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Duration : 16 Nights / 17
Days
Destinations : Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner/ Khimsar / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
/ Luni or Rohet / Ranakpur / Udaipur / Deogarh / Samode / Jaipur / Agra
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Day
01 Arrival Delhi
 On arrival traditional welcome &
transfer to hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast full day combined city tour of Delhi, a melting pot of
cultures and traditions, religions and castes, visiting India Gate,
President House (From Outside) Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Jama
Masjid, Rajghat & Red Fort (from outside). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa (260/5 kms)
 After breakfast drive to Mandawa, known
throughout for its wonderful castle and magnificent havelis, Mandawa
gives the impression of living in the bygone era. Upon arrival check
into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa - Bikaner (205/3.3 Kms)
After breakfast visiting Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli,
Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli and Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli. Later drive
to Bikaner the old city is encircled by a seven-km-long city wall with
fine entrance gates, constructed in the 18th century. The city is
mainly interesting for the superb large fort and palace, built of the
same reddish-pink sandstone as Jaipur's famous buildings. Upon arrival
check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Bikaner - Khimsar (150/3 Kms)
 Morning after breakfast half-day city tour of
Bikaner visit to Junagarh Fort, Museum & Lallgarh Palace. Later
drive to Khimsar, famous for its Fort. It was originally built as
protection, was later used by the royal family as the residence in the
18th century. Upon arrival check in at Khimsar Fort. Rest of the time
free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Khimsar - Jaisalmer (350/7 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156
A.D., the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by
outside influences, even during the days of the Raj. Jaisalmer is a
marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together
amounting to a memorable experience. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast half-day city tour to visit Jaisalmer Fort,
Havelis (Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli), Gadi Sagar &
Museum. Afternoon return back to hotel & around 1600 Hrs again
start Excursion to Sam Sand Dunes where you will enjoy an hours Camel
Ride to see the sun set, return back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290/5 Kms)
 After breakfast drive to Jodhpur city at the
edge of the Thar desert was once the capital of the Marwar state. It
was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of
Rajput. In Jodhpur; the genius of its sculptors comes to life in its
exquisite palaces, forts, temples and Havelis, which stand as a
testimony to the imperial grandeur. Upon arrival check into hotel. In
the afternoon half-day city tour of Jodhpur to visit Mehrangarh Fort
and Jaswant Thada. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Jodhpur - Rohet (110/3 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Rohetgarh -. Past centuries come to life at
the historic boundary walls of Rohet - the fortified desert home of the
descendents of the 16th century Rathore of Champawat clan. A home,
where, inspite of the inroads of modernity, aristocratic norms are
still revered and where on can, even today, experience the famed warm
and courteous Rajput hospitality. Frescoes on the tall gateway,
brightly painted in the traditional style herald the entry into the
portico decorated with the artifacts and trophies of many years. An
interesting village safari is one of the highlights to visit Rohet
Garh. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Rohet - Ranakpur - Udaipur (260/5 Kms)
 After breakfast drive to
Udaipur, enroute visit Ranakpur temples. Continue on to Udaipur,
situated in the state of Rajasthan, means the 'City of Sunrise' have
manifold attractions like imposing marble palaces, enchanting cool
lakes, luxurious green gardens, and old temples. It has so many lakes
and palaces that it is often called as the 'City of Lakes and Palaces'.
Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur
After breakfast half-day city tour of Udaipur visit Jagdish Temple,
Maharana Jagat Singh built the Jagdish temple, which is in the centre
of the old town and to the north of city palace, in 1651. This temple
is dedicated to God Vishnu and has a shrine with a black stone image of
lord Vishnu as Jagannath (Lord of the universe), City palace &
Museums and Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, is in
the north of the city. This small ornamental garden has fountains,
kiosks, marble elephants and delightful lotus pool. Rest of the time
free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Udaipur - Deogarh (120/2 Kms)
 After breakfast drive to Deogarh, the Deogarh
fort, now converted in to Heritage Hotel property, is the life line of
the Deogarh village today. This 17th century imposing and magnificent
fort located high up on a hillock, a relic of medieval Rajasthan, with
small domes, windows, jharokhas and gateways flanked by great wooden
doors and towers, has been known as one of the old Thikanas of Mewar.
It is surrounded by the history of Rana Pratap and the battle of
Haldighati, upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Deogarh - Samode Jaipur (330/7 50/1.5
Kms)
 After breakfast drive to Samode was a
flourishing state of the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch of the
house of Amber and was among the wealthiest territories of the Amber
kingdom. The palace is the perfect example of Rajput-Mughal
architecture and is built over a small hillock and planned in a
progression of courtyards of increasing height. The extravagantly
decorated Durbar Hall and the Sheesh Mahal are the prime attractions of
this fabulous palace. Continue onto Jaipur, the vibrant capital of
Rajasthan is popularly known as 'The Pink City' for the colour of the
buildings in its wonderful old city. This Buzzing metropolis is
certainly a place of wild contrasts and is a feast for the eyes. Upon
arrival check-in at hotel.
Day 14 Jaipur
 Morning after Breakfast visit Amer Fort
& enjoy ride on a caparisoned elephant up to the Amber Fort
established in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha
dynasty. Within the Amber Fort are ornate palaces, courts, stairways,
pillared pavilions & palaces & drive past the stunning
artistry of the five-story façade of the Hawa Mahal. Afternoon visit
the City Palace, the museum houses textiles, arms, carpets, paintings
and manuscripts and other artistic paraphernalia & Astronomical
observatory, built by Maharaja Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur, also
visit Observatory & pass through Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
Evening free & Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur - Agra (235/5 Kms)
 After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri, constructed by Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi saint Salim
Chisti. Akbar's court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to
non-availability of water but still in a state of perfect preservation.
Continue on to Agra, situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra
was once the flourishing capital of the Muslim rulers of India. There
is more to Agra than only the Taj, not only other huge edifices that
dot the town, but also something to satisfy the connoisseur for good
things in life. Agra is the birth place of the Tandoor cuisine that is
famous all over the world, upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 16 Agra
 After breakfast half day city tour of Agra
visiting. world famous Taj Mahal- (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal
emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaj. Continue
onto Agra Fort-built by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory
in war. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Agra - Delhi - Onward destination
(265 / 4.3 Kms)
After breakfast time free at leisure. Later drive to Delhi, upon
arrival directly transfer to International Airport & free till
connect flight to onward destination. (DEPART) |
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