Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Arrive
Delhi meet & assistance at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi - Agra ( by road )Morning
after breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive Agra check-in hotel. Later proceed for
city sightseeing tour of Agra. Visiting the world famous Taj Mahal*, built
by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to
enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl
Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the
banks of the river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in
1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions
with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his
gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of
friendly kingdoms. Night stay in Agra
Day 03 : Agra -
Jaipur ( by road )Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute
visit Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built
that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in
pristine condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have
been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the
largest gateway in the world. Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur &
check-in at hotel. Night stay in Jaipur
Day 04 :
Jaipur
Morning
after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to
the fort
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the
classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man
Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and
Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression
CITY
PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental
facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in
Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and
windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for
the palace women
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated
in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples
built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla
Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has
shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble
and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion.
The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a
small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi.Night stay in Jaipur
Day
05 : Jaipur - Bikaner ( by road )Morning after breakfast drive to
Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner & check-in hotel. Afternoon proceed for city
sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji
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 gates. 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, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and
Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner
Day 06 :
Bikaner - Jaisalmer ( by road )Morning after breakfast drive to
Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer & check-in hotel. Rest of the day leisure.
Night stay in Jaisalmer
Day 07 : JaisalmerMorning
after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the
burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, 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 magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and
Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are
supreme examples of the art. Night stay in Jaisalmer
Day
08 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur ( by road )Morning after breakfast drive
to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city
sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of
the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. 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. Night stay
in Jodhpur
Day 09 : Jodhpur - Luni ( by road )Morning
after breakfast drive to Luni. Arrive Luni & check in at hotel. Later
explore Luni, the small village is home to many artisans who work with
metal, clay or wood, keeping alive the skills passed down over the centuries
by their ancestor. The noise and bustle of the village settles down by
evening and all is quite as peace descends on the desert. The fort with its
huge gates and protective walls stands proud and strong under the
spectacular company of stars. Night stay in Luni
Day
10 : Luni - Udaipur ( by road )Morning after breakfast drive to
Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur & check-in hotel. Evening enjoy boat ride at
LAKE PICHOLA. Night stay in Udaipur
Day 11 : UdaipurMorning
after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Udaipur visiting The city is
built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most
romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City
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. Night stay in Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur -
Pushkar ( by road )
Morning
after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar & check-in at hotel.
Later explore Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as
you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were
deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the
Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to
this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the
hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen
Pushkar as its site. Night stay in Pushkar
Day 13 :
Pushkar - Delhi (by road)Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi & check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing
tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi
OLD DELHI
- A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat -
the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the
largest mosque in India
NEW DELHI - An extensive
sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a
drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate,
Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive
through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi
Day
14 : DepartureMorning departure transfer to the airport to board
the flight for onward journey
Tour ends with the sweeet
memories...........