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Highlights
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Arrive Delhi - Local Sight Seeing
Traditional welcome on arrival in Delhi, India Travellers office executive will meet you at the airport and will escort you to hotel. Tour the historic sights of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.
* Red Fort is closed on Mondays. Day 02: Delhi
Tailor made full day tour of New Delhi, including the Presidents Palace (exterior), India Gate and then visit to historical monuments of Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. We finish sightseeing with a light and sound show at Akshardham Temples.
Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa (270 Kms / 6 Hrs)
We drive to Mandawa this morning. Havelis, huge palatial traditional houses of rich merchants, are the main attraction in these places, along with their fresco-painted walls, finely carved doors. The off road experience of rural life around this town is an experience. Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner (180 Kms / 4 Hrs) Today drive to Bikaner, once a major trading centre on the caravan route linking Central Asia with north India. Visit the Junagarh Fort, unlike other forts in Rajasthan; this is built on the desert plain. Visit a camel breeding farm. Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (310 Kms / 6 Hrs) Today drive to this golden city of Jaisalmer. Walk through the city lanes and visit the havellis with beautifully carved facades, fort, Jain temple and Gadisar Lake. Drive to Sam dunes to enjoy the sunset or sunrise and a Camel safari.
Day 06: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (290 Kms / 5 Hrs) Today visit the Jaisalmer fort and continue on the fabulous highways of Rajasthan to Jodhpur. Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills. Day 07: Jodhpur Today explore Mehrangarh Fort and Jodhpur city including Jodhpur’s bustling and colourful clock tower market. Evening you can visit Umaid Bhawan Palace for a drink or dinner. Day 08: Jodhpur – Udaipur (250 Kms / 5 Hrs) On our drive to Udaipur, visit Jain temples of Ranakpur, with their intricately carved pillars, these ancient temple are a photographer’s dream. En route India Travellers organises a Village Safari for a first-hand experience of the true rural life of India. Day 09: Udaipur Today morning tour of Udaipur city, Explore the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana with its famed crystal gallery. See the Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon, a scenic cruise on the Lake Pichola including a visit to the Jagmandir Palace. Day 10: Udaipur – Pushakr (250 Kms / 5 Hrs) Today we drive to Pushkar. Visit the sacred Lake, Brahma temple and the colourful bazaar of Pushkar. Enjoy a camel or camel cart ride. India Travellers organises Yoga & Meditation session in the morning. *Alcohol and meat products are not allowed in Pushkar. Day 11: Pushkar – Jaipur (140 Kms / 3 Hrs) This morning Yoga at Lake and special Pooja. Drive to Jaipur. Afternoon at leisure, enjoy Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir or sightseeing. Day 12: Jaipur This morning, visit the ancient capital and magnificent fort at Amber, enjoy riding on elephants. Continue with Jaipur city tour, visiting the Royal Observatory and City Palace museum. We will also see the Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal, a striking landmark of Jaipur. Later visit colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Day 13: Jaipur – Agra (240 Kms / 6 Hrs) Today we drive to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled and then abandoned Mughal capital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 14: Agra – Delhi (200 Kms / 5 Hrs) – Fly Onward Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset. The early morning or evening light is perfect for photography. Also visit the Agra Fort. Akbar’s impressive Red Fort and the intimate tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah are also magnificent. From Agra, evening train/drive to Delhi. Transfer to Delhi airport for International flight. Price: On Request
Price Guide
Price is Per Person on twin sharing basis. It includes standard accommodation with breakfast, private car and driver, all transfers and services of private English-speaking guide. Internal flights within India are not included. For more details visit FAQ, here... |