Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Amber Fort -
Fatehpur Sikri - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur
Day
01 :Arrival Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival met and transferred to your
hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided combined sightseeing tour of Old & New
Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.
Old & New
Delhi Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour,the hustle and
bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which
twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights,sounds and
aromas of the Indian sub-continent.In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red
Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the
builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and
wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center),
the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering
voices.As a complete contrast, New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a
lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire.It is a city of wide
boulevards which offers everchanging perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped
city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you'll see the magnificent
Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of
the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now
the Presidential Palace, the Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi),
India Gate (a majestic 42 mts high arch,built as a memorial to the Indian
Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating
back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic
Culture),Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the
fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best).
Day 02 : Morning depart by surface to
Samode (approx 264 kms- 6 hrs 30 mts driving time). From the simple Ghoralio
and the elementary Bhapang to the intricate Sarangi and the formidable Bam,
from the ingenious important deities of the tribals to the immaculate bardic
compositions, from the limited chant to the elaborate Maand, from mundae
songs of everyday life to the world-transcending devotional and mystic
compositions of saint poets.
Day 03 : Morning
depart by surface to Bikaner (approx 350 kms - 8 hrs driving time). Upon
arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of
the city to include Junagarh Fort.
Bikaner The
fortified city of Bikaner is encircled by imposing battlements and stands on
a slight eminence. Its roads undulate through colourful bazaars and the
predominant hue of the buildings is the strong reddish pink of local
sandstone. Junagarh Fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, an outstanding general
of Mughal Emperor, Akbar. It is encircled by a moat and contains palaces
made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. Karni Mata Temple at Deshnoke is dedicated to Karni
Mata, a mystic. Legend goes that she foretold the victory of success of Rao
Bika and the prophecy came true. Today along with her, thousands of rats are
revered here. The strange mode of worship owes to the belief, that the souls
of her devotees are housed in these rats, and consequently they must be
protected and well fed.
Day 04 : Morning
depart by surface to Jaisalmer (approx 333 kms - 8 hrs driving time). Upon
arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day
05 : Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Golden City.
Afternoon take a camel ride on the sand dunes. Overnight at the hotel.
Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance
of the desert. Over the years the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it
almost untouched by outside. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and
harsh climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable experience.
Jaisalmer Fort - Like a yellow sand stone fabric that seems to issue
skywards from the golden sands, Jaisalmer Fort is sheer magic. Standing
proud to a height of hundred meters over the city with its 99 bastions, the
fort is a splendid sight in the afternoon sun. One of the largest and the
most elaborate houses in Jaisalmer is Patwon ki Haveli which is five storeys
high and extensively carved. Camel Safari Ride by the dunes on Camel-back to
get a feel of the pace and space of Desert life. The golden sand dunes
beckon the tourist, creating an illusion of being smooth and firm. Often a
wind can blow a dune up into a moving funnel to deposit it yards away.
Day 06 : Morning depart by surface to Jodhpur (approx - 326 kms - 6
driving time). Upon arrival check into your hotel. Afternoon enjoy a guided
sightseeing tour of the city to include Mehrangarh Fort. Overnight at the
hotel.
Jodhpur Visit the Mehrangarh
Fort, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital here from
nearby Mandore. There are Palaces, housed within this daunting structure,
among them are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Jaswant Thada, constructed out of
thin sheets of marble which allow the sun to filter in, was built in the
memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, in 1899.
Day
07 : Morning depart by surface to Udaipur (approx 259 kms - 7 hrs
driving time). Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day
08 :Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Evening
enjoy a boat cruise on the Lake Pichola to see the sunset. Overnight at your
hotel.
Udaipur Udaipur, the
enchanting City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white. City Palace was
built in 1725, and has various palaces inside such as Dilkush Mahal, Sheesh
Mahal, Moti Mahal, the Palace of Krishna etc, all ornately decorated.
Saheliyon Ki Bari - this 'Garden of Maids of Honour' is a small ornamental
pleasure garden, contains an elegant lotus pool, gushing fountains,
beautiful black marble kiosks on the corners of the pool and stunning
bougainvilleas covering the wall of the enclosures.
Day
09 : Morning depart by surface to Deogarh enroute visiting the
famous Jain Temple Complex at Ranakpur. Enjoy a lunch at Maharani Bagh
Orchard. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Ranakpur It is situated about 98 Kms from Udaipur in Aravalli hills.This
15th century temple is the centre of Jain community . The central temple is
called the Chaumukha. It's 29 marble hall are supported by 1444 pillars.
Day 10 : Full day is at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 11 : Morning
depart by surface to Jaipur (approx 285 kms - 6 hrs driving time). Upon
arrival check into your hotel.
Day 12 : Morning
enjoy a guided excursion to the Amber Fort which is ascended on elephants'
back. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city to include the City
Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Amber Fort
Amber, built by Man Singh, embodies the Rajput belief that the fort
symbolises the strength of the King. Its commanding view, sheer walls and
rock face, and the curved route that leads to the palaces within, all point
to concern with security and defence. The fort is mirrored in Maota Lake
which stands adjacent to the Dilaram Garden. The private apartments begun by
Man Singh in the17th century combine Hindu and Mughal styles and the Sheesh
Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), its walls covered with tiny mirrors , becomes a
dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. Visit the Jag Mandir or
the Hall of victory, glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Kali Temple.
Jaipur - city sigtseeing Jaipur is blessed with a wealth of wonders. Here
you'll see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its incredible facade of
balconies and pierced screens, the Jantar Mantar (the Observatory), and the
Maharaja's City Palace. Jaipur is a city of pink, and you'll be enchanted by
the light playing upon the buildings, creating shadows and highlighting
every nuance of the architecture.
Day 13 : Morning
depart by surface to Agra (approx 221 kms - 5 1/2 hrs driving time) visiting
the world famous bird scantuary at Bharatpur. Enjoy your lunch at Bharatpur
Forest Lodge after taking a rickshaw ride in the scantuary. Visit the
deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri enroute which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after fifteen years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, the Tomb of Salim
Chishti, the Panch Mahal & the other palaces. Upon arrival check into
hotel Trident for two nights. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
14 : Morning enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city to include
the Taj Mahal. Afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel
Agra
The Taj Mahal truly is one of the wonders of the world, and you'll see
it at its best - at sunset - just when the light, playing on the marble of
the tomb and the reflections in the stillness of the waters, presents this
incredible building in all its beauty, majesty and splendor. The Taj Mahal
is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his
Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. For twenty two years
20,000 men labored day and night to build this masterpiece which has held
the world awe struck ever since. Shah Jehan was imprisoned by his son in the
magnificent fort at Agra. Here you'll see the art and crafting of the white
marble that has made the area so famous, the Pearl Mosque, the halls of
Public and Private Audience, and finally the tomb of Itmad-ud-daula built by
the Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.
Day
15 : Departure Morning depart by surface to Indira Gandhi
International Airport / Delhi in time to connect your flight to onward
destination.
Cities
in Rajasthan
