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Day 01: |
Departure to Delhi. On board flight. |
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Day 02: |
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi meet assistance & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel |
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Day 03: |
Delhi
Combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi
Drive Pass through the Red Fort (closed on Mondays) – the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer at one time.
New Delhi: Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Centaury. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutab Minar – the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high with a diameter at the base 14.4m and 2.7m at the top. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy’s residence is now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles – the dome reflects the Buddhist stupa, the chhattris Hindu and the graceful colonnades very British. It has 340 rooms. The India Gate (42m), commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the First World War. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations. Under the arch, the Amar Jawan Jyoti commemorating Indian armed forces’ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
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Day 04: |
Delhi
Full day is at leisure. |
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Day 05: |
Delhi/Mandawa by surface (approx 270 km / 6 hours).
Drive to Mandawa – The compact and busy little market town of Mandawa was settled in the 18th Century, and was fortified by the dominant merchant families. Today it has some of the finest painted Havelis in the region, such as Binsidhar Newatia Haveli and Gulab Rai Ldia Haveli. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check in at hotel Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay |
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Day 06: |
Mandawa
After breakfast enjoy city sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel |
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Day 07: |
Mandawa/Bikaner by surface (approx 190 km/ 5 hours). After breakfast drive to Bikaner – Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it is located in North West part of Rajasthan state in INDIA. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. It's lust for "dessert" or affection for "desert" that tickles every heart to visit Bikaner.
Upon arrival in Bikaner, check in at hotel Overnight stay |
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Day 08: |
Bikaner
Morning sightseeing tour of Bikaner city including Junagarh Fort.
Junagarh Fort – The most famous of all structures in Bikaner is the Massive Fort with its 986 mtr. Long wall, 37 bastions, two entrances and exquisite quality of stone carving seen on the palaces and Havelis inside the fort. Afternoon is at leisure Overnight stay |
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Day 09: |
Bikaner/Jaisalmer by surface (approx 333 km / 08 hours)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer – named after its founder Rawal Jaisal. "Jaisalmer" means "the Hill Fort of Jaisal". The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer, check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel |
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Day 10: |
Jaisalmer Sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer city.
Jaisalmer Fort – Built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles. Its massive sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, turning to a magical honey-gold as the sun sets, Patwon Ki Haveli - Built by Guman Chand Patwa (and later by his five sons), a wealthy merchant and banker who had over three hundred trading centres from Afghanistan to China. This ornate five-storey complex took fifty years to complete. This is the largest, the most magnificent, and the most elaborate of Jaisalmer havelis, Salim Singh ki Haveli – was built by the scheming Prime Minister Salim Singh in 1815. It has a beautifully arched roof capped with blue cupolas and carved brackets in the form of peacocks. Also visit 12th-15th century Jain temples dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavanthji. Excursion to sand dunes to view the sunset and ride a camel on shifting sand dunes. Overnight stay |
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Day 11: |
JaisalmerFull day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 12: |
Jaisalmer/Jodhpur by surface (approx 290 km / 8 hours). After breakfast drive to Jodhpur – founded in 1459, is referred as Sun City for its bright & sunny weather. It is also termed as Blue city for it blue whitewashed houses around Mehrangarh Fort.
Upon arrival in Jodhpur, check into hotel
Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 13: |
Jodhpur Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city.
Mehrangarh Fort – located a 125 m high hill. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India. The construction of the fort started in 1459. The walls of the fort are up to 36 m high and 21 m wide; they enclose some exquisite structures. The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. The ramparts of fort not only has excellently preserved cannons but also gives a breathtaking view of the city. Kipling once remarked, the fort seems to have been built by giants and not by ordinary people.
Also visit Jaswant Thada – an architectural landmark. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their surface. Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs.
Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay |
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Day 14: |
Jodhpur Full day is at leisure, overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 15: |
Jodhpur / Mount Abu (approx 260 kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Mount Abu , upon arrival check in at hotel for two nights stay. In the evening you can walk to the Nakki Lake and also see the sunset.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 16: |
Mount Abu
After breakfast visit the sanctuary. The sanctuary provides shelter to the common langur, wild boar, sambhar, leopard & grey jungle fowl. Besides a number of flowering trees( Dhak & Erythrina ) enhance the beauty of this place.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 17: |
Mount Abu / Kumbalgarh (approx 175 Kms. 4 ½ hrs. drive). After breakfast visit the famous Jain Temples of Delwara with amazing architecture and finest carvings in marble. Later in the afternoon drive to Kumbalgarh for Kumbalgarh Sanctuary. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 18: |
Kumbalgarh
After breakfast visit the Kumbalgarh Sanctuary. It is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur district of Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit the Sanctuary. The only sanctuary, where Indian wolf is breeding successfully. Mostly west of the fort the sanctuary also support leopard, sloth, chowsingha, sambhar, hyena, flying squirrel, crocodiles & a variety of birds. The monsoon brings on the attractive flora & the autumn, russets colours. The tribals Bhils & Garasis can be seen here, living in their traditional huts.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 19: |
Kumbalgarh / Udaipur by surface (approx 82 km / 3 hours) After breakfast check out at hotel and drive to Udaipur – Udaipur lies in a valley, amidst green hills on the banks of Lake Pichola. Along the shores of the lake is the palace of the Maharana. Within the palace, view peacocks in mosaic on the walls, floors inlaid with tiles of rare beauty and roof gardens. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into. Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 20: |
Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy tour of Udaipur city.
City Palace - The city palace was built in 1725 with various palaces inside it such as Dilkush Mahal, the palace of Krishan Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal all ornately decorated. The museum in City Palace contains incomparable historic and artistic heritage which dates back to 14 century, Jagdish Temple - Dedicated to Vishnu, the preserver, this temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651, Saheliyon Ki Bari - The Garden of the Maids of Honour, a most serene place in Udaipur, designed by Maharana Fateh Singh. It consists of beautiful lawns, gardens and fountains, a retreat for the ladies of the household, Rana Pratap Smarak, Nagar & Sajan Niwas Gardens - Overlooking the Fateh Sagar is the Moti Magri (Pearl Hill) on which is a statue of Maharana Pratap on his famous horse Chetak. Local guide claim that he jumped an abyss of extraordinary width in the heat of the battle even after losing one leg! The path to the top winds through some attractive gardens.
Boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola - The beautiful Lake Pichola derives its name from a nearby village Picholi. Udai Singh built a dam and from then the lake has become a meeting place for more than two hundred species of migratory and resident birds.
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Day 21: |
Udaipur / Chittaurgarh by surface( approx 112 kms / 02 hrs) Morning after breakfast drive to Chittaurgarh, upon arrival check in at hotel for one night stay. Afternoon sightseeing Chittor Fort, The Palace of Rani Padmini, The Vijay Stamba.
Overnight stay at hotel
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Day 22: |
Chittaurgarh / Bundi ( approx 121 kms / 04 hrs)
After breakfast check out at hotel and transfer to Bundi by suface
Overnight stay at hotel
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Day 23: |
Bundi
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 24: |
Bundi – Pushkar (approx 206 kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Pushkar – Located 11 km west of Ajmer, is sacred to the Hindus. It is the site of a temple to Brahma, the Creator, which are very rare in the country. Today, there are around 400 temples in Pushkar and the sacred lake is circled by 52 Ghats built over the years by several kings and nobles. Pushkar is also the site for one of the largest cattle fairs in the world. For 12 days in of the Kartik, which falls sometime in November, the little town is taken over by Lakhs of animals and visitors. The cattle fair and the mela are believed to be the most colourful animal fair in the world. Upon arrival at pushkar check in at hotel for two nights stay. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 25: |
Pushkar After breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour of Pushkar including (Bhrama Temple), overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 26: |
Pushkar/Jaipur by surface (approx 145 km / 5 hours) Drive to Jaipur – Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India.This town is also referred as Pink city for the colour of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honour the visit of Prince Albert of England.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel
Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 27: |
Jaipur
Morning excursion to the Amber City Fort situated 130m high with the Aravali hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces the recall the glory and wealth of Amber’s association with the Mughals. Afternoon visit the City Palace (still houses the erstwhile Royal family); Jantar Mantar – the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds, with 1043 windows) - built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves.
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Day 28: |
Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra (approx 253 km/6 hours)
Drive to Agra – stands on the right bank of the river Yamuna, was once the seat of the Mughal rulers, the zenith of art and an enshrined romance. A town famous for its beautiful medieval monuments. The passion of the Mughals for building endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world.
En-route sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri – 40 km (1 hour) from Agra, lies the beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire’s splendor. Later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, check into hotel Rest of the day is at leisure.
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Day 29: |
Agra Morning visit the world famous monument of India, the Taj Mahal {Closed on Fridays} (1631-1653a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. It employed 20,000 workers from the Central Asia and Europe for 22 years to construct this extravagant monument of love, inlaying the white marble edifice with precious and semi precious stones. Afternoon visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna, made by the Mughal King Akbar in the 16th century and completed by his grandson Shah Jahan, who was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb for 8 years in this fort, before his death. The fort is crescent - shaped and the perimeter is 2.4 km long. Overnight stay |
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Day 30: |
Agra Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel |
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Day 31: |
Agra/Delhi by surface (approx 220 km /5 hours)
Drive to Delhi Upon arrival in Delhi, check into hotel Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay |
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Day 32: |
Delhi/ Home Country by flight
Transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight to your home country. |
