Rajasthan

Arrival at Delhi Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight at your hotel in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a city tour of New Delhi covering the Vijay Chowk, “Victory Square, India gate memorializing Indian soldiers who died in World War I, the President’s House (The Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Lotus Temple. Then visit Old Delhi: the Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial (Rajghat), Jama Masjid. Then travel far back in time at Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage and lastly visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world. Optionally visit Chandni Chowk, one of the main oldest market in Delhi. Overnight at your hotel in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Mandawa. Mandawa is part of Shekhavati, a region that once was on the silk route of China, whose inhabitants, the rich merchants, lavishly decorated their houses with paintings on religion, historical, folk and social themes. On arrival check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a  tour of this Shekhawati region visiting some of the prominent and significant Havelis architecture, historic traditional homes with large interior courtyards and decorative frescoes. Overnight at your hotel in Mandawa.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Bikaner. In the afternoon, visit the Junagarh Fort built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh. Then the Junagarh Fort Museum. The museum displays a DH9 De Havilland warplane. The plane was presented to Maharaja Ganga Singh by the British government to recognize the contribution of the Bikaner State Forces during the First World War. Admire the Rampuria Haveli which is an elegantly built mansion.Overnight at your hotel in Bikaner.”

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Jaisalmer, also known as the Golden City. Check-in at your hotel. Optionally visit Bada Bagh: Jaisalmer’s Marvelous Garden of Cenotaphs, Queen of Thar and the Gardisar Lake.Then, do a heritage walk in medieval streets to see the lively arts’ scene, the local farmers’ market, the hand-crafted leather goods, as well as various handicrafts such as doll puppets, pottery,etc…Finally, finish your day dining under the stars while listening to a live local musicians or watching a puppet show. Overnight at your hotel in Jaisalmer.

Breakfast at the hotel.Proceed for your sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort built between the 12th and 15th century. The Fort’s uniqueness is that it still has around 5000 people living inside.

It is a proud chattel of the Bhati clan. Rawal Jaiswal,was the founder of Jaisalmer city. It is a 250-foot-tall fort, which is protected by 30-feet-long walls. Visit the Jain Temples within the Fort. From the top of the Palace, you can have a golden view of the whole Jaisalmer city and as the whole city is built of yellow sand stones it gives the impression of a golden city of India when the sun rays fall on the city.You also visit the Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli.

Later in the afternoon, you will be driven to Sam Sand Dunes to watch the sensational sunset and, also enjoy a safari by jeep. Experience a cultural program of traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance usually performed at the desert camps.

Overnight camp in the Thar desert.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Jodhpur. Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is also called the “Blue City”. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Excursion optional to Bishnoi Village Safari You can have a glimpse of a rich cultural life of Marwar and enjoy a village safari and dinner with Bishnoi Villagers. Overnight at at your hotel  in Jodhpur.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a tour visiting Mehrangarh Fort. It is situated on a 120m high rocky hillRao Jodha, the then chief of Rathore clan, constructed it in 1459. There are a number of attractions within the fort, like several palaces, galleries, a museum, temples, mausoleums, gardens, lakes, and towers… Jaswant Thada-Jaswant Thada lies to the left of the Mehrangarh fort complex. It is a royal cenotaph made up of white marble. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Overnight at your hotel in Jodhpur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave to Udaipur set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan. On the way visit the incredible masterpiece of the Jain Temples at Ranakpur known for its intricate carvings. Check-in at your hotel. Udaipur is a beautiful city called the “White City” due to its gleaming marble edifices and also referred as ‘The City of Lakes’. Overnight at your hotel in Udaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a full day tour of Udaipur, beginning with the visit to Saheliyon Ki Bari, the “Garden of Maids”. Then visit the beautiful white City Palace, overlooking The Lake Pichola, it was originally built in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan. The City Palace Museum exhibits a remarkable collection of ancient curios, antiques, and sculptures, as well as priceless possessions of ages gone by. Miniature paintings on display depict many aspects of the royal lifestyle enjoyed by privileged few who lived there. Up next is a visit to the magnificent Jagdish Mandir, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, constructed in the Indo- Aryan style of architecture. Followed by a Boat Ride on the picturesque Lake Pichola, it reveals some of the spectacular palaces of the Rajput princes, for which Udaipur is famous, on islands and along the shore. Overnight at your hotel in Udaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and leave to Pushkar a holy city of Rajasthan which is also famous for its yearly Pushkar Camel Fair. In the afternoon visit the Brahma Temple the creator of the world which is the one and only temple in the world dedicated to him. A walk around the ghats near the Pushkar Lake. Overnight at your hotel in Pushkar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave to Jaipur. Check-in at your hotel. In the evening visit optionally Chokhi-Dhani (an ethnic resort) to enjoy Rajasthani food, cultural program and folk dance. Overnight at your hotel in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort where you have ascent to the fort by jeep. Amber Fort was constructed in 1592 A.D by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. Later visit Jahal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace-Museum, Jantar Mantar-Observatory,and Hawa Mahal. Visit The Government Central Museum, Albert Hall, Jaipur (1876-87) named in honour of the “Prince of Wales” Albert Edward, son of Queen Victoria who laid its foundation stone on a visit to Jaipur in 1876. It was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob (1841-1917) in the Indo-Saracenic style. Today it houses a Museum of Art and Antiquities. An Egyptian Mummy, Persian Garden Carpet, etc… are displayed as the center of attraction in the museum Albert hall. Visit the famous Panna Meena Stepwell for its well-preserved stepwells. Overnight at your hotel in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed to Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as the “city of victory”, it was made a capital city by the Mughal emperor Akbar and was constructed between 1571 and 1573. On arrival at Agra check into hotel. In the afternoon, free to do the Agra Handicraft walking tour known for its calligraphy, textiles, paintings, carpet weaving, marble handicraft… Overnight at your hotel in Agra.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Taj Mahal, The symbol of Love. Visit Agra Fort and proceed to Delhi airport or stay one night in Delhi before taking your flight.