Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple (a Modern Hindu Temple). Drive past President’s Estate, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

Day 02: Delhi - Agra

On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque and the Hall of Public and Private Audience. Also visit Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Agra - Jaipur

Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, build by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, its fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728 and see the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the temple of Kali. Ascend, on elephant back, the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Ever since, it has retained the colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace of winds. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur- Mukundgarh

On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandwa , found in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.

Day 06: : Mukundgarh - Bikaner

On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Bikaner - Jaisalmer

On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour

Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland in place of a barren land, toDay stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to visit the Sand Dunes.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Morning drive to Jodhpur

On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Price Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Mount Abu Morning drive to Mount Abu

On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Mount Abu is set amidst wooded and granite dotted Aravali hills. Visit the Dilwara temples, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. These are noted for their intricate carvings in marble, which are truly exquisite. The two famous temples in the complex are the Vimal Vaashi & Luna Vasshi.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Mount Abu - Udaipur Morning drive to Udaipur

enroute visiting Ranakpur. The Jain temple of Ranakpur built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of Aravalies. Its surroundings are quiet and picturesque. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of the light and shade is really entrancing. Surya temple and other Jain temples are side attractions. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Udaipur

Morning city sight seeing tour. Built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Udaipur - Delhi

Drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.