01 Day: Arrival Delhi:
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the Delhi International airport, our representatives welcome you and escort you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you. Overnight at the hotel.
02 Day:
Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi: the majestic Red Fort, a marvel
in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
Later take a sight seeing tour of New Delhi includes
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the
Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas,
one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s
Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar
, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
in the evening you can visit see light an sound show
at Red fort. Return to the hotel for overnight at the
hotel.
03 Day:
Delhi – Agra (200 kms – 4 hours)
Early morning check out the hotel and drive to Agra
en route visit the Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal
Emperor Akbar. Then proceed to Agra, on arrival transfer
to hotel. After relaxation visit to witness incomparable
Taj Mahal with its’ speculative view. Taj Mahal,
the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this
monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj,
endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the
world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort
from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj
from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which
lies across the river Jamuna, followed by visit to Pearl
Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress
Noorjehan in memory of her father. In the evening you
may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra, one should
visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a Mini Taj
Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10 years for
the artists to complete the mini replica of the Taj.
The show room conducts free sound & light show showing
the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
04 Day: Agra – Jaipur
(200 – 4 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur en route
visit Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty – Fatehpur
Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim
Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar,
is an example of robust stability combined with originality.
Each important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Later
continue to precede Jaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel.
In the evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator white
marble temple, glitters in the in the night, at the
time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star
resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine
with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music,
puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return
to the hotel for overnight.
05 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the
famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. One can
also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over
the floodlights. Return to the hotel for overnight.
06 Day:
Jaipur – Pushkar- Jodhpur- (340 kms - 6 to 7 hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, en route
visit Pushkar, the known destination of world fame cattle
faire, the only Temple of Lord Brahma on the bank of
Pushkar Lake surrounded by the Ghats and one can see
devotees praying and taking a dip in the holy water
of Pushkar Lake. One can have lunch at Pushkar Palace
hotel, which is over looking the lake; later proceed
to Jodhpur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free
to relax, overnight at the hotel.
07 Day:
Jodhpur – Bishnoi Village- Jodhpur (Excursion)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an
altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area
of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates, Jaswant Thada is
a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, followed by visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which is a majestic Palace building that presently functions
as a hotel and museum. Later take an excursion to Bishnoi
Village, the villagers known by cast “Bishnois”
Protectors of animals, wildlife and tree, there is a
list of 29 rules, among other things don't kill any
animals, don't cut down green trees, take from the fields
only what you need, etc. These 29 rules (Bish-noi means
'29' in the Hindi language) forms the base of the Bishnoi-philosophy.
Of course they are vegetarians and therefore they have
great respect for all living things. Sure they keep
buffaloes, sheep and goats but only for the milk, the
wool and the manure. Later visit to the local handicrafts
viz shoe makers, pottery hand weaving and also men in
their traditional attire, women clad with ancestral
silver Jewellery, en-route watch and photograph wildlife
black buck, chinkaras, peacock etc. freely moving in
abundance of care by villagers. Later drive back to
Jodhpur for overnight stay
08 Day:
Jodhpur - Udaipur: (276 Kms 6 - 7 hours)
After breakfast driver to Udaipur en route visiting
the Jain temples at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century –
The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted
white marble, built out of marbles with 108 carved pillars
each carved differently from others, come across as
a marvelous souvenir of architecture. You may opt for
lunch at Ranakpur at Maharani Baugh Palace. Later continue
to proceed to Udaipur. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening free to relax, optionally you can take a walk
through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur
up to the Washing Ghats at the Lake Pichola. Enjoy Boat
ride at Lake Pichola and also opt for dinner at Lake
Palace Hotel, located amidst the Lake. Overnight at
the hotel.
09 Day:
Udaipur:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over
looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made
to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved
become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction
of Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum
and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that
is a small ornamental garden built in the honour of
Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok
Kala Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets ,masks, dolls folk musical instruments,
folk deities and paintings. Opened seven days a week,
puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening
from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air theatre. &
Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Followed
by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in
white marble with a double storied porch on the bank
of Lake Bageela - 22 kms from Udaipur. Overnight at
Udaipur.
10 Day:
Udaipur – Delhi - Home Town (By Air):
Mornings after breakfast check out the hotel and transfer
to the domestic airport to board the morning flight
for Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi, later the
day is free till the departure time for home flight;
optionally you can stay in the hotel for relaxation
for short time. Later transfer to the International
airport to board the scheduled flight for home town.
On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.
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