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Day 01
:
Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check
in and night stay.
Day 02 :
Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast guided visit to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial,
Humayun's Tomb, ndia Gate, President's Palace and Qutab
Minar. In Old Delhi visit Red Fort, Jumma Masjid and
Chandni Chowk (Silver street).
Day 03 :
Delhi - Mandawa (257 Kms / 05 hrs)
Today we drive to Mandawa, the capital of Shekhawati
region of Rajsathan and world famous site for its old
havelies and fresco art. Enjoy the village walk and see
how the earthen potteries are made by Indian potters.
Day 04 :
Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 04 hrs)
Bikaner was founded in 1488, 29 years after Jodhpur by
the younger son of Rathore Raja of Jodhpur. Rao Bikaji
was given an army and asked to seek his own fortune to
avoid a war of succession. Thus Bikaner was founded in
heart of the wilderness called Jungladesh. Upon arrival
assisted check in at hotel. Visit Karni Mata Temple (Rat
temple) inhabited by hordes of rats. Also visit Junagarh
Fort and Camel breeding farm.
Day 05 :
Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 Kms / 06 hrs)
Head to Jaisalmer, in the Great Indian Thar Desert.
Architecturally, the city has a wonderful legacy of old
buildings, united by the common use of local yellow
stone and beautifully preserved due to the isolated
location. Enclosed by an imposing sandstone wall, the
fort stands on a hill 250 ft. high.
Day 06 :City
tour and Sam Dunes visit
Tour includes visit to the fort and havelies of Rajput
Nobles and merchants. The most important sites are
Patwon–ki-Haveli & Salim Singh–ki-Haveli. In the evening
enjoy trip to the most picturesque Sam sand dunes.
Various cultural programs are organized against the
backdrop of these fascinating sand dunes along with a
camel ride to view the sun set over the sand dunes.
Day 07 :
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 Kms / 05 hrs)
After relaxed morning drive to Jodhpur. The city was
founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 A.D. The city was on silk
route of the 16th century and hence was host to a number
of travelers. Jodhpur is the second largest city in
Rajasthan.
Day 08 :
Jodhpur sightseeing
The city tour of Jodhpur includes Meherangarh Fort,
rising up a hilly scrap, which was built on the advice
of a hermit, and it overlooks the city in the image of a
long sentinel; Jaswant Thada, the cremation ground of
the rulers of Jodhpur dotted with cenotaphs; Moti Mahal
or Pearl Palace, which has exquisite, painted ceilings
and walls; Sheesh Mahal & Rang Mahal Palaces are also
noteworthy with fine decoration enriched with inlay work
and mirrors.
Day 09 :
Jodhpur -Udaipur (275 Kms/ 05 hrs)
Head for Udaipur the “City of Lakes” en route visit a
group of Jain temples at Ranakpur which is, a unique
example of Jain ecclesiastical architecture. The main
Jain temple is Chaumukha or Four faced temple dedicated
to Adinath and consists of 29 halls and 426 pillars full
of sculptured decoration. No two pillars are alike here.
Reach Udaipur and enjoy the boat ride on beautiful Lake
Pichola.
Day 10 :
Udaipur sightseeing
Visit the City Palace museum, where one can find rooms
with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass
windows and inlaid marble balconies. Also visit the
famous peacock courtyard, Sahelion-ki-Bari (the gardens
of royal ladies, lay out with lush green lawns, kiosks,
trees and beautiful fountains). Jagdish Temple is alsoan
important site to visit. Later proceed to the local folk
museum having beautiful peacock mosaics, splendid series
of figures in mid 19 century.
Day 11 :
Udaipur - Pushkar (204 Kms/04 hrs)
Leave for Pushkar this morning. On arrival visit the
famous Pushkar lake and Hindu temples. Also visit
Dargarh of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Adhai din ka
Jhopra.
Day 12 :
Pushkar
– Jaipur (145 Kms/ 03 hrs)
Today we drive to Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan.
Enjoy a visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and City
Palace museum containing three wings of Armory, Textiles
and Artefacts. Spend some time in the colourful and
crowded markets of Jaipur. In evening you will be taken
for Rajasthani folk dance with dinner.
Day 13 :
Jaipur
sightseeing
Visit Amer Fort this morning and ascend to the fort on
the back of a decorated Elephant. Also visit Jaigarh
Fort where you can see world's biggest cannon on
display. Both Amer and Jaigarh Forts hold the
attractions of Rajput architecture. Enjoy a short
rickshaw ride in Jaipur streets.
Day 14 :
Jaipur - Agra (245 Kms/05 hrs)
Head to Agra and en route visit “ The ghost city of
Fatehpur Sikri”. Fatehpur Sikri is the best example of
the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Upon
arrival at Agra check into the hotel and after wash and
change visit the most beautiful Taj Mahal during sunset
time.
Day 15 :
Agra - Delhi (204 Kms/ 04 hrs)
Visit Agra Fort and Sikandra Fort this morning. Later
drive back to Delhi International airport to board your
flight back to home. |
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