Day 01 / Arrive in Delhi
Visit the city which has seen the rise and fall of many empires which have left behind a plethora of monuments that the grandeur and glory of bygone ages . A city which traces its history to Mahabharata for the city of Indraprastha,evolving through a rule of Mughals and Finally the Britishers.. Night in Delhi.
Monuments :Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb.
Day 02 / Delhi
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 President's House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla TempleAfternoon drive to agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Night in Agra.
Monuments: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad - Ud – Daula, Chini Ka Rauza, Chini Ka Rauza, Sikandra Fort, Radhaswamy Satsang, Dayalbagh .
Day 03 / Agra - Jaipur (By road )
Agra the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal, marble marvel , the ultimate requiem of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved situated on the bank of Yamuna river. The city which has served as a cantonment to Mughal, British and Indian ArmyMorning at sunrise visit the Taj Mahal -magnificent monument dedicated to love and and later other sites of interest of your choice in Agra.Afternoon drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces.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 04 / Jaipur
Jaipur the Ancient Testimonials in the form of mind-blowing monuments remind one of the past ages. The city comprises the famous structures like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Artistic temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of serenity and aestheticism to the land of Rajasthan. Morning excursion to Amber Fort. See more of beautiful pink city with Jantar mantar(Astronomical Observatory), the Tiger fort and markets . Night in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur - Udaipur ( By road )
Drive to Udaipur- an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting 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. Arrive Udaipur and Night in Udaipur.
Day 06 / Udaipur
Morning 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, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. 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 07 / Udaipur - Jodhpur ( By road )
Drive to Jodhpur. Night in Jodhpur.
Monuments: Umaid Bhawan Palace , Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada ,Mandore Garden, Girdikot & Sardar Market .
Day 08 / Jodhpur
Proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. 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 in Jodhpur.
Day 09 / Jodhpur - Jaisalmer ( By road )
Drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. 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.
Day 10 / Jaisalmer
Sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, 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 magnificient fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to visit Sam Dunes. Night in Jaisalmer.
Day 11 / Jaisalmer - Bikaner ( By road )
Drive to Bikaner. 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 12 / Bikaner
City sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji 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.. 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, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night in Bikaner.
Day 13 / Bikaner - Mandawa ( By road )
Morning Drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night in Mandawa.
Monuments: Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli,Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli,include Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli,Newtia Haveli.
Day 14 / Mandawa - Delhi - Departure
Morning drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for onward journey. |
