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 Duration: 20 Nights/ 21 Days
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 01: 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.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Agra on road.
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arrival at Agra, check in at hotel.
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.
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.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. 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 Buland 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.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort 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.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Evening at leisure or explore the city. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Pushkar.
On arrival at Pushkar by noon, check in at Pushkar Palace.
Visit the Brahma Temple, the Mausoleum, Ana Sagar and Akbar's Palace.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Pushkar - Ranthambore
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start early for Ranthambore. Enjoy an afternoon tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park, one of the finest wildlife parks in India.
Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 07: Ranthambore
Enjoy two daylong safaris at Ranthambore to explore the Ranthambore National Park and spot tigers.
Stay overnight at a resort in Ranthambore.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Kota
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for Kota, the largest industrial town in Rajasthan.
Visit the City Palace, the Fort, Jagmandir, Kishore Sagar Lake, the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas.
Overnight stay at Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Bundi, a small yet picturesque town at a distance of 36 km from Kota. Visit the Taragarh Fort.
Thereafter we proceed to Chittorgarh. Visit the famous Chittorgarh Fort. Later proceed to Bijapur.
Overnight stay at the Bijapur Castle Suite.
Day 10: Bijaipur - Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Udaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the famous Lake Palace, City Palace, Jag Niwas Island and Jag Mandir Palace. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kumbhalgarh. En-route, visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur.
On arrival at Kumbhalgarh, check in at hotel. visit the massive Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Stay overnight at the Aodhi Hotel at Kumbhalgarh.
Day 13: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel. proceed and reach at Jodhpur.
Check in to a hotel and relax. Later in the day visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take Jeep Safari to the nearby typical Rajasthani villages and get a first hand experience of their rich rustic culture and traditions.
Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. On arrival, check in to a hotel.
Stay Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the 12th century magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill.
Late in the afternoon, go on a camel safari to watch sand dunes up to the sunset point. Return to a nearby village for dinner accompanied by Rajasthani folk dance and music.
Stay overnight at the Swiss Tent Camp.
Day 17: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Breakfast at the camp.
Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur. On arrival check in at a hotel.
Evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit the famous Junagarh Fort, many magnificent Havelis, Camel Breeding Farm and Karni Mata Temple.
Proceed to Mandawa. On arrival check in to a hotel.
Overnight stay at Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a tour of the painted havelis of some of the leading business families of the country. Visit the Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli.
Also visit medieval Fort of Mandawa. Later visit Mahensar and Dundlod and the local village chief.
Proceed to Delhi. Late evening arrival at Delhi.
Check in to a hotel and stay overnight at Delhi.
Day 20: 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.
Day 21: Delhi - Home
Breakfast at the hotel.
The entire day is at leisure. Explore the new corners of the city or finish the last minute shopping.
Check out in the evening at the hotel and proceed for 'The Dances of India Show'. After dinner you will be transferred to Airport to board a flight for your onward journey or way back home.
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