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Duration:20 Nights/ 21 Days
Delhi / Agra / Jaipur / Pushkar / Ranthambore / Kota / Bundi / Chittorgarh / Udaipur / Narlai / Ranakpur / Jodhpur / Jaisalmer / Bikaner / Mandawa / Delhi
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening.
Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Delhi - the capital of kingdoms and empires is
now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend
of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window
to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
By Road: 201 Kms/4 hr
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra in the
afternoon.
Agra - Badal Singh established the city of Taj
in 1475 AD. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as
Agraban. Sikandar Lodi made Agra his capital but Babur
defeated the Lodis to capture not only Agra but also
laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire. In the mid
16th century and earlier 17th century AD, Agra witnessed
a frenzied building activity and it was during this
time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built.
Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Enjoy
battery van ride to the Taj. visit the Taj Mahal,
Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
By Road: 221 Kms/6 Hr
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur
via Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - The Red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th
century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world.
After sightseeing continue drive to Jaipur. Reach and
check in at hotel.
Jaipur - The origins of the beautiful city of
Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699 AD. It is popularly known as the Pink
City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of
the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
In the evening, visit the Birla Temple built
as recently as 1985. It houses ornate statues including
one of Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan.
Roam in the old city and explore Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion
to Amber Fort with the Elephant ride to ascent the fort.
Also visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and
Hawa Mahal.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar
By Road: 140 km/3 Hr
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by
noon and relax. Check in at hotel.
Pushkar- Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover
a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of
the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed
the supremely spiritual Vedic Yagna at Pushkar. It is
thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world.
Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue for the
famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over
Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the
world. The consecrated mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin
Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims from all over the
world. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with
over 500 temples and Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of
timeless architectural heritage.
Visit the Mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's
Palace. Spend night at Pushkar.
Day 06: Pushkar - Ranthambore
By Road: 240 km/6 Hr
After breakfast, visit the Brahma Temple - The
only one in the world.
Start early after breakfast for Ranthambore.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - It is at the junction
of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example
of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously
in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan,
barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur.
Proceed for the afternoon Safari to spot tigers. Night
will be at Ranthambore.
Day 07: Ranthambore:
Wake up early morning and leave for your safari into
the National Park. Track the tigers and other wildlife
through the morning. Return to the resort / lodge by
1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen up and either spend time at the pool or visit
the town. You could also go for a nice visit to the
temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have lunch and then leave again for
you afternoon safari. The safari will be till evening
1700 - 1800 hr and then return to the resort / lodge.
Dinner will be at the resort and retire early for the
night. Overnight will be at Ranthambore.
Day 08: Ranthambore - Kota
By Road: 180 km/4 Hr
Enjoy two-day safaris (two private safaris) at Ranthambore.
Start for Kota after lunch.
Kota - Rajasthan's largest industrial town situated
on the banks of the river Chambal is well known for
its Kota saris and also for a miniature school of art
which specialized in hunting scenes.
Visit the City Palace and Fort, Rao Madho
Singh Museum, Jagmandir in the island in Kishore
Sagar Lake, Government Museum and the famous
gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas.
Overnight will be at Kota.
Day 09: Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur
By Road: 180-km/5 hr
Start for Bundi after breakfast.
Bundi - 36 km from Kota is a tiny picturesque
town, Bundi. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the
Had Chauhans - an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan
who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. In 1193 AD when Prithvi Raj
Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some
Chauhan Nobles seeked shelter in Mewar and became allies
to the Rana while other young warriors moved towards
the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil
tribals thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti.
Visit the Taragarh Fort or Star shaped Fort,
Sukh Mahal on the Sukh Sagar Lake.
Proceed to Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh - The pride and glory of Rajasthan,
Chittor echoes with the tales of romance and valor unique
to the Rajput tradition. This is a ruined citadel, where
the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful
palaces and spectacular chattris.
After visiting the fort proceed to stay at the Bijapur
Castle Suite.
Overnight will be at the Castle.
Day 10: Bijaipur - Udaipur
By Road: 180 km/5 hr
Start for Udaipur after breakfast. Reach and check in
at hotel.
Udaipur: The City of Dawn, as is popularly called
is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by
the lush hills of the Aravallis. Udaipur is the jewel
of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for
1200 Years.
Relax in the evening and spend night at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing
tour of Udaipur, which includes the City Palace,
Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, Jagdish Temple and
Local Folk Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a
motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake
Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur - Narlai
By Road: 140-km/2 hr
After breakfast drive to Narlai en-route, visit the
Ranakpur Temples.
Ranakpur Temples - the temples date back to the
15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike,
support its 29 halls. Includes visits to two more Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic
sculptures.
Narlai- Reach Narlai and in the evening spend
time with the villagers. This is a rustic village and
you would enjoy time at the houses and the market.
Overnight will be at Narlai.
Day 13: Narlai - Jodhpur
By Road: 130-km/3 hr
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and
reach Jodhpur.
Jodhpur: Once the capital of the Marwar state,
it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the
Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants
of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive
15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of
a rocky hill, soaring 125 m above the plains. The city
is encompassed by a high wall, 10 km long with 8 gates
and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the hotel and visit the Museum of Umaid
Bhawan Palace. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 14: Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for morning
sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial
and Bishnoi Villages.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
By Road: 300 km/5 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer - The city has an interesting legend
associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the
head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote
descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom
atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in
1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav
Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva
and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the
Trikuta Hill.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing
tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. Visit the Jaisalmer
Fort, Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli, Gandhi
Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill.
In the evening proceed to the Sam or Khuri Sand Dunes
for a short Camel Ride visiting the typical Rajasthani
Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire.
Overnight will be in Jaisalmer.
Day 17: Jaisalmer to Bikaner
By Road: 330-km/5 hr
Proceed to Bikaner after breakfast. Reach and check
in at hotel.
Bikaner -Lying in the north of the Desert State,
the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains
the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.
Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji - the founder of
Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of the
state in 1488.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Bikaner.
Day 18: Bikaner - Mandawa
By Road: 140 km/3 hr
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner after breakfast.
Visit the Junagarh Fort, Camel-Breeding Farm
and Karni Mata Temple.
Proceed for Mandawa.
Mandawa - the medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually
rises on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view
of the town can be seen from the terrace of Castle Mandawa.
Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional
ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at
the Castle.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Mandawa.
Day 19: Mandawa - Delhi
By Road: 260-km/5 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some
of the leading business families of the country like
Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan
Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika
Haveli.
Spend the major part of the morning looking into frescoes.
Also visit Nawalgarh and / or Dundlod
enjoying frescoes and small village towns of Rajasthan.
Leave for Delhi after lunch and reach by evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 20: Delhi:
Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi after
breakfast.
Old Delhi -Visit the Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama
Masjid and Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi - Visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the
Qutub Minar, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence and Diplomatic Enclave.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 21: Delhi - Home
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Relax at the hotel during
the morning.
Check out by 2 PM and then proceed to explore the city
and finish last minute shopping. Later enjoy the Dances
Of India Show in the evening at 1800 hr.
After the show you will have Farewell Dinner
before reaching the airport for flight home with sweet
memories of India.
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