Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 03 / Delhi - Mukundgarh
After breakfast drive to Mukundgarh, arrive & check in to hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Mukundgarh / Mandawa. Mandawa, founded in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singhand still the home of his descendants has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa Castle, one of the finest castle of Rajasthan is now a hotel and houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, cannons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items in a Museum. Night stay in Mukundgarh.
Day 04 / Mukundgarh- Khimsar
After breakfast drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon sightseeing at Khimsar. Khimsar is steeped in history- founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer. This is the starting point of the great Indian Desert. The founder of the castle which was built in mid 15th century was Prince Karamsi- son of Jodhpur and very close to other places of interest like Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khimsar Fort provides the visitors with all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners, a variety of continental and indian meals as well as traditional Rajasthani are available. Evening jeep safari to sand dunes for a sunset view. Night stay in Khimsar.
Day 05 / Khimsar - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur via Mandor 10 Kms short of Jodhpur to visit the Mandor Garden the old capital of Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur, visit
Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 06 / Jodhur - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, arrival and check in at to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 07 / 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 08 / Jaipur - Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur, arrive & check in to hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Bharatpur. Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on rickshaws. The most spectacular water- Birds Sanctuary features nesting of indigenous water- birds, migratory birds. From October till December, the indigenous water- birds nest around the lake from December on the migratory Geese, Duck and Cranes are the main feature of the sanctuary. Night stay in Bharatpur.
Day 09 / Bharatpur - Orchaa
After breakfast drive to Orchaa, arrive Orchaa & check in at hotel. Visit the well- preserved medieval township of Orcha built in the 16th century. Sightseeing include the Rajmahal with its beautiful murals, the Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Jehangir Mahal built in the 17th century, to commemorate the visit of the emperor Jehangir. Night stay in Orchaa.
Day 10 / Orchaa - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho, arrive & check in to hotel. Later visit Khajuraho and its temples, built during the reign of the Chendela Kings from 950-1050. Only 22 of the 85 original remaining temples are magnificent examples of Hindu architecture today. These exquisite sculptures,.which adorn the spires with a galaxy of gods and goddesses, beasts and serpents and a multitude of erotic couples represent a paean to life, love and joy. Night stay in Khajuraho.
Day 11 / Khajuraho - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra, arrive & check in to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Day 12 / Agra
Early morning at sunrise visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Visit Red Fort also. Night stay in Agra.
Day 13 / Agra - Delhi - Departure
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to airport for onward journey. |
