Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi -Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
On arrival you will be met by our representative and escorted to the hotel.
Home to many imposing and majestic structures, Delhi is the heart of India and its national capital as well. Celebrated for its culture, heritage and fast development, Delhi is a delight to discover.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2 : DELHI
Set out to explore Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
Visit Delhi landmarks such as Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Jama Masjid - one of the largest mosques in Asia, Red Fort, and the Gandhi Memorial. Also enjoy the sound & light show at the Red Fort in the evening.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3 : DELHI - MANDAWA
Drive to Mandawa and check in at hotel after arrival.
Mandawa is a compact little town of the Shekhawati region. In the afternoon visit the splendid Havelis and beautiful frescoes. Also visit the medieval fort of Mandawa. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4 : MANDAWA - BIKANER
Drive to Nawalgarh in the morning. Drive to Bikaner after the excursion at Nawalgarh and check in at the hotel.
Nawalgarh houses the finest Shekhavati frescoes. Its Havelis still bear witness to the once rich and prosperous Marwari Era of the 19th century. Sites worth visiting here are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli & Chokhani Haveli.
Relax in the evening and spend the night at the hotel.
DAY 5 : BIKANER
Today enjoy a city tour of Bikaner.
Visit places such as Junagadh Fort that has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - the 16th century Jain temple, and the Camel Breeding Farm.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 6 : BIKANER - JAISALMER
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer. Check in at hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Regarded as the 'Golden City', owing to its vast expanse of sand dunes, Jaisalmer is the perfect destination for a desert safari. The city lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and was once a princely state.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7 : JAISALMER
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Discover tourist hot spots of the city, such as Jaisalmer Fort, which is built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill. The outstanding structures of the fort are Megh Durbar, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli and Patwon-Ki-Haveli.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 8 : JAISALMER
Visit Jaisalmer sand dunes today.
A trip to Jaisalmer is incomplete without a visit to the overwhelming sand dunes. Visit the Sam sand dunes. Adventure lovers can enjoy a camel safari.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 9 : JAISALMER - JODHPUR
Set out for Jodhpur in the morning. After arrival, check in at the hotel.
Jodhpur is regarded as the 'Blue City' due to the blue tinge of the whitewashed houses around Mehrangarh Fort. This city is truly worth a visit as it houses some of the most notable forts and palaces in Rajasthan.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10 : JODHPUR
Enjoy a city tour of Jodhpur covering many forts and palaces.
There are a number of places to visit in Jodhpur. The most visited tourist hot spots here include the Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and the Osiyan Temple, to name a few.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 11 : JODHPUR – UDAIPUR
Morning drive towards Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur temples en route. Chaturmukh temples are a few of the numerous temples are. Check into hotel on arrival at Udaipur. Spend the night at hotel.
DAY 12 : UDAIPUR
Embark on city tour in the morning visiting Saheliyon-Ki-Bari – the garden for the maids of honor of the queen. Jagdish Temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace – located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples – built in white marble with a double storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13 : UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR
Morning proceed to Pushkar - the city of Brahma. Check into hotel on arrival. Relax for the rest of the day. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 14 : UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR
Set out to Pushkar in the morning. Relax and unwind after check in at the hotel.
Regarded as the city of Brahma, Pushkar lies in the heart of Rajasthan. It is one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites for devout followers of the religion of Hinduism. The city is also on the world map for the Pushkar Camel Fair - the world's largest camel and cattle fair.
Overnight at hotel
DAY 15 : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR
In the morning enjoy a city tour of Pushkar. Later set out for Jaipur. Visit the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti on the way. After arrival, check in at hotel.
Explore Pushkar while visiting Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple, which is the only temple dedicated exclusively to Lord Brahma, and the Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 16 :JAIPUR
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.
In the morning explore Amber fort on elephant back. In the afternoon visit the City Palace - a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, Jantar Mantar - an ancient astronomical observatory, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, and the Bazaar.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 17 : JAIPUR - AGRA
Drive to Agra in the morning, stopping to visit Fatehpur Sikri. Check in at hotel on arrival and rest.
Fatehpur Sikri is an old deserted town of the Mughal Dynasty. The rulers left it due to scarcity of water. This world heritage site houses fabulous structures such as Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 18 : AGRA - DELHI
Enjoy a city tour of the great Mughal city of Agra in the morning.
Visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Apart from the Taj Mahal, another world heritage site here is the Agra Fort - an imposing structure offering splendid views of the Taj Mahal. Also visit Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb.
Drive back to Delhi in the afternoon. On arrival you will be escorted to the hotel for wash and change. Enjoy dinner and proceed to the Airport to board a flight home.
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