 Duration: 20 Nights/ 21 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi, you will be welcomed by our representatives at airport and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Agra by surface and arrive by noon. After check in at hotel, we will proceed for sightseeing. Visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, probably the most beautiful monument in the world will top our itenary. The Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal built taj Mahal, a symbol of love and romance. Later in the day visit the magnificent and majestic Agra Fort. After Agra Fort we visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah. This building is also called the Baby Taj because its interiors are decorated in a manner similar to the Taj Mahal and some consider its decorations to be even better than the designs on the walls of the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. En Route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted, red Sandstone City built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world and the tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti here. Check in at hotel on arrival at Jaipur. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
After your breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning excursion to the famous Amber Fort. Take pleasure in an elephant ride up to the Fort. Later enjoy a sightseeing city tour of Jaipur. Also visit the famous City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Later Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process Stay overnight at a hotel in Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast in the morning, we drive to Pushkar. On reaching Pushkar by noon check in at Pushkar Palace. Visit the Brahma Temple, the mausoleum, Ana Sagar and Akbar's Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Pushkar - Ranthambore
After breakfast in the morning, we start early for Ranthambore. Ranthambore is known all over for it's Ranthambore National Park that offers a unique house for tigers and other fast depleting animals. Enjoy an afternoon tiger safari to spot tigers. Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 07: Ranthambore
Enjoy two daylong safaris at Ranthambore. Enjoy a game viewing inside the verdant jungles of the Ranthambore National Park. Enjoy a tiger safari to spot a tiger. Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Kota
After an early morning safari, enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Thereafter we start for Kota, Rajasthan's largest industrial town. Visit the City Palace and the Fort at Kota. You can also visit a Museum containing the relics of the former rulers of Kota. Other attractions at Kota include the Jagmandir, situated in the island in Kishore Sagar Lake, the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas. Overnight stay at Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh
After breakfast at hotel we proceed to Bundi, a tiny quaint town just 36 km from Kota.
Bundi is surrounded by the Aravali hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. On arrival visit the Taragarh Fort, one of the finest examples of the Rajput architectures, housing some of the superb Bundi murals. Thereafter we proceed to Chittorgarh. Visit the famous Chittorgarh fort. Later proceed to Bijapur. Overnight stay at the Bijapur Castle Suite.
Day 10: Bijaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast in the morning, we start for Udaipur. Arrive and check in at hotel. Udaipur, 'the city of lakes' is admired for its fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, and gardens among many more. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the famous Lake Palace, City Palace and Jag Niwas Island. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast we drive to Kumbhalgarh. En-route, visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur. Arrive at Kumbhalgarh. Visit the massive Kumbhalgarh Fort, encompassed
by a 36-km long wall and has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Stay overnight at the Aodhi Hotel at Kumbhalgarh.
Day 13: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur
After breakfast in the morning, proceed and reach at Jodhpur. Check in to a hotel and relax. Later in the day visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
In the morning visit the nearby typical villages in a jeep and get a first hand experience of their rich culture and traditions showcasing the true essence of India. Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Inside the Fort you can see a number of palaces showcasing a variety of miniature paintings & cradle room. Thereafter visit the famous Jaswant Thada memorial. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning proceed to Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. On arrival check in to a hotel. Stay Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
After breakfast you will enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. Visit the 12th century magnificent fort at Jaisalmer (This is the highlight of the tour). Also visit the beautifully and magnificently carved Havelis of Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank, followed by a visit to the Barabagh Hill. In the late afternoon enjoy a camel safari in the amazing sand dunes up to the sunset point. Return to a nearby village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes. Stay overnight at the Swiss Tent Camp.
Day 17: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur.
Check in at hotel.
BIKANER - The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.
Founded in 1488 by a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodhaji, Bikaner has a glorious past to tell. Situated in the north of Rajasthan, the walled city of Bikaner is famous for its sky touching forts, camel safaris, citadels and the well-known camel festival. This desert city was one of the most important trade centers for the traders of west-central Asia due to its geographical location.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji - the founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Visit the Karni Mata Temple
Proceed for Mandawa.
The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view of the town can be seen from the terrace of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at the Castle. The havelies that are worth a visit include Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia in this town. Built in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant of Rao Shekhaji, who also founded the city of Nawalgarh. The Castle, now a 51 rooms hotel has no two rooms alike. It also houses an interesting collection of paintings, jade, costumes and antiques.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight stayat Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi (By Road 260 km/5 hr)
Breakfast at hotel.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes.
Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by evening.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a daylong sightseeing city tour of Delhi. Visit the famous historical monuments of Delhi such as Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb to name a few. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 21: Delhi - Home
After breakfast at hotel, full day at leisure. You can explore the metropolis and do a last minute shopping. Check out in the evening at the hotel and proceed for 'The Dances of India Show'. After dinner you will be transferred to Airport to board a flight for your onward journey or way back home.
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