Duration of Tour: 13Nights / 14Days
Destination Delhi » Alsisar » Mandawa » Bikaner » Khimsar » Jodhpur » Pushkar » Kuchaman » Jaipur » Agra » Delhi
Day:1 Arrive Delhi
Morning Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
After leisurely breakfast, visit of Old Delhi and New Delhi,
Old Delhi An ancient walled city. Here you will drive pass Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Rajghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city.
New Delhi This city designed and built by the british in the 1920's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit two monuments from Delhi's past Humayun's Tomb and qutub Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:2 Delhi - Alsisar ( 280 kms. / 6 Hrs. )
After leisurely breakfast, Drive to Alsisar.
Late Afternoon Explore surrounding town and village with there painted havelis and temples.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:3 Alsisar - Mandawa - Bikaner (190 kms. / 4 hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast,drive to Bikaner enroute visiting Mandawa
Mandawa are the ethnic Haveli of Jhun Jhunwala, the kanoria Haveli and of course the ghaneriwala Haveli all of which are impressive and reflect the rich art and craftsmanship of Rajasthan.There is a also fort in the centre of the town. Thakur Nawal Singh built this fort and in the western side of the fort is the goenka haveli. Adjacent to goenka Haveli is the exquisitely designed Nandlal Murmuriya Haveli which is renowned for its sculptures. The Thakur Dedraj Tarmal, Lodiya Haveli, Neowatia, Laduram, Chokhani are all renowned for there colourful frescoes. There is also the Harlalka Baoli,the cemetry and shiv mandir which is conspicuous with it is cristal linga.
After visit continue drive to bikaner on arrival check into the hotel.
In the Evening explore old city by rickshow ride - Havelis, Local Market and Jain Temple.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:4 Bikaner - Khimsar ( 150 kms. / 3 hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast,visit Junagarh Fort,Founded by Raja Rai Singh, is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies. It also has windows of varying designs which land it a graceful dignity. A an enormous archway leads to the jormal temple in a specious courtyad. Tar mandir is the royal chapel where royal weddings and births were once solemnised.
After visit continue drive to Khimsar.upon arrival check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit,Khimsar Fort: Perched on the edge of the great Thar Desert, 90 kms north-east of Jodhpur, this is amongst the premier heritage hotels of India. Unspoilt and well preserved, like a royal manor, this fort is spread over 11 acres of sprawling lawns, orchards and open courtyards.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:5 Khimsar - Jodhpur ( 90 kms. / 2 hrs. )
After leisurely breakfast,drive to jodhpur, upon arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit jodhpur city : The home of the Rathore rulers- the princely state of Rajasthan. A High 10 km.long wall protected the well fortfied city. Within stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125 mts. above the surrounding plains.
Visit Mehrangarh Fort founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha (after whom the city is named) the fort is intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows of exquisite design in red sandstone.
Jasawant Thada- an imposing white marble cenotaph built to commemorate the acts of bravery and generosity of the rulers in 19th century.
Overnight at Hotel
Day: 6 Jodhpur - Pushkar ( 230 kms. / 5 hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast, drive to Pushkar, Upon arrival check into the hotel.
In the evening visit
Brahma Temple This is probably the only important Brahma Temple in the country where the Creator of Universe is worshipped with immense faith. Located on the Brahma Ghat of Pushkar Lake, the temple has a four faced idol of Brahma installed in 1809.
Pushkar Lake This lake is believed to have appeared all by itself when the lotus flower fell off from the hands of Brahma. The lake is surrounded by 52 ghats and 400 temples. A holy dip in the water of the lake, especially during Kartik Purnima, is considered extremely auspicious to purify human soul. Today, after a bad monsoon the water of the lakes dries up which takes away half the attraction of Pushkar city.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:7 Pushkar - Kuchaman ( 100 kms. / 2 hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast, drive to Kuchaman. Arrive Kuchaman and check in at hotel. Travel back in time whilst the trip to the magnificent fort. The Kuchaman Fort has successive layers of timeless history perfectly preserved frozen in rock and time. Feel the glory of the battles won at the main entrance to the Kuchaman Fort, the Panch Pole. The five gates so arranged in a series that it is impossible for enemies to enter without being attacked from every direction. Overlook a bustling city from 1000 feet and shop in its fabulous Meena bazaar, the market place of princesses and queens, which lies at the base of the fort. Swim in the unique 200 year old underground swimming pool with its lofty arches and galleries, or in the two other modern pools.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:8 Kuchaman
Leisure Day- Free for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:9 Kuchaman - Jaipur (115 kms. / 2½ hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast, Drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check into the hotel.
In the evening visit Birla Temple - situated just below Moti Dungri, the Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple has a huge complex and is built in a contemporary style.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:10 Jaipur
After breakfast ,proceed to Amber Fort the ascent to the fort will be on elephant back/jeeps,Amber fort,the formal capital of the royal jaipurs.
11 kms from Jaipur - A marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. The magnificent old citadel, a labyrinth of massive walls and towers, shrouds an exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved glimmering with a million tiny mirrors, which create tantalising reflection effect. The ascent to the fort is on gaily caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharaja's of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years.
Afternoon visit Jaipur City
City Palace Museum - an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art. The Museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and procession.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - an accurate Observatory built in 1726 AD :
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storeyed wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:11 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (232 kms. / 5½ Hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast, Drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri: The Mughal Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri about 35 km from Agra, and moved his capital there. Later abandoned, the site displays a number of buildings of significant historical importance. A World Heritage Site, it is often visited by tourists to Agra.
upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:12 Agra
After leisurely breakfast, morning visit Taj Mahal , and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal:Agra is the medieval city of the famous 17th century masterpiece Taj Mahal, which of course is the most splendid of all buildings - perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal of one of the greatest kings Shah Jehan of the Mughal Empire.
(Taj Mahal closed on Fridays)
Agra Fort Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. The story of the Mughal Empire in stone, Built by Emperor Akbar and successively enriched with places and marble pavilions.
Afternoon visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
Itmad-ud-Daulah Empress Nur Jehan built Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, sometimes called the Baby Taj, for her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg, the Chief Minister of Emperor Jahangir. Small in comparison to many other Mughal-era tombs, it is sometimes described as a jewel box. Its garden layout and use of white marble, pietra dura, inlay designs and latticework presage many elements of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:13 Agra - Sikandra - Delhi ( 203 kms. / 4½ hrs.)
After leisurely breakfast, Drive to Delhi enroute visiting Sikandra: the last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, is only 13 kilometres from the Agra Fort. Akbar's tomb reflects the completeness of his personality. The vast, beautifully carved, red-ochre sandstone tomb is set amidst a lush garden. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected a suitable site for it.
After visit continue drive to Delhi,upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Day:14 Leave Delhi
Early Morning after breakfast Transfer to international airport to board your flight for back home.
