Duration : 13
Nights / 14 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Udaipur - Pushkar - Delhi
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi
meet & assistance at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi
- Agra
( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive Agra
check-in hotel. Later 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. Night stay in Agra
Day 03 : Agra
- Jaipur ( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur
Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone
City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late
16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable
fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been
like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza,
the largest gateway in the world. Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive
Jaipur & check-in at hotel. Night stay in Jaipur
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort.
Elephant ride ascent to the fort
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
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
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
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur,
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by
wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla
Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India
has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in
white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different
approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti
Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his
wife Gayatri Devi.Night stay in Jaipur
Day 05 : Jaipur - Bikaner
( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner
& check-in hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour
of Bikaner. Bikaner
is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji 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, which can
be entered from 5 gates. 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, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night
stay in Bikaner
Day 06 : Bikaner
- Jaisalmer ( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer &
check-in hotel. Rest of the day leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer
Day 07 : Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast 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. Night stay in Jaisalmer
Day 08 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur
& check-in hotel. Later 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 09 : Jodhpur
- Luni ( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Luni. Arrive Luni & check in
at hotel. Later explore Luni, the small village is home to many
artisans who work with metal, clay or wood, keeping alive the
skills passed down over the centuries by their ancestor. The noise
and bustle of the village settles down by evening and all is quite
as peace descends on the desert. The fort with its huge gates and
protective walls stands proud and strong under the spectacular
company of stars. Night stay in Luni
Day 10 : Luni - Udaipur
( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur
& check-in hotel. Evening enjoy boat ride at LAKE
PICHOLA. Night stay in Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing 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. Night stay in Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur
- Pushkar ( by road )
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar &
check-in at hotel. Later explore Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples,
though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important
pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and
subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma
Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this
deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is
the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have
personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Night stay in Pushkar
Day 13 : Pushkar - Delhi
(by road)
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi
& check-in at hotel. Afternoon 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. Night stay in Delhi
Day 14 : Departure
Morning departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for
onward journey. Tour ends with the sweet
memories..............
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