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 - Kuchaman (150 kms)
Morning drive to Kuchaman. Upon arrival in Kuchaman - check into the hotel. Visit the Kuchaman Fort that was built between 450-750 A.D to control the ancient trade from Central Asia. It has 32 bastions that house cannon points, thousands of muzzle loader ports from which pellets were showered upon enemies, 10 strategic gates and various secret passages and escape tunnels. This recently restored Fort is an exotic mix of the modern and the ancient.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the surrounding area. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Kuchaman - Jaisalmer (295 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 - Luni (320 kms)
Morning drive to Luni. Upon arrival in Luni - check into the hotel.
Fort Chanwa in Luni is an exceptional example of elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture of the last century. The entire fortress is carved out of the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and with its ornately carved lattice work friezes and intricate Jharokas, it exquisitely captures the romance and grace of a bygone age. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Luni - Deogarh (160 kms)
Morning drive to Deogarh. Upon arrival in Deogarh - check into the hotel.
Deogarh Mahal - built in 1670 A.D. and standing at a height of 2100 ft. above sea level with its bold battlements, domed turrets and balconies, offers a commanding view of the surrounding Aravalli mountains . The castle has a good collection of miniature paintings.
Overnight at hotel
Day 09 : Deogarh - Mount Abu (220 kms)
Morning drive to Mount Abu. Upon arrival in Mount Abu - check into the hotel.
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, this pleasant hill retreat in Rajasthan owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs.
Afternoon visit the stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D. are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara. Another is Lun Vasahi temple and Adhar Devi temple with its many stairs is a tourist attraction. Overnight at hotel
Day 10 : Mount Abu - Udaipur (190 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 check-in at hotel. Late afternoon boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. (Depending upon the water level of the Lake)
Overnight at hotel
Day 11 : Udaipur - Jodhpur (280 kms)
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".
Afternoon drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival in Jodhpur - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 12 : Jodhpur - Pushkar (180 kms)
Morning 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.
Afternoon drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 13 : Pushkar - Jaipur (140 kms)
Morning 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.
Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 14 : 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 15 : 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 16: 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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