Day 1-
ARRIVE DELHI
Depart for Delhi. Night in the plane.
Day 2- Delhi
Morning
free to relax after jet leg. Afternoon visit Delhi,
the capital of India, comprising Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi was the capital of Mughals between the
16th and the 19th centuries. Here there are many
mosques, monuments and forts the most notable being
the famous Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. The
medieval atmosphere of Old Delhi contrasts sharply
with the open, spacious streets of New Delhi, the
city created as the capital of India by the British.
Return to Hotel. Overnight.
Day 3- DELHI
Morning visit of the Lutyens designed Delhi - the
India Gate, Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati
Bhawan, the official residence of the President of
India. Qutab Minar. This 'Tower of Victory 'was
erected by Qutub-ud-din in 1193 and Humayun's Tomb,
built by the wife of the second Mughal emperor is
fine piece of architecture, the Taj Mahal, follows a
similar style of architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4- DELHI / AGRA
In the morning, take the road towards Agra, the old
imperial capital of India. It has some superb
monuments dating from that era. In the Afternoon,
visit the world famous Taj Mahal, whose eternal
beauty will astonish and mesmerize the visitors.
Thereafter visit of the Grand Agra Fort where lived
three Mughals Emperors. This fort rises on the edges
of Yamuna and is surrounded by a wall 20 meters high
and 2500 m in perimeter. Evening time free for
shopping. Overnight.
Day 5- AGRA/FATEHPUR SIKRI/ RANTHAMBHORE
In the morning we begin our Journey to the princely
State of Rajasthan. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri,
the abandoned city built by Akbar as his capital for
14 years. This city built in 1569 has some splendid
Palaces – with an excellent blend of Hindu and
Muslim architecture. Thereafter proceed to Bharatpur
station and take a train towards Ranthambhore -
Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is
400 sq. kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural
habitat for tigers, set in the Aravalli and Vindhya
hills. Arrive and proceed to the Lodge. Afternoon
visit the park for Game viewing which includes the
antelopes, spotted-deers, wild boars, monkeys,
crocodile and the majestic Bengal Tiger. Overnight.
Day 6- RANTHAMBHORE
Day dedicated for the visits of the Jungle to see
the wildlife and the Tiger. Overnight.
Day 7- RANTHAMBHORE / BUNDI
Morning,
depart for Bundi - the lively backwater town of 13th
Century dominated by large complex of Forts and
palaces, hugging the steep hillside. The complex is
mainly made of two- Garh-Palace and Taragarh-Fort
and then flowering into series of palaces, with a
fretted skyline of cupola, loggias and canopies.
Visit the Phool Palace below and the terraced
gardens and the splendid murals in the Chitra Shala
depicting the Bundi school style of miniature
paintings. Overnight.
Day 8- BIJOILA / MENAL / BIJAIPUR
Morning, depart for Bijaipur enroute visiting
Bijoila and Menal. Visit the temple, which is one of
the finest examples of 10th Century Pratihara
temple. Thereafter, continue for Bijaipur. Arrive
and check in to the Fort – built by Rao Shakti
Singh in 16th century. Overnight.
Day 9- BIJAIPUR / CHITTORGARH / UDAIPUR
In the morning leave for Chittorgarh, famous for its
sprawling hilltop fort situated on the hill and
spread over 700 acres, which epitomizes the
romantic, Rajput chivalry. Its sacred walls and
ruined palaces relate the saga of innumerable sieges
and heroism. Visit the Vijay Sthambh - the victory
tower, it is 37 mts high with 9 stories. It was
built in 1440 to commemorate Maharana Kumbha’s
victory over Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. The
Rana Kumbha Palace - the place where princess
Padmini and other royal ladies committed
‘Jauhar’ (mass suicide). Continue towards the
romantic city of Udaipur also known as " The
White City". Overnight.

Day 10- UDAIPUR
Set
around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by
dramatic palaces, Udaipur is surely Rajasthan's most
picturesque city. Morning visit the romantic and
stunning white marble Palace built on an island in
the Lake Pichola, the magnificent City Palace -
built in 1725, the ancient palaces of the Mewar
Royal Family for centuries, the Jagdish temple.
Afternoon visit the Sahelion –Ki-Bari also called
as the garden of demoiselles and its pond covered
with Lotus flowers, thereafter visit the school of
paintings, which specializes in miniatures. In the
evening enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola and
visit of Jag Mandir in the middle of the Romantic
Lake Pichola. Return to hotel. Overnight.
Day 11- UDAIPUR / RANAKPUR / ROHETGARH
Morning depart for Ranakpur the most magnificent
15th century Jain temples of India, delicately
carved out of white marble, in the deep secluded
valley of the Aravalli Hills. There are 1444 pillars
in the temples and none of them is similarly carved.
Also visit the temple of Adinath. Thereafter
continue for the village of Rohet--stay in the
fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th
century Champawat clan and experience the famed
warmth of courteous Rajput hospitality. Late in the
afternoon walk in the company of your host in the
Village to meet the people and get a first hand
knowledge about their tradition and culture.
Overnight.
Day 12- Rohet / Jodhpur / SAND DUNES
In the morning depart for Jodhpur, the blue city of
the desert. Visit its grand and imposing Mehrangarh
fort, which was to be practically in expugnable in
times of the wars. Spread over many kilometers, it
dominates the landscape. It shelters exquisite
palaces decorated with mural frescos and stone
laces. Thereafter proceed to the city and walk in
its quaint and colourful markets, vividly testifying
to the history and glory of this princely state.
Late in the afternoon continue for the camp located
atop a sand dune in the desert and stop for this
night. In the evening, take a Safari through the
landscape of Thar. Overnight Stay in hotel
Day 13- SAND DUNES / JAISALMER
Departure
for Jaisalmer, the yellow city lying in the heart of
the desert, surrounded by sand dunes with an
imposing and impregnable sand coloured fort. Today
it is an inhabited city whose chief attraction is
lacy filigree of pierced stonework facades of
merchant Havelis and private houses, and a series of
ornately carved Jain temples. In the afternoon visit
the Gadisar Lake, adorned with an arched gateway and
the royal Cenotaphs at the Barj Bagh and view the
setting Sun over this city which has a peculiar
glow.
Day 14- JAISALMER
Visit of Jaisalmer, splendid caravan city founded
into 1155 by Rao Jaisal The city is a jewel, the
exquisitely carved balconies of the " Havelis
" with rich filigree work all over, the fort
perched atop the hill with beautiful palaces and ’jharokhas’,
Jaisalmer is also called ’the Museum city’. In
the afternoon, proceed for an excursion towards
Khuri-40 kms to see the picturesque wind-caressed
dunes of the Thar Desert creating enchanting
mirages, indeed a breathtaking sight. Overnight
Day 15- JAISALMER / BIKANER
After breakfast depart for the fortified city of
Bikaner. Lying at the northern tip of the famous
triangle of the desert cities, Bikaner stands on a
slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a
long embattled wall having five entrance gates.
Visit the Junagarh fort, palaces and temples –
magnificent creations in red and yellow sandstone,
are living manifestations of its rich historical and
architectural legacy. Bikaner is also famous for the
best riding camels in the world. In the evening walk
in the local market. Overnight stay hotel
Day 16- BIKANER / KUCHAMAN
Depart
through the arid land for Kuchaman City. This City
controlled the salt trade as far as back as 1250
years ago. The citadel is perched on the hill like
an eyrie. On arrival, the Jeeps take you atop this
magnificent fort hotel passing though many
exquisitely designed gates with fine paintings on
the walls and the ceilings. Visit of this superb
place visiting the different palaces, Sheesh Mahal,
Diwan-e-Khas, Meena bazaar and the fabulous
underground all weather swimming pool. The visit of
the fort speaks about its history and the battles
fought here. The place is really superb and the view
at night of the lit-up city and the Aravalli hills
and Sambar Lake in the distance is enchanting.
Overnight
Day 17- KUCHAMAN / JAIPUR (125 km)
In the morning depart for Jaipur, the capital of
Rajasthan also called the Pink City. Steeped in
history and culture, this city is known for its
magnificent Palaces and forts; broad avenues and
spacious gardens. Jaipur with its romantic charm
takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.
Enroute visit the old caravan city of Samode, locked
up in its walls and dominated by the castle. Visit
the Palace, the Sheesh Mahal- the hall of mirrors.
After Lunch continue towards Jaipur, Arrive and
proceed to the Hotel. Evening a panoramic city tour
of JAIPUR. Thereafter have a joyful rickshaw ride in
this quaint city. Overnight stay in hotel
Day 18- Jaipur
Morning
excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the
Rajput Empire rulers, perched atop the hill
overlooking the lake. Ascend to this hilltop fort in
Maharajah style… by decorated Elephant. Visit the
beautiful complex of palaces including inlaid mirror
palace, halls, pavilions, gardens and the famous
Kali temple. In the Afternoon, city tour of JAIPUR,
visiting the City Palace- the Royal residence of
Maharajah built in Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture, Hawa Mahal" the Palace of Wind
& the Observatory of the 18th century.
Thereafter, have a Walk in the bustling bazaars of
Jaipur, well known for their beautiful carpets,
enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious
stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and
crafts. Overnight.
Day 19- JAIPUR / DELHI
Like all good things come to an end, today we in the
morning proceed towards Delhi. Arrive Delhi and
installation at Hotel. Afternoon is free for
independent activities or the last purchases.
Overnight.
Day 20- Delhi /Home.
Transfer to the airport to board the flight back
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