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 01 Day:
Arrival
Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi
International Airport you will be welcomed by our
representative then transfer to the hotel where we hold
the room on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay in
Delhi.
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 (240– 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 -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. In the evening you may visit 'On the Rocks' a
garden restaurant serving ethnic food followed by live
music and folk dance, located at Ajit Bhawan. Later
return to the hotel for overnight stay.
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 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. |
