01
Day: Arrival Delhi
Assistance on arrival at Delhi International Airport,
you will be meet by our representative then transfer
to the hotel where we are holding the room on ready
occupancy basis. Overnight at Delhi.
02 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;
in the evening you can visit see speculative Light and
Sound Show at Red Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight
at the hotel.
03 Day: Delhi - Mandawa (275 kms - 5 hours):
After breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to Mandawa,
on arrival transfer to the hotel. After lunch and relaxation
visit Mandawa town, stroll through the bustling bazaars
and pick up things of your interest. Evenings there
is a special program of music and dance performed by
local artists, participate in the dance and feel the
life of the people and their hospitality. Overnight
at the hotel.
04 Day:
Mandawa - Bikaner (175 kms - 3 hours):
After breakfast visit the Shekhavati region an important
town of the years gone by, to see number of remarkable
Havelis and Castles in the nearby towns of Nawalgarh
and Laxmangarh. These havelis are museums in themselves,
numerous havelis built by the rich merchants as their
residence in 18th and 19th century. After lunch, drive
to Bikaner on arrival transfer to hotel. After relax,
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. Spotting a white
rat in this temple is believed to by lucky. Evening
free for relax. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
05 Day:
Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms - 6 hrs)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner
covering Junagarh Fort - constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall
with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bandh Sagar Temple
- The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important
temple of this complex. If time permits visit Camel
breeding farm. Later visit Lalgarh Palace, residence
of Royal family of Bikaner. After visit drive to Jaisalmer
- 330 kms, 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, after
visit continue to drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. In the evening you can visit Gadisar Lake
in the main city or the local market to acclimatize
with the city atmosphere. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Note: Optionally you can stay
overnight at the Sam Sand dunes in luxury tented accommodation,
enjoying the starry night with ethnic food, folk dances,
bone fire and camel safari in dues in nights hours.
06 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, 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.
07 Day:
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 kms - 6 hrs):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, 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.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening you
may opt to visit On the Rocks a garden restaurant serving
ethnic food followed by live music and folk dance, located
at Ajit Bhawan. Later return to the hotel for overnight
stay.
08 Day:
Jodhpur - Mount Abu: (275 kms - 5½ - 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. After lunch check out the hotel
and drive to Mount Abu. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
In the evening you can visit Sunset point and Nakkhi
Lake. Relax and overnight at the hotel.
09 Day:
Mount Abu - Udaipur (220 kms - 4½ hours):
After breakfast sightseeing of natural attraction and
splendid temples: Dilwara temples consisting of five
Jain temples built at the beginning of the 11th century
with intricate ornamental carvings represent the climax
in the art of decoration in stone, followed by Gomukh
temple, Vimala Vasahi, Bhramkumari Temple, Achalgarh
Fort. Later drive to Udaipur 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. After visit continue to proceed
to Udaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel. In the
evening you can take a boat ride at Lake Pichola, opt
for a dinner at one of the most speculative and luxury
hotel: Lake Palace, amidst at the lake. Overnight at
the hotel.
10 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. Later 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 hours, 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.
11 Day: Udaipur - Chittourgarh
- Udaipur (112 kms - 3 hours)
After early breakfast, first take an excursion to Chittourgarh.
Spread over 13 square kms, unlike other forts you can
explore this fort by the vehicle you are traveling,
Chittourgarh fort is the mightiest Fort in Indian History,
The pride and glory of Rajasthan. 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 free for individual activities.
Overnight at Udaipur.
12 Day:
Udaipur - Deogarh - Pushkar: (275 kms - 6 hour):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Pushkar en route
visit the magnificent Deogarh Mahal and see the royal
past of the glorious palace now converted into a heritage
hotel. You can opt for lunch at in royal heritage hotel.
Later continue to drive to Pushkar, on arrival at Pushkar,
transfer to the hotel, evening free for relax or a walk
at the Ghats of Pushkar Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
13 Day:
Pushkar - Jaipur (130 kms - 2 ½ hours)
After breakfast visit the only temple of Lord Brahma
surrounded by Pushkar Lake. On the banks of the lake
you will see devotees taking dip into the holy waters
of Pushkar & offering prayers. Also visit the Pushkar
Fair Site, which is right opposite the Pushkar Lake.
Optionally you can visit Ajmer Khwaja Dargah in Ajmer
(11 kms). After lunch drive to Jaipur, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. Later in the evening visit to Birla Temple,
speculator marble temple, glitters in the in the night,
afterwards 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
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. One can
also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over
the floodlights. Return to the hotel for overnight.
15 Day:
Jaipur - Samode - Jaipur (45 kms - 1 hour):
Today morning take an excursion an excursion to Samode,
(45 kms 1 hours) The old caravan city of Samode locked
up in its walls and dominated by the castle, on arrival
after refreshment visit Samode Palace, the Sheesh Mahal-
the hall of mirrors. Late afternoon take camel cart
ride to explore the Samode Fort and the semi desert
village of Samode, witness the culture and traditional
of villagers. Later in the evening drive back to Jaipur.
In the evening you can explore the colourful market
of Jaipur by cycle rickshaw. Overnight at the hotel.
16 Day:
Jaipur - Agra: (230 kms - 4 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.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
17 Day:
Agra - Delhi (200 kms - 4 hours)
Early morning witness incomparable Taj Mahal, it’s
speculative view at the time of Sunrise, 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 drive to Delhi en route you visit to en route;
you can visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor
Akbar. Also visit to Mathura “Land of Krishna”.
Visit the temple in Mathura followed by a visit to Krishna
Janam Bhumi and the museum. Proceed there after visiting
the Bankey Bihari temple, ISKCON temple and other temples
in and around Vrindavan. After visit continue to drive
to Delhi, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening
is free for individual activities. Overnight at Delhi.
18 Day:
Delhi - Home Town:
The day is free for leisure and individual activities.
Later transfer to the International airport to board
the scheduled flight for hometown. On departure the
tour concludes with happy memories.
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