Rajasthan
has long been regarded as the real home of traditional
Maharaja’s, besides a land packed with Forts and
Palaces of Maharaja’s, it is also home to a large
population of tribals of whom the Bhils and Minas form
the largest groups. Stay in a Palace hotel, enjoy a
ride on Camel’s back, dine and dance in sand dunes.
Discover a whole new world as you meander down the centuries,
while you are on following trail.
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 - 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 Fort - 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.
Day 03 – Delhi –
Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : 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 – Bikaner
Today enjoy city tour covering Junagadh
Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja
Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre 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 (325 kms 6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel
City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to
relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
 Day
07 - 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 – 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.
Day 09 - Jaisalmer –
Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur –
The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - 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 –
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 enroute
visiting Ranakpur temples – the pilgrimage centre
of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh
temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13 – 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
storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 - Udaipur –
Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar – 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 : head
towards Jaipur 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 – Jaipur
In 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.
Day 17 – Jaipur
– Agra
Today morning drive to Agra 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 fort in ‘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
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.
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