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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 - Alwar (about 170 km / 3˝ hours)
In the morning you will drive to Alwar. In the afternoon you
will visit the Vinay Vilas Mahal or City Palace. In the
evening you will visit the Siliserh Lake.
Day 04: Alwar - Jaipur (about 148 km / 3 hours)
Today you will leave Alwar and drive to the Pink City Jaipur.
In the afternoon arrival in Jaipur. The rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 05: 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 06: Jaipur - Deeg - Bharatpur (about 200 km / 4 hours)
Today you will leave Jaipur and proceed to Bharatpur via Deeg.
After visiting Deeg you will drive to Bharatpur. In the
evening arrive in Bharatpur.
Day 07: Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 55 km /
1 hour)
In the morning you will visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or
Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Bharatpur has its fame due to
Keoladeo Birds National Park. After visiting the Bird
Sanctuary 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. In the evening arrive in Agra. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 08: Agra - Dholpur (about 56 km / 1 hour)
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. After the visit of Taj Mahal you will drive to
Dholpur.
Day 09: Dholpur - Ranthambore (about 216 kms / 4˝ hours)
Today after the breakfast you will visit the Jhor, a village
16 km from Dholpur. Afterwards you will drive to Ranthambore.
Ranthambore lies on the easternmost spur of the Aravalis.
Ranthambore was the private tiger reserve of the Maharajas of
Jaipur. It is studded with pavilions, watch towers. The town
of Ranthambore is watched over by the massive Ranthambore
fort. The main attractions of Ranthambore are the Ranthambore
National Park and Ranthambore Fort.
Day 10: Ranthambore
In the early morning you will explore the park and have a
jungle safari.
Day 11: Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi (about 125 km /
2˝ hours)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Bundi.
Enroute you will stop at Tonk.
Day 12: Bundi - Jhalawar - Kota (about 38 km / 1 hour)
In the morning you will visit the Bundi palace. After visiting
the Bundi palace you will drive to Kota. Enroute you will
visit the town of Jhalawar. On the way to Jhalawar you will
come across the red poppy fields and the orange laden
orchards. The main area of interest in Jhalawar is the fort
which is located in the centre of the town. After visiting the
fort you will move towards the town of Kota.
Day 13: Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh (about 180 km /
3 hours)
In the morning you will visit the Kota palace. This type of
fort-palace complex is one of the largest to be found in the
state of Rajasthan. Then you will drive to Bijolia. The most
famous temple here is the Hajaresvara Mahadeva temple. It has
a high linga surrounded by hundreds of small lingas and hence
called Hajaresvara or Sahastralinga. After visiting this
temple and having lunch at Bijolia you will drive to
Chittorgarh.
Day 14: Chittorgarh - Dungarpur (about 200 km / 4 hours)
In the morning you will visit the Chittorgarh Fort, the world
famous fort of Rajasthan. After visiting the Chittorgarh fort
you will visit the Vijay Stambh and Kirti Stambh. After having
sightseeing in Chittorgarh you will drive to Dungarpur. In the
evening arrive in Dungarpur.
Day 15: Dungarpur - Banswara - Dungarpur (about 220 km /
4˝ hours)
In the morning you will visit the Udai Vilas Palace and Juna
Mahal in Dungarpur. The Juna Mahal and Udai Vilas Palace are
the main attraction in Dungarpur and the interiors have some
of the most well preserved wall paintings. In the afternoon
you will drive to Banswara. After having a small excursion to
Banswara you will return back to Dungarpur.
Day 16: Dungarpur - Udaipur (about 120 km / 2˝ hours)
After having breakfast you will drive to Udaipur. Arrival in
Udaipur in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 17: Udaipur
Today you will start your sightseeing with the visit of
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well
laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit
of Garden of Maids you will visit a Museum of folk art. After
a break you will visit the City Palace, the biggest Palace in
India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their
contribution. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful
peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. Today you will have an opportunity to visit a
traditional painting school and see the famous miniature
paintings done. In the evening you will have a Boat ride on
the lake Pichola.
Day 18: Udaipur (Excursion to Rajsamand, Nathdwara)
In the morning you will drive to Nathdwara to visit the
Shrinathji temple. After visiting the temple you will drive to
Rajsamand lake. After visiting the lake you will drive back to
hotel in Udaipur.
Day 19: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh (about 85 km / 2 hours)
Today you will drive to Kumbhalgarh. After having a small
break you will visit the Kumbhalgarh fort. This fort was the
second most important fort of the Mewar kingdom after
Chittorgarh.
Day 20: Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu (about 240 km /
5 hours)
Today you will drive to Mount Abu. Enroute you will visit
Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble
Jain Temples. After a small break you will visit the Ranakpur
Jain temples. After having a small break at Ranakpur you will
drive to Mount Abu. Arrive in Mount Abu in the evening. Rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 21: Mount Abu
After having breakfast you will visit the most famous Dilwara
Jain temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between
11th and 13th centuries. After visiting the temple you will
have a walk at the focal point of the town, Nakki Lake. This
artificial lake is ringed by hills and overhung by the
enormous Toad Rock. In the evening you will walk through the
Bazaar up to Sunset Point from here you can have the best view
of the mountain and also enjoy the sunset.
Day 22: Mount Abu - Rohetgarh (about 214 km / 4˝ hours)
In the morning you will drive to Rohetgarh. In the evening you
will reach Rohetgarh and stay at the Rohet Garh hotel.
Day 23: Rohetgarh - Jodhpur (about 50 km / 1 hours)
After breakfast you will 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 24: Jodhpur - Osian - Jaisalmer (about 290 km /
5-6 hours)
Early morning drive to Jaisalmer via Osian. Osian is a great
centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple here was
constructed in 1178 AD. In the evening arrive in Jaisalmer.
Day 25: Jaisalmer
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 and Gadisar Lake. In the afternoon you will
drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where you
will enjoy the sunset before you will drive back to Jaisalmer.
Day 26: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (about 330 km / 6˝ hours)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to
Bikaner. In the evening you will reach Bikaner. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Day 27: Bikaner - Nagaur (about 105 km / 2˝ hours)
After having breakfast in Bikaner you will visit the Junagarh
Fort, constructed of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and
balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. After
visiting the fort you will drive to Nagaur. In the evening you
will visit the Nagaur Fort.
Day 28: Nagaur - Mandawa (about 190 km / 4 hours)
After having breakfast you will drive to Mandawa in the
Shekhawati region. Arrival in Mandawa in the evening. Later
after having a small break you will visit the grand havellis
of the Shekhawati area.
Day 29: Mandawa (Excursion to Sikar and Jhunjhunu)
In the morning you will drive to Sikar. In Sikar you will
visit the Gopinath, Raghunath and Madan Mohan temple. You will
also visit the Biyani Havellis. After having lunch at Sikar
you will drive to Jhunjhunu. Rani Sati temple is the most
famous temple of Jhunjhunu. After visiting the temple and
Khatri Mahal you will drive back to Mandawa.
Day 30: Mandawa - Delhi (about 270 km / 5-6 hours)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 31: Flight to home destination
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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