Day 01: Delhi
Your royal tour of the desert state of Rajasthan starts from Delhi - the capital city of India. The city has a vibrant Mughal history and is known for its hospitality, beautiful monuments and vibrant people. At the Delhi airport our representative awaits your gracious presence. You would be provided with the required help for arranging a comfortable accommodation for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast an entire day is provided to tour the capital city of Delhi (old delhi tour) which is filled with ancient shades and is combined with modern facilities., Red Fort also known as the Lal Qila, , Raj Ghat which is built in the memory of the Apostle of Peace Mahatma Gandhi, and the majestic Jama Masjid which is the principal mosque in Delhi are some of the major places of tourist attraction. You can take an auto rickshaw ride and visit the Chandni Chowk – a market where one can find handicrafts, paintings, silks, jewelry and carpets. We take the new delhi tour, visit The Qutub Minar which is the tallest minaret, Jantar Mantar which is an unique astronomical observatory Rashtrapati Bhawan - the residence of the President, the Indian Parliament House, drive past the historical India Gate – a war memorial. Overnight in delhi.
Day 03: Mandawa
After breakfast, leave for Mandawa. Mandawa is a relaxing destination of the kings of the yesteryears. It is famous for its Havelis and giant forts. Some of the famous havelis in Mandawa are Binsidhar Newatia Haveli was a residential palace that is now used for tourist purposes, Murmuria Haveli which is known for its beautiful paintings and artistic walls and the Chowkhadi Haveli has twin wings and has been well maintained. Overnight in Mandawa.
Day 04: Bikaner
After exploring the traditional culture of the people in Mandawa the next destination is the city of Bikaner which is located at the center of the Thar Desert. There are several forts and Temples worth your attention. A few places of tourist attraction in Bikaner are the Lal Garh Palace which was built by the great Maharaja Ganga Singh in the year 1902. This erstwhile ruler is fondly remembered for the construction of the canals that he initiated. Overnight in Bikaner.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast leave for The desert city of Jaisalmer - also called the The Golden city - welcomes you to explore the brilliance and magic of the Thar Desert. A visit to the narrow lanes of the bazaars in Jaisalmer is a must where there are several traditional handicraft and silk items in abundance. You can visit the Jaisalmer fort which has three temples and five palaces within the premises. This fort was built in the year 1156 AD. This fort is one of the biggest desert structures in the world. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
This day is spent in exploring the exotic city of Jaisalmer. Tourists have an opportunity to travel through the remote and the beautiful parts of the city on this day. Jaisalmer is also renowned due to the several forts that are located in the city. One can also go for an optional Camel ride in the Sand Dunes. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 07: Jodhpur
A few hours drive from Jaisalmer, Jodhpur is a great place to enjoy the extraordinary talent of sculptors of those times. Jodhpur is famous for traditional items of art and craft. Items made of wood and stones are famous in this city. The decoration in the palace walls seems to be of real life. The other attractive places are the Temples, Forts and Havelis in Jodhpur. The day is spent in visiting places of historical importance. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 8: Enroute Ranakpur -Udaipur
You'll be driving to Udaipur visiting en route Ranakpur Jain Temple. Arrive in Udaipur,or the city of Lakes in Rajasthan was established by Maharana Udai Singh in the 16th century. Transfer to hotel. Day free to relax with evening boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur
After breakfast depart for a guided tour of the city. The palaces set within the azure waters of Lake Pichola are a beautiful sight. Udaipur is also famous for handicrafts and works of art. See the Saheliyon - Ki - Bari, Jagdish Temple, City Palace and Lake Pichola. Return to your hotel to relax and evening at leisure. Overnight Udaipur.
Day 10: Pushkar
Post breakfast we drive to The town of Pushkar is located on the bank of Pushkar Lake. According to legends, Hindu mythology God, Lord Brahma had created this beautiful town of Rajasthan. Since this town is one of the principal pilgrimage sites of India, Pushkar is often known by the name 'Tirth Raj'. There are a number of temples located in Pushkar. Overnight Pushkar.
Day 11 Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur which is also known as the pink city is located amidst rugged hills and is filled with forts and ruined walls. Spend the day and soil yourself in the beauty of Amer Fort which is located at the convenient distance of 11 kilometers from the city of Jaipur. You can also visit the Hawa Mahal also called as the palace of wind. Moreover visit the Jantar Mantar, a place where you find instruments used during the historical times to measure time and the position of the sun. One can also visit the City Palace which is an excellent mixture of the Rajasthani and Mughal culture. Visitors can also visit the Amer Palace which was built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1592. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur
This day is spent exploring the bazaars in the city of Jaipur. The city is famous for silk traditional wares and Banarasi saris. Have a sip of coffee in open aired restaurants available in the bazaars amidst the cool breeze in the evening. It is famous for the silver jewelry, semi-precious stones and embroidered fabrics. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 13: Agra
In the morning, after breakfast you can leave for Agra and while on the way you can visit Fatehpur Sikri, built of Red Stones. The town is famous for ruined forts and the shrine of Saint Salim Chisti is a place worth visiting. Evening at leisure. overnight in Agra.
Day 14: Agra
Post breakfast, depart for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal – a monument of love. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz. Also vist other Mughal monuments and The Red Fort built by Emperor Akbar is a significant attraction in the city. overnight in Agra.
Day 15 Agra - Gwalior – Orchha
Post Breakfast drive to Gwalior covering a distance of 120 Kms / 03 Hrs. After refreshing up, explore the city renowned for several fascinating temples and palaces in gwalior. Drive to Orchha Overnight at the hotel in Orchha.
Day 16: Orchha- Khajuraho
In the morning after breakfast drive to Khajuraho located 178 kilometers away. On arrival check into the hotel. Evening at leisure/sightseeing. Overnight hotel.
Day 17: Khajuraho
Post breakfast, Proceed for a tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho. Morning post breakfast we leave for half day sightseeing of Khajuraho temples, built between 950 and 1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. The temples are famous for the magnificent carvings depicting numerous sexual postures of the famous "Kamasutra", ancient Indian work on sex. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. In fact, worship is still done today in the Matangeshwara temple, continuing an unbroken 1000 year tradition.. Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 18 Khajuraho-Varanasi
In the morning after breakfast, Fly to Varanasi. On arrival, transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 19 Varanasi
In the morning proceed for a boat ride on river Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later proceed to visit Benaras Hindu University and Bharat Mata Temple. In the afternoon head for an excursion to Sarnath the land where Buddha preached his first sermon. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 20 : Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast day at leisure or shopping. Later, transfer to the airport to take flight for Delhi airport for return journey to catch flight. Overnight Delhi
Day 21 : Departure , Transfer to airport for onward journey.
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