Day 01- Delhi 
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a
traditional Welcome of TIKKA and Arti our representatives would
assist you at the airport and to hotel for check in and overnight
stay.
Day 02- Delhi / Mandawa (280 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Mandawa, located South West of
Delhi. Mandawa the heart of the Thar Desert which used to be a
medieval Indian trade city and still has beautifully preserved
houses of medieval Indian traders in typical Rajput style - wooden
doors, bamboo thatched roofs, mud plastered walls and floors,
ethnic decor etc. On arrival, we assist you to check in at Hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 03- Mandawa / Bikaner (160 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to
Bikaner The drive is through sightseeing tour covering the Shekhawati
region, rich in fresco painted dwellings. This region is often
referred to as the "Open Air Gallery" of Rajasthan.
Later leave for Bikaner and check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04- Bikaner / Jaisalmer (325 km / 6 hrs)
Bikaner, located at a distance of 160 Kms from Mandawa, features
in the tourist map because of the Junagarh Fort, which has palatial
rooms richly decorated with emeralds and intricate carvings in
gold. Later you leave for Jaisalmer. On arrival, you check in
at our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05- Jaisalmer
Set deep in the heart of Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, one of the
last princely bastions of the region. Founded on the crossroads
of lucrative trade routes, where the rich merchants hired craftsmen
who worked with great diligence on the sandstone mansions they
built, filing up facades with sculpture filigree, screen windows,
delicate pavilions and balconies. Post breakfast half day sightseeing
tour covering Jaisalmer Fort on the 80m high Trikula Hill built
by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 and Nathmalji - Ki- Haveli, Patwaon ki
Haveli, three beautifully sculptured Jain temples built between
the 12th and 13th Centuries; and five interconnected palaces known
for its most elaborate and magnificent facade. Next on is a camel
ride at Sam dunes, 45 km from the city. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06- Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 km / 6 hrs)
After Breakfast we start a scenic drive to Jodhpur, Jodhpur is
called the "Blue City" for the characteristic plea indigo
color of its traditional homes. The enormous UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
was once the largest private residence in the world, have in 347
rooms and using over 2.5 million cubic feet of sandstone and marble.
Jodhpur's former ruling family still lives in this opulent palace
/ museum/ hotel.
Upon arrival we help you check in at hotel. A leisurely evening
follows highlighted by folk dances of Rajasthan. Overnight stay.
Day 07- Jodhpur
Post breakfast half day tour of Jodhpur There are many great fortresses
throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with the majestic Mehrangarh
Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. Within this invisible citadel
are mag
nificent
palaces with marvelously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative
names. These palaces houses a fabulous collection of possessions
of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins,
elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical
instruments, costumes and furniture. Below the fort, visit the
Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha
Jaswant Singh II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.
Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans
at work as well as locals shopping of their wares. Overnight stay.
Day 08- Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur (325 km / 5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast leave for udaipur Vai Ranakpur to visit
the secluded 1439 Jain Temple Complex with 29 halls dissected
by 1444 pillars, each sculpted with unique designs. Lunch is suggested
at the nearby Maharani Bagh Orchard retreat. Tour continues to
Udaipur, which is another 80 km and a drive of roughly 2 hrs.
Set around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by dramatic palaces,
Udaipur is Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Overnight stay.
Day 09- Udaipur
The "City of Lakes" Built along three lakes and ringed
by green hills, Ud
aipur
(pop, 366.000) is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's
palaces, gardens, ghats, temples and painted houses match the
beauty of the setting. Morning tour of Udaipur's fascinating City
Palace. Moulded in soft yellow stone, its windowless base is crowned
with ornate turrets and canopies. Part of the Palace is now a
museum with its marble and granite walls laden with brilliant
miniature paintings and decorated with coloured glass and mirrors.
The tour continues to the garden of the Maids of Honour and Bhartiya
Lok Kala Museum. At sunset you can cruise around in a boat amidst
the romantic waters of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay.
Day 10- Udaipur / Jaipur (375 km / 7 hrs)
After breakfast departure for Jaipur. Upon arrival we assist you
to check in at hotel. Leisurely evening followed by overnight
stay.
Day 11- Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India.
Today morning we visit the Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs
from 1037 to 1728 AD. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top
of the fort and a tour of the Palace. Later visits to the City
Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace
of Winds. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12- Jaipur / Agra (260 km / 6 hrs)
After an early breakfast, you drive down to Agra. En route visit
to Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent
and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation.
We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel.
A leisurely evening is followed by overnight stay.
Day 13- Agra
Agra, was the ers
twhile
capital of India under the great Mughals in the 16th Centuries
and home to Taj Mahal, has always fascinated the Indians as well
as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the West bank of river
Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and the Taj at its nucleus. Taj Mahal
the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his
young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. is quite simply one of mankind's most
remarkable creations. Early morning you enjoy the sight of the
rising sun over the dome like structure of the magnificent Taj
Mahal. Next on is a visit to Agra Fort. Evening at leisure followed
by overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14- Agra / Delhi (220 km / 5 hrs)
Post breakfast departure for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer and
check in at our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15- Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure.
You will be taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a
morning sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to
the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest mosque - Jama Masjid, and Gandhi
Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour include visits to India Gate,
President's House, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutb Minar. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 16- Departure from Delhi
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience
royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred for onward
travel.
