DAY-06 : JAISALMER- 01 NIGHT/ 02 DAYS CAMEL SAFARI IN SAND DUNES
DAY-07 : JAISALMER
Today Visit the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, housing the entire township within
its ramparts. Lovely havelis dot the enchanting network of narrow lanes.
Among the sights you'll visit : Nathmalji - Ki- Haveli and Patwaon ki
Haveli, three beautifully sculptured Jain temples built between the 12th and
13th Centuries; and five interconnected palaces. The fort is approached
through four gateways - Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-08 : JAISALMER - JODHPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast we drive towards Jodhpur - including visits to interesting
Hindu and Jain Temples at Osiyan . Jodhpur the gateway to the Thar desert ,
the city is known for its striking forts, stately palaces and gracious
building. Arrive Jodhpur, The second largest city in Rajasthan, standing on
the edge of the Thar Desert. The old city was founded by Rao Jodha, its
walls with seven gates and countless bastions and towers were built by Rao
Maldeo in the 16th Century when Jodhpur was a booming trading town. .
Jodhpur is called the "Blue City" for the characteristic plea
indigo color of its traditional homes. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY-09 : JODHPUR
There are many great fortresses throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with
the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. Within this
invisible citadel are magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels,
latticed windows and evocative names. These palaces houses a fabulous
collection of possessions of Indian royalty, including a superb collection
of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools,
musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Below the fort, visit the
Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant
Singh II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur. Proceed into the
heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans at work as well as locals
shopping of their wares. Later part of the day we set out on a fascinating
drive to Rohetgarh, a neighboring royal village.Overnight at the hotel
DAY-10 : JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - KUMBALGARH( BY SURFACE)
After breakfast leave for Kumbalgarh enroute we visit Ranakpur which is
situated between Jodhpur , Mount Abu , Udaipur. Here we visit the famous
Ranakpur Temple Complex, one of the biggest and most important cluster of
Jain Temple in India. Nestled in the Aravalli Range.The Chaumukha temple ,
or Four Faced Temple is the main temple in the complex and dates back to the
15th century.Built in marble , the temple has 29 halls supported by more
than 1400 pillars, no two of which are alike. After visiting the Ranakpur we
continue our drive to Kumbalgarh. Rana Kumbha , the legendary Mewari Hero,
an astute and a great builder constructed 32 of the 84 fortesses in Mewar.Of
these , the most imposing one, is Kumbalgarh - set amidst 36 Kms of the
twenty feet thick ramparts and 365 temples.It is a place for serenity and
calm of the countryside away from the madding crowd. Overnight at the Hotel
DAY-11 : KUMBALGARH - UDAIPUR( BY SURFACE)
Early breakfast and then we enjoy the exciting visit to the adjoining
wildlife sanctuary which boasts of panthers, wild- boars, antelope, deer
etc. and meet the local tribals BHIL & GARASIAS. After visiting we
continue our drive to Udaipur and upon arrival checkinto at hotel. Evening
we take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Overnight at the Hotel
DAY-12 : UDAIPUR
Built along three lakes and ringed by green hills, Udaipur (pop, 366.000)
is known as the 'Venice of the East' The City's palaces, gardens, ghats,
temples and painted houses match the beauty of the setting. This morning
we'll visit the towering City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, and the
Saheliyon ki Bari ( Garden of the Maidens.) Once for bidden to all but he
queen and her ladies.From here we visit the e superb Jagdish Temple noted
for its elephant - motif carvings The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at
the Hotel.
DAY-13 : UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR( BY SURFACE)
After an early breakfast we continue our drive to Pushkar - a quiet little
town ,on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city
of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the site
of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation , BRAHMA and is therefore
believed to be the centre of the creation of the world. Afternoon is spent
visiting the ghats and the temples. Overnight at the Hotel .
DAY-14 : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR( BY SURFACE)
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur popularly known as the Pink
City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in
accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture -
Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel. Afternoon -
tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old
city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds -
a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was
originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch
everyday life.
DAY-15 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India. Today morning
we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of
Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to
the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings.
Afternoon is spent visit the local bazaar. In the evening, we visit Chokhi
Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with
thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats, snake charmers, puppeteers
etc. Overnight at the Hotel
DAY-16 : JAIPUR - BHARATPUR( BY SURFACE)
morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird sanctuary
here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and migratory
birds. Afternoon Park Ride by Rickshaw Ride .overnight at Hotel .
DAY-17 : BHARATPUR - FATEHPURSIKRI - AGRA( BY SURFACE)
We continue our Drive towards Agra enroute Fatehpur sikri (The ghost city)
for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state
of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival
check into Hotel.
DAY-18 : AGRA - DELHI( BY SURFACE)
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th
centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's
chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its
design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over
three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go
at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah
Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water channel are truly breathtaking. After visiting the Agra city we
leave for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi we go for a farewell Dinner at Good
Restaurant and then checkinto our Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY-19 : DELHI - Trf.
To airport in time to catch the flight to Onward destination
