DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the
ai rport
and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the
country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which
successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the
modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New
Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The
division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will
invariably confront the citys’ past.

DAY 02 : DELHI - AGRA (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS)
After breakfast, half day
city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest
mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was
started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort,
which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was
built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat -
the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, leave for
Agra. Arrive Agra and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 03 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
(256 KMS, 06-07 HRS)
After
breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was
built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up
until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the
hall of public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very
similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir,
near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day The
Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory
of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631
and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - built by Emperor Akbar
in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was
abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim
Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still
preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipurin the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
04 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from
the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber
Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the
ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort
began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of
Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, free for individual activities. Afternoon,
city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which
has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets,
enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory
built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa
Mahal.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR - MANDAWA (168 KMS, 04-05
HRS)
After breakfast, leave for Mandawa. Arrive
Mandawa and check in at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, visit
Mandawa This region came into
prominence in the 14th century when a number of Muslim clans
moved into the area and the towns of this region developed
into important trading posts on the caravan routes emanating
from the ports of Gujarat. This region is famous for painted
havelis (houses) most of which date back from the 18th
century. The major towns of interest are Mandawa, Fatehpur,
Nawalgarh. Visit the havelis in Mandawa and other villages of
Shekhawati region.

DAY
06 : MANDAWA - BIKANER (190 KMS, 04-05 HRS)
After breakfast, leave for Bikaner.
Arrive Bikaner and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of Bikaner. a desert town founded in 1488
by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji.
Visit the Junagarh Fort which was contructed between
1588 and 1593 by a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor,
Akbar. The fort has a 986m long wall with 37 bastions and two
entrances; Camel Breeding Farm, managed by goverment
this camel breeding station is probably unique in Asia and has
thousands of camels. Afternoon, leave for Jaisalmer. Arrive
Jaisalmer and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 07 : BIKANER - JAISALMER (333 KMS,
06-07 HRS)
After breakfast, visit the Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke.
Later, leave for Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at
prebooked hotel.
DAY
08 : JAISALMER
After breakfast, city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the the
citadel – the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth
of the population lives. The fort also houses Jain temples of
the 12th to 15th centuries, Patwon Ki Haveli – a five
storey mansion with carved pillars & murals of Salim
Singh. Also visit Gadsisar, which had once supplied
water to the city ; the temples & archways around it have
been built by a courtesan. Afternoon, excursion to Sam – 45
km away, is known for its sand dunes & is the venue for
the Desert festival. Get the actual feel of the desert by
enjoying a camel ride on the sand dunes and witness a
magnificent sunset on the sand dunes. Return to Jaisalmer for
overnight stay.
DAY
09 : JAISALMER - JODHPUR (290 KMS, 05-06 HRS)
After breakfast,
leave for Jodhpur. On arrival in Jodhpur, checkin at prebooked
hotel. In the afternoon, city tour of Jodhpur. After
breakfast, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally
means “Majestic Fort”, located at the very centre of the
city. There are ,in all , three gates , each built to
commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the
fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins,
furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well
preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex
lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in
commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of
Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also
visit the Clock Tower – the city centre.
DAY 10 : JODHPUR - Delhi
Transfer to Airport
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