Day 01:
Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India! On arrival you will be transferred
and assisted till your room in your hotel. Remaining
day at leisure. Overnight Hotel
Day 02: Delhi (Sight-seeing tour)
After
breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a
marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of
Taj Mahal fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
& a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in
Chandani Chowk, the city tour continues covering New
Delhi, visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the
India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the
Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the
Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of
India's leading industrial families; Humayun's Tomb,
lotus shaped Bhai's Temple , Qutub Minar , built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; in the
evening you can visit see speculative Light and
Sound Show at Red Fort. Return to the hotel for
overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Start driving to Agra (200km/04
hrs], on route visit Deeg, Mathura and Sikandra,
mausoleum of Emperor Akbar built in 1492, The Tomb
is combination of Muslims and Hindu Architectural
styles. After visit continue to drive to Agra, on
arrival transfer to hotel. Check in your hotel, rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Agra
Early
morning visit Taj Mahal with rising sun. Taj Mahal,
the architectural modern day wonder of the world;
this monument is a fine example of the fusion of
many architectural styles is one of the wonders of
the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the
loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues
with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get
the most moving view of the Taj from the little
octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across
the river Jamuna, followed by visit to Pearl Mosque
and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress
Noorjehan in memory of her father. In the evening
you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra, one
should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a
Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10
years for the artists to complete the mini replica
of the Taj. The show room conducts free sound &
light show showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight
in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
Day 05: Agra - Jaipur
After
breakfast drive to Jaipur en route visit Old
deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri
built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim
Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor
Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined
with originality. Each important edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is
the Diwan-e-Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim
Chisti, and the Bulund Darwaza. Later continue to
proceed to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure, in
the evening hours enjoy walking in the colorful
streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of
Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town
planning is visible at even the most common places
such as its squares and lanes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur
After
breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to
Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy
the experience of ride on elephant back to and from
the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the
heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central
Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five
observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the
royal ladies to watch the royal processions without
being seen, all monuments are located in the
vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later
late afternoon is kept free to visit the famous
Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
One can also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it
illuminated over the floodlights. Return to the
hotel for overnight.
Day 07: Samode
Samode, on the outskirts of Shekhawati, is situated
in the royal Indian State of Rajasthan. The small
village itself is a centre for block printing and
lacquered bangle making is also famous for forts and
palaces. Built in the 19th century, Samode was one
of the princely place of Jaipur. Samode is famous
for Samode Palace and Samode Bagh, the Nathawats of
Samode played an important role in the durbar of
Jaipur. Samode is an ideal desert gateway. During
the day a camel ride through the Samode village and
the surroundings countryside is a good side.
Day 08: Mandawa (Shekhawati)
Drive to
Mandawa is a part of semidesert region of Shekhawati
is a colourful fantasy having a fascinating uniquely
of its own. The open air art gallery, as it is
popularly called is famous for its plethora of
painted Havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich
artistic traditional of this region.
'Shekhawati', meanings the land of Shekhs clan
derives its name from Rao Shekha (1433 A.D.-1488 AD)
a section of the Kachhwaha family of Jaipur. Earlier
a part of the former Jaipur state, it now comprises
of the districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Initially
the region had a blank monochromatic look but with
subsequent historical and social development it has
blossomed into a colorful profusion of art and life
for almost 2 centuries from 1750 AD to 1930 AD
On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit
Havelies in Shekhawati Region. Explore the nearby
village to experience the like, culture and
tradition of the people. Also visit a few old
havelies, frescos, paintings etc in the town.
Overnight at hotel
Day 09: Bikaner
Breakfast
at leisure, later drive to Bikaner (180 kms/3 hrs),
Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan,
The city is surrounded by high fortifications
comprising a seven-kilometers long wall which
encircles the old city and has five entrances-all
constructed in the 18th century.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner, Bikaner
offers several attractions to the tourists besides,
of course, the exotic camel safaris. Some of the
major attractions around the city are Junagarh Fort,
Camel Breeding Farm, Gajner Palace and Ganga Golden
Jubilee Museum
Day 10: Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is an important
destination of the western state of India,
Rajasthan. A desert city, it was founded by the
Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in the year
1156. Jaisalmer could be regarded as the western
sentinel of entire India and a place worth visiting
to get an idea of the native Rajasthan. Located at
the heart of the great Thar Desert, it offers the
visitor an enchanting world of fable, colour, and
history. Moreover, the magnificent wood-and
stone-carved mansions and buildings display the love
and interest Rajputs had for the fine arts. Rest of
the day free for leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11: Jaisalmer
Morning
sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer The golden rays of the
setting sun, the colorfully adorned locals, the
massive forts and mansions, the extremely
fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis, all these
make Jaisalmer a place of must visit in Rajasthan.
Moreover a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort (the second
oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittaur), Patwon ki
Haveli, (the grandest haveli of Jaisalmer), Desert
Culture centre and museums gives you some glimpse of
this small town's past. The Jain temples meet your
religious taste; Salim Singh ki haveli and
Nathmal-ki-haveli give you some more idea of the
haveli architecture of the town. Besides these,
Gadsisar Lake is also an interesting spot that you
must visit in this desert city.
Afternoon visit Sam Sand Dunes, Ideal for viewing
sunsets, these sites will also give you a chance to
capture the picturesque sand dunes in your camera.
Overnight in Hotel. / Night at Desert Camp
Day 12: Jodhpur
After
breakfast at hotel, drive to Jodhpur on route you
can visit Pokaran and explore the town. On arrival
check in hotel and enjoy sight seeing tour of
Jodhpur. The forts and palaces in the city are the
major source of attraction in the city. Exploring
the forts gives you a feel of the times when the
Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the
walls of the forts speak of the battles they have
witnessed. One needs to spend enough time with these
historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of
the Rajput era.
Some of the major attractions around Jodhpur are
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan & the
Government Museum and Zoo. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast at Hotel, visit Bishnoi village and
continue drive to Udaipur on the route visit the
beautiful Jain Temples of Ranakpur.
After
passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart
capturing views drive away any fatigue of the
journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during
the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana
Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement
covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and
eligibly domes supported by over four hundred
columns.
The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which
are intricately carved no two being alike. The
artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in
various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an
engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are
two big bells weighing 108 kgs. Whose sound echoes
in the entire complex? On arrival at Udaipur, check
in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and you are
free to experience the city by your own. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 14: Udaipur
Morning at leisure
and later enjoy city sightseeing tour. The city is
famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples, and
gardens. The City Palace and Museum is considered as
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and its
museum has stunning collection of objects collected
by different Maharanas of Udaipur over the
centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar, and Pratap
Sagar are some of the most beautiful lakes in the
state. Some other attractions in the city are the
Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, & Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir. Afternoon free for independent
activities, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 15: Udaipur - Delhi [ By Flight] and Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, in the morning hours
you are free to explore the Udaipur by your own,
later drive to Airport for your connection flight to
Delhi and on your arrival in Delhi, you will be
transfer to International Airport before 3 hrs to
scheduled flight and return back to your home
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