Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Mt. Abu /
Ranakpur / Udaipur / Kota / Ranthambore / Jaipur / Agra / Delhi Day 01
Arrive Delhi Today Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are
greeted with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 New Delhi Sightseeing After a leisurely 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. Evening return to the Red Fort to watch the
"Son
et Lumire" show which is Interplay of colorful lights and sound
tracing the history of monument till date.
Day
03 Old Delhi Sightseeing / Mandawa (259 kms) 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. Later
drive to Mandawa - The region lays the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur
and Bikaner and includes Jhunjhuniun, Sikar and Churu districts of
Rajasthan.
Day 04 Mandawa Sightseeing / Bikaner
(190 kms) Today morning 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.
Day 05 Bikaner Sightseeing / Jaisalmer (333 Kms) Morning 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
Day 06 Jaisalmer Sightseeing / Desert Camel Safari 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 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:
Afternoon
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.
Day 07 Depart
Jodhpur & Sightseeing (285 Kms) Breakfast at Camp and 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. (B)
Day 08 Depart Mt. Abu / Sightseeing
(326 Kms) 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.
Day 09 Mt. Abu / Ranakpur / Udaipur(175 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.
Day 10 Udaipur Sightseeing 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.
Day 11 Udaipur / Kota (270 kms) Morning 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. (B)
Day 12 Kota / Ranthambore Game viewing (110 kms) Morning drive to
Ranthambore National Park. Afternoon visit to Ranthambore Fort. Later 3
hours Canter drive deep into the Jungle to see the Wild animal activities.
Day 13 Ranthambore / Jaipur (175 kms)
Today's 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.
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.
Day 14 Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
(232 kms) On today's 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. Enjoy the Magnificent
Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset.
Day 15 Agra / Delhi (204 kms) / Onward Destination Morning 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. Arrive Delhi &
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
