01
Day: Arrival Mumbai
On arrival at International airport
you will be meeting by our representative
then transfer to the hotel, where
we are holding the rooms on pre
occupancy basis. Day free to rest
and leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
02
Day: Mumbai
After breakfast take 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, have crossbeams. 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.
03
Day: Mumbai - Udaipur (By Air)
Early morning transfer to the domestic
airport to board the flight for
Udaipur 9W 373 depart at 0555 hours
and arrive at 0710 hours. On arrival
transfer to the hotel. After relax
and breakfast take a sightseeing
tour, 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.
04
Day: Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
(112 kms - 3 hours)
After early breakfast, first take
an excursion to Chittaurgarh. Spread
over 13 square kms, unlike other
forts you can explore this fort
by the vehicle you are traveling,
Chittaurgarh 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 you can enjoy boat
ride at Lake Pichola and opt for
dinner at Lake Palace Hotel, located
amidst of the Lake Pichola. Overnight
at Udaipur.
05
Day: Udaipur - Jodhpur (276 Kms
- 5 ½ hours)
After breakfast drive 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. After visit continue
to drive to Jodhpur 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.
06
Day: Jodhpur
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 take
an excursion to Bishnoi Village,
the villagers known by cast “Bishnois”
Protectors of animals, wildlife
and tree, there is a list of 29
rules, among other things don't
kill any animals, don't cut down
green trees, take from the fields
only what you need, etc. These 29
rules (Bish-noi means '29' in the
Hindi language) forms the base of
the Bishnoi-philosophy. Of course
they are vegetarians and therefore
they have great respect for all
living things. Sure they keep buffaloes,
sheep and goats but only for the
milk, the wool and the manure. Later
visit to the local handicrafts viz
shoe makers, pottery hand weaving
clothes and also men in their traditional
attire, women clad with ancestral
silver Jewellery, en-route watch
and photograph wildlife black buck,
chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving
in abundance of care by villagers.
Later drive back to Jodhpur for
overnight stay.
07
Day: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (290 kms
- 6 hours)
After breakfast 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. 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.
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, 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 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.
09
Day: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330 kms
- 7 hours)
After breakfast checkout & drive
to Bikaner, 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. After visit continues to drive
to Bikaner. On arrival transfer
to hotel. The evening free for leasiure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Later check out the hotel and drive
to Jaipur en route visit Deshnok
to see the world famous rat Temple
of Karnimata - at this temple rats
are held sacred & roam freely
within the temple complex. After
visit continue to drive to Jaipur,
if time permit you can take a stop
over at Mandawa visiting old havelis.
10
Day: Bikaner - Jaipur (350 kms -
7 hours)
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. Later check
out the hotel and drive to Jaipur
en route visit Deshnok to see the
world famous rat Temple of Karnimata
- at this temple rats are held sacred
& roam freely within the temple
complex. After visit continue to
drive to Jaipur, if time permit
you can take a stop over at Mandawa
visiting old havelis. After visit
continue to drive to Jaipur, on
arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening
free for individual activities and
relax. Overnight at the hotel.
11 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 in the evening
visit to Birla Temple, speculator
marble temple, glitters in the in
the night, later 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.
12
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.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed
on every Friday.
13
Day: Agra - Delhi (200 kms - 4 hours)
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; you can visit Sikandra
to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor
Akbar. On arrival transfer to the
hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
14
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.
15
Day: Delhi - Home Town (By Air)
The day is free for leisure and
individual activities; optionally
you can visit local markets for
shopping, later transfer to the
international airport to board the
scheduled flight for home town.
On departure the tour concludes
with happy memories.
