Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Your sightseeing tour of the city would start with a visit to the (Birla Mandir) Laxminarayan Temple, built by one of India's foremost business families and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. Proceed to the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi that offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi ? drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate built in memory of the 85,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War 1. Opposite the India Gate, is the massive Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Continue on to Humayun`s Tomb of the Mughal era and Bahai Temple built like a lotus flower & dedicated to the Bahai faith. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Neemrana (120 kms)
Morning drive to Neemrana. Upon arrival in Neemrana - check into the hotel.
Neemrana Fort Palace is a beautifully restored 16th century. It is situated on a majestic plateau of the Aravalli ranges, and is Rajasthan's closest Palace to the capital city of Delhi. The property covers 25 acres of land and overlooks the beautiful semi?desert plains. Neemrana provides an evocative experience extending beyond the physical structure.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the surrounding areas. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Neemrana - Pushkar (260 kms)
Morning drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous 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. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Pushkar - Jodhpur (180 kms)
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival in Jodhpur - check into the hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Jodhpur ? visit the Meherangarh Fort which is still run by the former Maharajas of Jodhpur. The fort has a stunning collection of elephant howdahs, miniature paintings, and a huge tent made for the Mughals. Also visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 : Jodhpur - Udaipur (280 kms)
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur Temples ? the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples situated in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Though over 500 years old, the temples here are superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike.
Continue drive to Udaipur and upon arrival - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Udaipur
Morning city tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari".
Late afternoon boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. (Depending upon the water level of the Lake). Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur (160 kms)
Morning drive to Bijaipur en route visit Chittorgarh. Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. Visit the Chittorgarh Fort - a living testimony to the bravery of the great Rajput warriors who sacrificed their lives fighting a superior enemy instead of leading a life of submission.
Continue drive to Bijaipur and upon arrival - check into the hotel. Lying in the Vindhyachal mountain ranges in southern Rajasthan, Bijaipur Castle is a 300 years old Castle from where one can have a glimpse of village life style and green fields from the terrace. Overnight at hotel
Day 09 : Bijaipur - Kota (270 kms)
Morning drive to Kota. Upon arrival in Kota - check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit City Palace & Fort - located beside the Kota Barrage, overlooking the Chambal River, the City Palace and Fort is one of the largest such complexes in Rajasthan. Within the palace complex there are some striking buildings with delicate ornamental stonework. The Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate) decorated with more recent murals, shows a royal wedding procession, while the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is modelled on the one in Jaipur. Also within the palace is the Rao Madho Singh Museum which has a fine collection of weapons, old costumes, stuffed beasts and some of the best preserved murals in the state. Overnight at hotel
Day 10 : Kota - Bundi - Jaipur (210 kms)
Morning day excursion to Bundi for sightseeing tour.
See the famous miniature paintings of Bundi, the charming fort and havelis replete with intricate carvings and murals of vegetable colour painting, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris (cenotaphs) with carved pillars. Bundi has scores of impressive baolis or step wells, many right in the centre of the town. The Raniji-ki-Baoli is 46m deep and has some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate and boasts of being one of the largest of its kind.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 11 : Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City (approached in princely style on a caparisoned Elephant). The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - visit the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 12 : Jaipur - Agra (221 kms)
Morning drive to Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri- the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Agra and check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the famous Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". Overnight at hotel
Day 13 : Agra - Delhi (250 kms)
Morning visit Red Fort that was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. Thereafter drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi - transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.
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