Abroad - Delhi
Day 1: Abroad
-
Delhi
Our Company
executives will receive you on arrival of you at the international airport in
Delhi . Than He / She will a accompany you Transfer to your hotel. Than
you can Relax and take ease.
Day 2: Delhi
Full day
sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the largest mosque
in Asia), Red Fort (built between 1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the
Taj Mahal) and the Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation,
Mahatma Gandhi).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past
Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD). Visit the Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect
of towers of the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy
area (Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India Gate, Birla Temple and
Connaught Place.
Day
3: Delhi -
Mandawa (250 kms)
Morning drive
west to the Shekhawati region. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check into Hotel Castle
Mandawa / Desert Resorts for a two-day stay.
Throughout this area
mansions and palaces are decorated inside and out with detailed, vivid paintings
and frescoes.
Day 4: Mandawa
Full
day sightseeing tour of Shekhawati region - known as open art gallery -
exploring the magnificent "havelis" (mansions), built by the rich merchants of
the area and called "havelis " derived from the Persian word for "enclosed
space".
Day
5:
Mandawa - Bikaner (200 kms)
Morning drive further west to Bikaner en route visiting
the bustling town of Fatehpur, where almost every street is flanked with the
painted walls of "havelis". Continue your drive to Bikaner and, upon arrival,
check into hotel Lallgarh Palace / Laxmi Vilas Palace. Afternoon exploring the
city, seeing the ancient Jain temples in the Old City, Junagarh Fort and the
Camel Breeding farm, the first of its kind in Asia. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 6: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
(333 kms)
Continue driving west to the desert city of Jaisalmer en route
visiting Gajner and Pokaran. Gajner (a former hunting resort of the Bikaner
royal family), Pokaran (a 14th century fort), Pokaran Citadel (previous known as
Balagarh) of the Champawat Rathors, the mighty Rajput nobles of Marwar. Continue
your drive to Jaisalmer and, upon arrival, check into Hotel Rajwada Fort /
Gorbandh Palace for two nights.
Day 7: Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of
Jaisalmer. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort (built on the highest point of the Tricuta
hill), Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon Ki Haveli, some of the beautiful
mansions with stone carving and latticework of breathtaking intricacy.
Afternoon excursion to Sam Sand Dunes (45 kms). Take a short camel ride
to view the sunset, which can be an unforgettable experience. Overnight at the
hotel
Day 8: Jaisalmer
- Khimsar (305 kms)
Drive east to Khimsar, a tiny village on the fringe of the desert.
En route visit Osian, which has 16 Jain and Vaishnava temples dating between the
8th to 11th centuries. They present the grandeur of Indian temple architecture.
Continue your drive to Khimsar and check into Hotel Royal Castle, a unique 15th
century castle converted into a hotel.
Afternoon jeep safari to view sunset at sand
dunes with high tea. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9:
Khimsar - Jodhpur (90 kms)
Morning visit the nearby medieval town of Nagaur, which
possesses a fine
11th century mosque and fort. These monuments boast numerous
relics from the days of the Great Emperor Akbar. Continue your drive to Jodhpur
and upon arrival check into Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace, a vast building where the
Maharaja still maintains his residence.
Day 10: Jodhpur -
Roopangarh (260 kms)
Drive to Roopangarh via Ajmer to the excellently converted
Roopangarh Fort for one night. Situated in the heart of Rajasthan, it is a very
impressive building, built in 1653 as the capital for the Maharajas of
Kishangarh
Day 11:
Roopangarh - Samode (170 kms)
Morning drive to the wonderful village of Samode situated on
the outskirts of Jaipur. Stay one night at the exquisitely converted Samode
Palace/ Samode Bagh (in luxurious tents in beautiful gardens). Afternoon free to
explore the nearby village on camel back. Over night at the hotel.
Day
12:
Samode - Jaipur (45 kms)
Morning drive to
Jaipur, en route visiting Amber Fort (located on a hil overlooking the Maota
Lake). You will climb to the fort on gaily-caparisoned elephants. It is a
stunning example of Rajput architecture. Upon arrival, check into the glorious
Rambagh Palace for two Nights. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel
Day
13:
Jaipur
Morning city tour of Jaipur, popularly known as " The
Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), which is an
elaborate façade behind which ladies of the court used to observe life going on
in the streets below. Also visit the City Palace, a wonderful blend of Rajput
and Mughal architecture where the present Maharaja still resides. Also visit the
Museum, which houses a rare collection of manuscripts, paintings, carpets and
armory. Explore the Jantar Mantar, the observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh in
1728. It is the best preserved amongst five observatories built by him.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
14:
Jaipur - Agra (232 kms)
Morning drive to
Agra en route visiting the deserted Red Sandstone City of Fatehpur Sikri, built
by Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital but abandoned soon after. Upon arrival,
check into Hotel Amar Vilas or Taj View.
Evening visit to the Taj Mahal
at sunset. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
15:
Agra - Delhi (205 kms)
Morning visit to the imposing Agra Fort
and Itimad-Ud-Daulah, otherwise
known as the 'Baby Taj', across the river
Yamuna. Afternoon drive to Delhi en route visiting the Sikandra; Akbars stunning mausoleum. Continue your drive to Delhi and
transfer to the international airport in time to board flight for onward
destination.