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 Duration: 20 Nights/ 21 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi, you will be welcomed by our representatives at airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Agra by surface. Arrival at Agra in the afternoon. Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, probably the most beautiful monument in the world. Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and romance, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later in the day visit the magnificent and majestic Agra Fort. After Agra Fort we visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud- Daulah. This building is also called the Baby Taj because its interiors are decorated in a manner similar to the Taj Mahal and some consider its decorations to be even better than the designs on the walls of the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. En Route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted, red Sandstone City built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world and the tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti here. Check in at hotel on arrival at Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
After your breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning excursion to the famous Amber Fort. Enjoy an elephant ride up to the Fort. Later enjoy a sightseeing city tour of Jaipur. Visit the famous City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Later Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process Stay overnight at a hotel in Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast in the morning, we drive to Pushkar. On reaching Pushkar by noon check in at Pushkar Palace. Visit the Brahma Temple, the mausoleum, Ana Sagar and Akbar's Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Pushkar - Ranthambore
After breakfast in the morning, we start early for Ranthambore. Ranthambore National Park is regarded as one of the finest wildlife parks in India. Enjoy an afternoon tiger safari to spot tigers. Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 07: Ranthambore
Enjoy two daylong safaris at Ranthambore. Enjoy a game viewing inside the verdant jungles of the Ranthambore National Park. Enjoy a tiger safari to spot a tiger. Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Kota
After an early morning safari, enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Thereafter we start for Kota, Rajasthan's largest industrial town. Visit the City Palace and the Fort at Kota. You can also visit a Museum containing the relics of the former rulers of Kota. Other attractions at Kota include the Jagmandir, situated in the island in Kishore Sagar Lake, the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas. Overnight stay at Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh
After breakfast at hotel we proceed to Bundi, a tiny picturesque town at 36 km from Kota.
Bundi is surrounded by the Aravali hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. On arrival visit the Taragarh Fort, one of the finest examples of the Rajput architectures, housing some of the superb Bundi murals. Thereafter we proceed to Chittorgarh. Visit the famous Chittorgarh fort. Later proceed to Bijapur. Overnight stay at the Bijapur Castle Suite.
Day 10: Bijaipur - Udaipur
After breakfast in the morning, we start for Udaipur. Arrive and check in at hotel. Udaipur, 'the city of lakes' is popular for its fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, and gardens among many more. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the famous Lake Palace, City Palace and Jag Niwas Island. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast we drive to Kumbhalgarh. En-route, visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur. Arrive at Kumbhalgarh. Visit the massive Kumbhalgarh Fort, encompassed
by a 36-km long wall and has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Stay overnight at the Aodhi Hotel at Kumbhalgarh.
Day 13: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur
After breakfast in the morning, proceed and reach at Jodhpur. Check in to a hotel and relax. Later in the day visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
In the morning visit the nearby typical villages in a jeep and get a first hand experience of their rich culture and traditions showcasing the true essence of India. Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Inside the Fort you can see a number of palaces showcasing a variety of miniature paintings & cradle room. Thereafter visit the famous Jaswant Thada memorial. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning proceed to Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. On arrival check in to a hotel. Stay Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
After breakfast you will enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. Visit the 12th century magnificent fort at Jaisalmer (This is the highlight of the tour). Also visit the beautifully and magnificently carved Havelis of Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the late afternoon enjoy a camel safari in the amazing sand dunes up to the sunset point. Return to a nearby village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes. Stay overnight at the Swiss Tent Camp.
Day 17: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast at the camp, continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur. Bikaner is popularly known as the ' Camel Country'. On arrival check in at a hotel. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit the famous Junagarh Fort and many magnificent Havelis in Bikaner. Later visit the 'camel breeding farm', Asia's biggest camel breeding farm and Karni Mata Temple. Late in the day we proceed to Mandawa. On arrival check in to a hotel. Overnight stay at Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast at hotel, take walking tour of the painted havelis (mansions) of some of the leading business families of the country. Visit the Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli. Spend the major part of the day looking into beautiful and amazing frescoes. Also visit medieval Fort of Mandawa. Later visit Mahensar and Dundlod and for a meeting with the local village chief. Later we proceed to Delhi. Late evening arrival at Delhi. Check in to a hotel and stay overnight at Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a daylong sightseeing city tour of Delhi. Visit the famous historical monuments of Delhi such as Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb to name a few. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 21: Delhi - Home
After breakfast at hotel, full day at leisure. You can explore the metropolis and do a last minute shopping. Check out in the evening at the hotel and proceed for 'The Dances of India Show'. After dinner you will be transferred to Airport to board a flight for your onward journey or way back home.
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