( 25 Nights / 26 Days )
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Bundi-Bijaipur-Chittaurgarh-Deogarh-Udaipur-Ghanerao-Rohet-Luni-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Manvaar-Kimsar-Nagaur-Bikaner-Mandawa-Dundlod-Nawalgarh-Delhi
Day 01/ Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be received by our representative
and transferred to hotel where we will be holding the
rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02/ Delhi
After breakfast take a sight seeing 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. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride
from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
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. . Overnight
at hotel.
Day
03/ Delhi / Agra
After breakfast checkout and drive to Agra - 230 Kms,
enroute visiting Mughal Fort of Sikandra. On arrival
transfer to hotel, rest of the day free to acquaint
Agra on own. Evening one can visit the Taj Mahal. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day
04/ Agra
After breakfast sight seeing tour of Agra - visiting
Agra Fort, Ittamudaulahs tomb, Moti Masjid and Taj Mahal,
Optionally one can take an excursion tour in the morning
to Bharatpur to visit the Keoladeo Ghana National park
- known for its 350 species of migratory birds.
Day
05/ Agra / Jaipur
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur - 250 Kms,
enroute visiting the ghost town of Mughal - Fatehpur
and Sikri, on arrival, transfer to hotel. Evening free
to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06/ Jaipur
After breakfast an excursion to Amer Fort where sheer
pleasure of a joy ride on an Elephant is there for you.
Explore the majestic fort on the back of Elephant. In
the afternoon enjoy half day city tour covering Hawa
Mahal, Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab – Ki - Haveli,
City Palace, Johari Bazaar In the evening visit Chokhi
Dhani an ethnic resort with ambiance of village serving
authentic Rajasthani cuisine with live music and folk
dances. Return after dinner to the hotel for overnight.
Day
07/ Jaipur - Bundi
After breakfast drive to Bundi,One of the unexplored
cities with a rich historical wealth. Once a part of
Kota, it was ruled by the Had Chauhans - an offshoot
of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer.
Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three
sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four
gateways. Transfer to hotel on arrival, later in the
day visit Taragarh Fort built in 1354 A.D., Bundi Palace,
Chhattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala, Nawal Sagar
lake, Raniji - ki - Baori (Step well), Sukh Mahal, Phool
Sagar, and eighty four pillared cenotaph. Evening free
to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
08/ Bundi
After breakfast take an excursion tour to near tribal
villages of Bundi, and visit Jait Sagar lake, and Rameshwaram
cave, evening free to relax at the hotel. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day
09/ Bundi - Bijaipur
After breakfast in the morning checkout and drive to
Bijaipur, enroute visiting the fort of Bijolia in Bijlai,
on arrival transfer to hotel hotel in Bijaipur. Later
take jeep or horse safari to Menal water falls and tribal
villages of Bijaipur.
Day 10/ Bijaipur - Chittaurgarh
Morning one can take horse safari again to the tribal
villages, later after late breakfast checkout and drive
to Chittaurgarh, on arrival transfer to hotel. Later
in the afternoon visit Chittaurgarh Fort (one of the
finest Fort of Asia - and one need more than one day
to discover the fort completely), evening free to relax
at the hotel. Overnight at Chittaurgarh - THE EPITOME
OF ROMANCE AND VALOUR - The pride and glory of Rajasthan,
CHITTAUR echoes with the tales of romance and valor
unique to the Rajput tradition. This is a ruined citadel,
where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful
palaces and spectacular CHATTRIS. This fortified settlement
has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was
'JAUHAR' -when women and children immolated themselves
on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes
of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain
death.
Day 11/ Chittaurgarh - Deogarh
After breakfast checkout and drive Deogarh, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Enjoy the serenity and tranquility
of Deogarh Mahal built in 17th Century in the country
side of Rajsamand, visit Rajsamand lake known for its
migratory birds. Overnight at the hotel in Deogarh.
Day 12/ Deogarh - Udaipur
Morning one can take horse safari of the surroundings
county side. Later after breakfast checkout and drive
to Udaipur, The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land
around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of
the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance
and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights,
sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of
fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic
past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection
in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing
sight. Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled
by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Later visit City Palace complex, Sajjangarh
Fort, Sahelion ki baari, and Shilpgram (Art museum).
Evening free at leisure, overnight at the hotel.
Day 13/ Udaipur - Ghanerao
After breakfast checkout and drive to Ghanerao, enroute
visit the 15th century temple of Ranakpur, on arrival
transfer to Ghanerao Royal castle, built of red stone
in 1606. Enjoy horse safari around Ghanerao which falls
under the wild life sanctuary of Kumbhalgarh. Overnight
at the hotel
Day
14/ Ghanerao - Rohet
After breakfast in the morning drive to Rohetgarh, on
arrival transfer to hotel, later in the day take horse
safari to Bishnoi tribal villages. Evening free to enjoy
at the Rohetgarh Fort hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15/ Rohet - Luni
After breakfast checkout and drive to Luni, on arrival
transfer to the Luni fort hotel, rest of the day free
to enjoy horse safari in the surrounding villages of
Bishnoi tribes.
Day 16/ Luni - Jodhpur
After breakfast in the morning drive to Jodhpur, on
arrival transfer to Hotel, later sight seeing of Jodhpur,
visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan
Palace. Evening visit Balsamand lake and palace. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 17/ Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaisalmer enroute
visit the ancient ruins of Ossian temples & Fort
Pokhran, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free
to visit the Gadisar lake in Jaisalmer. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 18/ Jaisalmer
After breakfast sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting
Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Manek Chowk,
Golden Fort of 99 bastions, overnight at the jaisalmer.
Day 19/ Jaisalmer - Manvaar
After breakfast checkout and drive to Manvaar, on arrival
transfer to desert resort of Manvaar, relax till 1600
hrs, later ride to the campsite which lies under the
sand dunes of Shergarh district (Highest dunes in the
desert of Thar are found in this region). Enjoy dinner
accompanied by folk music & dances. Overnight in
the Swiss tents at Manvaar.
Day 20/ Manvaar - Khimsar
After breakfast checkout and drive to Khimsar - 90 Kms,
on arrival transfer to Khimsar Fort hotel. rest of the
day free to explore the fort and the surrounding semi
desert of Khimsar. overnight at the hotel.
Day
21/ Khimsar - Nagaur
After breakfast checkout and drive to Nagaur - 70 Kms,
on arrival transfer to Royal camps in Nagaur, enjoy
desert safari till sunset, dinner accompanied by folk
music and dances. Overnight in the tents.
Day
22/ Nagaur - Bikaner
After breakfast checkout and drive to Bikaner - 105
kms, enroute visit the famous temple of rats at Deshnok
(Rats are held sacred in this temple of Deshnok). On
arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the day visit Junagarh
fort, Lalgarh palace complex and Camel breeding farm.
Evening free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 23/ Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast checkout and drive to to Mandawa - 175
Kms, Check into the desert Resort. Traditional welcome
while checking in at the hotel. Evening enjoy Gala bar-be-cue
with camp fire and pegs, to add to dimensions of the
starry night there will be sweet music played by the
desert dwellers. A totally unforgettable experience.
Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day
24/ Mandawa - Dundlod
Morning visit havelis & beautiful frescoes, an overview
of Thar desert would simply add to your joy. later checkout
and drive to Dundlod - 30 Kms, On arrival transfer to
Dundlod fort Hotel. Evening enjoy the folk dances Overnight
at hotel.
Day
25/ Dundlod - Nawalgarh
After breakfast checkout and drive to Nawalgarh - 25
kms, The Castle, now a 51 rooms hotel has no two rooms
alike. It also houses an interesting collection of paintings,
jade, costumes and antiques. The courtyard and the terrace
come to live during evenings with candle-lit dinners
and fire-dances during the season. A two hundred and
forty year old fortess, that has been converted by the
family into a fine example of traditional hospitality.
On arrival transfer to Roop Niwas palace hotel. Later
one can take horse safari to the surrounding villages.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
26/ Nawalgarh - Delhi
After breakfast checkout and drive to Delhi, on arrival
transfer to hotel for freshen up, after farewell dinner
at hotel in Delhi, transfer to airport to board the
flight back home.
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