01
Day: Arrival Delhi
Welcome and assistance on arrival at Delhi International
Airport. You will be transfer to the hotel where we
hold the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
02 Day: Delhi
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi: 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 sightseeing followed by visiting New Delhi comprising
of 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 Light an Sound show
at Red fort. Return to the hotel for overnight at the
hotel.
03 Day: Delhi - Agra (200
kms - 4 hours)
After an early breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Agra en route visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal
Emperor Akbar. After visit continue to precede Agra,
on arrival transfer to hotel. Later take a sightseeing
tour of 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 Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
04 Day:
Agra - Jaipur (240 Kms - 5 hours):
Early morning, visit to witness the 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. After visit drive
to Jaipur en route visit 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
Diwane Khas; Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti,
and the Buland Darwaza. Later continue to proceed to
Jaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel. After a relaxation
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.
Note: Taj Mahal closed on every
Friday.
05 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.
06 Day:
Jaipur – Bikaner (330 – 5 hours):
After breakfast check - out and drive to Bikaner. En
route if time permits you can stopover at Mandawa to
see the old deserted town with old havelis. Afterwards
continue to drive to Bikaner, on arrival transfer to
the hotel. After some relaxation, take an excursion
tour to Deshnok to see the Temple of Karni Mata - 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 overnight stay.
07 Day: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
(330 kms - 6 - 7 hrs)
After 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, Bhand Sagar Temple
- The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important
temple of this complex. After lunch drive to Jaisalmer.
En route you can visit 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: The 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. After visit continue
to drive to Jaisalmer on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the evening free for leisure, overnight at the
hotel.
08 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: Optionally in the evening you can visit
Sam Sand Dunes and stay overnight at luxury tents at
the dunes, you can enjoy camel safari in night hours
and dinner with folk music and dance in starry night
in the desert.
09 Day:
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 kms - 5 - 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.
After visit continue to drive to Jodhpur, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. . In the evening you may opt
to dine at 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.
10 Day:
Jodhpur - Udaipur (276 Kms - 6 hrs)
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 check out the hotel and
driver 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 hotel. Later in the evening you
can take Boat ride at Lake Pichola and also opt for
dinner at Lake Palace Hotel, located amidst the Lake.
Overnight at the hotel.
11 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 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.
12 Day
Udaipur - Delhi (By Air):
Today morning check out the hotel and transfer to the
domestic airport to board the morning flight for Delhi.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the international
airport to board the flight for hometown, on departure
the tour concludes with happy memories.
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