Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On
arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel,
where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place
of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The
Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi
covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone
magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the
sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive
and check in into 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 - 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
Today 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 (325 kms 6.5
hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City, Arrive and check into
hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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. Overnight at 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
Today 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. Free to
enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
