Day
01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive
Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old
& New Delhi :
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort -
once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would
include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive
along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India
Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple
and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day 03 / New Delhi - Bagar ( By road )
Morning drive to Shekhawati town and Bagar. The
typical havelis in Shekhawati consist of two courtyards,
an outer one for the men which serves as an extended threshold
and the inner one, the domain of the women. The biggest ones
sometimes had three or four courtyards and two to three stories
high. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.
Night stay in Bagar.
Day 04 / Bagar
Morning after breakfast excursion to Nawalgarh - founded
in 1737 by Nawal Singh. Has some of the best preserved havelis
and finest frescoes in Shekhawati. Later visit Mandawa
- founded in the 18th century. Mandawa ,often called
the open air art gallery of Rajasthan', the region is famous
for the high quality frescoes. Also visit the painted Havelis
of the ancient and the famous silk route. Night stay in Mandawa.
Night stay in Bagar.
Day 05 / Bagar - Bikaner ( By road )
Morning drive to Bikaner - the camel city. Visit the
well-preserved Junagarh Fort. It is an unassailable fortress,
which has never been conquered. Built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai
Singh, one of the most distinguished generals in the army of
Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled
by a moat. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding farm.
This government managed station, 8km from Bikaner is probably
unique in Asia. There are about 230 camels at the National Camel
Research Center and three different breeds are reared here.
The British army had a camel crops drawn from Bikaner during
the World War I. Also visit Lallgarh Palace and Fort Museum.
Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 06 / Bikaner - Jaisalmer ( By road )
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer on
camels to desert camp in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend
the day in rustic desert atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Day 07 / Jaisalmer
Morning drive back to Jaisalmer city and transfer to
hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of various attractions
of the town covering forts ( 80 meters above plains ) &
Jain Temples within the Fort built in 12th to 15th century which
are very worth watching. The specialty of the Fort is that still
approximately 5000 people are living inside. Visit Fort Palace
& atop from Palace you can have the golden view of whole
Jaisalmer city as whole city is built in yellow sand stones,
when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression as golden
city of India. Afterwards visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji
Mal Ki Haveli. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 08 / Jaisalmer - Jodhpur ( By road )
Morning drive through desert landscape with brief halts
at Kheechan (haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian
village (ancient trading town famous for its superbly carved
temples). Osian village is like an oasis in the desert,
situated on the diversion off the main Jodhpur - Bikaner Highway.
A drive to this ancient township takes one past undulating terrain,
punctuated by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian has
15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples. Of these
the most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya or Sun Temple
and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and the main
temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. At Jodhpur visit old markets
around Clock Tower. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 09 / Jodhpur
Morning half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to
see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental
conservation. Later back at Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort,
Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs
when they shifted their capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh appears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone hill
itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to
tell where the hill ends and the walls begin. It is approached
by a series of seven gateways set at an angle so that armies
could not charge them with any success. Pass the gates, the
fort-palace takes one's breath away . Across from huge courtyards
are the set wings of palatial apartments that have been built
over five centuries of bristling history. Also visit the Jaswant
Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs
onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of
the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental
gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to
Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. The cenotaphs of other rulers,
in the same neighbourhood, are relatively simpler. Inside the
main hall are royal portraits and other possessions. Night stay
in Jodhpur.
Day 10 / Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh ( By road )
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh, visit the temples of
Ranakpur en route and reach Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location
nestled in forested hills encompassing an impregnable fort.
Its location had always been Kumbhalgarh's greatest advantage.
Because it was virtually inaccessible in the 15th century, Rana
Kumbha of Mewar built this great defensive fortress on a 3,500
feet (1,100 meters) high hill overlooking the approaches from
Ajmer and Marwar. Today, precisely because it is within easy
reach of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Pushkar -yet off the well
trodden tourist routes-Kumbhalgarh is an attractive destination.
Night stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Day 11 / Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Udaipur and transfer to hotel.
At sunset take a boat trip over Lake Pichhola. Night stay in
Udaipur.
Day 12 / Udaipur
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for sightseeing
of Udaipur covering City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Eklingji
and Nagda. Evening entertainment at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal.
Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 13 / Udaipur - Dungarpur ( By road )
Morning drive to Dungarpur and transfer to hotel.
Later visit the stunning interiors of Juna Mahal Palace. The
seven storey palace, Juna Mahal was built in stages between
13th and 18th centuries. It is filled with many old frescoes
and paintings. The Aam Khas or main living room, has
impressive mirror work and glass inlays. The former royal hunting
lodge, on a nearby hilltop, has sensational views over the town
and its many temples. Dungarpur has largest concentration of
Bhil tribal population in Rajasthan. Evening at leisure. Night
stay in Dungarpur.
Day 14 / Dungarpur - Bijaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Bijaipur, on arrival transfer
to hotel. Later visit the most impressive Chittaur Fort, historically
known for its fierce battles and bloody sacrifices. The Fort,
the pride of Chittaur, is a massive structure with many gateways.
It was built initially by the later Maurya rulers in the 7th
century AD and in due course of time became the capital of the
Sisodias of Mewar. Perched on a 180 m high hill, it sprawls
over 700 acres. The fort has many magnificent monuments - all
fine examples of Rajput architecture. Unfortunately, on account
of the various battles fought and lost, many of the monuments
are in ruins. Some of the monuments that can be seen are the
Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower), Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame),
Rana Kumbha's and Padmini's Palaces. Night stay in Bijapur.
Day 15 / Bijaipur - Kota ( By road )
Morning drive to Kota through ruined temple towns of
Menal and Bijoliyan. At Kota take a half-day sightseeing trip
of the palace and the museum. Night stay in Kota.
Day 16 / Kota
After breakfast continue sight seeing in Kota. Kota
is an amazing example of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization.
Its wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid
temples of past centuries retain their former glory. Its present-day
edifices and heavy industries have made it the industrial heartland
of Rajasthan. The history of the city dates back to the
12th century AD, when chieftain Rao Deva, conquered the territory
and founded
Bundi and Hadoti. Later in the early I7th century
AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler
of Bundi - Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of
Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then, Kota became a hallmark
of Rajput gallantry and culture. Night stay in Kota.
Day 17 / Kota - Ranthambhore ( By road )
Morning drive to Sawai Madhopur, on arrival transfer
to hotel. Later take a jungle safari in jeeps to see the famous
wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India's friendliest
Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world
to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Night stay in
Ranthambhore.
Day 18 / Ranthambhore
Morning safari in National Park. Later spent the day
at leisure. Night stat in Ranthambhore.
Day 19 / Ranthambhore - Pushkar ( By road )
Morning drive to Pushkar.
Pushkar - is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik
poornima (full moon) in the November each year. At this time
this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy
Pushkar is thrown into colourful confusion when the desert tribes
and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep,
clothes, jewellery and spices beside the sacred Pushkar Lake
and to perform their rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment
of temple & folk music. Upto 200000 traders and 50000 cattle
pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colourful
pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing
and colourful festivities, everybody goes for a big holy dip
in the lake on the night of the full moon. Spend the day
to explore the spiritual facets of the town. Night stat in Pushkar.
Day 20 / Pushkar - Jaipur ( By road )
Morning drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. In the
evening walk through many interesting lanes of Jaipur, which
are full of shops of artisans, temples and traditional houses.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 21 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic
Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up
on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against
the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace,
Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this
elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal
ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the
outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's
observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the
17th century. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi
dhani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea
of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various
traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other
interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 22 / Jaipur - Neemrana ( By road )
Morning drive to Neemrana and transfer to hotel. Later
free to relax and appreciate the strong character the fort reflects.
Night stay in Neemrana.
Day 23 / Neemrana - New Delhi - Departure ( By road
)
Morning drive to New Delhi. Arrive Delhi and later
transfer to airport for onward flight
