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 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, 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 - Rishikesh
(240 kms - 6 hours)
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. After rest and relaxation, visit temples
and other Ashrams: Laxman Jhoola, Swarg Ashram Gita
Bhawan Parmath Niketan, Jhoola Triveni Ghat, Shivanand
Ashram Kailash Ashram academy of Meditation. Evening
visit to Hari Ki Paudi at Haridwar to attend the Aarti,
performed simultaneously at all temples in Haridwar.
Thousands of lit lamps being swayed in circular motions
in a rhythmic manner and crowd of devotees singing
Aarti are quite a spectacle just like the floating
lamps and flowers that create a majestic sight in
the river just after 'Aarti'. Later return to the
hotel for overnight.
04 Day: Rishikesh - Corbett
(250 kms 6 hours)
Early morning you can visit the Ganga for a holy Dip
and ritual process. Afterwards return to the hotel
and after breakfast drive to Corbett. On arrival transfers
to the Jungle Lodge After lunch take a Jeep safari
for tiger tracking with expert guide. Evening free
for leisure and individual activities Dinner and overnight
at the jungle resort.
05 Day: Corbett National
Park
Early morning take an elephant safari inside the park
till the lunchtime. Return to the resort for lunch
afterwards takes jeep safari to the Bijrani area of
Corbett to find the Elusive Tiger - now the cynosure
of the questing eye. The Corbett Park with its varied
topography, diverse Flora & Fauna, the beauty
of the rivulets, the natural splendour of its landscapes.
Later return to the resort. Evening free for leisure
and relax. Dinner and overnight at the resort
06 Day: Corbett –
Delhi (280 kms. – 5 ½ hours)
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Delhi,
on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later take a half
day sight seeing of 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; return to the hotel for overnight stay.
07 Day: Delhi - Mandawa
(275 kms-5 hours)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Mandawa, on
arrival transfer to heritage 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 programme of music and
dance performed by local artists, participate in the
dance and feel the life of the people and their hospitality.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
08 Day: Mandawa - Bikaner
(175 kms 3 hours)
After breakfast visit the Shekhawati region an important
town of the years gone by, to see number of remarkable
Havelis and Castles in the nearby towns of Nawalgarh
and Laxman Garh. 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. In the evening
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 dinner
and overnight.
09 Day: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
(330 kms - 6 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, if time permits
you can visit Camel Breeding Farm, one of the known
farm of Asia. Later have visit and have lunch at Lalgarh
Palace, residence of Royal family of Bikaner thereafter
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. Evening you can enjoy the city atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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.
11 Day: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
(290 kms - 5 ½ hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, en
route you can visit 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.
12 Day: Jodhpur - Udaipur
(276 Kms - 5 hours)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada (Mausoleums
of the great Rajput Warrior) and Umaid Bhawan Palace
Museum. After lunch drive to Udaipur en route visit
the famous Ranakpur Temples of 12th Century, Proceed
to Udaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening
free to relax. Optionally 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
13 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
14 Day: Udaipur - Chittaurgarh
- Pushkar: (275 kms 5 ½ hour)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Pushkar en route
visit 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. After visit 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.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
15 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. After relaxing 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.
16 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.
17 Day: Jaipur - Ranthambhor
(180 kms - 3 hours)
After early breakfast checkout and drive to Ranthambhor,
the hunting place of Royal Family of Jaipur and one
of finest tiger reserve of India. On arrival transfer
to the Jungle resort. Later in the after noon take
a jungle safari by canter with naturalist guide at
the tiger reserve of Ranthambhor, one of the best
places in India to see a tiger in its natural habitat.
In the dry season tigers can be seen near the watering
holes and are clearly visible in the dry forest. Later
return to the jungle resort. Overnight at Ranthambhor
18 Day: Ranthambhor
Today again enjoy a Safari Ride in the park and see
the majestic Tiger in the dense scrub jungle of Ranthambhor.
Later visit Ranthambhor Fort over looking the National
Park and Jogi Mahal. Also visit the famous Temple
of Ganesha in the Fort. In the evening one can take
an excursion to Mansoravar Lake (12 kms) Mansoravar
Lake, lies at the southern edge of the National Park,
It is a ideal place for bird watching in winters to
see pintail ducks, geese, pelicans and herons. Drive
back to the hotel for overnight stay.
19 Day: Ranthambhor -
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 Diwane Khas; Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza.
After visit continue to drive to Agra, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. 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.
20 Day: Agra - Gwalior
- Orcha (208 kms, 5 - 6 hours)
Early morning visit to witness the incomparable Taj
Mahal with its’ 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. The
tour continues with a 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. After lunch Check
out and drive to Orcha en route visit Gwalior, sightseeing
of the majestic Gwalior Fort, is one of the largest
and mightiest forts in India. Also visit Sas-Bahu
Temples are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu while
Teli-ka-Mandir is a 300-metre-high Vishnu temple of
the 9th Century. One can have lunch at Gwalior &
proceed to Orcha. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening free for leisure and individual activities.
Overnight at the hotel
21 Day: Orcha - Khajuraho
(180 kms - 4 ½ hours)
After breakfast take a half-day sightseeing of Orcha
visiting Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal,
Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Orcha Palace
and Panoramic view of Betwa River. After lunch drive
to Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel, evening
free for leisure and individual activities overnight
at the hotel
22 Day: Khajuraho
After breakfast explore Khajuraoh, is worldly known
for its magnificent temples of erotica built between
950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho - The very name,
Khajuraho, arouses strange dreams even in daytime.
Of full bodied feminine forms frozen in stone, so
real that you wonder whether they might come alive
at a touch. Khajuraho is world heritage town, the
temples are scattered in an area of 8 sq km. After
relaxation take a sightseeing tour of Western group
of Temples consisting of the massive Laxman Temple
dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples
dedicated to Vishnu’s consort Laxman, the Kandariya
Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath
Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit
Archaeological museum with its collection of stone
sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. Later take a sightseeing
tour of Eastern group of Temples and visit the Jain
temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also
visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman both
dedicated to lord Vishnu. Return to the hotel for
overnight stay.
23 Day: Khajuraho - Varanasi:
(By Air)
After an early breakfast, morning free for leisure
and individual activities, later check out the hotel
and drive to airport to board the afternoon flight
to Varanasi flight, assistance on arrival at the airport
and transfer to the hotel. After relaxation, Later
take an excursion tour to Sarnath - 10 kms visit the
deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha preached
his First Sermon. Later return to the hotel for overnight.
24 Day: Varanasi - Delhi
(By Air)
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when
it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness
the living traditions of one of the world's oldest
and most important religions. While on the boat you
will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies
as per Hindi Rituals. After lunch visit to Banaras
Hindu University - probably the largest residential
university in Asia, in the university visit Bharat
Kala Museum. Later proceed on a tour of the temples
of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to
lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess
Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known
as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys
found in the Temple premises. Later return to the
hotel to check out and transfer to the airport to
board the evening flight to Delhi, assistance on arrival
and transfer to the hotel. Evening you can visit Light
and Sound show held at Red Fort. Rest of the evening
free for shopping and leisure. Overnight at the hotel
25 Day: Delhi - Amritsar:
(By Air)
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport
to board the early morning flight to Amritsar assistance
on arrival the airport and transfer to the hotel.
After relaxation visit Golden Temple - the most sacred
temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence
and strength of the Sikh people all over the world.
In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined
the history and ideology of Sikhism. Also visit Jalianwalla
Bagh- Martyrs’ Memorial built in the shape of
eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts
of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons
who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom
movement fell under the bullets of the British General
Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar.Evening
visit Wagah Border to watch Border Retreat Ceremony.
The pageant of the beating of the retreat and the
change of guard within handshaking distance of the
Indian and Pakistani forces here makes the most charming
of the spectacles as a daily evening drill. Ascertain
the timings before you leave to see this spectacle
since these are changed seasonally. Wagah is the only
land border open between Pakistan and India. Overnight
at the hotel
26 Day: Amritsar - Delhi
- Home Town (By Air)
Today the day is free for leisure and individual activities.
Optionally you may opt for shopping till departure
of the international flight. Later check out the hotel
and transfer to the international airport to board
the scheduled flight to return the hometown. On departure,
the tour concludes with the happy memories.