Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mt. Abu -
Ranakpur - Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi Day 01
Arrive Delhi & New Delhi Sightseeing Today Arrive Delhi at
Indira Gandhi International airport, The Capital of India. You are greeted
with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
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.
Day 02 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 03 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 04 Bikaner
Sightseeing - Jaisalmer (333 Kms) Morning 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 05
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 Deset 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. TENTED
CAMP. (BLD)
Day 06 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.
Day 07
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 Jains. 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
08 Mt. Abu - Ranakpur - Udaipur(175 Kms) Morning 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. Afternoon is
free to explore colorful Bazar & Shopping.
Day 09 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 10 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.
Day 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 Agra - Delhi (204 kms) - Onward
Destination Morning visits 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 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
- Desert Camel Safari at Jaisalmer.
- Tribal Village safari
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- 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.
