Experience Colourful Rajasthan with Taj Mahal
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be received with a warm welcome and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel be ready for the treasures ahead. A guided tour of the city takes you to the sumptuous Mughal monuments of Red fort and Jama Masjid. At Rajghat and India Gate you will be amidst the foliage. In later half of the day you will visit the fabulous sights- Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), Qutab Minar and Humayun tomb an attraction of sixteen century. Finally in evening you will be back in your hotel to rest for the night.
Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa Drive(280 kms / 7 hrs)
Morning proceed for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa check into hotel. Take a tour of this beautiful town, here you will be totally overwhelmed by the magnificent Havelis (old fresco painted house) built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries. The havelis are embellished with paintings reflecting the daily life of the desert of deities whom the people worship. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner Drive(190 Kms / 4 hrs)
Early morning enjoy sunrise in the desert town and after breakfast proceed for Bikaner. On arrival check into the hotel. Later in afternoon visit to a camel-breeding farm. The farm will up date you about the breeding time of camels and how they are taken care and raised in the farm. Evenings enjoy the stroll at the bustling bazaars of the city center over brimmed with handicraft and miniature paintings. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer Drive(310 Kms / 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed for the city tour of Bikaner. Your travel will be started by a visit to the impressive Junagarh Fort, an imperial museum that comprises history of Bikaner from its days of erection dating back to the 16th century. Later on drive to Jaisalmer, the city was founded by the rajput king in 12th century. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Morning enjoy city tour of Jaisalmer city. Visit the Golden Fort (living fort) where still hundreds of families are living, visit the Gadisar Lake, large houses of the merchants called Havelies some of them dating to the Premediveal Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Shah Haveli and Nathamal Ki Haveli with their intricately carved screens on the facades and the typical traditional architecture.
In evening proceed to the Sam Dunes to enjoy camel safari. Rajastani evening At Sam Dunes - a typical Rajasthani village is created for this evening, mud walls gaily painted with an entrance, food stalls are built with thatched roofs where Rajasthani woman cook local food in traditional earthenware pots. Continental and Muglai food is also serve. You will be entertained with Rajastahani Folk music and Dance. Back to the hotel after a most memorable tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Khimsar Drive(270 Kms / 5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed to Khimsar. This fort architecture offers great discrepancy. Initially, the fort walls, minarets and stables were built solely for war but later on when the royal family shifted to the fort in 18th century the fort was restructured. Today, this fort ranks amongst the premier classified Heritage Hotels of India. In evening enjoy jeep safari through the local village and get chance to experience the real village life. Visit the villagers. Over night at Khimsar Heritage Hotel.
Day 08 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur Drive(320 Kms / 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed to Jodhpur (the blue city) the great Indian desert, sites on sand stone hill surrounded by a strong wall, approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry gates. The city was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Upon arrival check in hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Jodhpur Sightseeing
Morning enjoy half day sightseeing of the city includes impressive Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the most magnificent, modern 20th century palace, the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Afternoon free for leisure. In evening stroll around local bazaar and visit the famous clock tower situated in middle of the colorful bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh Drive(270 Kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Kumbhalgarh, en route visit the famous Ranakpur Jain temple of 14th century. These temples are known for beautiful carving and architecture. Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century AD. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and appropriate domes supported by over four hundred columns. There are 1,444 columns in all, which are intricately carved. Later on drive to Khumbhalgarh. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur Drive(90 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning visit the Kumbahlgarh Fort - Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the past. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36-km long wall, has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other.The most picturesque of the palaces is the 'Badal Mahal 'or the palace of the cloud. The palace has got its name for being the highest of all the structures. It offers a bird's eye view of the countryside surrounding the fort as well as of other ruins within the fort. Later in afternoon drive to Udaipur (the lake city). Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast enjoy the city tour of Udaipur – the beautiful 16th century city is considered to be the most romantic spot in India. Visit city palace, here you will see rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion- ki- Bari (royal maid garden), the jagdish Temple and the local folk museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur – Pushkar Drive(290 Kms / 5 hrs)
Morning leave for Pushkar, it is one of the most respected place for Hindus and referred as Tirth Raj or the king among places of pilgrimage. The town is situated around the beautiful Lake where people come to take a dip with deep religious faith rooted in their hearts. Upon arrival check into the hotel and later on visit the Pushkar Town, the colorful market of Pushkar and enjoy sun set at Pushkar Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Pushkar – Jaipur Drive(150 Kms / 3 hrs)
Morning after breakfast visit the only Brahma temple of Pushkar and later on proceed to Jaipur called the Pink City. Jaipur is named after its founder, the warrior and astronomer sovereign, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. After check into the hotel visit the busy market of the pink city. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 : Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast enjoy half-day excursion to Amber fort with Elephant Ride (subject to availability). Enjoy the sights of the Shish Mahal, built in the 17th century a perfect blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture will surely hypnotize you. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace who had 12 queens. Later on visit the city palace Museum, the royal residence and Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 16 : Jaipur – Agra Drive(240 Kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Agra, en route visit to ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri built in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Here you can visit the complex built for the Akbar’s Hindu wife called Jodha Bai Palace. Mariyam Palace and Panch Mahal. Visit the famous Dargah with the highest entrance gate in Asia. Upon arrival in Agra – the Mughal city check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Agra Sightseeing
Early morning at sunrise visit to Taj Mahal – the monument of love, which was built in 1630 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Back to hotel and after breakfast visit the Red Fort of Agra built by Akbar the great. Evening is free for shopping opportunity
Day 18 : Drive to Delhi International airport
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi, Upon arrival you will be transferred to international airport to catch your flight home.