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DAY
01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On
arrival meet and assist at the airport 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)
Desert
National Park (40-km from Jaisalmer) : It
preserves the eco-system of the desert within
its confines. The Monitor lizards, desert
foxes, porcupines, occasional wolves and black
bucks, and the Great Indian Bustard (a
protected bird ) are found here, forming an
ecological chain revolving around cactii and
other hardy desert plants.
GARDENS
Bada Bagh (6-km from Jaisalmer) : A
fertile oasis on the bank of an artificial
lake. Much of the city's fruits and vegetables
are grown here. Surrounded by dense trees are
the royal cenotaphs with beautifully carved
ceilings and equestrian statues of the former
rulers.
OTHERS
Camel
Safaris : These are conducted on many
routes.
Sam Sand Dunes (42-km from Jaisalmer) :
It is the closest point to witness the total
sandy desert. Sam (pronounced 'sum') has a
truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes,
with little or no vegetation. The best way to
see this and other sights around Jaisalmer is
to take a came safari. The standard trip lasts
4 days and three nights, and offers the
opportunity to explore the area in authentic
and leisurely fashion, with entertainment by
folk performers, visits to villages, and
chatter from colourful guides thrown in
DAY 10 : JODHPUR - Delhi
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