Day
01/ Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day
02/ Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi
:
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the
Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW
DELHI-
An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive
through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
03/ New Delhi - Bagar ( By road )
Morning drive to Shekhawati town and Bagar. The typical havelis
in Shekhawati consist of two courtyards, an outer one for the men
which serves as an extended threshold and the inner one, the domain
of the women. The biggest ones sometimes had three or four courtyards
and two to three stories high. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening
at leisure. Night stay in Bagar.
Day
04 / Bagar
Morning after breakfast excursion to Nawalgarh - founded in 1737
by Nawal Singh. Has some of the best preserved havelis and finest
frescoes in Shekhawati. Later visit Mandawa - founded in the 18th
century. Mandawa ,often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan',
the region is famous for the high quality frescoes. Also visit the
painted Havelis of the ancient and the famous silk route. Night
stay in Mandawa. Night stay in Bagar.
Day
05/ Bagar - Bikaner ( By road )
Morning drive to Bikaner - the camel city. Visit the well-preserved
Junagarh Fort. It is an unassailable fortress, which has never been
conquered. Built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, one of the most
distinguished generals in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is
a formidable structure encircled by a moat. In the evening visit
the unique camel-breeding farm. This government managed station,
8km from Bikaner is probably unique in Asia. There are about 230
camels at the National Camel Research Center and three different
breeds are reared here. The British army had a camel crops drawn
from Bikaner during the World War I. Also visit Lallgarh Palace
and Fort Museum. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day
06/ Bikaner - Jaisalmer ( By road )
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer on camels to desert
camp in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend the day in rustic desert
atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Day
07/ Jaisalmer
Morning drive back to Jaisalmer city and transfer to hotel. Later
proceed for sightseeing of various attractions of the town covering
forts ( 80 meters above plains ) & Jain Temples within the Fort
built in 12th to 15th century which are very worth watching. The
specialty of the Fort is that still approximately 5000 people are
living inside. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you can
have the golden view of whole Jaisalmer city as whole city is built
in yellow sand stones, when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression
as golden city of India. Afterwards visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath
Ji Mal Ki Haveli. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day
08/ Jaisalmer - Jodhpur ( By road )
Morning drive through desert landscape with brief halts at Kheechan
(haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village (ancient
trading town famous for its superbly carved temples). Osian village
is like an oasis in the desert, situated on the diversion off the
main Jodhpur - Bikaner Highway. A drive to this ancient township
takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated by desert stretches
and little hamlets. Osian has 15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical
temples. Of these the most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya
or Sun Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and
the main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. At Jodhpur visit old
markets around Clock Tower. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day
09/ Jodhpur
Morning half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to see the sincere
concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental conservation.
Later back at Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort
was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs when they shifted
their capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur. Mehrangarh appears
to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself, so well built
into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and
the walls begin. It is approached by a series of seven gateways
set at an angle so that armies could not charge them with any success.
Pass the gates, the fort-palace takes one's breath away . Across
from huge courtyards are the set wings of palatial apartments that
have been built over five centuries of bristling history. Also visit
the Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road
that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground
of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental
gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant
Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers, in the same
neighbourhood, are relatively simpler. Inside the main hall are
royal portraits and other possessions. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day
10/ Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh ( By road )
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh, visit the temples of Ranakpur en route
and reach Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location nestled in forested
hills encompassing an impregnable fort. Its location had always
been Kumbhalgarh's greatest advantage. Because it was virtually
inaccessible in the 15th century, Rana Kumbha of Mewar built this
great defensive fortress on a 3,500 feet (1,100 meters) high hill
overlooking the approaches from Ajmer and Marwar. Today, precisely
because it is within easy reach of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and
Pushkar -yet off the well trodden tourist routes-Kumbhalgarh is
an attractive destination. Night stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Day
11/ Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Udaipur and transfer to hotel. At sunset take a
boat trip over Lake Pichhola. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
12/ Udaipur
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Udaipur covering
City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Eklingji and Nagda. Evening entertainment
at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
13/ Udaipur - Dungarpur ( By road )
Morning drive to Dungarpur and transfer to hotel. Later visit the
stunning interiors of Juna Mahal Palace. The seven storey palace,
Juna Mahal was built in stages between 13th and 18th centuries.
It is filled with many old frescoes and paintings. The Aam Khas
or main living room, has impressive mirror work and glass inlays.
The former royal hunting lodge, on a nearby hilltop, has sensational
views over the town and its many temples. Dungarpur has largest
concentration of Bhil tribal population in Rajasthan. Evening at
leisure. Night stay in Dungarpur.
Day
14/ Dungarpur - Bijaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Bijaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit
the most impressive Chittaur Fort, historically known for its fierce
battles and bloody sacrifices. The Fort, the pride of Chittaur,
is a massive structure with many gateways. It was built initially
by the later Maurya rulers in the 7th century AD and in due course
of time became the capital of the Sisodias of Mewar. Perched on
a 180 m high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. The fort has many
magnificent monuments - all fine examples of Rajput architecture.
Unfortunately, on account of the various battles fought and lost,
many of the monuments are in ruins. Some of the monuments that can
be seen are the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower), Kirti Stambh (Tower
of Fame), Rana Kumbha's and Padmini's Palaces. Night stay in Bijapur.
Day
15/ Bijaipur - Kota ( By road )
Morning drive to Kota through ruined temple towns of Menal and Bijoliyan.
At Kota take a half-day sightseeing trip of the palace and the museum.
Night stay in Kota.
Day
16 / Kota
After breakfast continue sight seeing in Kota. Kota is an amazing
example of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization. Its
wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples
of past centuries retain their former glory. Its present-day edifices
and heavy industries have made it the industrial heartland of Rajasthan.
The history of the city dates back to the 12th century AD, when
chieftain Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and
Hadoti. Later in the early I 7th century AD, during the reign of
the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi - Rao Ratan Singh,
gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since
then, Kota became a hallmark of Rajput gallantry and culture. Night
stay in Kota.
Day
17/ Kota - Ranthambhore ( By road )
Morning drive to Sawai Madhopur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later
take a jungle safari in jeeps to see the famous wildlife sanctuary
which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered
to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its
natural habitat. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day
18/ Ranthambhore
Morning safari in National Park. Later spent the day at leisure.
Night stat in Ranthambhore.
Day
19/ Ranthambhore - Pushkar ( By road )
Morning drive to Pushkar.
Pushkar - is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik
poornima (full moon) in the November each year. At this time this
otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar
is thrown into colourful confusion when the desert tribes and camel
caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery
and spices beside the sacred Pushkar Lake and to perform their rituals
in its waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music.
Upto 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with
numerous festooned camels and colourful pilgrims. After 10 hectic
days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities,
everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake on the night of the
full moon. Spend the day to explore the spiritual facets of the
town. Night stat in Pushkar.
Day
20/ Pushkar - Jaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. In the evening walk
through many interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of shops
of artisans, temples and traditional houses. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
21/ Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is
one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the
former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded
hills. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as
Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade,
is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which
the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views
of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's
observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th
century. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dhani (an ethnic village
resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan
here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances,
puppet show and various other interesting activities. Night stay
in Jaipur.
Day
22/ Jaipur - Neemrana ( By road )
Morning drive to Neemrana and transfer to hotel. Later free to relax
and appreciate the strong character the fort reflects. Night stay
in Neemrana.
Day
23/ Neemrana - New Delhi - Departure ( By road )
Morning drive to New Delhi. Arrive Delhi and later transfer to airport
for onward flight.