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Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
» Arrive Delhi :
Upon coming at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Upon coming at Indira Gandhi International Airport workstation 2 you are meet and transfer to your pre booked Hotel. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free behavior. Overnight at Hotel.
» Delhi :
Built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan the splendid (who also built the Taj Mahal). This morning we appointment Old Delhi, three domes and two minarets, and then continue to the very big compound known as the Red Fort. First we will be visiting the celebrated Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard,
Afternoon we'll appointment Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60 years old , the Bahai Temple with its nine pool on an prominent platform, and the craft Museum, and then continue via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to celebrate the coming of Islam in India, which replicates and Indian road with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work. Overnight at the Hotel.
» Delhi - Mandawa :
After breakfast we leave for Mandawa the heart of the Thar wasteland which used to be a medieval Indian trade city and still has beautifully preserved houses of medieval Indian trader in typical Rajput style - wood doors, bamboo thatched roofs, mud plastered walls and floors, ethnic decor etc.
» Mandawa - Bikaner :
The drive is through desert nation, with scanty plants. Upon coming checking to the Hotel. The endless monotony of the desert is broken by the fort and palaces of Bikaner. Early breakfast and then drive to Bikaner. The city's deity is Karni Mata. Other spaces of importance are the Junagarh Fort and the Lalgarh Palace. Evening appointment the local market. The temple devoted to her provide sanctuary to rats in the faith that those who serve the goddess are reborn as rats.
» Bikaner - Jaisalmer :
After breakfast we force to Jaisalmer today, a charming town rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage. A appointment to Jaisalmer is a must for any traveller to Rajasthan. The powerful fort etched in yellow granite stands in some splendor, Here, on the edge of the desert, is a active center from where one can trek across the good-looking stretch of sandpaper on camels or, paradoxically, dominate the yellow - hued town. enjoy the near lake and reservoir. The wealthy and beautiful palaces and haveli of Jaisalmer sparkle against the relentless monotony of the Thar Desert. Few spaces in India could rival the medieval magic and brilliance of Jaisalmer. Its rulers were known for their valour and their beautiful haveli and temples has assumed the air of practical museum.
» Jaisalmer :
Appointment the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, housing the whole township within its ramparts. surrounded by the sights you'll visit : Nathmalji - Ki- Haveli and Patwaon ki Haveli, Lovely haveli dot the charming system of constricted lane.three beautifully sculptured Jain temples built between the 12th and 13th Centuries; and five interconnected palaces. The fort is approach through four gateways - Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol.
» Jaisalmer :
This sunrise, after a leisurely breakfast, we drive to Sam, a desert station. on the journey we visit a few typical desert village, which have a sprinkle of hut. We move on to Sam where we travel around the desert on camel back. . No trip to Jaisalmer is whole without a tour to the picturesque dunes of Sam The ripple on the wind - caressed dunes are a photographer's delight. Overnight at the Hotel.
» Jaisalmer - Jodhpur :
After breakfast we start a scenic drive to Jodhpur including visit to attractive Hindu and Jain Temples at Osiyan . Jodhpur the opening to the Thar desert , the city is known for its outstanding forts, stately palaces and gracious construction. Arrive Jodhpur, The second biggest town in Rajasthan, position on the edge of the Thar Desert. The old town was founded by Rao Jodha, its walls with seven gates and countless bastion and tower were built by Rao Maldeo in the 16th Century when Jodhpur was a successful trading town. To this day Jodhpur still fulfill its past role as the area's main trade center for wood, cattle, camels, cotton, sals, hides and farming crops. Jodhpur is called the "Blue City" for the characteristic plea indigo color of its traditional homes. The enormous UMAID BHAWAN PALACE was once the biggest private home in the world, have in 347 rooms and using over 2.5 million cubic feet of sandstone and marble. Jodhpur's former ruling family still lives in this opulent palace / museum/ hotel. Afternoon stroll in the city and mix with the local people.
» Jodhpur :
There are several huge fortresses throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with the royal Mehrangarh Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. These palaces houses a great collection of possessions of Indian royalty, counting a superb group of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instrument, costume and equipment. Within this invisible citadel are wonderful palaces with marvelously carved panel, latticed window and suggestive names.Below the fort, appointment the Jaswant Thada, a polished marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant Singh II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur. Later part of the day we set out on a fascinating drive to Rohetgarh, a neighboring royal village. Proceed into the heart of the bazaar for a view of local artisans at work as well as locals shopping of their wares.
» Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh :
After breakfast go away for Kumbalgarh enroute we appointment Ranakpur which is positioned between Jodhpur , Mount Abu , Udaipur. Here we appointment the celebrated Ranakpur Temple composite, one of the major and most significant bunch of Jain Temple in India. nestle in the Aravalli series.The Chaumukha temple , or Four face Temple is the main temple in the compound and dates backside to the 15th century.Built in limestone , After visiting the Ranakpur we continue our drive to Kumbalgarh. Rana Kumbha , the legendary Mewari Hero, an astute and a great builder constructed 32 of the 84 fortesses in Mewar.Of these , the temple has 29 halls supported by more than 1400 pillars, no two of which are alike.the most imposing one, is Kumbalgarh - set amidst 36 Kms of the twenty feet thick ramparts and 365 temples.It is a place for serenity and calm of the countryside away from the madding host. Overnight at the Fort.
» Kumbalgarh - Udaipur :
Early breakfast and then we enjoy the excite visit to the next wildlife sanctuary which boast of panthers, wild- boars, antelope, deer etc. and meet the narrow tribals BHIL & GARASIAS. After visiting we continue our drive to Udaipur and upon coming verify into at hotel. Evening we take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Overnight at the Hotel.
» Udaipur :
Built along three lake and ringed by green hill, Udaipur (pop, 366.000) is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's palaces, garden, ghats, temples and painted houses match the beauty of the setting. and the Saheliyon ki Bari ( Garden of the Maidens.) Once forbidden to all but he queen and her ladies.From here we appointment the e superb Jagdish Temple noted for its elephant - motif carvings The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. This morning we'll appointment the towering City Palace, the major in Rajasthan,
» Udaipur - Pushkar :
After an early breakfast we drive towards Pushkar - a quiet little town ,on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation , BRAHMA and is therefore believed to be the centre of the creation of the world. Afternoon is spent visiting the ghats and the temples. Overnight at the Pushkar Resorts.
» Pushkar - Jaipur :
After a relaxed breakfast we start our journey for Jaipur popularly known as the cherry City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in harmony with Shilp Shastra - an antique Hindu dissertation on architecture - Jaipur follows a network system. Upon coming verify in your pre booked Hotel.
The town Palace in the heart of the old town is a mingle of Rajasthan and Mughal construction. Afternoon - excursion of town Palace and Observatory. The Palace of wind - a five storied structure of pink granite has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch each day life.
» Jaipur :
The assets of Rajasthan is the most colourful town in India. which is a great example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style construction. A slow elephant journey takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. Today morning we appointment the yellow Fort in the Aravali Hills, Afternoon is spent appointment the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc. Overnight at the Hotel.
» Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur sikri - Agra :
This morning journey to Bharatpur for a tour of the world celebrated bird sanctuary here.. From here we drive to the antique city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the brilliant and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect protection. We carry on our journey for Agra and upon coming check into Hotel. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and wandering birds
» Agra - Delhi :
This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the ruler Jehangir's chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generation by the moghul emperors. Agra was the assets of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. Following an afternoon free, we go at evening to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jahan in recall of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white limestone and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Upon coming in Delhi we go for a farewell Dinner in Haus Khas Village composite and then check into our pre booked Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. After visiting the Agra town we leave for Delhi.
» Leave Delhi :
After what will have been a majestic way to observe and knowledge royal India, we bid farewell as we are transfer to the airport for our flight back home.
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