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.