Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner
Located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, the walled city of Bikaner was the capital of the princely State of Bikaner. A wealthy merchant class built lavish havelis (mansions) with elaborately designed ornamental facades. Today over 400 of these mansions can be seen in Bikaner. Take a tour of the old city of Bikaner in a tonga (horse-drawn carriage) and see some of these heritage mansions. Also visit a 15th century Jain temple.
Highlights: • Ride on a horse drawn carriage • Beautiful facades of the Havelis of Bikaner • Visit to Rampuria Haveli • Visit to a 15th century Jain Temple
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What's included in Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Junagarh FortPass-by Only
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Fort Junagarh where you will board a tonga for a tour through the narrow lanes of the old city. The tour will take you past the richly carved facades of old mansions with large courtyards. The mansions are made of red sandstone and are designed in a mixture of Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. The projecting balconies and the delicate lattice-work in stone are a sight to behold.
Rampuria Havelis
Rampuria Haveli is the most beautiful mansion in Bikaner. Called the ‘Pride of Bikaner’ by the writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley it stands out for its grandeur, antiquity and exquisiteness. Constructed in the 15th century for a wealthy merchant of the area, this mansion made of red sandstone has an equally tasteful and well-appointed interior. The stone lattice work of the jharokhas (covered balconies) is a mesmerizing sight from the street below. The interiors have a seamless blend of Mughal era carvings to Victorian art forms.
Dholha Haveli (ride past) Stop for a photo in front of the old Dholha Haveli. Continue your tour passing through colorful bazaars and watch the locals go about their chores. Jain Temple (30 minutes) The tour also includes a visit to the 15th century Jain Temple. The temple is decorated with rich mirror work, frescoes and gold leaf paintings. According to legend, 88 000 pounds of clarified butter was used instead of water to prepare the mortar for the foundation of the temple. Locals insist that the butter leaks through the walls of the temple on hot days. The temple is made of red sandstone and has beautiful paintings and yellow stone carvings on its walls. Visitors can climb up to the third floor of the temple for some panoramic views of the city of Bikaner. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Inclusions
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Jain Temple donation cum entrance fee
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Horse carriage tour (tonga ride)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- The tour is not available during summers between 01 Apr - 30 Sep.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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From your hotel in Bikaner
