|
01 Day:
Arrival Delhi
Welcome and assistance on arrival at Delhi International
Airport. You will be transfer to the hotel where we hold
the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
02 Day:
Delhi
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi: the majestic Red Fort, a marvel in
red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India,
both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal fame,
Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride
past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk, the
sightseeing followed by visiting New Delhi comprising of
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in
honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan
war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one
of Indias leading industrial families; Humayuns Tomb,
lotus shaped Bhais Temple , Qutub Minar , built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; in the evening
you can visit see Light an Sound show at Red fort.
Return to the hotel for overnight at the hotel.
03 Day:
Delhi - Agra (200 kms - 4 hours)
After an early breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Agra en route visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of
Mughal Emperor Akbar. After visit continue to precede
Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later take a
sightseeing tour of Agra Fort from where one can get the
most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal
tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river
Jamuna. In the evening you may visit to the souvenirs
market of Agra, one should visit Oswal Emporium where
they have built a Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom
and it took 10 years for the artists to complete the
mini replica of the Taj. The show room conducts free
sound & light show showing the eras of Taj Mahal.
Overnight in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
04 Day:
Agra - Jaipur (240 Kms - 5 hours):
Early morning, visit to witness the incomparable Taj
Mahal with its speculative view at the time of Sunrise.
Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the
world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of
many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the
modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest
buildings in the world. After visit drive to Jaipur en
route visit Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty -
Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint
Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor
Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with
originality. Each important edifice here represents a
type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas;
Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland
Darwaza. Later continue to proceed to Jaipur. On arrival
transfer to hotel. After a relaxation in the evening
visit to Birla Temple, speculator white marble temple,
glitters in the in the night, at the time of dinner
visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving
Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music,
astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in
an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel
for overnight.
Note: Taj Mahal closed on every Friday.
05 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum.
Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the
famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and
handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying
souvenirs. One can also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it
illuminated over the floodlights. Return to the hotel
for overnight.
06 Day:
Jaipur Bikaner (330 5 hours):
After breakfast check - out and drive to Bikaner. En
route if time permits you can stopover at Mandawa to see
the old deserted town with old havelis. Afterwards
continue to drive to Bikaner, on arrival transfer to the
hotel. After some relaxation, take an excursion tour to
Deshnok to see the Temple of Karni Mata - at this temple
rats are held sacred & roam freely within the temple
complex. Spotting a white rat in this temple is believed
to by lucky. Evening free for relax. Return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
07 Day:
Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms - 6 - 7 hrs)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner
covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall
with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple -
The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important
temple of this complex. After lunch drive to Jaisalmer.
En route you can visit Pokhran came to the limelight
when several nuclear tests were conducted here during
the 1970's and the 1990's. Pokharan Fort is Built in
1532-1584 the yellow sandstone Pokhran fort, though not
as grand a fort as some of the others in Rajasthan has a
few exquisite palaces like the Mangal Niwas, the Rani
Mahal and the Phool Niwas or the Flower Palace, visit to
Pokhran Museum: The Pokhran Museum housed inside the
forts premises is fairly small and contains an
assortment of weapons, paintings, pottery and the
costumes which the Maharajas wore. After visit continue
to drive to Jaisalmer on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the evening free for leisure, overnight at the
hotel.
08 Day:
Jaisalmer
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer
covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of
the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding
features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
& Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with
stone carving and latticework of breath taking
intricacy, visit followed by Gadisar Lake. Later after
lunch drive to Sam Sand Dunes - 45 kms en route visit
the ancient Temple of Lodurwa, Amar Sagar and Mool Sagar
Complex, built in 1815 AD, The complex also houses a
summer palace where some beautiful paintings and
pictures are displayed. On arrival at Sam Sand Dunes and
transfer on Camels and enjoy camel safari to discover
the various sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples
in and around Jaisalmer in an authentic and leisurely
fashion with entertainment by folk performers, visits to
villages, and chatter from colorful guides thrown in.
After safari drive back to Jaisalmer for overnight stay.
Note: Optionally in the evening you can visit Sam
Sand Dunes and stay overnight at luxury tents at the
dunes, you can enjoy camel safari in night hours and
dinner with folk music and dance in starry night in the
desert.
09 Day:
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290 kms - 5 - 6 hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, en route
visit to Osian Village, ruins of an ancient city called
Osian, an oasis in the desert, a drive to this ancient
township takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated
by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian has 15
beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples. Of
these, the most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya
or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata
Temple and the main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira.
After visit continue to drive to Jodhpur, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. . In the evening you may opt to
dine at On the Rocks a garden restaurant serving ethnic
food followed by live music and folk dance, located at
Ajit Bhawan. Later return to the hotel for overnight
stay.
10 Day:
Jodhpur - Udaipur (276 Kms - 6 hrs)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an
altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area
of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates, Jaswant Thada is a
white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, followed by visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which is a majestic Palace building that presently
functions as a hotel and museum. Later check out the
hotel and driver to Udaipur. En route visiting the Jain
temples at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century The cluster
of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble,
built out of marbles with 108 carved pillars each carved
differently from others, Come across as a marvellous
feat of architecture. One can have lunch at Maharani
Bagh Hotel in Ranakpur and visit to local families on
the way. After visit continue to proceed to Udaipur, on
arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the evening you can
take Boat ride at Lake Pichola and also opt for dinner
at Lake Palace Hotel, located amidst the Lake. Overnight
at the hotel.
11 Day:
Udaipur
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over
looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made to
it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved
become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction of
Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum
and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a
small ornamental garden built in the honour of Royal
Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala
Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets ,masks, dolls folk musical
instruments, folk deities and paintings. Opened seven
days a week, puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted
every evening from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air
theatre. & Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts.
Followed by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in
white marble with a double storied porch on the bank of
Lake Bageela - 22 kms from Udaipur. Overnight at Udaipur.
12 Day
Udaipur - Delhi (By
Air):
Today morning check out the hotel and transfer to the
domestic airport to board the morning flight for Delhi.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the international
airport to board the flight for hometown, on departure
the tour concludes with happy Memories. |
