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.
