Duration: 17 Days
Destinations: Delhi > Mandawa > Bikaner > Khimsar > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Udaipur > Deogarh > Pushkar > Jaipur > Agra > Delhi
DAY 01 - DELHI
Arrive at Delhi where our representative takes you to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day. Delhi, the capital of India presents a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02 - DELHI
A morning excursion to India Gate. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and other government buildings enroute. Visit Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Humayun's Tomb also.
Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chawk , Red Fort and Rajghat. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03 - DELHI / MANDAWA
Depart early in the morning to Mandawa. Check into the hotel to see the havelis and their frescoes and architecture. Overnight stay at the Mandwa castle.
DAY 04 - MANDAWA / BIKANER
After taking breakfast, proceed to the desert city Bikaner by road. Arrive at Bikaner and check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner includes Junagarh Fort. Built by Raja Rai Singh in the 15th century, this red sandstone fort has 37 palaces, temples and pavilions. Also visit the Lalgarh Palace and Camel Breeding Farm, which carries out breeding and training of camels (closed on Sundays). Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 05 - BIKANER / KHIMSAR
Proceed to Khimsar, a remote village inhabited by Bishnoi community. It has been partially converted into a heritage hotel. Overnight stay at the Khimsar Fort.
DAY 06 - KHIMSAR / JAISALMER
In the morning depart from Khimsar Fort to Jaisalmer. Arrive at Jaisalmer and check into the hotel. In the evening enjoy the dusk at the Cenotaphs. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
DAY 07 - JAISALMER
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer famous for its yellow stone temples, forts and palaces. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) & Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Mansion), Gadisar lake and other tourist attractions of the city. In the afternoon safari to Sam Sand Dunes in the city. Overnight stay at your hotel.
DAY 08 - JAISALMER / JODHPUR
Morning drive to Jodhpur visiting Mandore gardens enroute. Arrive at Jodhpur and check into the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city includes Mehrangarh Fort, a group of majestic palaces. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 09 - JODHPUR / UDAIPUR
Depart to Udaipur by road. Visit Ranakpur en route, renowned for its intricately carved Jain temples. The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. Arrive at Udaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10 - UDAIPUR
The most romantic city of India, Udaipur is a historical place too. Rightly called the "city of lakes," Udaipur is also famous for its Rajasthani cuisine. Visit to Kumbhalgarh Fort in the morning. Built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century, it is the birthplace of the great Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city involves City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of Maids. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11 - UDAIPUR / DEOGARH
After breakfast proceed to Deogarh (140 kms). Arrive at Deogarh check into hotel. Afternoon excursion to the 17th century Deogarh Mahal. With its bold battlements, domed turrets and balconies, the Deogarh Mahal offers a commanding view of the surrounding Aravalli Mountains. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 12 - DEOGARH / PUSHKAR
Cover the route from Deogarh and Pushkar by train. Arrive at Pushkar and check into the hotel. Visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 13 - PUSHKAR / JAIPUR
In the morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and check into the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 14 - JAIPUR
In the morning visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by the astronomer King Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. Drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). In the afternoon, have an excursion to Amber Fort and Palace. Enjoy an elephant safari to explore the fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 15 - JAIPUR / AGRA
In the morning visit to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. The finest buildings within this area are the Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, Birbal's Palace, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. The Bulad Darwaza is also a remarkable landmark built in 1575.
Evening excursion to Taj Mahal and relish the view in the dusk. Overnight stay at Agra.
DAY 16 - AGRA / DELHI
Morning excursion to Sikandra, which is the tomb of Akbar. Also visit Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb built by Empress Noor Jahan in 1622-25. Visit the Agra Fort followed by a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel. Reach the Railway Station and board a train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check into the hotel.
DAY 17 - DEPARTURE
Morning tour to Cannaught Place, the shopping center in Delhi. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to the Indira Gandhi International Airport to board a flight for your onward destination.