Duration: 18 Days
Destinations:
Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bundi, Udaipur, Pushkar,
Jaipur, Agra
Day
01: Arrive Delhi On arrival you will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready
occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: In
Delhi In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple
- The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House
- The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old
Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Forts - The red
stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Also
enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03: Delhi-Mandawa Today drive to Mandawa
by road (268 Kms/ 6 hrs) a compact little town of Shekhavati region, arrive
and check in into hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful
frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a
mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows
leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
Mandawa-Bikaner In the morning drive to Nawalgarh - the town where
the finest of the Shekhavati's frescoes can be seen. It's havelis still bear
witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth
visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar
Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner - Vale of Serenity,
upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In Bikaner Today enjoy city tour
covering Junagadh Forts - 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, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can
ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel's milk.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Bikaner-Jaisalmer
In the morning drive by road (330 Kms /07 Hrs) to Jaisalmer - The Citadel
City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city
atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: In Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest
point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar &
various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the
beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking
intricacy, Lodurva - A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 08: In Jaisalmer No trip to
Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. This
day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes
create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel safari-
getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Today morning drive
by road to Jodhpur (290 Kms / 06 Hrs), the desert enchantment, arrive and
check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: In
Jodhpur Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed
in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India.
Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are
intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation
in white marble, Clock tower - The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
11: Jodhpur-Bundi In the morning drive to Bundi (368 Kms/ 7 Hrs), a
dream remembered, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free
to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day
12: Bundi-Udaipur In the morning drive to Udaipur (233 Kms/ 5 Hrs)
enroute visiting Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage center of Rajasthan a few
of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: In Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The garden for the
maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu &
approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular
platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace -
located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in white
marble with a double storied porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14: Udaipur-Pushkar Today drive to Pushkar (274 kms / 7 hrs
approx), the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day
free to relax. Overnight at hotel
Day 15:
Pushkar-Jaipur In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat
Pita Shri Brahma Temple, the only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma,
Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple,dedicated to Lord Shiva. Drive to Jaipur by road
(274 kms / 7 hrs approx) not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin
Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the
saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: In Jaipur n the
morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the
afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area
divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect
blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An
observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli -
and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17: Jaipur-Agra Today morning drive by
road to Agra (250 kms /05 hrs) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha
Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Free to
enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day
18: Agra-Delhi Morning city tour covering Taj Mahal, a poem written
in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red
Fort, a visit to the 'Agra' is must since so many of the events
which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-daula's
Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants
overshadow the Taj. Afternoon drive by road (245 Kms/05 Hrs) back to Delhi.
On arrival we will take you to hotel where we will be holding the rooms for
wash & change. Have your dinner and late night transfer to International
Airport to board flight to home.