Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Meet at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
Full day city tour. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and
Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in
1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple
- a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament
House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping
centre. Overnight Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi - Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive and
check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful
frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a
mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows
leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Mandawa - Nawalgarh - Bikaner
In the morning drive to Nawalgarh – the town where the finest of the
Shekhavati’s frescoes can be seen. It’s havelis still bear witness
to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting
are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat
haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner – Vale of Serenity, upon
arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Bikaner
Enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions &
two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is
the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm – a
unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first
taste of camel’s milk. Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check
into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer
City tour covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the
Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various
temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of
the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking
intricacy, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.Overnight
at hotel.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque
dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out
on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
In the morning drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment, arrive and
check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed in beauty &
grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in
the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved
Jaswanthada – The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white
marble, Clock tower – The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 11 : Jodhpur - Bundi
In the morning drive to Bundi – A dream remembered, on arrival check
in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples –
the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are
Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur
Enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon – Ki – Bari – The garden
for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple – dedicated to
Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a
rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City
Palace – located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples –
built in white marble with a double storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Udaipur - Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar – the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple
– The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo
Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the
Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with
silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing.
Arrive and check in into hotel.
Day 16 : Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant.
In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace – occupies a
large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and
a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory –
An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli
– and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of
Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha
Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Evening
at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 : Agra - Delhi
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor
Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public
and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by
Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon Drive to Delhi. Arrive
and Transfer to the Airport to board flight for onward Journey.
