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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrive in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met
by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old
Delhi. You will have a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red Fort
through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar.
Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama Masjid,
Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar. Before you will proceed to the
hotel you will drive through New Delhi where you will visit
the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 kms / 5-6 hours)
Today you will drive to Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
After having breakfast you will drive to Amber which is about
11 km from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created
Jaipur. Here you will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the
back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber you will visit the Hawa
Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953
small casements with each having its own balcony. In the
afternoon you will visit the City Palace which is still the
formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the
Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city
palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Maharajas. Then you will have a walk through the colourful
Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block
printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. Later
visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai
Singh's five remarkable observatories. In the evening you will
drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit “Laxmi Narayan
Mandir”, a Hindu temple made out of white marble.
Day 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km /
5 hours)
Today you will drive to Agra. Enroute you will make a stop and
visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital
frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th
century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones
was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been
generally stated that it was due to failing in the water
supply. Late evening arrival in Agra.
Day 06: Agra
Today, you will start your sightseeing by a visit to the Agra
Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. After
the visit of Agra Fort you will proceed to visit the most
beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring
monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was
built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a
tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of
the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her
14th child.
Day 07: Agra - Ranthambore (about 120 km / 2˝ hours)
Today you will leave for the world famous Ranthambore National
park and explore the park.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Kota (about 135 km / 3 hours)
In the early morning you will again explore the park. After
the Jungle Safari leave for Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Kota (about 38 km / 1 hour - one
way)
Today you will have an excursion to the fort city of Bundi and
visit the Taragarh Fort. Later drive back to Kota.
Day 10: Kota - Chittorgarh (about 140 km / 2˝ hours)
Today you will drive to Chittorgarh and visit the Chittorgarh
Fort.
Day 11: Chittorgarh - Pushkar (about 200 km / 4 hours)
Today you will leave Chittorgarh and drive to Pushkar.
Day 12: Pushkar - Jodhpur (about 220 km / 4˝ hours)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. In Jodhpur you will visit the
Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on
a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. You will
also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white
marble. After the sightseeing you will have a walk through the
Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 13: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (about 290 km / 5-6 hours)
Today you will drive through the desert and proceed for
Jaisalmer. Very often one can see along the road to Jaisalmer
some of the antelopes of this region. Blackbuck and fast
running Chinkara are the most common among them. Arrive in
Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Day 14: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (about 330 km / 6˝ hours)
Today you will have sightseeing in Jaisalmer. There you will
have a walk through the old city and visit the carved havellis,
fort, Jain temple. Later drive to Bikaner.
Day 15: Bikaner - Mandawa (about 190 km / 4 hours)
In the morning visit the Junagarh Fort and drive to Mandawa in
the Shekhawati region.
Day 16: Mandawa - Delhi (about 250 km / 5 hours)
In the morning visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati
area. After the visit of Shekhawati area proceed to Delhi.
Day 17: Flight Back Home
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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