| Day 01: New Delhi: Welcome in India! On
arrival you will be transferred and assisted till your room
in your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 02: New Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast
move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad),
which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid.Later
after lunch drive past through impressive boulevards and
buildings such as President’s Residence and others
in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move
around the busy Connaught Place.
Day 03: Varanasi: In the morning you will
be transferred to the domestic airport of New Delhi to board
the direct flight for Varanasi. On your arrival you will
be received by our representative and directly transferred
to your hotel. In the evening take a walking tour of a few
Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most
sacred city of India.
Day 04: Khajuraho: Early in the morning
take a tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first
sermon. Than you will be transferred to the airport of Varanasi
to board the flight to Khajuraho. On your arrival check
in to your hotel and rest for a while at your superior room.
In the evening visit the western group of temples and watch
sound and light show organized by the local government of
the state.
Day 05: Agra: In the morning visit the
eastern group of temples and then drive straight to Jhansi
visiting the Orccha fort on the way. On arrival to Jhansi
board the train for Agra in the evening and after the three
hours journey to Agra you will be received by our agent
at the train station and directly transferred to your hotel.
Over night in the hotel.
Day 06: Agra: In the morning take a full
day sightseeing tour of the Mughal city Agra which includes
Taj Mahal which was build by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1560in
memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned
masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony
to the skill of 20, 000 craftsmen brought together from
Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 years to
complete this “ Love Poem in White Marble”.
Then visit Agar fort containing the hall private and public
audiences and other palaces. Shah Jahan spent years of confinement
at the hands of his son Aurangzeb, looking wistfully at
the Taj Mahal from the Fort.
Day 07: Ranthambhore: After a leisurely
breakfast fasten up your baggage and drive straight to Bharatpur
in your deluxe vehicle. (Bharatpur just 40kms away from
Agra). On arrival at Bharatpur take a lunch at Hotel Udaivilas
Palace an heritage property built with a very beautiful
view. After a lunch you will be transferred to the local
train station of Bharatpur to board the train for Ranthambhore.
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. In the
evening take a walking tour of the jungle and experience
the beauty of mother nature. Over night in your hotel.
Day 08: Ranthambhore: Move out for Wild
Life Safari to watch the Royal Bengal Tigers. After your
lunch again go to find one of the wildest animals of the
earth. Share your experience of the adventures day on the
dinner table.
Day 09: Jaipur: In the morning drive to
Jaipur in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival to the
charming Pink City of India check in at your hotel. In the
evening take a rickshaw tour of the colorful streets and
bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its
unique architecture and town planning is visible at even
the most common places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 10: Jaipur: Take a full day long sightseeing
tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar
Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall
and excursion to the old capital Amber. Here at Amber, you’ll
ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back.
The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles
of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort
where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Day 11: Mandawa: In the morning drive
to Mandawa in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival check
in at your hotel. Relax for a while. Later move out for
a walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed havelies.
Day 12: Bikaner: After a breakfast drive
to the camel city “Bikaner”. On arrival check
in to your hotel and rest for a while. In the evening take
a visit to Junagarh Fort built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai
Singh (1571-1611 A.D.), a general in the army of emperor
Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a
moat and has some beautiful places within. These places,
made in red sandstone (Dulmera) and marble, make a picturesque
ensemble of countryards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted
all over the structure.
Day 13: Jaisalmer: After a breakfast drive
straight to the desert city Jaisalmer. It’s like straight
out of an Arabian Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces
a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the
desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth
and color of people is simply over whelming. One of the
main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort.
The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants
of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert
city. And you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes
while you ramble your way in a camel safari. On arrival
to Jaisalmer you will be transferred to desert camp in a
village outside Jaisalmer to spend the night in rustic desert
atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Day 14: Jaisalmer: In the morning you
will be transfer to Jaisalmer city and check in to your
hotel. Sightseeing of one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan"Golden
Fort",Garisar lake followed by a walking tour to admire
the excellent stone carving work on Havelies in the
town.
Day 15: Khimsar: In the early morning
make a check out from your hotel and drive to Khimsar. Perched
on the edge on the great Thar Desert in the Heart of Rural
India, the unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of
Experiences. The Battle scarred walls and turrets remained
one of the Glorious past. The initial Construction began
in 1523 AD, the family moved in during the 18th Century
when a new 'Zenana' (Ladies Wing) was constructed. Thakur
Onkar Singh built a regal wing for himself in 1940s.Today
the Khimsar fort ranks high amongst the premier classified
heritage hotels of India. Over night in your hotel.
Day 16: Jodhpur: In the morning drive straight
to the Jodhpur city but, on the way visit Ossian village
65 Kms from Jodhpur, lies ruins of an ancient city called
Ossian. This city is famous for Brahmanical and Jain temples,
which belong to 8th and 11th century. Surya or Sun temple
and the Sachiya temples are famous for their beauty. Further
drive to Jodhpur on arrival check in to your hotel and rest
for a while in the evening move out to visit the great majestic
Mehrangarh Fort It was built on advice of a saint in 1459
to establish an impregnable head-quarter. This Fort is one
of the best in India with its exquisitely latticed windows,
carved panels, elaborately adorned windows and walls of
Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal. A collection of musical
instruments, palanquins, royal costumes, furniture and the
cannons on the fort's ramparts are well preserved.
Day 17: Ranakpur: In the morning drive
straight to the Ranakpur city. Ranakpur is reached after
passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart capturing
views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur
Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and
gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous
basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary
shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported
by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns
is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved no two being
alike. On arrival check in to your hotel. Over night in
your hotel.
Day 18: Udaipur: In the morning fasten
up your baggage and move towards Udaipur the lake city in
your exclusive vehicle. One of the most romantic cities
in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes.
The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the
lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage. The City of
Dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set
on the edge of three lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope
of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes,
palaces and temples. On arrival, have some leisure in your
hotel room. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour
to admire the royal buildings around the Lake.
Day 19: Udaipur: In the morning move out
for a day long sightseeing tour of the city which includes
visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the
top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of
the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari. In
the evening you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the
interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 20: Pushkar: After a leisurely breakfast
drive to Pushkar. Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus,
situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. The charm of
this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the great
Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic,
Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat
and Ramayana make references to this religious place regarded
to be Adi Tiratha. Evidence points to its having existed
during the fourth century B.C. lake in the inhospitable
surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle. In the
evening move out to visit the holiest city of Rajasthan.
Take a pleasant walk on the street around the sacred pond
and Ghats up to Brahma temple. Rest of the time free for
leisure.
Day 21: Samode: After the breakfast drive
straight to Samode. On arrival check in to your hotel “Samode
Palace” It is one of India's most charming and romantic
hotels. It offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere.
Considered India's finest hotel for its consummate standards
of modern hospitality, accommodation, services, cuisine
and amenities, it is the flagship of the Samode Hotels.
This palace hotel is been used in many Indian movies as
it is a true example of the living heritage architecture.
Day 22: New Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast
drive straight o the capital city “New Delhi”.
On your arrival check in to your hotel. In the evening at
the appropriate time you will be transferred to the International
airport of New Delhi to board the flight back to home with
sweet memories.
Request Note: - The above
proposed tour can be customized as per your need and requirements.
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