Rajasthan
has long been regarded as the real home of traditional
Maharaja's, besides a land packed with Forts and Palaces
of Maharaja's, it is also home to a large population
of tribals of whom the Bhils and Minas form the largest
groups. Stay in a Palace hotel, enjoy a ride on Camel's
back, dine and dance in sand dunes. Discover a whole
new world as you meander down the centuries, while
you are on following trail.
Day 01 - Arrive
Delhi
On
arrival you will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the
rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
In
the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan
Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial
of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters.
In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering
Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort
- The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir
of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound &
light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi
- Mandawa
Today
drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati
region, Arrive and check in into hotel. In the afternoon
visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval
fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like
a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord
Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 04 - Mandawa
- Bikaner
In
the morning drive to Nawalgarh - the town where the
finest of the Shekhavati's frescoes can be seen. It's
havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous
Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth
visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar
haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli.
Drive to Bikaner - Vale of Serenity, upon arrival
check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 05 - Bikaner
Today
enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort - constructed
between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has
a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances,
Bhand Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain
temple, is the most important of this temple complex,
Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you
can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste
of camel's milk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Bikaner
- Jaisalmer (325 K.Ms 6.5 hrs)
In
the morning drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City,
Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax
or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 - Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer
Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill,
Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar &
various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli
- some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving
and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva
- A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 08 - Jaisalmer
No
trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the
most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam
sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes
create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go
out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the
desert on the camel back. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 - Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
Today
morning drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment,
arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Jodhpur
Full
day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed
in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest
forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed
with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved
Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph,
a creation in white marble, Clock tower - The timely
treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - Jodhpur
- Bundi
In
the morning drive to Bundi - A dream remembered, on
arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be
free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 - Bundi
- Udaipur
In
the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur
temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few
of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive
and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - Udaipur
Today
enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The
garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish
Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable
by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular
platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture,
City Palace - located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji
& Nagda Temples - built in white marble with a
double storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 - Udaipur
- Pushkar
Today
drive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma, on arrival
check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight at hotel
Day 15 - Pushkar
- Jaipur
In
the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita
Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated
to Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the
Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through
a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the
saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and
check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 - Jaipur
In
the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy
ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city
tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area
divided into a series of courtyards, gardens &
buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani &
Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory
with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab
Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 - Jaipur
- Agra
Today
morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
(Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid
/ The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal
Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into
hotel. Free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 18 - Agra
- Delhi
Morning
city tour covering Taj Mahal - a poem written in white
marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for
love, Red Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is
must since so many of the events which lead to the
construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-daula's
Tomb - The tomb is of particular interest since many
of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Afternoon
drive back to Delhi and flight back to your next destination.