Delhi- Mandawa- Bikaner- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Mount Abu-
Udaipur- Kota- Ranthambore- Jaipur-Amber Fort- Fatehpur sikri-Agra- Gwalior
- Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi -Delhi Day 01
Arrive DelhiWelcome by presentable representative of Recreation
Travels with Special welcome & Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day
02 Amazing DelhiMorning 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.
Day
03 Delhi - Mandawa ( 260 kms) After breakfast 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 Jhunjhuniun, 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.
Day 04 Mandawa-Bikaner (190 Kms)
After breakfast 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 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, and Bijai Phool Mahal. Overnight stay.
Day 05 Bikaner-Jaisalmer (333 Kms) Today
morning drive to 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 Hotel. Overnight
stay.
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 Premediveal
Patwon 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.
Day 07 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (285 Kms) Early morning 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. 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.
Day 08 Jodhpur- Mount Abu (326 Kms) After breakfast 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 checkin 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, Brahmin Kumari Ashram, Peace Park & Gyan
Sarovar. Overnight stay.
Day 09 Mount Abu-
Udaipur (175 Kms) After breakfast leave for Udaipur. 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 Hotel. Afternoon is free to explore
colorful Bazar & Shopping. Over night stay.
Day
10 Udaipur Today 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.
Day 11 Udaipur- Kota (270
Kms) 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.
Day 12 Kota- Ranthambore (110 Kms) After breakfast drive to
Ranthambore.. Upon arrival checkin Hotel. Upon arrival 3 hours 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. Overnight stay.
Day 13
Ranthambore- Jaipur (175 Kms) 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.
Day 14
Jaipur- Mughal city -Agra (232 Kms) 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 enroute
visiting 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. Overnight stay
Day 15 Mughal
city -Agra 
Morning
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.
Day 16 Agra-Gwalior (120 Kms) After
breakfast 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. Today
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. Overnight stay.
Day 17 Gwalior- Orccha
(120 Kms) After breakfast drive to Orccha. Orchha- A medieval city
founded by Bundels rulers with palaces and temples of 16th & 17th
Century. Upon arrival checkin Hotel. Later sightseeing of Orccha includes
Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Praveen Rai Mahal, Lakshmi Narayan, Chaturbuj
and Ram Raj temples. Overnight stay.
Day 18
Orccha- Khajuraho (160 Kms) After breakfast drive to Khajuraho.
Upon arrival checkin 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.
Day 19 Khajuraho-Varanasi
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 board
the flight at 1330 hrs for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi at 1410 hrs, checkin
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.
Day 20 Varanasi - Delhi 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 the station to board the train Shiv Ganga Exp (2559)
at 1845 hrs. Overnight Journey.
Day 21 Delhi
Arrive Delhi at 0745 hrs.
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.