Day 1 : Arrive Delhi Arrive tonight in India’s bustling capital city
of Delhi, On arrival, our local guide will meet and
assist you at the airport and transfer you to the pre-booked
hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : New Delhi Sightseeing After a leisurely morning, embark on your tour of Old
Delhi. Among your stops are the Red Fort, built by
Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi, Ashoka Pillar and the milelong Chandni Chowk
bazaar. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the Bistro Restaurant
with a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 3 : Old Delhi Sightseeing - Agra This morning enjoy a tour of New Delhi. Drive along
Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue, for
a view of the Parliament House, the President’s
House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb,
Qutab Minar and Birla Mandir, a colorful and modern
Hindu temple. This afternoon, drive to Agra, en route
stopping at Sikandra to visit the tomb of Emperor
Akbar. Check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 4 : Agra Experience an early morning sunrise viewing of the
magnificent Taj Mahal, a monument to the memory of
love. After breakfast, tour the exquisite 16th-century
Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 5 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur After breakfast proceed to the abandoned and nearly
intact Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece
of Muslim, Hindu and Jain architecture. Continue
overland to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan,
also known as the “Pink City.” Check
in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 6 : Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur
Sightseeing Today, you are transported back in time. Experience
riding royally atop elegantly draped and painted
elephants to the mountain fortress of Amber. Later,
enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawa Mahal
or “Palace of Winds,” City Palace and
the ancient observatory. (BLD) with modern comforts.Overnight
at hotel.
Day 7 : Jaipur - Mandawa Today, you will be driven to Mandawa in the Shekhawati
region, known as “the open air art gallery” of
Rajasthan. Castle Mandawa is a rugged and handsome
fort that features war-scarred turrets, lofty domes
and ancient cannons. It also offers gracious hospitality
Day 8: Mandawa - Bikaner Visit enchanting villages in the Shekhawati region.
The many havelis, or town mansions, are covered with
modern comforts. Check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 9 : Bikaner Sightseeing Start the day by visiting the unusual and impressive
Junagarh Fort, built on the desert plain itself,
instead of a usual hilltop. The palace complex with
its sumptuously decorated interiors, ornately lacquered
walls and dazzling colored glass, is perhaps the
best preserved example of its kind in India.
Day 10 : Mandawa - Bikaner Visit enchanting villages in the Shekhawati region.
The many havelis, or town mansions, are covered with
frescoes painted by local artists. Continue to the
fascinating city of Bikaner, tucked away in the desert
of western Rajasthan and characterized by its beautiful
sandstone architecture. Check in at your pre-booked
hotel.
Day 11 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer Drive to Jaisalmer, a fascinating city rising from
the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage.
The commanding fort, etched in yellow sandstone,
stands in awesome splendor. Check in at your pre-booked
hotel.
Day 12 : Jaisalmer Sightseeing Visit the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, which houses the
entire township within its ramparts. Visit the lovely
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli and Patwon-ki-Haveli, three beautifully
sculptured Jain temples built between the 12th and
13 th centuries No trip to Jaisalmer is complete
without a sunset trip to the picturesque sand dunes
of Sam and a camel safari. The ripples on the wind-caressed
dunes and the numerous musicians and dancers are
a photographer’s delight.
Day 13 : Jaisalmer - Manvar Drive to the enchanting Thar Desert oasis of Manvar,
where you enjoy a stay in a luxurious tented camp
and experience a night in the desert. Dine alfresco
tonight under a canopy of stars, with entertainment
including folk dancing and indigenous music. Check
in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 14 : Manvar - Jodhpur Embark on an early morning camel safari to witness
the magnificent sunrise over the desert dunes. Later
travel to Jodhpur. Visit the invincible Mehrangarh
Fort and the Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph
built in 1899. Check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 15 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur This morning depart for udaipur. Stop en route and
tour the beautifully sculpted 15th-century Jain temples
of Ranakpur. Continue your journey, stopping for
lunch at Maharani Bagh – a mango grove and
the private gardens of the Maharajah of Jodhpur.
Check in at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 16 : Udaipur Sightseeing Tour the famous “City of Lakes,” known
as udaipur, one of the most picturesque and romantic
cities of India. Visit City Palace with its scalloped
arches, fretted balconies and cupolas, Saheliyon ki
Bari Garden and the folklore museum, where you can
see a presentation of the string puppets typical to
this area. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day 17: Udaipur- Delhi / Mumbai (Bombay) Your day is at leisure. Evening fly to Delh / Mumbai