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 Bahaii faith. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa (250 kms)
Morning drive to Mandawa, the principal town of the Shekhawati region renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis" or mansions. You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate & lively frescoes, cataloging the life, habits/fashions of the Marwari community. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Mandawa - Bikaner (230 kms)
Morning drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival in Bikaner - check into the hotel. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (280 kms)
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer - check into the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
Morning visit the city's magnificent havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century. End the morning with a visit to Gadisar Lake ? the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site.
Late afternoon visit the sand dunes and a camel ride to view the sunset, as the sky is set on fire and Rajasthani folk musicians play haunting tunes. It can be an unforgettable experience. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (280 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. End your tour of Jodhpur with a visit to the Sardar Market with its narrow alleys selling silver, textiles and handicrafts.
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Jaipur (290 kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel. 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 09 : 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 at leisure for own activities. Overnight at hotel
Day 10 : 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 11 : 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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