Destinations Covered :
Delhi » Mandawa » Bikaner » Jaisalmer » Jodhpur » Udaipur
Jaipur » Bharatpur » Agra » Delhi
Duration : 15 Nights/16 Days
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
On arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and booked into a hotel room. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi
Your tour of Delhi will take you to Old Delhi and New Delhi areas. Visit the green woods surrounding the buildings of Lutyens Delhi in New Delhi, the central secretariat, the Presidential House and the iconic India Gate. The Old Delhi areas retain a distinct flavor of the Mughal era. Visit the bustling Chandni Chowk market, the historic Red Fort and the Humayun's Tomb. The Qutab Minar in South Delhi and Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at the Rajghat are the other landmarks of Delhi. After a delcious dinner, you will retire for the night.
Day 03: Delhi-Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa and check into a comfortable hotel. The evening will be spent in touring the villages around Mandawa. Mandawa, in the heart of the Shekhawati region, is famed for its many ornate havelis.
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Day 04: Mandawa- Bikaner
In the morning, leave for Bikaner, another one of Rajasthan's historic cities. The drive includes a brief stopover at the Desnoke and Karni Mata Temple. The unique Karni Mata Temple is famed as the protector and keeper of rats. After arrival at Bikaner, check into a hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Day 05: Bikaner
After breakfast, you will go on a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit the Juna Garh Fort on a massive hillock and the Shiv Bari Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit the unique camel breeding farm, and see the magnificent "Ship of the Desert" from close quarters.
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Day 06: Bikaner- Jaisalmer
In the morning, you will be driven to Jaisalmer, the site of the famed "Golden Fort". The Jaisalmer Fort was built of the unique yellow sandstone of Rajasthan. when the sunrays touch the surface of the fort, it shimmers like gold. Visit the Patwon Ki Haveli, built in the 16th century by rich brocade merchants. The Patwon ki Haveli is the most famous of Rajasthan's havelis, and the walls with mirror work, murals and ornate pillars hold the visitor spellbound. Jaisalmer also has many Jain temples.
Day 8: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur
In the morning, drive to Jodhpur, where you will be booked into a hotel on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Day 09: Jodhpur
Visit the massive Meherangarh Fort, housing 3 palaces, temples, museums and ornate halls, or durbars. The Jaswant Thada Fort is another one of Jodhpur's landmarks.
Day 10: Jodhpur- Udaipur
After breakfast, you will be driven to Udaipur, the Lake City, sometimes also known as the Venice of the East owing to its wide networks of canals and lakes. The drive entails a stopover at Ranakpur Temple. At Udaipur, you will be booked into a hotel for the night.
Day 11: Udaipur- Jaipur
The morning will be spent in touring Udaipur, the wonderful City Palace on the shores of the Lake Pichola, and the Jagadish temple on an island in the Lake. The Saheliyon Ki Bari is another one of Udaipur's landmarks, with flowers beds and ornate summerhouses. Later, you will be put on board an overnight train to Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur
After arrival at Jaipur at 6.00 am, you will be booked into a hotel by our representative. After a brief period of rest, you will be taken around on a tour of the city. Visit the massive City Palace complex, housing many smaller palaces and temples. The Hawa Mahal, with its latticed façade called "jharokha", is one of Jaipur's landmarks. The Jantar Mantar Observatory was built by maharaja Jai Singh II, who was an avid astronomer.
Day 13: Jaipur- Bharatpur
In the morning, you will be driven to Bharatpur, where you will be booked into a hotel. After a brief period of rest, you will be taken to on a bird watching tour to the world famous Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. This sanctuary, with large dry forests and marshlands, is home to many kinds of indigenous and migratory birds.
Day 14: Bharatpur-Agra
After breakfast, you will be taken to Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri en route. The evening will be spent touring the famed Taj Mahal, the "Monument of Love".
Day 15: Agra-Delhi
Drive to Delhi from Agra, where you will be taken to a hotel for the day.
Day 16: Delhi- departure
You will be put on a flight for home at the Delhi Airport.
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