The Rajasthan International folk festival
(RIFF) is India's first annual folk festival which celebrates the
traditional Folk Music and Arts. The festival is organized to offer an open
platform to all the musicians and folk artist from India and around the
world. More than 250 musicians and art performers from Rajasthan, India and
Overseas get together and celebrate the traditional folk music and art
heritage, creating innovative collaborations with an exciting fusion of
International and Indian Folk Music accompanied by exciting performances.
The RIFF Jodhpur organizes a series of programs, concerts and events based
in and around Mehrangarh Fort. The festival is timed to harmonize with the
brightest full moon of the year in northern India which is called 'Sharad
Purnima'. During this festival the Mehrangarh Fort is decorated beautifully.
Set against the backdrop of the Mehrangarh Fort, the Rajasthan International
Folk Festival in Jodhpur comprises of impressive performances by some of the
greatest musical maestros from local Rajasthan communities and across the
world. The festivities showcase sensational star acts each night. The
festival will also feature events like a Rajasthani night, a Jazz night,
Traditional and Gypsy dance forms, early morning Ragas, etc. Interactive
daytime sessions for visitors, school children and families are also
organized.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
17th October (Saturday) - Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
18th October (Sunday) - In Delhi
Morning after breakfast proceed for a combined tour of Old and New Delhi.
First stop is the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan. Next visit the great
mosque - Jama Masjid. Then walk around the lanes of quaint Chandni Chowk.
Drive on to see the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat. Later explore the
Qutab Minar- built in 1191 AD. Close by is the famed 2000 year old Iron
Pillar. Continue to Mughal Emperor Homerun’s Tomb. A drive
through Delhi's tree - lined avenues takes you to India Gate - a memorial to
the Unknown Soldier, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (residence of the President of
India).
Overnight stay at hotel.
19th October (Monday) - Delhi / Agra by surface 204 Kms / 4 hrs approx
Morning after breakfast proceed for Agra via Sikandra - the mausoleum of
Akbar. Akbar himself started construction of this beautiful monument. This
structure has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist,
Jain themes. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Agra Fort, the
red sand stone building nearly one kilometer long imposing building, possess
the Halls of Public and Private Audience and the Tomb of Itmad-ud Daullah.
Overnight stay at hotel.
20th October (Tuesday) - Agra / Jaipur by surface 235 Kms / 5 hrs approx
Early morning take a breathtaking view of Taj Mahal. It was built in 1630
by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After
breakfast proceed for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the old Mughal
capital (40 kilometers) from Agra. This magnificent fortified city was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and became the capital of Mughal India for 15
years. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
21st October (Wednesday) - In Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort on elephant back. The fort was completed in 1592 by Raja Man Singh and is a true example of Rajput architecture. Proceed to city palace which has a wonderful collection of Rajput heritage such as weapons, enamel ware, carpets and art items. Then move to the observatory and finally drive past Hawa Mahal.
Overnight stay at hotel.
22nd October (Thursday) – Jaipur / Jodhpur by surface 320
Kms / 6.5 hrs approx
Morning after breakfast proceed for Jodhpur. On arrival check
in at hotel. In the evening take a leisurely walk around the old
city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
23rd October (Friday) - In Jodhpur
Enjoy the RIFF festival.
Overnight stay at hotel.
24th October (Saturday) - In Jodhpur
Enjoy the RIFF festival.
Overnight stay at hotel.
25th October (Sunday) - Jodhpur / Udaipur by surface 245 Kms 5 hrs
approx
Morning after breakfast proceed for Udaipur enroute visiting the famous
Jain Temples of Ranakpur a big pilgrimage centre for the Jains. Admire the
workmanship from the 16th century. The temples are built out of marble and
the main shrine of Adinath with 1444 columns is awe inspiring and none of
these are similar. Also see the sun temple and the other temples in the
campus. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
26th October (Monday)-In Udaipur
Morning after breakfast visit the City Palace Museum- grandeur and
intricacy stroked all over in granite, marble and mosaic displayed in the
sparkling white filigreed balconies and windows, ornate arches and cupolas
atop magnificent octagonal towers, Jagdish Temple- built in 1651 AD. Also
visit Sahelion Ki Bari- the spectacular garden displaying the antique life
style of the royal ladies who once lived in the places. Afternoon at
leisure. In the evening enjoy a most memorable boat ride with the
reflections of the majestic Lake Palace Hotel at its best against the
setting sun.
Overnight stay at hotel.
27th October (Tuesday) - Udaipur / Delhi by flight
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival
transfer directly to the international airport to board flight for your
onward destination.
