North India Train Tour

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Delhi

Day 02 : Delhi - Jodhpur
Train Departure : 20:45 < - > Train Arrival : 08:00
Morning check-out from the hotel and proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. 
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Evening departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jodhpur. Overnight in train

Day 03 : Jodhpur
Arrive Jodhpur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. After some rest proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur

Day 04 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Train Departure : 05:15 < - > Train Arrival : 11:00
Early morning departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer

Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening enjoy camel ride at SAND DUNES (optional). Night stay in Jaisalmer

Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Train Departure : 17:15 < - > Train Arrival : 21:45
Morning is leisure. Check-out from the hotel at 1200 noon and explore the local market of Jaisalmer. Evening departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur

Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur ( by road 5 hrs )
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Udaipur

Day 08 : Udaipur 
Morning proceed for city tour of Udaipur visiting The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Evening enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola (optional). Night stay in Udaipur

Day 09 : Udaipur - Jaipur
Train Departure : 22:20 < - > Train Arrival : 06:00
Morning check-out from the hotel and extension tour of Chittorgarh. Chittorgarh visiting ancient carved temples of menal on the way. The route covers glimpses of unspoiled tribal life. Visit the chittaur fort - the symbol of rajput chivalry, pride and honor. After sightseeing back to the Udaipur and departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jaipur. Overnight in train

Day 10 : Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. After some rest proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sightseeing. 
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. 
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. 
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur

Day 12 : Agra - Delhi ( by road 5 hrs )
Morning check-out from the hotel and proceed for city sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj Mahal *, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. After sightseeing drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet Memories .....

Valid till 30th Sept 2009
Cost Per Person

Particular	Single	Twin / Double
Economy	US$ 1466	US$ 803
Classic	US$ 1666	US$ 917
Royal	US$ 2015	US$ 1130

Cost Includes
1) 11 nights accommodation including overnight train on Bed & Breakfast plan
2) Air-conditioned Indigo car as per the itinerary
3) Train ticket from Delhi - Jodhpur (2 tier AC), Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (2 tier AC), Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (2 tier AC) & Udaipur - Jaipur (2 tier AC)
4) Local English speaking guide at Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Jaipur & Agra
5) Camel ride at Jaisalmer
6) Boat ride at Udaipur
7) Elephant ride at Jaipur (subject to availability)
8) All present applicable taxes

* Taj Closed On Friday For Visitors