Day
01: Abroad - Delhi
Arrive late
night at New Delhi International airport. On arrival the guest
will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the
traditional Indian welcome. Consisting of aarti-tikka and
garlands. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02:
In Delhi
Morning sightseeing
tour of Old Delhi. This morning you will be taken to visit
Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers
ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars.
Day 03:
Delhi - Mandawa
Upon arrival
check in at Hotel . Late afternoon visit the Shekhawati region.
Walk through the Shekhawati region, which was the stronghold
of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Besides the cenotaphs, wells,
forts and temples the majority of frescoes are painted on
the walls and gateways of Havelis.
Day 04:
Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner
Upon arrival
in Bikaner lunch at one of the hotels followed by city tour.
City sightseeing tour of Bikaner, this desert town in the
north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant
of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort
constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general
in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
Day 05:
Gajner- Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
is India's most exotic and unusual town - a medieval looking
place, straight out of the 'Tales of the Arabian Nights'.
This beautiful city is situated inside a huge mud fort and
grew as a result of its strategic position on the trading
route between India and Central Asia bringing great wealth
to the city.
Day 06:
Jaisalmer
After breakfast,
visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like
a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces,
the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis or merchant's houses,
each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone
- Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the
largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer.
Day 07:
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
City tour
of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur
stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. It was founded by Rao
Jodha. Chief of the Rajput clan known as Rathores and the
Rathore kingdom was once known as Marwar - the Land of Death.
Day 08:
Luni - Udaipur
CEarly morning
visit the surrounding villages and witness their daily lifestyle
of living and enjoy cup of tea / coffee with them.
Day 09:
Udaipur
Morning,
city tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City in Southern
Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace built
on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the former Palace
of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most glamorous
hotels in India.
Day 10:
Udaipur - Deogarh
Ranakpur
temples: A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to
the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support
its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and
sculptures.
Day 11:
Deogarh - Khajrela
Khajrela
seems to rise out of the Narwar plains like a sentinel. A
sturdy fort, it is quite simple and uses very little ornamentation
to break the almost forbidding exterior. The interiors too
are simple and neat where the guests can look forward to genuine
Rajput hospitality. In the surrounding area has several interesting
temples, cenotaphs and stepwells and for the more adventurous
- camels are available to explore the countryside and visit
Raika and Bisnoi villages. Overnight at hotel.
Day 012:
Khajrela - Pushkar
After breakfast
drive to Pushkar (180 kms) enroute visiting the Dargah at
Ajmer. Ajmer, is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage
in India. Ajmer is a green oasis on the shore of Ana Sagar
Lake, hemmed in by barren hills. Historically, Ajmer has always
had great strategic importance. It was founded in 7th century
by Ajaipal Chauhan.
Day 13:
Pushkar- Jaipur
Afternoon
tour of "Pink City" - Surrounded on three sides
by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque capital
of Rajasthan. It takes its name from the prince, soldier and
astronomer Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14:
Jaipur
City tour
of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur
stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. It was founded by Rao
Jodha. Chief of the Rajput clan known as Rathores and the
Rathore kingdom was once known as Marwar - the Land of Death.
Day 15:
Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Fatehpur
Sikri - the impressive sandstone fortress was built in the
16th century and only occupied for a few years before being
abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Thereafter, visit the Taj Mahal, the guests will board the
'decorated tongas' (horse carriage) which will take them to
Taj Mahal…… Little needs to be said about this
architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre
for every tourist's visit to Agra.
Day 16:
Agra - Delhi
Breakfast
at hotel. Thereafter, visit the Red Fort. Red Fort- lies on
the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town.
Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the
finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls
of red sandstone and a moat.
Day 17:
Delhi - Abroad
Depart Delhi
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