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Day 01: Arrive Dehli
Arrive Delhi. You are representative at the airport & Transfer to hotel. He will present you
the travel documents Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Day 02: New +Old
Delhi
Sightseeing
Enjoy full
day sightseeing tour of -:
New Delhi: designed and built by the British in the 1920's it's a city of wide boulevards
impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit two
monuments from
's past
Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue,
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
Old
Delhi
: an ancient walled city. Here you will see Red Fort,
the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Moghul Empire; Raj Ghat, the memorial site
of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India
and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of
the old city.
Day 03: Drive
Delhi
to
Agra
+ Sightseeing
Drive to
Agra
check in the hotel. In the afternoon reach
and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city
sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble
and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (precious and semi precious
stone inlay) work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains
the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis. The Tomb of
Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna.
Day 04: Drive
Agra
to Jaipur via
Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built in
Red Sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to
emperor Akbar, 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, after visit continue
drive to Jaipur and check into hotel.
Day 05: Amber Elephant Ride + City Tour
Morning excursion
to Amber Fort, situated outside the walled city, is perhaps the most beautiful example
of Rajput forts. You can have the unique experience of riding on elephant back to
the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Jaipur including,
in the heart of Jaipur known for its blend of Rajput and
Mughal architecture. Not far away is the
Museum
with its large collection of woodwork. Another monument
near the
Palace
, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five astronomical
observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh-I, the founder ruler of Jaipur. Stop at Hawa
Mahal or the
Palace of Winds
, a seven storied facade and one of the most picturesque
landmarks constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without
being seen.
Day 06: Drive Jaipur to Udipur
via Ajmer/Pushkar
Drive to Udaipur
, en-route visit Pushkar - The holiest place for Hindus.
This is the place where Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the goddess
of learning and music) performed a ritual. Here we visit the only Brahma temple
in the world before intermingling with the colors in the local bazaar. Pushkar is
also world famous for its cattle fair, which is held each year in the month of October
- November and continue drive to
Udaipur
Day 07:
Udaipur
Sightseeing
Morning sightseeing
of Udaipur
visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered as the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana
Pratap, the legendary warrior king of
Udaipur
Jagdish
which was built in 1651 AD. Sahelion Ki Bari is a small
ornamental garden made for maiden princes to play. Late afternoon enjoy boat-ride
on
Lake
visiting many
Ghats
(banks) of washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent views
of the
Lakepe Palace and
Palace
Day 08: Drive Udipur
Jodhpur
via Ranakpur
Drive to
Udaipur
en-route visit world famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur.
Admire the workmanship from the 16th century temples. The whole structure has 80
domes and 400 pillars. Continue your drive to
Jodhpur
Day 09:
Jodhpur
Sightseeing
Sight seeing
of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort founded in 1459 AD by Rao
Jodha (after whom the city is named). The Fort is intricately adorned with long
carved panels and latticed windows of exquisite designs in red sandstone. Also visit
Jaswanth Thada- an imposing white marble cenotaph built to commemorate the acts
of bravery and generosity of the rulers in 19th century. Evening
you will be transferred to airport/railway Station for your onward Journey.
Day 10: Drive
Jodhpur
to Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer,
Driving through the
Thar Desert
and arrive at Jaisalmer, one of the jewels in
India
's crown also known as Golden city. Exquisite wood and
sandstone buildings dot the town and within Jaisalmer Fort are homes, hotels and
shops hidden in ancient lane ways.
11: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Visiting the
Jaisalmer Fort - The oldest living Fort in the world having astonishing Havelis
(Mansions) such as Salim Singh and Patwon ki Haveli. In the afternoon, proceed to
the Sam or Khuri village to experience Camel safari on sand dunes. View the sunset
from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst
Desert Folk musicians playing desert symphony and folk dances
Day 12: Drive Jaisalmer to
Bikaner
Drive to
Bikaner
In afternoon enjoy the sightseeing of
Bikaner
01: Junagarh Fort
The impregnable
fort was built by Raja Raj Singh in 1593, one of the most outstanding generals of
Emperor Akbar. It has the distinction of remaining unconquered. The impressive fort
encircled by a moat has many outstanding palaces, pavilions, and temples made of
red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies.
02: Camel Reserve Farm
This unique
farm is only one of its kinds in entire
Asia
. Visiting the farm is quite an interesting experience.
One can enjoy camel ride or taste camel milk and watch the camel calves gamboling
around. Photography is prohibited.
Fortified city
situated on the ancient Silk (caravan) route of
Thar Desert
32 Kms. From
Bikaner
is Deshnoke, famous for its
Rat
Karni Temple
Day 13: Drive Jaipur to Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa
- situated in Shekhawati region, known as "Open air art gallery of Rajasthan" covering
towns such as - Nawalgarh - Dundlod - Mandawa. The Shekhawati region is famous for
its beautiful painted (Fresco) havelis (mansions), constructed by merchants of this
region in18th
Day 13: Departure
Breakfast
at hotel, then after you will be transferred to
airport for your onward Journey.
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