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Duration : 19 Nights /20 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi- Mandawa- Bikaner- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Mount Abu- Udaipur- Kota- Ranthambore- Jaipur-Amber Fort- Fatehpur sikri-Agra- Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi -Delhi

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival welcome by presentable representative with Special traditional welcome & Escorted transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 02 Amazing Delhi
Morning embark on a tour of "Imperial City" New Delhi. Drive pass through the Raisina Hill to view Parliament House, The President House, past the imposing India Gate, visit the Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus Temple and Birla Temple. Afternoon visit to Old Delhi includes The Red Fort, Jama Masjed and Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi. Evening free to explore the capital. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa ( 265 Kms/5.5 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Mandawa (Shekhwati). The semi-desert region of Shekhwati is popularly known as the 'open-air art gallery' of Rajasthan. The region lies the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner and includes Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Churu districts of Rajasthan, Shekhawati, is unique as no-where else in the world there is such a hundreds of haveli's, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts. Upon arrival Check-in hotel. Later visit to Havelies in Mandawa notably the Chokhani Saraf & Ladia Havelies, also visit Temples. The terrace of the rugged Fort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses and medieval painting of Shekhawati. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 04 Mandawa-Bikaner (190 Kms/04 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Bikaner. Bikaner lies on the northern point on the triangle of desert cities. It is royal walled city dating back to 1486 AD. It was established by a Rathore Prince, Bika & came to be called to be Bikaner after him. It was, however, a major trade center as it stood on the ancient caravan route which link central Asia & north India with the Gujurat Sea Ports. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. Later embark on a tour of Bikaner City, visit the Junagarh Fort, built in 1611 AD. The palaces worth visiting are Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Bijai Phool Mahal and also visit the Camel breeding farm. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 05 Bikaner-Jaisalmer (333 Kms/06 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to the City of Desert Jaisalmer, the ancient citadel on the Caravan route linking India With Persia, Arabia and The Mediterranean. This architectural in the 12th Century by Jaisal, a Bhatti Prince. Located in the heart of the Thar desert. Few cities in the world can match the Magnificence.Jaisalmer is renowned for its intricately carved & chiseled Haveli's (Mansions) which illustrate superb craftsmanship. Upon arrival check in to the Hotel. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 06 Jaisalmer
Morning embark half day tour of Jaisalmer fort. Afterwards visit to the Gadisar Tank & large houses of the merchant called havelies, some of them dating to the PremedivealPatwon Ki Haveli, Salim Shah Haveli and Nathamal Ki Haveli with their intricately carved screens on the facades and the typical traditional architecture.

Evening At Sam Dunes - Short Camel Ride will be arranged.. You will go in a Caravan through the small ethnic beautiful villages and meeting with local villagers to know about their way of way of living and culture & to see the Spectacular Sun Set. Back to the hotel after a most memorable tour. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 07 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur ( 290Kms/05 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the Great Indian Desert, sites on sand stone hill surrounded by a strong wall, approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry gates. Upon arrival check in hotel. Afternoon Half day sightseeing of the city includes visit to Meherangarh Fort, drive through the old city and past the Clock Tower near the largest spice bazaar in the sub-continent, visit the Jaswant Thada Cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the most magnificent, modern 20th century Palace, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and its museum - a treasure trove.

Village Safari (By Jeep)- A memorable outing in Jeeps visit various traditional villages seeing local handicrafts viz. stone makers, pottery, hand weaving and also men in their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver jewellery, etc. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 08 Jodhpur- Mount Abu (326 Kms/06 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel countryside drive to Mount Abu- located 4000 ft above sea level is solitary hill station i.e also a pilgrimage center for Jains. Upon arrival check in to your Hotel. Afternoon visit world famous Dilwara Jain Temple- consisting of five jain temples built from the beginning of the 11th century onwards with intricate ornamental carvings represent the climax in the art of decoration in stones, Nikki Lake, Brahma Kumari Ashram, Peace Park & Gyan Sarovar. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 09 Mount Abu- Udaipur (160 Kms/3.5 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel leave for Udaipur  City of Lakes. Enroute visit to Ranakpur temples of the Jains, built in the 15th century in the lovely valley of Aravallis. It has grand structure & beautiful Sculptures. The 1444 pillars in the temple are different from each other. The magic of light & shade is really awe- inspiring. Later proceed to Udaipur. Upon arrival checkin to you Hotel. Evening is free to explore colorful Bazar & Shopping. Over night stay at your hotel.

Day 10 Udaipur
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel sight seeing of Udaipur includes The City Palace, drive around Fateh Sagar lake, Sahelion-ki-Bari (The fountained and flowered garden of Maidens), Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana Pratap, Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Evening Boat Cruise at Lake Pichola.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 Udaipur- Kota (295 Kms/6.5 Hrs )
Moring after breakfast drive to Kota-known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. It has an interesting blend of the Old and the New. The fort, overlooking the mighty Chambal river, is the foremost tourist attraction here. Afternoon sightseeing of Kota. Kota houses the museum and has some elaborately painted chambers. Ghazi Gate- famous for its outstanding mirror work, ebony and ivory inlaid doors. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 12 Kota- Ranthambore (110 Kms/2.5 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival check in to your Hotel. Afternoon Canter drive deep into the Jungle to see the Tiger and Leopard, the main predators found in this reserve. Hyena & Jakal are the Scavengers. Sloth Bear and Wild Bear are the main carnivores. The main herbivores found in this Park are Spotted Deer, Sambhar Deer, Nilgai (Bluebell) antelope, Chinkara (Indian gazelle) and the common langur. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 13 Ranthambore- Jaipur (170 Kms/3.5 Hrs )
Morning visit Ranthambore Fort. Then drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in hotel. Afternoon visit to Maharaja's City Palace - where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 A.D.), Birla White Marble temple and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Evening free to see the local Markets. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Jaipur- Fatehpur Sikri -Agra (240 Kms/04 Hrs )
After breakfast visit the 17th century fotress of Amber Fort - marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort ascended on Caparisoned Elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered, whose hilltop location is to view various palaces with rooms of stunning beauty including the world's finest chamber of mirrors and also visit temple of Kali.

Later drive to Agra-City of Taj enroute visiting the Deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in solitude to reminisce over its past glory. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 15 Agra
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel visit Taj Mahal - A Structure that is beautiful not just a Design & Technique, but also in desire & intent. When his Wife died unexpectedly, Emperor Shah Jahan vowed to honor her with a memorial of unmatched beauty. The result before you today : a massive, delicately carved White Marble Jewel floating on a sea of Red Limestone. The Agra Fort is also on today's tour & we see the fabulous Courtyards, Fountains, Gates of this Hilltop citadel. Don't miss the across - the - River view of the Taj Mahal from a little octagonal tower in the Fort. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. As you drive through the city witness the local life, Shopping and bazaars (markets) and the hustle bustle of everyday India. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 16 Agra-Gwalior (120 Kms/03 Hrs )
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Gwalior - is a city with a dramatic, colourful history that goes back over a millennia. It's legendary beginning stems from a meeting between a warrior called Suraj Sen and a hermit, Gwalipa, who lived on the hilltop where the fort stands. Upon arrival check in Hotel. Later visit to Gwalior fort- the imposing Gwalior fort , built by Raja Mansingh Tomar dominates the city. The fort hill rises to 100 mtrs to 200 mtrs with solid fort walls which surround almost the entire hilltop, Sas Bahu Temple, Karan Mahal, Gujri Mahal, Tan Sen Tomb & Jai Vilas Palace & Museum - a splendour of different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace has been turned into the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure, which combine the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. Evening free. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 17 Gwalior- Orchha (120 Kms/03 Hrs)
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Orcha. Orchha- A medieval city founded by Bundels rulers with palaces and temples of 16th & 17th Century. Upon arrival checkin Hotel. Later sightseeing of Orccha includesJehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Praveen Rai Mahal, Lakshmi Narayan, Chaturbuj and Ram Raj temples. Evening free. Overnight stay at you hotel.

Day 18 Orccha- Khajuraho (160 Kms/03 Hrs )
Morning After buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check in to your Hotel. Later visit the eastern group of temples of Khajuraho that consists of the Parasvanath Temple, which is the only Jain temple at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the sanctum. Also visit the Javeri temple dedicated to Vishnu. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 19 Khajuraho-Varanasi ( Flight )
After breakfast visit to renowned Khajuraho group of temples with many dedicated to god and goddesses from Hindu Mythology. View the world famous Chandela temples where forthright sculptures celebrate the Joy of life and love for which there is no equivalent in the world. Afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi- The holy city. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Later return excursion to Sarnath, the sight of Buddha's first sermon. Evening See "aarti" Ceremony on the River Ganges & Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world-famous Banaras Silks. Overnight stay at you hotel.

Day 20 Varanasi  Delhi  Onward Destination ( Flight )
Early Morning Visit some of the Hindu Temples that line the river Gangas & Boat excursion on the Holy River Gangas to see the Bathing ghats and crimination sites. Watching people bathing and worshiping at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of a visit to India. Later city tour Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University etc. Later transfer to Airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the International Airport to boar the flight for onward destination.

Inclusion & Highlights

• Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities.
• Daily buffet breakfast at hotel restaurant.
• Arrival & Departure transfer
• All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle.
• Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
• Entrance fees to the Monuments
• Internal flights (Economy Class)
• Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort
• Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
• Game viewing in Ranthambore National Park
• Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
• Sunrise Boat Cruise in Varanasi
• Jeep safari in Jodhpur
• Short Camel Safari in Jaisalmer

Excludes:
Laundry, Insurance, Tips, Telephone Calls, Hard Drinks and Expenses like personal nature, Still & Video Camera fees in Monuments.