DELHI / MANDAWA / BIKANER / JAISALMER / JODHPUR /
RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR / JAIPUR / AMBER FORT / RANTHAMBORE / FATEHPUR SIKRI /
AGRA / DELHI Day 01 Arrive Delhi Today
Arrive Delhi,The Capital of India. You are greeted with a traditional Indian
Welcome and escorted transfer to THE TAJ PALACE 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. (BD)
Day
03 Old Delhi Sightseeing / Mandawa (240 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 lies the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner and
includes Jhunjhuniun, Sikar and Churu districts of Rajasthan, CASTLE MANDAWA
HOTEL. (BD)
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. HOTEL LAL GARH
PALACE. (BD)
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. HOTEL RAWAL KOT. (BD)
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. 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. HOTEL TAJ HARI MAHAL. (BD)
Day 08 Village Safari /
Ranakpur / Udaipur (260 Kms) Today morning enjoy a Village Safari
(By Jeep)- A memorable outing in Jeeps visit various traditional villages
seeing local handicrafts viz. stone makers, pottery, hand weaving and also
men in their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral silver jewellery,
etc. Afternoon 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. HOTEL LAKE PALACE - once a royal island retreat and now a
luxurious hotel seemingly floating upon the waters of Lake Pichola. HOTEL
LAKE PALACE (BD)
Day 9 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. (BD)
Day
10 Udaipur / Jaipur Sightseeing Morning fly to Jaipur - the "Pink
City". Afternoon visit to Maharaja's City Palace, Jantar Mantar (an
accurate Observatory built in 1726 AD), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind) - a five
storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal façade overhanging
windows and Birla White Marble temple. JAI MAHAL HOTEL. (BD)
Day
11 Amber Fort Excursion / Ranthambore National Park (175 kms) This
morning go up the Amber Fort ascended an Caparisoned Elephant true to the
style of the Maharajas of the past. Later drive to Ranthambore National Park
famous for Tiger Reserve. SAWAI MADHOPUR LODGE. (BD)
Day 12 Morning &
Evening Game ViewingEarly morning 3 hours Canter drive deep into
the Jungle to see the Wild Animal activities. After breakfast visit the
Ranthambore Fort. Afternoon another Game Viewing in the Park. (BLD)
Day
13 Ranthambore / Agra ( 294 kms)After breakfast drive to Agra. On
today's drive through the countryside we see villages woman dressed in the
brilliantly colored Saris of the region, Camils & Scenes of rural lives.
Enjoy the Megnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love in the warm glow of
Sunset. TAJ VIEW HOTEL. (BD)
Day 14 Agra
Sightseeing / Fatehpur Sikri / Delhi / Onward ( 204 kms) Today
embark and visit the 16th Century Agra Fort. Drive to Delhi en route
visiting Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Delhi & transfer to
airport to board the flight for Onward destination. (BD).
Inclusion
& Highlights
- Deluxe & First Class accommodation with Private bath
& shower facilities.
- Daily full breakfast and dinner
- During stay at Tents & Ranthambore Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner will be served.
- Bottled of mineral water
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by
air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Internal flights (Economy Class)
- Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at
Delhi
- Desert Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
- Jeep Safari to Tribal Village in Jodhpur
- Travel by Brightly Caprisoned Elephant to Amber Fort
- Two Game Viewing in Ranthambore National Park
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
