Day 01 / Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, Night in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
Take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night in Delhi.
Monuments : Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb.
Day 03 / Delhi - Agra
Early morning drive to the city of Taj- Agra .Arrive Agra in approx. 4 hours. Afternoon visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcoveof inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. 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.Evening free to explore the Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets.Night in Agra.
Monuments : Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb.
Day 04 / Agra - Bharatpur
Early morning at sunrise visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created..Later drive to Bharatpur. If you are craving for exciting action in the lap of Nature, Bharatpur is the destination. A day at the biggest Bird Park in Asia, making friends with and tracking over 350 distinct species of birds, is an exhilarating experience. Night in Bharatpur.
Day 05 / Bharatpur - Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore- famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India's friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Night in Ranthambhore.
Monuments: Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and Anantpura, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao, Malik Talao.
Day 06 / Ranthambhore
Early morning jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) in the National Park. Back to hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon a second visit to the National Park and enjoy the game viewing . Night in Ranthambhore.
Day 07 / Ranthambhore - Kota
Early morning again visit the Jungle in search of tiger. Later drive to Kota & transfer to hotel . Afternoon visit the palace , museum & also visit the fort city Bundi. Night in Kota.
Monuments : Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Govt. Museum, Kishore Sagar - Jag Mandir, Kansua Temple, Kota Barrage.
Day 08 / Kota - Bundi
Drive to Bundi. Later visit various attractions at Bundi along with the Palaces famed for its murals. Night in Bundi.
Monuments: Chitrashala,Chatramahal, Ratan Daulat And Badal Mahal, Rani Ji Ki Baori,Sukh Mahal ( Palace Of Bliss),Kshar Bagh ,Shikar Burj ( Hunting Lodge) ,Eighty Four Pillared Cenotaph .
Day 09 / Bundi - Chittaurgarh
Drive to Chittaurgarh travelling through the ancient temples of Bijoliyan and Menal. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later proceed for a half day sight seeing tour of various attractions of Chittaurgarh and then move out to the Nagda and Eklingji temples. Rest of the day for shopping and leisure and evening for cultural entertainment. Night in Chittaurgarh.
Monuments : Chittorgarh Fort, the Rana Kumbha Palace, Kalika Mata Temple, Kumbha Shyam Temple and the Gaumukh Kund.
Day 10 / Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
Morning Drive to Udaipur . Afternoon visit the Jagdish temple and Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's resort for their friends). Night in Udaipur.
Monuments: City Palace,Saheliyon Ki Bari,The Suraj Gokhada,Pratap Memorial,Gulab Bagh,Sajjan Garh,Fateh Sagar,Pichola Lake,Jagdish Temple.
Day 11 / Udaipur
City sight seeing tour of Udaipur. 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, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night in Udaipur.
Day 12 / Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
Drive to Kumbhalgarh. Visit the enormous fort and palace built by Maharana Kumbha which was never seiged. Also visit the wild life sanctuary, Tribal villages and the Ranakpur Jain Temples. Night in Kumbhalgarh.
Monuments: Haldighati,Muchchal Mahavir,Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 13 / Kumbhalgarh - Mt Abu
Drive to Mt Abu. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later by evening visit the incomparable Dilwara Temples and the sunset point. Night in Mt Abu.
Monuments: Dilwara Jain Temple, Nikki Lake, Brahmin Kumari Ashram.
Day 14 / Mt Abu - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night in Jodhpur.
Day 15 / Jodhpur
Morning half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental conservation. Later back at Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs.. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers, in the same neighbourhood, are relatively simpler. Inside the main hall are royal portraits and other possessions. Night in Jodhpur.
Monuments : Umaid Bhawan Palace , Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada ,Mandore Garden, Girdikot & Sardar Market.
Day 16 / Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later in the evening visit the abandoned haunting village of Kuldhera and take an enjoying camel ride at the golden sand dunes of the Samm by the sunset. Night in Jaisalmer.
Day 17 / Jaisalmer
Proceed for sightseeing of various attractions of the town covering fort with its temples & palaces, the Havelis, the amazing maze of lanes and bylanes, Gadsisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas Chhattries. ( 80 meters above plains ) & Jain Temples within the Fort. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you can have the golden view of whole Jaisalmer city as whole city is built in yellow sand stones, when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression as golden city of India. Afterwards visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli. Evening reserved for folk entertainment. Night in Jaisalmer.
Monuments: Jaisalmer Fort,Patwon Ki Haveli,Tazia Tower,Gadsisar Lake, Salim Singh Ki Haveli,Gyan Bhandar/ Library,Lodurva Jain Temple,Manak Chowk & Havelis,Nathmalji -Ki –Haveli, Wood Fossil Park, Aakal,Sam, Sand Dunes,Desert National Park, Bada Bagh,Mool Saggar,Amar Saggar.
Day 18 / Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner travelling through the Kheechan village and spend some time there with migratory cranes. At Bikaner visit the Junagarh Fort and the Karnimata Temple at Deshnok. Also visit the prestigious camel breeding farm in the evening. Night in Bikaner.
Monuments: Junagarh Fort Lalgarh Palace Bhandasar Jain Temple Shiv Bari Temple
Deshnok Temple ,Ganga Government,Museum Prachina Museum,Devi Kund,Camel Breeding Farm.
Day 19 / Bikaner - Mandawa
Drive through the Tal Chhaper Deer Sanctuary and finally reach this cute little town Mandawa. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later go for a walk in the town and survey some of the most beautiful frescoes in the Havelis of Dundlod, Laxmangarh, Nawalgarh and Mukundgarh. Night in Mandawa.
Monuments: Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli and the Hodh Raj Patodia Haveli.
Roop Niwas Aath Murarka Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli.
Day 20 / Mandawa - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. In the evening walk through many interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of shops of artisans, temples and traditional houses. Night in Jaipur.
Day 21 / Jaipur
Visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dhani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Night in Jaipur.
Monuments: City Palace, Hawa Mahal Jantar Mantar,Jal Mahal,Central Museum, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Isar Lat or Swargasuli, Maharani ki Chhatri, Bazaars of Jaipur (Medieval Indian markets).
Day 22 / Jaipur - Delhi - Departure
After a relaxed breakfast drive to Delhi & transfer to airport to board the flight back home. |
