Day
01
Accomodation protected from this day 12 Noon for immediate occupancy.
Day 02 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Morning City
Tour of Old Delhi. Half day sightseeing of Old Delhi visit Red Fort, built
in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques
in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old
Delhi.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar built by
Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch),
Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's
House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught
Place- shopping centre of New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning leave Delhi by surface for Agra. On arrival check-in at the Hotel.
Afternoon City sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by
the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine
her mortal remains. Also visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Private
and Public audience and other palaces. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning leave Agra by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri,
(40 kms.) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful building including the Jama Masjid, Tomb
of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival check-in at the
hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to the Amer Fort with elephant ride. Amer Fort, the
ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir 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 Tour
of Jaipur. Half day city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja's City Palace
and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and
through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day
06 : Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning leave Jaipur by surface for Mandawa. On arrival check-in at the
hotel (A Heritage hotel). Afternoon tour of the town and the painted
Havelis. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning leave Mandawa by surface for Bikaner enroute visiting a typical
village. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour of -Bikaner
city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century Junagarh fort
housing old palaces, temples and a 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. An enormous arched doorway leads to
the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and
births were once celebrated. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning leave Bikaner by surface for Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in at the
hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer
Morning City Tour of Jaisalmer and its carved Havelis. Throbbing in the
heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded
wonderland. A half day sightseeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic.
See the Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the
population lives; Jain Temples of the 12th to 15th centuries Patwon ki
Haveli, a five storey mansion with carved pillars and murals; Salim Singh
and Nathmalji ki Haveli.Afternoon at leisure. (Optional visit to Sam to view
the Sand-Dunes). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon City Tour of Jodhpur. Half day tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort,
situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the
museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning depart by surface for Udaipur enroute visiting the Jain temples at
Ranakpur built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the
Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand
structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and
none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is really awe
inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. On
arrival at check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
12 : Udaipur
Morning City Tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple,
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art Museum), Fatehsagar Lake, Pratap Smarak,
Sajjan Niwas Garden, and Sahelion-Ki-Bari (Queen's resort for her
friends).In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur - Delhi
In time transfer to the airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance on
arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 14 : Leave Delhi
In time transfer to the international airport to connect flight for onward
destination.
