Day 01: Delhi: The vast and exotic subcontinent of India beckons as you arrive in Delhi, the capital of India. Met at Airport and transferred to your hotel. (Your Rooms are kept ready for immediate occupancy).
Day 02: Delhi: Morning explore Old Delhi, beginning with the Red Fort & Jama Masjid symbols of Mughal power. Enjoy a Pedi-cab ride through the old market streets of Chandni Chowk. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar, Humanyun’s Tomb (a predecessor of Taj Mahal) and drive past the Government buildings including the Presidential Palace & India Gate. Evening you are invited for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight stay in Delhi. [B,D]
Day 03: Delhi/Agra (210km/4hrs): Drive to Agra in the morning, stopping en-route at Sikandra (Tomb of Akbar the Great). Later visit Mehtab Bagh to admire breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal at sunset – a photographer’s delight. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,D]
Day 04: Agra: Morning enjoy an extended visit to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure.Evening visit home of an Indian family. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,D]
Day 05: Agra/Jaipur (235km/5hrs): Drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century Mughal capital. Enjoy a Heritage Walk & explore the local colorful bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay in Jaipur. [B,D]
Day 06: Jaipur: Morning visit the impregnable Amber Fort riding atop an elephant, Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace Of Winds) & City Palace Museum. Afternoon at leisure or shopping. Overnight stay in Jaipur. [B,D]
Day 07: Jaipur/Mandawa (180 Kms/4hrs): Drive to Mandawa which dates back to 17th century famous for its frescoes in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Most of these can be seen in Mandawa Castle now a hotel of great charm and character. Enjoy a heritage walk in the town to see some exquisite Havelis depicting the art & frescoes of that period. Overnight stay in Castle Mandawa. [B,D]
Day 08: Mandawa/Bikaner (190 Kms/4hrs): Drive through the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan to Bikaner. Later in the afternoon visit Junagarh Fort, one of the most interesting forts in Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Bikaner. [B,D]
Day 09: Bikaner/Jaisalmer (310 Kms/6hrs): Drive to Jaisalmer stopping at Gajner: a venue of Maharaja Ganga Singh’s legendary Shikar (hunting) parties. The medieval fortress town of Jaisalmer rises out of the remote deserts of Rajasthan like a city at the very end of the world. Enjoy the Sunset from Bara Bagh with clusters of hauntingly beautiful cupolaed marble cenotaphs of the Maharawals of Jaisalmer. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer. [B,D]
Day 10: Jaisalmer: Morning tour of Jaisalmer includes visit to Gadisar Lake, The Golden Fort & the famous Havelis – Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli. Afternoon visit Sam Desert National Park and enjoy a Camel Safari over the sand dunes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer. [B,D]
Day 11: Jaisalmer/Jodhpur (290 Kms/5hrs): Drive to Jodhpur through the arid plains of Marwar. Afternoon visit the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada-the royal crematorium built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Later visit the downtown Clock Tower market. Overnight stay in Jodhpur. [B,D]
Day 12: Jodhpur/Narlai (200 Kms/5hrs): Drive to Narlai – a sleepy little town famous for Jain Temples. Afternoon enjoy a walk through the town visiting some temples and homes of the local inhabitants. Also visit the amazing 15th century Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Overnight stay in Narlai. [B,D]
Day 13: Narlai/Udaipur (130 Kms/3hrs): Late morning drive to Udaipur – the city of palace, lakes & gardens often described by Europeans as the Venice of East. Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,D]
Day 14: Udaipur: Morning visit the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana, the Crystal Gallery at Durbar Hall and Sahelion-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor). Afternoon – free to enjoy Udaipur on your own. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,D]
Day 15: Udaipur/Delhi/Home: Morning at leisure. Later fly to Delhi to connect to your homebound flights. [B]
- Marvel the architectural genius of the World Heritage UNESCO sites in Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
- Pedi-cab ride & Welcome Dinner in Delhi
- Admire breathtaking views of the Taj
- Mahal from Mehtab Bagh at Dusk
- Extended visit to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal with a photograph for you
- Visit home of an Indian family
- Elephant back excursion at the Amber Fort
- Heritage walk in the Pink city of Jaipur
- Grandeur of the Forts & palaces of Rajasthan
- Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
- Crystal Gallery at the Durbar Hall in Udaipur
- Marvel the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur
- Special photography and Ethnic encounters
Hotels:
Delhi (Crown Plaza)
Agra (Wyndham Grand)
Jaipur (Four Points Sheraton)
Mandawa (Castle Mandawa)
Bikaner (Laxmi Niwas Palace)
Jaisalmer (Desert Tulip)
Jodhpur (Ajit Bhawan Palace)
Narlai (Rawla Narlai)
Udaipur (Fatehgarh).
