01 Day: Arrival Mumbai:
On arrival at International airport you will be met
by our representative then transfer to the hotel where
we are holding the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight
stay at Hotel.
02 Day:
Mumbai:
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by motorboats
to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps takes you
to the top of the hill where it is set. The caves houses
large pillars that seem to hold the ceiling which is
made of cross beams. The picturesque presentations of
the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on the walls
are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the panels is
the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where the God
is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver and the
creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back to Gateway
of India, one can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other
several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of
Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple,
Hanging Gardens, Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince
of Wales museum are closed on every Monday.
03 Day:
Mumbai - Aurangabad (425 Kms - 8 hrs) Ajanta - Ellora
- Aurangabad: (Excursion) (105 kms - 2 hours):
After breakfast transfer to the domestic airport to
board the morning flight for Aurangabad. On arrival
transfer to the hotel. After rest and relaxation take
an excursion of 105 kms to witness famous Ajanta caves.
Ajanta is one of the few historical and architectural
marvels of India. Recognized as the World Heritage site
today, it was discovered during the 19th century by
a group of British officers who were on a tiger hunt.
The Ajanta group of caves, located deep within the Sahyadri
hills above the Waghora, depicts the story of Buddhism
that prevailed here during 200 BC to 650 AD. After visiting
Ajanta Caves drive to (30 kms) Ellora Caves, one of
the highly visited World heritage sites of India. It
houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive
uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from
600 to 1000 AD. The temples of Ellora are dedicated
to Brahmanism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It also has some
of the excellent stonework depicting the legends related
to Lord Shiva. After visit return back to the hotel
for overnight stay.
Note: The Ajanta Caves are
closed to public on all Monday and Ellora caves on Tuesday
04 Day:
Aurangabad - Delhi (By Air):
Today after breakfast day will be free for relaxation
& leisure activities and in the early evening transfer
to the airport to board the evening flight to Delhi.
Rest of the day free for leausire. Later in the evening
visit to speculative Light and Sound Show at Red Fort.
Return to the hotel for overnight at the hotel.
05 Day:
Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a
marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque
in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the
Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas,
one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s
Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar
, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty.
Evenign free for shopping and enjoying dinner at the
city restaurants. Overnigth at the hotel.
06 Day:
Delhi - Udaipur (By Air):
After breakfast morning free for relax till early noon,
later transfer to the airport to board the scheduled
flight to Udaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
After some relaxation, visit Saheli Ki Bari that is
a small ornamental garden built in the honour of Royal
Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala Mandal
collection of folk art items like folk dresses, ornaments,
puppets ,masks, dolls folk musical instruments, folk
deities and paintings. Opened seven days a week, puppet
shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening from
1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air theatre. &
Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Followed
by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in
white marble with a double storied porch on the bank
of Lake Bageela - 22 kms from Udaipur. Overnight at
Udaipur.
07 Day: Udaipur:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over
looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made
to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved
become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction
of Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum
and Jagdish Temple. After lunch take an exursion 110
kms (2 hours) to Chittourgarh fort is the mightiest
Fort in Indian History, The pride and glory of Rajasthan.
Chittaurgarh echoes with the tales of romance and valour
unique to the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel, where
the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful
palaces and spectacular 'chhatris'in the fort vicinity
visit Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace,
Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata
Temple, State Archaeological Museum. Later drive back
to Udaipur. In the evening you can take a walk through
the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur up to the
Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Enjoy Boat ride at
Lake Pichola and also opt for dinner at Lake Palace
Hotel, located amidst the Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Udaipur - Jodhpur
(276 kms - 5 hours):
After breakfast driver to Jodhpur En route visiting
the Jain temples at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century –
The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted
white marble, built out of marbles with 108 carved pillars
each carved differently from others, Come across as
a marvellous feat of architecture. One can have lunch
at Maharani Bagh Hotel in Ranakpur and visit to local
families on the way. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening
free to relax, one can have a dinner at On the Rocks
a garden restaurant serving ethnic food followed by
live music and folk dance, located at Ajit Bhawan. Overnight
at Jodhpur.
09 Day:
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer: (290 kms - 6 hours):
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an
altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area
of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates, Jaswant Thada is
a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, followed by visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which is a majestic Palace building that presently functions
as a hotel and museum. Later drive to Jaisalmer; en
route visit to Osian Village, ruins of an ancient city
called Osian, an oasis in the desert, A drive to this
ancient township takes one past undulating terrain,
punctuated by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian
has 15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples.
Of these, the most outstanding ones are the earlier
Surya or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya
Mata Temple and the main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira.
After visting continue to drive to Jaisamer, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can visit
in old city local market, to acclimatize with the city
atmosphere. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
10 Day:
Jaisalmer:
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer
covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point
of the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding
features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim
Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the
beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework
of breath taking intricacy, visit followed by Gadisar
Lake. Later after lunch drive to Sam Sand Dunes - 45
kms en route visit the ancient Temple of Lodurwa, Amar
Sagar and Mool Sagar Complex, built in 1815 AD, The
complex also houses a summer palace where some beautiful
paintings and pictures are displayed. On arrival at
Sam Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels and enjoy camel
safari to discover the various sights and sounds, the
ruins and the temples in and around Jaisalmer in an
authentic and leisurely fashion with entertainment by
folk performers, visits to villages, and chatter from
colorful guides thrown in. After safari drive back to
Jaisalmer for overnight stay.
Note: Optional you may spend
overnight the Sam Sand dunes in luxury tents, enjoying
dinner in starry moon light with folk music and dances,
camel safari in night hours.
11 Day:
Jaisalmer - Bikaner: (337 kms - 7 hours):
After breakfast checkout & drive to Bikaner, en
route en route visit to the massive Fort Pokharan, the
town Pokhran came to the limelight when several nuclear
tests were conducted here during the 1970's and the
1990's. Pokharan Fort is Built in 1532-1584 the yellow
sandstone Pokhran fort, though not as grand a fort as
some of the others in Rajasthan has a few exquisite
palaces like the Mangal Niwas, the Rani Mahal and the
Phool Niwas or the Flower Palace, visit to Pokhran Museum:
housed inside the fort’s premises is fairly small
and contains an assortment of weapons, paintings, pottery
and the costumes which the Maharajas wore..Get refreshed
at many restaurants available at Pokhran. After visit
continue to drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to
hotel. Evening free to relax, overnight in Bikaner.
12 Day:
Bikaner - Jaipur (350 kms 7 hours):
After an early breakfast take a sight seeing tour of
Bikaner covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between
1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter
long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhandh
Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple, is the
most important temple of this complex. Early evening
take an excursion tour to Deshnok to see the Temple
of Karnimata - at this temple rats are held sacred &
roam freely within the temple complex. Late afternoon,
drive to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel for
overnight stay.
13 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the
famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. In the
evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator white marble
temple, glitters in the in the night, at the time of
dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort
serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live
music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet
shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to
the hotel for overnight.
14 Day: Jaipur - Agra: (230
kms - 5 hours):
After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit the Old
Deserted Town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built
in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who
foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an
example of robust stability combined with originality.
Each important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas; Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Bulund Darwaza. After
visit, continue to proceed to Agra. On arrival transfer
to the hotel. After some rest and relaxation visit to
the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving
view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the
Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. In the
evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra,
one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built
a Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10
years for the artists to complete the mini replica of
the Taj. The show room conducts free sound & light
show showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in the
hotel.
15 Day: Agra - Delhi (200
kms - 4 hours) – Hometown (By Air):
Early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal
with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise.
Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the
world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion
of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of
the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest
buildings in the world. Later visit the Pearl Mosque
and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan
in memory of her father. Later drive to Delhi en route
visit Sikandra, mausoleum of Emperor Akbar built in
1492; The Tomb is combination of Muslims and Hindu Architectural
styles. Contiue to proceed to Delhi on arrrvial get
refeshesd and relax at city resutrant. Later transfer
to the Internatonal airport to board the scheduled flight
to Hometown. On departure the tour concludes with happy
memories.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
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