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Day 01: Flight to India
(Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. You are met by our
representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Day 02: Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old
Delhi. You will take a Rickshaw Ride parallel to the Red
Fort through the old city and famous Silk Road and
Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Rajghat,
Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar. Before
proceeding to the Hotel you will drive through New Delhi
where you will see the India Gate, Government Buildings
and Embassies.
Day 03: Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
In the morning drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival in
Shekhawati in the late evening.
Day 04: Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 km)
In the morning you will visit the grand havellis of the
Shekhawati area. The havellis are mansions, elaborately
and attractively decorated with a strong main entrance.
The walls are often covered with murals, local legends
and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology. After the
visit of Shekhawati area you will proceed to Bikaner.
After a short break in Bikaner you will visit the
Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red
sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies
embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing
Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience for
us.
Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (about 330 km)
Today you will drive through the desert and proceed for
Jaisalmer. Very often one can see along the road to
Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region.
Blackbuck and fast running chinkara are the most common
among them. We have a stop enroute at a village to
observe the traditional life of the villages in
Rajasthan. Arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. You will
have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and
the Jain temple. In the afternoon you will drive around
40 km. away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where you will
enjoy the sunset.
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur via Osian. Osian is a
great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest
Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD. Arrival in
evening in Jodhpur. You will visit the Mehrangarh Fort
(majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep
hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. We
also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in
white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk
through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (about 260 km)
Today you will drive to Udaipur. Enroute you will visit
Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved
marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple
covers 48,000 square feet. There are four subsidiary
shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of
columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved,
no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built
during the 15th century. You will have a break in
Ranakpur before proceeding further for Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur
Today you will visit Udaipur. You will start your
sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This
Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with
extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of
Garden of Maids you will visit a Museum of folk art.
This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical
instruments and paintings on display. After a break you
will proceed to City palace, the biggest Palace in
India. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful
peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. Today you will have an opportunity to visit a
traditional painting school and see the famous miniature
paintings done. In the evening you will have a Boat ride
on the lake Pichola.
Day 10: Udaipur - Pushkar (about 300 km)
Today you will leave Udaipur and drive to Pushkar.
Pushkar being one of the most religious places for
Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town.
The only temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making
Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar
has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar
Festival which takes place in the month of November when
the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular
fair ground.
Day 11: Pushkar - Jaipur (about 120 km)
Today you will leave the holy city of Pushkar and drive
to the Pink City Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur
After breakfast you will drive to the ancient capital of
Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the
ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries
before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. You will
ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an
Elephant. Enroute to Amber you will visit the Hawa Mahal
(Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953
small casements with each having its own balcony. You
will visit the City palace in the afternoon which is
still the formal residence of the royal family, built in
a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In
the museum of the city palace we visit the private
collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. You continue to
Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai
Singh's five remarkable observatories. In the afternoon
you will have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block
printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. In
the evening you will drive through the new city of
Jaipur and visit “Laxmi Narayan Mandir”, a Hindu temple
made out of white marble.
Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today you will leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in
India and drive through a series of fields, small towns
and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute you will make
a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an
imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar
the Great in the 16th century. Late evening arrival in
Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14: Agra - Orchha
You will start today your sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal
emperors. The construction of this massive structure
began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the
time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit
of Agra Fort you will proceed to visit the most
beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring
monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty.
It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age
of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. After the visit of
Taj Mahal drive to Orchha.
Day 15: Orchha - Khajuraho
In the morning you will visit the temples and palaces in
Orchha and later drive to Khajuraho. Khajuraho was the
capital of the Chandela dynasty. In the evening arrive
in Khajuraho. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 16: Khajuraho - Varanasi (by air)
Today you will visit the temple complex of Eastern Group
and Western Group to see the most beautiful temples in
India. Most famous among them is the Laxmana Temple
which is dedicated to god Vishnu. In the evening flight
to Varanasi. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 17: Varanasi
In the early morning you will take a boat ride on the
holy river Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat. Ghats
(flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that
are the principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi.
Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to
make holy prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves
through taking a bath in the holy river Ganges. In the
noon we visit the city of Varanasi.
Optional:
A drive can be organised to Sarnath (10 km). Sarnath is
the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon at
deer park.
Day 18: Varanasi - Delhi (by air)
In Afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight from
Varanasi to Delhi. In Delhi rest of the day at leisure.
Day 19: Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
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