Day 1: Delhi
Arrival Delhi: Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning, combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar.
India Gate (war memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple a (modern hindu temple),
drive past President's estate, Parliament House and Secretariat building.
Also, visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni
Chowk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi / Bharatpur { Via Agra }
Morning, drive to Bharatpur. En route visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. The
world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen
Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort
containing the pearl mosque. the hall of public and private audience. Also
visit Itmad- Ud- Daula's Tomb built by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her
father. Arrive Bharatpur & check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bharatpur / Karoli
Morning, visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on rickshaws. The most Spectacular
water- bird Sanctuary features nesting indigenous water- birds and migratory
birds. From October till December, the indigenous water- birds nest around
the lake, from December on the migratory Geese, Duck and Cranes are the main
feature of the bird sanctuary. Drive to Karoli. Arrive Karoli & check in
at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Karoli / Ranthambore { Sawai Madhopur }
Morning, sightseeing of Karoli. The kingdom of Karauli, founded in 1348,
close to the borders of both Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh has ravines in
the countryside and is now off the beaten track. Better known for its pink
stone used for construction, Karoli is a pilgrimage center and has an old
palace which, though mostly in ruins is still representative of the opulence
of its medieval durbars. Drive to Ranthambore. Arrive Ranthambore &
check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Ranthambore
Full day visit to the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary by jeeps. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 7: Ranthambore / Jaipur
Morning, drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & check in at hotel. Afternoon
visit to the City Palace, Observatory & the glittering bazaars of
Jaipur. Back to hotel via Birla Mandir. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur
Morning, visit Amber Fort via Wind Palace & Water Palace here you have
the elephant ride to the top of the fort. After s/s of Amber visit the
bazaars & back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur / Mandawa
Morning, drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa & check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Mandawa, Dundlod. The Mandawa Castle is one of the finest
castle of Rajasthan and is now a beautiful hotel, and it has beautiful
frescoes, havelis & mansions. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Mandawa / Bikaner
Morning, drive to Bikaner. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city
sightseeing. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long
before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and
West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant
sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall that can
be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has
a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja
Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a
line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh
Palace, the Museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 11: Bikaner / Jaisalmer
Morning, drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Jaisalmer
Morning, city sightseeing throbbing in the heart of the Thar desert. The
burnished sandstone is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren
land. Today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer date
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, which are supreme
examples of the art. Evening camel ride to Sam dunes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
Morning, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon city
sightseeing. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was founded in
1459 by Prince Jodha. 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 in around 1899 and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14: Jodhpur / Udaipur
Morning, drive to Udaipur. Check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Udaipur
visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake,
Shaelion Ki Bari (queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala
Mandir (folk art museum). Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Udaipur / Deogarh
Morning, drive to Deogarh. Arrive Deogarh & check in at hotel. The
Deogarh Castle is located on a hillock and is encircled by the town. it was
built in 1670 by Rawat Dwarkadas Ji of the Chundawat clan of the Siaodia
Dynasty. Constructed by the famed Sompura architects, well-known for their
additions and alterations were carried out according to the needs of the
residents. There are five floors and over 200 rooms have murals done by
local painters after whom Deogarh school of painting has acquired fame the
world over. The family has a large collection of Deogarh miniatures.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Deogarh / Kishangarh (Via Pushkar / Ajmer)
Morning, drive to Kishangarh via Pushkar (Ajmer). En route, visit Dargah
Ajmer Sharif and continue drive on to Pushkar. Visit the holy ghats of
Pushkar and the Brahma Temple. Arrive Kishangarh & check in at hotel.
Visit Phool Mahal Palace constructed in the 19th century by Maharaja Prithee
Singh as his palace of the lotuses. The majestic fort of Kishangarh and the
deep moat surrounding it, forms its backdrop while the vast Gundalao Lake
with its myriad bird life its front. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Kishangarh / Delhi
Morning, drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the international
airport for flight to onward journey.
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