearby desert dunes are popular. You can make a camel safari in Sam Sand dunes or in Khure to see sunset there.

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (driving distance around 5 hrs, 310 km). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It’s a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred to as the BlueCity due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.



The Mehrangarh Fort lies at the outskirts of Jodhpur city and is located atop a 125 m high hill. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India. The walls of the fort are up to 36 m high and 21 m wide. The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. The ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort provide not only excellently preserved cannons but also a breath-taking view of the city.

Day 8: Jodhpur – Pushkar (driving distance around 4 hrs, 200 km). Pushkar is a holy village. The city is built around the holy PushkarLake. Around the lake are many ghats, from where the pilgrims take a bath in the water of the holy lake. The 14th century old Brahma temple is the only temple in India which is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Every year in October/November there is the Pushkar Fair.

	Day 9: Pushkar. Wander around the streets with their many shops. You can also visit the temple of Savitri. This temple is on top of a hill, just a few minutes outside of Pushkar. From the top you have an excellent view over Pushkar and the lake.

Day 10: Pushkar - Jaipur (driving distance around 3 hrs, 150 km).

Day 11: Jaipur. Jaipur has many sights. It is called the PinkCity because of the colour of the stone the old city is made of. You will visit Hawa Mahal (Wind palace). Its design is in the shape of the crown of Krishna. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. It is a part of JaipursCityPalace. Before you visit Amber, we make a photo stop at the Water palace.

	At Amber you can ride up to the fort from the base of the hill on elephants. On the ride, you can see the skyline of Jaipur and the original city walls. In the Royal Gaitor are several cenotaphs of the Royal family. At the end of the day you visit Tiger Fort to see Jaipur at sunset.

Day 12: Jaipur – Agra (driving distance around 4 hrs, 250 km). On the way visit Galta, the monkey temple near Jaipur, and the Step Well of Abhaneri. You also visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. It is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees (or saw) thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home.

	Before you reach Agra, you visit Fatehpur Sikri. This historical city was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570 and served as the empire's capital from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned for reasons that remain unclear. The surviving palace and mosque are a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 13: Agra – Delhi(driving distance around 4 hrs, 250 km) In Agra of course you will visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Agra's Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahân's favorite wife, Mumtâz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra. Agra Fort (sometimes called the Red Fort), was commissioned by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565, and is another of Agra's World Heritage Sites.

Price starts at INR 25.385 per person