Fascinating Tours

Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

8^th of November 2005: Tuesday

Day One: Arrival Delhi

The company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night. Transfer and check-in to your hotel.


Delhi, the erstwhile capital of 8 empires and now the capital of India with all the evidences of its glorious past intact along with the present. It is the kaleidoscope of the ancient, medieval and modern culture of India.


Overnight at Delhi.

9^th of November 2005: Wednesday

Day Two: Delhi

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.


Old Delhi - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi includes the Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Red Fort.


Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandini Chowk.


New Delhi - A sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. A drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence would end at the Diplomatic Enclave.


Overnight at Delhi.

10^th of November 2005: Thursday

Day Three: Delhi - Agra

By Road: 201 km in 6 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the Railway Station by Compass Executive for train to Agra.


Agra: Akbar built the Agra Fort in 1565 AD, there establishing it as his capital. Akbar and Shah Jahan changed the entire village of Agra and transformed it into a wonderful city with some of the grand edifices. Today, Agra is famous all over the world for the Taj Mahal. The modern city of Agra remains in background amidst the crowd of the marvelous Mughal heritage.


On arrival at Agra, check in at hotel.


Visit Taj Mahal, a "symbol of eternal love", Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulla's Tomb, popularly known as the Baby Taj.


Overnight stay at Agra.

11^th of November 2005: Friday

Day Four: Agra - Jaipur

By Road: 221 km in 6 hr

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check-in to hotel.


Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar built it as his capital city in the late 16th century. Built of red sandstone, the fort looks like poetry on stone. But it was abandoned after the completion of the city due to scarcity of water.


Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.


Continue driving to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur and check in to hotel.


Jaipur - Sawai Jai Singh II ascended the Amber throne in 1699 AD and initiated the work of constructing the city in 1727 AD, which was completed in 1731 AD. Jaipur has managed to preserve the character and history of the old city. Popularly known as the Pink City, painted in honor of the visit of the Prince of Wales. Jaipur is abundant with fascinating forts, pleasing palaces, terrific temples and luxurious gardens.


Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

12^th of November 2005: Saturday

Day Five: Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of the city.


First take an excursion to Amber Fort lying in the outskirts of Jaipur. Go up to the fort riding on the Elephant back. Man Singh I initiated the construction of the Amber Fort in 1592 AD and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I.


Visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Evening at leisure for shopping or relaxation.


Overnight will be at Jaipur.

13^th of November 2005: Sunday

Day Six: Jaipur - Pushkar

By Road: 150km/03hrs

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Pushkar.


Pushkar: One of the holy cities of India, Pushkar is the only place in the world where you can find the Brahma Temple. Pushkar is also famous for the Cattle Fair.


On arrival at Pushkar by noon, check in at hotel. Relax for some time.


Spend evening enjoying the Pushkar Fair and visiting the Ghats and the Local Market.


Overnight will be at Pushkar.

14^th of November 2005: Monday

Day Seven: Pushkar

Breakfast will be at the hotel.


The day will be free to explore and experience the Pushkar Fair. Today will be the Full Moon Night and the festivities will be at their top.


Overnight will be at Pushkar.

15^th of November 2005: Tuesday

Day Eight: Pushkar - Deogarh

By Road: 140km/03hrs

Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit the Brahma Temple and the Pushkar Fair in the morning.


After lunch, check out and proceed for Deogarh.


Deogarh: It lies on the borders of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara around 80 miles northeast of Udaipur. Renowned for its School of Miniature Paintings, some of the miniatures belong to the personal collection of the present Rawat Sahib and the frescoes of this art form also adorns the fort walls.


On arrival at Deogarh, check in at the Deogarh Mahal, 17th century palace and now a class heritage hotel. Relax and spend the day strolling around the town and meeting the villagers.


Overnight will be at the Deogarh Mahal.

16^th of November 2005: Wednesday

Day Nine: Deogarh - Udaipur

By Road: 120km/02hrs

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and enjoy local sightseeing. Later drive to Udaipur.


Udaipur: the City of Dawn or City of Lakes is the jewel of Mewar. It is ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 years.


On arrival at Udaipur, check in at the hotel. Relax in the evening.


Spend the night at Udaipur.

17^th of November 2005: Thursday

Day Ten: Udaipur

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur.


Visit the City Palace and the Peacock Courtyard, Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Local Folk Museum.


In the evening, go for motor launch cruise on the Lake Pichola. Visit the Jag Mandir Palace, the island palace in the middle of the lake.


Overnight will be at Udaipur.

18^th of November 2005: Friday

Day Eleven: Udaipur - Jodhpur

By Road: 260km/06hrs

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and start for Jodhpur. En-route visit the Ranakpur Temples built around 15th century AD.


Jodhpur: The imperial city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs in 1459 AD.


Continue drive to Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur in the evening, check in at the hotel.


Overnight will be at the Jodhpur.

19^th of November 2005: Saturday

Day Twelve: Jodhpur

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of the city.


Visit the Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada Memorial.


Overnight will be at the palace.

20^th of November 2005: Sunday

Day Thirteen: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

By Road: 300-km/5 hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed to Jaisalmer. En-route visit the Osian temples.


Osian: Osian was a big religious and trading center from 8th to 12th centuries AD. The area is dotted by 16 Hindu and Jain temples. beautiful temples are built of local sandstone and look ravishing even today.


Jaisalmer: The city of Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput in 1156 AD over the top of the Trikuta Hill.


On arrival at Jaisalmer, check in at hotel.


Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.

21^st of November 2005: Monday

Day Fourteen: Jaisalmer

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing tour of the city.


Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill.


In the afternoon, proceed to the Sam Sand Dunes for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village and the view of the sunset from the dunes.


Return to the village for dinner with accompaniment of the Rajasthani folk music and dance for entertainment.


Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.

22^nd of November 2005: Tuesday

Day Fifteen: Jaisalmer

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for the excursion from the city.


Spend the day strolling and exploring the town. Visit the Lodurva or the "Lost Village".


Overnight will be in Jaisalmer.

23^rd of November 2005: Wednesday

Day Sixteen: Jaisalmer - Bikaner

By Road: 330-km/5 hr

Breakfast will be at the camp. Check out and start for Bikaner.


Bikaner: Also called the Camel Country, Rao Bikaji, a descendent of Rao Jodhaji who founded Jodhpur, founded the city of Bikaner in 1488 AD.


On arrival, check in at the hotel. Relax in the evening.


Overnight will be at Bikaner.

24^th of November 2005: Thursday

Day Seventeen: Bikaner - Mandawa

By Road: 140-km/3 hr

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Check out and proceed for sightseeing tour of the city.


Visit the Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm and Karni Mata Temple.


Later proceed for Mandawa. On arrival, check in at the hotel.


Mandawa: It is a small medieval town famous for its havelis, paintings on the walls of the havelis and the museum.


Overnight will be at Mandawa.


Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Mandawa.

25^th of November 2005: Friday

Day Eighteen: Mandawa - Delhi - Home

By Road: 260-km/5 hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed for sightseeing tour of the town.


Visit the Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli. Also visit Dundlod.


Later proceed for Delhi. Reach Delhi by the evening.


In the evening, we have arranged for you the Ghazal Show at 1800 hrs followed by a Farewell Dinner.


Transfer to airport to board the plane for back home or onward destination.

The Package Includes :

The above are per person rates and valid for travel in a group. The group strength will not be more than 12 people and company provided escort will be at service. Please note that lunches are not included along with, camera fees, tips and personal expenses.