Day 01- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight.
Day 02 - Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India,
typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the
remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years.
Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished
on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many
monuments left behind by the regents.
Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638
AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj
Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt.
Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested
shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of
Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument
believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high
arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament
House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple
and The Connaught Place.
Day 03 - Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal at sun-set.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white
marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his
queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653
AD.
Drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal at sun-set.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white
marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his
queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653
AD.
Day 04 - Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is
replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period,
including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by
Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between
1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din
Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 05- Agra-Jaipur drive, 235 km/6 hours
Drive to Jaipur visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There,
in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by
name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son,
and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site
for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the
residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to
the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch
Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel for overnight.
Day 06 - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is
a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the
palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir,
Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some
of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend
the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer
260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the
erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city
Day 07 - Jaipur-Pushkar drive, 143 km/3 hours
Morning drive to Pushkar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
The lake at Pushkar is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma
himself. No pilgrimage is complete without a visit to Pushkar. There
are as many as 400 temples in Pushkar and lake is circled by 52 ghats
built over the years by several kings and nobles. The most sacred and
important temples are dedicated to Lord Brahma, Shiva, Badri Narayan,
Varaha, Gayatri and Savitri. The important ghats are the Varaha,
Brahma and Gau.
Day 08 - Pushkar-Khimsar drive, 245 km
After breakfast, drive to Khimsar.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Evening visit Panchla Dunes for sunset view and high tea.
Panchla black buck safari-16 km away by open jeep. Sight herds of
Black Buck, Chinkara and blue bull antelope. The safari is organised
towards day end, before sunset for catching the glimpses of beautiful
rare species found in this region and for sunset view with tea/coffee.
Day 09 - Khimsar-Jaisalmer drive, 325 km/6 hours
Morning drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer - much has been written about this city but nothing can prepare the
visitor for the sheer magic and brilliance of this Desert City. Rawal Jaisal laid
the foundation of the city in 1156 AD. The Jaisalmer Fort stands almost 100
meter over the city with its 99 bastions, several entrances, a group of Jain
Temples from 12th to 15th century. The other places of interest include Tazia
Tower with its five tiered splendour, each storey graced by a delicately carved
balcony for its intricately latticed and conspicuous facades.
Late afternoon visit Sam Dunes and one hour camel ride.
Sam sand dunes, 42 km from Jaisalmer, are one of the major attractions of
visit to this area. 'The Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch
of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. A camel ride at sunset
standing on the Dunes of the Thar provides a majestic view.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Jaisalmer-Jodhpur drive, 287 km/5-1/2 hours
Morning drive to Jodhpur and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Jodhpur
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
JODHPUR - The former capital of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by
Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort spreading over 5 km on a perpendicular
hill and looking down 125 metres, the fort appears rugged and
impenetrable from the outside but houses some of the most intricately
adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows,
Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the important
areas to visit A collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while marble, lies
very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses portraits
of rulers of Jodhpur.
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 13 - Jodhpur/Narlai drive, 160 km/4 hours
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rawla Narlai, former hunting lodge of Maharaja, gifted by Maharaja
Umaid Singh ji to his younger brother is one of the finest heritage
hotels. It is located in the heart of typical Rajasthani village with
bustling activities. The Rawla (villa) offers a splendid view of gigantic
250 feet single granite rock dotted with temples and caves, crowned by
a statue of white elephant.
Rest of the day free to explore village of Narlai.
Day 14 - Narlai-Udaipur drive, 140 km
Drive to Udaipur visiting en-route famous Jain temples at Ranakpur, 26
km.
RANAKPUR - The Jain community. like several others, had always
enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few
important positions were held by the Jains. In 15th century, Rana
Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a quite and
picturesque valley, deep in the Aravallis, to the Jains. This area came
to be known as Ranakpur, Located 96 km from Udaipur, this is one of
the five main holy places of the Jains. Although over 500 years old,
these temples are well preserved almost in perfect condition. The
central temple is the CHAUMUKHA temple, dedicated to Adinath, the
first Jain saint. This temple is the most complex and extensive in
design. It has 29 halls, 80 domes and 1444 pillars. What is
interesting is that no two pillars are alike.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free.
Day 15 - Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
One of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan, better known as
cities of Lake, founded by Maharana Udaipur, the places of interest
include City Palace which has several carved balconies, arches and
decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and
Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's
resort for the friends).
Afternoon at leisure.
Day 16 - Udaipur/Delhi flight 1530-1640 hours
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi
On arrival, transfer to international airport for onward flight.
