01
Day: Arrival Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International Airport you
will be welcomed by our representative then
transfer to the hotel where we are holding the
room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay
in 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 -
Agra (200 Kms - 4 hours)
After breakfast depart for Agra en route visit
the Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor
Akbar. Then proceed to Agra, on arrival transfer
to hotel. After lunch you visit to witness incomparable
Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view.
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. 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, followed by visit to
Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula
built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her
father. 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 closed on every Friday.
04 Day: Agra -
Jaipur (240 Kms - 5 hours)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur.
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. Later continue to precede
Jaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel. After
a relaxation in the evening visit to Birla Temple,
speculator marble temple, glitters in the in
the night, onwards 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.
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
- Pushkar (131 Kms - 1 ½ hours)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Pushkar,
on Arrival at Pushkar transfer to the hotel.
Pushkar, known for worlds biggest cattle fair
every year in month of November, with glorious
celebration. A city of Pilgrimage from time
immemorial with over 500 temples and ghats Pushkar
begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage.
Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality
that casts a lure to visit again and again.
After relaxation take sightseeing tour of the
city visiting 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. Explore the colourful market
of Pushkar, Overnight at the hotel.
07 Day: Pushkar
- Udaipur (275 Kms - 6 hours)
After breakfast checkout the hotel and drive
to Udaipur, optionally you can visit Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer (11 kms from Pushkar),
after visit continue to drive to Udaipur en
route visit to the magnificent Chittourgarh,
spread over 13 square kms, unlike other forts
you can explore this fort by the vehicle you
are travelling, Chittourgarh fort is the mightiest
Fort in Indian History, The pride and glory
of Rajasthan. Chittaurgarh echoes with the tales
of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition.
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
continue your journey. In the evening you can
enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight at
Udaipur.
08 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.
09 Day: Udaipur
- Jodhpur (276 kms - 4 ½ hours)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur en route 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.
10 Day: Jodhpur
- Bishnoi Village - Jodhpur (Excursion - 25
Kms - 1 hour)
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.
11 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.
12 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.
13 Day: Jaisalmer
- Bikaner (290 kms - 6 hours)
After breakfast checkout the hotel and 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 continue
to drive to Bikaner, on arrival transfer to
the hotel. Evening free for leausire and relax.
Overnight at the hotel in Bikaner.
14 Day: Bikaner
- Mandawa (275 kms - 5 hours)
After a early breakfast take 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 of
this temple complex. . Later return to the hotel
checkout and drive to Mandawa, en route 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, continue
to drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to
the hotel. Later rest of the day visit compact
little town of Shekhawati region comprising
of Forts and Havelis of beautiful frescoes Evening
enjoy folk dance and music while you dine at
the courtyard of this Resort. Overnight at hotel.
15 Day: Mandawa
- Delhi (275 kms - 5 hours)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of this
town, a painted arched gateway adorned with
Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.
Its Havelis still bear witness to the rich &
prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century.
Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complexes,
Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli
& Chokhani Haveli. After visit checkout
and drive to Delhi on arrival at Delhi transfer
to the International airport to board the schedule
flight for your hometown. On departure the tour
concludes with happy memories.
