Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's
history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it
was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal
Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It
is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and
culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the
capital of India.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight
stay.
Day 02 Delhi – Jaipur By
Road ( Approx 265 Kms / 06 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast drive to Jaipur
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City'
is surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight
gates. Situated at a distance of 280 km away from Delhi,
today, Jaipur is the personification of the old order
influence the new. An inherent interest for colour and
design penetrated over stratum of society, and jewelry,
crafts and architecture became objects of fascination
equally between prince and peasant. Jaipur is also the
main tourist hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. From here
you can reach out to places like Jodhpur, Bikaner,
Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, and many more such
destinations from Jaipur. Jaipur is also the third
corner of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit of
India along with Delhi and Agra.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Afternoon embark form the hotel for the sightseeing of
the Jaipur city which would include the visit to
City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent
with its collection of robes of royal princess, carpets
an armoury of old weapons , miniature paintings
portraying court scenes , battle scenes and processions.
Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar, built
between 1728 and 1734, literally means the ‘instruments
for measuring the harmony of the heavens’. Jai Singh,
the brain behind the grand project, chose stone with
marble facing. This was the biggest of all his
observatories and the only one built of stone. He used
it daily, often with his astronomy gurus Pandit
Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there are 17 instruments
in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each
instrument is rather complex but serves a particular
function where time plays the main theme.
Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed wonder
with a spectacular pyra midal façade and overhanging
windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight.
Day 03 Jaipur - Mandawa By
Road ( Approx 175 Kms / 04 Hours )
After breakfast start your sightseeing trip of Amer Fort
Amer Fort : 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous example of
Rajput architecture with its terraces and reflected in
Matao lake below. The magnificent old Citadel, a
labyrinth of massive walls and towers, shrouds an
exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved glimmering
with a million tiny mirrors, which creates tanatalising
reflection effect. The ascent to the fort is on a gaily
caparisoned elephants.
Afterwards drive to Mandawa region called Rajasthan's
"open air art gallery". Nowhere in the world is there
such a large concentration of frescoes as in its painted
towns and villages. Visit en route various towns and see
grand havelis (mansions), fine frescoes and tie and dye
fabrics. Arrive Mandawa and check in at Castle Mandawa
within a medieval fortress of arched gateways, canopied
balconies, turreted battlements and with wonderful views
of the town.
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight will be in Mndawa.
Day 04 Mandawa – Gajner By
Road ( Approx 222 Kms / 04 Hours )
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Gajner , the
desert city that was a major trade center on the old
caravan route that linked Central Asia to the seaports
of western India.
Overnight at the lakeside Gajner Palace surrounded by a
forest where endangered animals like the blackbuck,
chinkara, nilgai, sambar, chital and wild boar can be
seen.
Overnight will be in Gajner .
Day 05 Gajner – Bikaner –
Gajner Excursion
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast embark on the full
day excursion .
Visit the picturesque walled city of Bikaner and its
magnificent 16th century Junagadh Fort. See its splendid
palaces and public rooms with carved walls and ceilings,
colorful mosaics, floral panels, decorated doors,
painted galleries and, in its Museum, the valuable
collection of miniature paintings, old manuscripts and
jewelry. Return to Gajner for overnight.
Day 06 Gajner – Nagaur By
Road ( Approx 40 Kms / 01 Hours )
After breakfast at hotel this morning depart for the old
town of Nagaur to the south, famous for its fine variety
of cattle. Its remarkable fort is protected by double
walls of massive proportions and contains delicately
decorated palaces. Check in at Royal Camp, private
tented accommodations that capture the flavor of royal
safaris of a bygone era. After sunset, folk dancers,
musicians, puppeteers and magicians gather under the
stars for a joyous show of their talents.
Upon arrival check in at hotel..
Rest of the day free at leisure or to explore the city
on your own.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 Nagur – Jaislamer By
Road ( Approx 165 Kms / 05 Hours )
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards drive to Jaislamer. A
unique journey today through the dramatic landscape of
the Thar - the Great Indian Desert. Miles and miles of
yellow drifts of sand stretch to the horizon, broken now
and then by the jagged ridges of the Aravalli range. Out
of this landscape, on a low range of hills, rises the
golden city of Jaisalmer. Check in at Fort Rajwada
Hotel.
Day 08 In Jaislamer
After breakfast embark upon your sightseeing trip of
Jaislamer which would include your visit to the eight
hundred year-old city begins with its hilltop citadel.
Gigantic walls soar on both sides of a winding flag
stoned path leading through numerous gates to the royal
palaces. Nearby are intricately carved Jain temples.
Then visit the havelis, the ornate mansions of merchant
traders who ran thriving businesses during the 18th and
19th centuries in brocades, gold and silver embroidery,
opium, banking and revenue collecting. The stone carvers
of Jaisalmer were famous for their skill and the
elaborate facades, intricate balconies, pill ars and
brackets of these mansions rival the quality of work
carved in marble at the Taj Mahal.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing .
Overnight will be in Jaislamer
Day 09 Jaislamer – Jodhpur
By Road ( Approx 258 Kms /05 Hours )
After breakfast at hotel this morning drive to Jodhpur
enroute see the village architecture which is an
interesting sight; circular brick walls topped with cone
shaped thatched roofs and camels parked outside the
doors. Near villages of the Bishnoi whose strong
religious beliefs ensure protection of all living
creatures, you might glimpse groups of chinkara
(antelope). Arrive Jodhpur and check in at Hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 In Jodhpur
After breakfast embark upon your sightseeing trip of the
town which would include your jeep safari in the morning
to nearby villages provides a taste of Rajasthani
hospitality. Visit local weavers and potters and see
their work. Afternoon sightseeing of Jodhpur's 15th
century Fort. There is none like it in India. Rising 393
ft. above the surrounding plain, its massive, rugged
exterior contains delicately latticed and decorated
palaces and a wonderful collection of miniature
paintings. Extraordinary views of the city and
countryside around are seen from here.
Return to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Overnight will be in Jodhpur
Day 11 Jodhpur – Udaipur
Via Ranakpur By Road ( Approx 260 Kms / 04 Hours )
After breakfast drive to Udaipur via sightseeing of
Ranakpur enroute visit the Jain Temples of 15th century
located in a secluded valley. The main shrine spreads
over an area of 40,000 square feet and has 29 halls
containing 1,444 stone pillars, each different, and
carved with intricate design which covers every
available surface.
Afterwards continue the drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival
check in to the Hotel.
Udaipur is also known as the Jewel of Mewar. This place
was founded by Maharajah Jai Singh in 16th century. In
spite of being surrounded by the desert its is situated
in the lap of the Aravalli hills. It is considered to be
one of the most romantic places of India. Elegant
palaces, temples and havelis flank the shores of lake.
In the centre of the lake there is Jagmandir Island
where Lake palace hotel located .It looks like the dream
in white.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 In Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast embark upon your
city tour which would include your visit to
Udaipur City : Visit the city Palace- Museum- grandeur
and intricacy stroked all over in granite, marble and
mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed
balconies and windows ,ornate arches and cupolas atop
magnificent octagonal towers,
Jagdish Temple : built in 1651 AD, also visit the
Sahelion Ki Bari- the spectacular garden displaying the
unique life styles of royal ladies who once lived in the
palaces.
Return back to the hotel after the sightseeing.
Afternoon free at leisure .
In the evening enjoy a most memorable boat ride with the
reflections of the majestic Lake Palace Hotel at its
best in the setting sun. After the memorable boat ride
return back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 13 Udaipur – Delhi (
Flight )
Delhi- Overseas ( Flight )
Breakfast at Hotel. Free till departure. You are
escorted to the airport to connect your flight for
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi at the domestic airport met
and assisted for your transfer to International Airport
in time to connect your flight back home
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