Delhi / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur / Mt.
Abu / Ranakpur / Udaipur / Kota / Ranthambore / Jaipur / Agra / DelhiDay 01 Arrive Delhi Today
Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are greeted with a traditional
Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
Day
02 New Delhi Sightseeing After a leisurely morning embark on a tour
of "Imperial City" New Delhi. Drive pass through the Raisina Hill
to view Parliament House, The President House, past the imposing India Gate,
visit the Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus Temple and Birla Temple.
Evening return to the Red Fort to watch the "Son et Lumire" show
which is an Interplay of colorful lights and sound tracing the history of
monument till date. (B)
Day 03 Old Delhi
Sightseeing / Mandawa (259 kms)
Today
tour of Old Delhi includes The Red Fort - the most opulent Fort and Palace
of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan, Also visit Jama Masjed - the largest mosque in
India and Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi. Later drive to
Mandawa - The region lays the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and
Bikaner and includes Jhunjhuniun, Sikar and Churu districts of Rajasthan.
(B)
Day 04 Mandawa Sightseeing / Bikaner (190
kms) Today morning visit the Mandawa (Shekhwati). The semi-desert
region of Shekhwati is popularly known as the 'open-air art gallery' of
Rajasthan. Shekhawati, is unique as no-where else in the world there is such
a hundreds of haveli's, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts. Also visit to
Havelies in Mandawa notably the Chokhani Saraf & Ladia Havelies. The
terrace of the rugged Fort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the
extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses and medieval painting of
Shekhawati. Afternoon drive to Bikaner. (B)
Day 05 Bikaner
Sightseeing / Jaisalmer (333 Kms) Morning embark on a tour of
Bikaner City; visit the Junagarh Fort, built in 1611 AD. The palaces worth
visiting are Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, and Bijai Phool Mahal. Later proceed
to Jaisalmer-the ancient citadel on the Caravan route linking India With
Persia, Arabia and The Mediterranean (B)
Day 06
Jaisalmer Sightseeing / Desert Camel Safari Morning embark half day
tour of Jaisalmer fort. Afterwards visit to the Gadisar Tank & large
houses of the merchant called havelies, some of them dating to the
Premediaval Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Shah Haveli and Nathamal Ki Haveli with
their intricately carved screens on the facades and the typical traditional
architecture.
Desert Camel Safari: Afternoon Desert Camel
Safari start for Sam Sand Dunes on edge of Deset National Park. Located in
the midst of Thar Desert this camp recreates the magical atmosphere of a
traditional Mediaeval Desert Camp on a trade route. The Camp provides for
all the comforts. The accommodation consists of Swiss Cottage Type tents
with attached baths having running hot & cold water. After spending few
hours on a camel safari in the Thar Desert, Guests can relax & spend the
evening around the campfire, enjoying live music and dance performances by "
Langha"
Tribe of Professional singers
. TENTED CAMP. (BLD)
Day
07 Depart Jodhpur & Sightseeing (285 Kms) 
Breakfast
at Camp and depart to Jodhpur - the Great Indian Desert, sites on sand stone
hill surrounded by a strong wall, approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry
gates. Afternoon Half day sightseeing of the city includes visit to
Meherangarh Fort, drive through the old city and past the Clock Tower near
the largest spice bazaar in the sub-continent, visit the Jaswant Thada
Cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the most
magnificent, modern 20th century Palace, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and its
museum - a treasure trove. (B)
Day 08 Depart Mt.
Abu / Sightseeing (326 Kms)Morning countryside drive to Mount Abu-
located 4000 ft above sea level is solitary hill station i.e also a
pilgrimage center for Jains. Afternoon visit world famous Dilwara Jain
Temple- consisting of five jain temples built from the beginning of the 11th
century onwards with intricate ornamental carvings represent the climax in
the art of decoration in stones, Nikki Lake, Brahmin Kumari Ashram, Peace
Park & Gyan Sarovar. (B)
Day 09 Mt. Abu /
Ranakpur / Udaipur(175 Kms) Morning leave for Udaipur. Enroute
visit to Ranakpur temples of the Jains, built in the 15th century in the
lovely valley of Aravallis. It has grand structure & beautiful
Sculptures. The 1444 pillars in the temple are different from each other.
The magic of light & shade is really awe- inspiring. Afternoon is free
to explore colorful Bazar & Shopping. (B)
Day 10 Udaipur
Sightseeing Today sight seeing of Udaipur includes The City Palace,
drive around Fateh Sagar lake, Sahelion-ki-Bari (The fountained and flowered
garden of Maidens), Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana
Pratap, Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 11 Udaipur / Kota (270 kms)Morning
drive to Kota-known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. It has an
interesting blend of the Old and the New. The fort, overlooking the mighty
Chambal river, is the foremost tourist attraction here. Afternoon
sightseeing of Kota. Kota houses the museum and has some elaborately painted
chambers. Ghazi Gate- famous for its outstanding mirror work, ebony and
ivory inlaid doors. (B)
Day 12 Kota / Ranthambore
Game Viewing (110 kms) 
This
morning Lifetime Experience a one-hour OPTIONAL Mountain Air's fantastic
Magic Mountain Flight of the mighty Himalayas to see Mt. Everest. Afternoon
visit the beautiful town of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Bodhnat followed by
tour of Patan - the second largest city in the valley also known as
Lalitpur. Stop at Tibetan Refugee Craft Centre. Prior to returning to your
hotel.(BD)
Day 13 Ranthambore / Jaipur (175 kms)
Today's drive to Jaipur - Known as the "Pink City",
Jaipur is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan. En route visit to
the deserted 17th Century fortress of Amber. Ascent to the fort on Gaily
Caparisoned elephant to various palaces with rooms and stunning beauty
including the world's finest chamber of Mirrors and the temple Kali.
Afternoon visit to Maharaja's City Palace - where you can see an imposing
blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. Jantar Mantar (an accurate
observatory built in 1726 AD). Birla White Marble temple and Hawa Mahal
(Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal
facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires. (B)
Day 14 Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri /
Agra (232 kms) On today's drive to Agra through the countryside we
see villages woman dressed in the brilliantly colored Saris of the region,
Camels & Scenes of rural lives. En route visit the ghost city of
Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is
deserted and left in solitude to reminisce over its past glory. Enjoy the
Magnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset. (B)
Day 15 Agra / Delhi (204 kms) / Onward Destination Morning
visit the 16th Century Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor
Jehan in the memory of her father. Later drive to Delhi. After taking a lot
of memories say good-bye to this fascinating land. Arrive Delhi &
transfer to International airport to board the flight for Onward
Destination. (B)
Inclusion & Highlights
- Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities
- Daily full breakfast
- Bottled of mineral water
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by
air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
- Desert Camel Safari at Jaisalmer.
- Tribal Village safari
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at
Delhi
- Game viewing in Ranthambore National Park.
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
