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Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur -
Agra
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Day - 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day - 2 : Arrive Delhi
Full day city tour. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the
cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru,
Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in
1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch),
Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive
past President's House, Parliament House, Government
Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre.
Overnight Delhi.
Day - 3 : Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of
Shekhavati region, Arrive and check in into hotel. In the
afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval
fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a
mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna
and his cows leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 4 : Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning drive to Nawalgarh the town where the
finest of the Shekhavatis frescoes can be seen. Its
havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous
Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the
Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar
Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner Vale
of Serenity, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening
free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 5 : Bikaner
Today enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort constructed
between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986
metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand
Sagar Temple The 16th century Jain temple, is the most
important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm a
unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have
perhaps the first taste of camels milk. Overnight at
hotel.
Day - 6 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms 6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer The Citadel City,
Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or
enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 7 : Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort built
on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate.
Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples,
Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & PatwonKi-Haveli some of the
beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of
breath taking intricacy, Lodurva A masterpiece of
architectural grandeur. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 8 : Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the
most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand
dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create
enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel
safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel
back. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 9 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur The Desert enchantment,
arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 10 : Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort unsurpassed
in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in
India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with
sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada
The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white
marble, Clock tower The timely treasure of Jodhpur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 11 : Jodhpur - Bundi
In the morning drive to Bundi A dream remembered, on
arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to
explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 12 : Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur
temples the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the
numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check
in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 13 : Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon Ki Bari The
garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish
Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a
broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular
platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture,
City Palace located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji &
Nagda Temples built in white marble with a double
storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 14 : Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar the city of Brahma, on arrival
check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 15 : Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita
Shri Brahma Temple The only exquisite temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple Dedicated to
Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of
Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high
gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is
surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 16 : Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy
ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour
covering City Palace occupies a large area divided into
a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect
blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal
Observatory An observatory with some rare qualities to
its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and the Bazaar etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 17 : Jaipur - Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid /
The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan &
Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Evening at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 18 : Agra
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the
Moghul Emperor Shah jehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra
Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and
Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah
built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Afternoon Drive to Delhi. Arrive and Transfer to the
Airport to board flight for onward Journey. |