Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Upon your arrival in Delhi, our travel manager welcomes you at the airport and then provides assistance to transfer you to hotel. Check in Hotel. Overnight at New Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi. After breakfast at hotel. Our tour guide takes you for a day-long sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes a visiting to the Qutub Minar, the India Gate (War Memorial), the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the President's Estate, the Parliament House and the secretarial building. Also visit Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and the colourful bazaar of Chandni Chowk. Overnight at New Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra. After breakfast drive to Agra and as soon as you reach the company representative receives and transfers you to hotel. Our guide takes you for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city including the famous marble monument of love Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-i-Am (hall of public audience) and Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience). Also explore the history behind the Itmad-ud-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Agra.
Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Day 4: Agar - Jaipur. After breakfast drive to the "Pink City" of Jaipur and en route visit the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city was built by emperor Akbar in 1569 as the capital of his empire but the scarcity of water forced to shift his capital to Delhi. Visit several old structures inside the fortified city including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and some other places within this old city. After reaching at Jaipur, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur. After breakfast at hotel. the whole day is dedicated to the sightseeing of Jaipur. Our guide takes you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur. After breakfast drive for Udaipur, popularly known as the "Lake City". Upon your arrival in Udaipur our representative provides assistance and escorts you to the respective hotel for check-in. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 7: Udaipur. After breakfast enjoy city sightseeing tour of Udaipur by visiting its City Palace, the City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari, the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk at museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Afternoon in leisure and overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur - Jodhpur. After breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur.Enroute visit Famous Ranankpur Jain Temple. On arrival check in at hotel for overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur. After breakfast take a city sightseeing tour of various palaces and museum that include the imposing Mehrangrarh Fort. Also explore the Rajputana architecture by visiting the Moti Mahal, the Phool Mahal, Jaswant Thada and the Umaid public gardens. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer. After breakfast at hotel drive towards the golden city of Jaisalmer. Upon arrival, check in hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Rising from the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. The Jaiselmer fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its awesome splendour. The life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palaces, havelies, temples and typical desert life of men women cattle and camels. The 80 meter high fort, perch on the hill, houses the entire township within its ramparts. It has enchanting narrow lanes dotted with exquisite havelis, beautifully sculptured Jain temples of the 12th-15th century and palaces. The fort is approached through four gateways - Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hava Pol. Some of the most exotic mansions or havelis, all intricately latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer each with a different facade. The Havelis of Nathmalji, Patwon and Salim Singh all in Yellow Marble of Jaisalmer are exquisite works of art. A camel safari through the interesting and remote desert villages of Roopsi, Doojasar, Kanoi, Kuldara and the Cenotaphs of Barabagh can be interesting. The villages are very special, as different communities inhabit them.
Day 11: Jaisalmer. After breakfast at hotel. The whole day is dedicated for sightseeing of the desert city of Jaisalmer, located on the edge of Thar Desert. Visit the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. These havelis or mansions are known for their carved balconies, brackets which are supreme example of typical Rajasthani art. Also enjoy an evening camel ride at the Sam Dunes Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner. After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival our representative assists you to hotel for check in. In the afternoon our guide takes you for a city sight seeing tour. Bounded by a 7km long wall the city was founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488. The city has a 16th century built fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. So in this tour a visit to the fort complex is must. Also visit the Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Return to the hotel on time and stay overnight Bikaner.
Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa. After breakfast at hotel. Today we assist you in your tour to Mukandgarh/Mandava. On arrival check in at the hotel. After lunch, visit some of the important tourist places of Mukandgarh/Mandava known for its havelis with beautiful frescoes. Also visit the Mandawa castle, one of the finest castle of Rajasthan, having a good collection of armories, royal costumes and numismatic collection in its museum. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 14: Mandawa - Delhi. After breakfast drive for Delhi. We ensure timely transfer to the airport for connecting to flight for your onward destination with sweet memories of India.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- Accommodation in Double Occupancy Rooms basis
- Breakfast at each place
- All transfers through an exclusive air-conditioned car on disposal basis
- Services of an English-speaking guide during your all sightseeing schedule
- All kind of transport and luxury Taxes
- Elephant ride to Amer Fort
Price Excludes:
- All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, and beverages
- Domestic and International airfare
- Entrances to the monuments
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities
- Camera fee (still or movie)
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