Day 01:
Arrival to Delhi-Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon combined sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi
visiting Qutab Minar,Red Fort, India Gate (War memorial),
Lakhsmi Narayan Temple (a Modern Hindu Temple), drive past
president’s Estate, Parliament House and Secretariat
builders. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van, the cremation
sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawarlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and
drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
Day 02 :
Delhi/Agra- Morning drive to Agra, on arrival check in at
hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour visiting the world
famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in
1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains
Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque and
the Hall of Public and Private Audience. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s
tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Over night
at the hotel.
Day 03 :
Agra/Jaipur- Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth
of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit
the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama
Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces.
On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 :
Jaipur – morning excursion to Amber Fort the ancient
capital of the state until 1728 and see the Sheesh Mahal or
the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and
temple of Kali. Ascend, on elephant back, the hill on which
the fort is situated. Afternoon city sight seeing tour, Jaipur
the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour of pink a century
ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Ever since, it has retained
the colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer,
this city is 260 years old. Visit maharaja’s City Palace
of winds. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 :
Jaipur/Udaipur-After breakfast drive for Udaipur, arrive Udaipur
and transport to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 :
Udaipur- Morning city sight seeing tour. Built in 1559 A.D.
by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the
most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James
Todd. Visit theCity Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial.
Afternoon leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 :
Udaipur/Jodhpur-Drive for Jodhpur after breakfast. On arrival
check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 :
Jodhpur-Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold
of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince
Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone
hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in
memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid
Public gardens. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 :
Jodhpur/Jaisalmer-Morning drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival check
in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 :
Jaisalmer- Morning city sight seeing tour. Throbbing in the
heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately
molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands
a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to
the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort
at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the
magnificient fort the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim
singh Ki Haveli, whit their carved balconies and brackets
which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride
to visit Sam Dunes.
Day 11 :
Jaisalmer/Bikaner-Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival check
in at the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Bikaner
is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before
this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from
Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are
rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an
elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered
from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and
has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque.
Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its
long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial
windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the
museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 12 :
Bikaner/Mandava-Morning drive to Mukandgarh/Mandava, on arrival
check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandava,
foundin 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his
descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions.
Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is
now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes
of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection
and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum..
Day 13 :
Mandava/Delhi-Drive for Delhi, Arrive Delhi and transfer to
hotel.
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