Day
01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the
arrival hall and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: In Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet. Near it stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and hasn’t
rusted in 840 years. Also, visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor
Humayun and the modern Birla Temple. Drive past the President's House, the
Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. The Red Fort, which was built
in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the Jama Masjid, which is one of
the largest mosques in India are other places of interest. The Raj Ghat and
Shanti Vana are the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
respectively and make for a peaceful retreat. Besides these, visit Chandni
Chowk for a unique shopping experience at Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: To Neemrana – 130 Kms – 2
hrs drive
Morning drive to Neemrana. Arrive Neemrana and check-in
at Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Neemrana.
Day 04: To Samode -
Morning drive to Samode. Arrive Samode and check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Samode.
Day 05: To Mandawa – 155
Kms – 4 hrs drive
Morning drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check-in
at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Mandawa.
Day 06: To Bikaner – 170 Kms – 4 hrs
drive
Morning drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check-in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed
for the sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner, the royal fortified city has
a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted
with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendour that pervades
the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the 'Camel Country', Bikaner is
renowned for the best riding camels in the world. An architectural masterpiece
in red sandstone, the Lalgarh Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the
memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework
and filigree work. Junagarh Fort was built in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, a
General in the army of Emperor Akbar. This fort is a formidable structure encircled
by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red
sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies,
kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure. The city of Bikaner is bolstered
by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples
and a mosque founded by Raja Rai Singh. The fort is distinguished by its long
range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of various designs.
An enormous doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal Chapel is Har Mandir
where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Hotel in
Bikaner.
Day 07: To Jaisalmer – 330 Kms – 7
to 8 hrs drive
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in at Hotel. Evening
proceed for an excursion to sand dunes to view the sunset and enjoy camel rides.
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar Desert, the Sam Sand Dunes are an intricately
moulded wonderland of burnished sandstone.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 08: In Jaisalmer
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour
of Jaisalmer. Visit Sonar Fort, housing a fourth of the
city’s
residents. Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli, which is one of the
most exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed façade.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli is just three centuries old and is
still lived in. Its arched roof is held up by well-executed
brackets in the form of peacocks. Then there is Nathmalji
Ki Haveli that was built by two architect brothers. Afternoon
free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 09: To Jodhpur – 290 Kms – 7
hrs drive
Morning proceed to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in at
Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is set at the edge of the Thar Desert. This imperial
city echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the
desert. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha and was
once the capital of the Marwar State. Although invincible from
the outside, the Fort has four gates approachable by a winding
road. Within the Fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously
carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. Noteworthy
of these are the Moti Mahal, the Phool Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal,
the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana. Another monument to be
visited is the Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs
in white marble, built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant
Singh II.
Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 10: To Ghanerao – 210 Kms – 5
hrs drive
Morning drive to Ghanerao. Arrive Ghanerao and check-in at
Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Ghanerao.
Day 11: To Ranakpur –
Morning drive to Ranakpur. Arrive Ranakpur and
check-in at Hotel. Ranakpur, home to the beautifully sculptured
Jain temples, lies in the tranquil valley of the Aravalis.
The main ‘Chaumukha Temple’ is dedicated to
Tirhankara Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars,
all distinctly carved. Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath
and Parsvanath and the Sun Temple a little distance away,
are also noteworthy.
Overnight at Hotel in Ranakpur.
Day 12: To Aodhi – 195 Kms – 5
to 6 hrs drive
Morning drive to Aodhi. Arrive Aodhi and check-in
at Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Aodhi.
Day 13: To Udaipur – 85 Kms – 2
hrs drive
Morning drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at
Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Eklingji and the Nagda temples.
Eklingji is home to the private temple of the head of the
Sisodia clan.
Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 14: In Udaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
Drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, built by Maharana Fateh
Singh
in 1754 A.D. Visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and the
most venerated temple of Udaipur. Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana
Jagat Singh I, the Jagdish Temple is beautifully decorated
with friezes. Visit the Garden of Maidens – ‘Sahelion-Ki-Bari’,
consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved ‘chhatries’ of
black and white marble and soft stone. Also visit the Maharana's
City Palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble. Afternoon
free.
Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 15: To Deogarh – 140 Kms – 3
to 4 hrs drive
Morning drive to Deogarh. Arrive Deogarh and check-in at
Hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Deogarh.
Day 16: To Jaipur – 280 Kms – 7
hrs drive
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur
Day 17: In Jaipur
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and
Jaipur city. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the
State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of
Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can also experience
a unique ride on an elephant’s back to and from the
top of the hill on which the Fort is situated. The city
of Jaipur takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince
and an astronomer, who designed and founded the city in
1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him, which
is equipped with instruments that he designed. These devices
are of remarkable sizes, with such accuracy that is difficult
to attain even in today’s age. Also visit the Maharaja's
City Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum
containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and
Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive through the pink-rosed
residential and business areas, past the Hawa Mahal or
Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 18: To Agra – 235 Kms – 5
to 6 hrs drive
Morning drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur
Sikri is an impressive fortified city, which was built by
Emperor Akbar. In spite of being a capital city, it was hardly
ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it
stands magnificent, with majestic palaces, the five-tiered
Panch Mahal and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had
predicted the birth of Akbar's son. Arrive Agra and check-in
at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 19: In Agra
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal,
which is the epitome of Shah Jahan’s monumental testimony
of love for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum
has become synonymous not only with this city but with
India as a whole. The construction of Taj Mahal is believed
to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen
working around the clock. Also visit the Agra Fort, which
is on the banks of the river Yamuna and is almost in the
centre of the town. This Fort represents the architecture
of the period during the reign of three great Mughal emperors;
Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures
within this complex are Jahangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas
Mahal and Moti Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 20: To Delhi – 204 Kms – 4
hrs drive
Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to International
Airport to connect flight for onward destination.
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