Duration
: 15 Nights / 14 Days
Destination Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Mt.
Abu / Ranakpur / Udaipur / Kota / Ranthambore / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport You will be greeted with a traditional
Indian Welcome and provided escorted transfer to Hotel. Upon arrival
check in to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 New Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast at your hotel 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. Today tour of Old Delhi includes The Red Fort
- the most opulent Fort and Palace of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan, Also
visit Jama Masjed - the largest mosque in India and Raj Ghat, the memorial
site of Mahatma Gandhi. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi / Mandawa (265 kms/5.5 Hrs )
Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa - The region lays the triangular
area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner and includes Jhunjhuniun, Sikar
and Churu districts of Rajasthan. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Evening
free at Leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa Sightseeing / Bikaner (190 kms/04 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast visit the Mandawa (Shekhwati). The semi-desert
region of Shekhwati is popularly known as the 'open-air art gallery'
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.
Also visit to Havelies in Mandawa notably the
Chokhani Saraf & Ladia Havelies. 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. Afternoon
drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Bikaner Sightseeing / Jaisalmer (333 Kms/06
Hrs)
Morning after breakfast in your hotel embark on a tour of Bikaner City;
visit the Junagarh Fort, built in 1611 AD. The palaces worth visiting
are Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, and Bijai Phool Mahal. Later proceed to
Jaisalmer-the ancient citadel on the Caravan route linking India with
Persia, Arabia and The Mediterranean . Upon arrival check in to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast at your hotel visit Jaisalmer fort. Afterwards
visit to the Gadisar Tank & large houses of the merchant called
havelies, some of them dating to the Premediaval Patwon Ki Haveli,
Salim Shah Haveli and Nathamal Ki Haveli with their intricately
carved screens on the facades and the typical traditional architecture.
Desert Camel Safari:
Evening Desert Camel Safari start for Sam Sand Dunes
on edge of Desert National Park. Located in the midst of Thar Desert
this camp recreates the magical atmosphere of a traditional Mediaeval
Desert Camp on a trade route. The Camp provides for all the comforts.
The accommodation consists of Swiss Cottage Type tents with attached
baths having running hot & cold water. After spending few hours
on a camel safari in the Thar Desert, Guests can relax & spend the
evening around the campfire, enjoying live music and dance performances
by"Langha" Tribe of Professional singers. Overnight at your
hotel.
Day 07 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 Kms/05 Kms)
Morning after Breakfast at your hotel depart to Jodhpur - the Great
Indian Desert, sites on sand stone hill surrounded by a strong wall,
approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry gates. 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. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 08 Jodhpur / Mt. Abu (326 Kms/6 Hrs )
Morning countryside drive to Mount Abu- located 4000 ft above sea level
is solitary hill station i.e also a pilgrimage center for Janis. 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, Brahmin Kumari Ashram, Peace Park
& Gyan Sarovar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Mt. Abu / Ranakpur / Udaipur(175 Kms/04 Kms)
Morning leave for Udaipur. Enroute visit to Ranakpur temples
of the Janis, 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. Afternoon is free to explore colorful
Bazar & Shopping. Ovenight at hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur
Morning after 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. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur / Kota (270 kms/06 Hrs)
Morning 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. Evening free
at Leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Kota / Ranthambore (110 kms/2.5 Hrs)
Morning after the buffet breakfast at your hotel drive to Ranthambore
National Park. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. Later visit to Ranthambore
Fort and enjoy Canter drive deep into the Jungle to see the Wild animal
activities. Ovenight at hotel.
Day 13 Ranthambore / Jaipur (175 kms/03 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur - Known as the "Pink City",
Jaipur is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan. En route visit
to the deserted 17th Century fortress of Amber. Ascent to the fort on
Gaily Caparisoned elephant to various palaces with rooms and stunning
beauty including the world's finest chamber of Mirrors and the temple
Kali. Upon arrival check in to hotel.
Afternoon visit to Maharaja's City Palace - where you can see an imposing
blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. Jantar Mantar (an accurate
observatory built in 1726 AD).
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. O/n at hotel.
Day 14 Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (240 kms/05 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast at your hotel drive to Agra through the countryside
we see villages woman dressed in the brilliantly colored Saris of the
region, Camels & Scenes of rural lives. En route visit the ghost 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 hotel. Later Enjoy the Magnificent Taj Mahal - The
Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset. O/n at hotel.
Day 15 Agra / Delhi (204 kms) / Onward Destination
Morning after buffet breakfast at your hotel visit the 16th Century Agra
Fort & Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in the memory of
her father. Later drive to Delhi. After taking a lot of memories say good-bye
to this fascinating land and straight drive to Delhi. Upon Arrival transfer
to International airport to board the flight for Onward Destination.
Note
- Taj Mahal closed on Friday
- Ranthambore open from Oct. to June
Inclusion & Highlights
- Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities.
- Daily full breakfast
- Arrival & Departure transfers by air conditioned car
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned
car.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Desert Camel Safari at Jaisalmer.
- Tribal Village safari
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at Delhi
- Game viewing in Ranthambore National Park.
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
Excludes:
Laundry, Insurance, Tips, Telephone Calls and Expenses like personal nature,
Still & Video Camera fees in Monuments
Cities
in Rajasthan