| Day 01 - IN
/ Delhi |
Upon arrival, transfer from the International airport to the
hotel. |
Day 02 - Delhi |
Today drive to Old Delhi past two ancient cities of Delhi
to visit Rajghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. On through
New Delhi seeing Rashtrapati Bhawan President’s Palace, Parliament
House, Rajpath ceremonial causeway and India Gate war memorial,
to visit Humayun’s Tomb - forerunner of The Taj Mahal. On
to visit 12th century Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Qutub Minar – tallest structure in Delhi’s environs for centuries. |
Day 03 - Delhi / Shekhawati |
In the morning, depart by road for Shekhawati - known as ‘Open-Air-Art-Gallery
of Rajasthan’ and check in at a Heritage Hotel (a palace /
fort). In the evening, a walking tour of farm to see the life
style of rural people of the region. Later enjoy informal
entertainment by folk performers. |
Day 04 - Shekhawati / Safari Camp in Shekhawati |
In the morning, a walking tour through the bazaar of a colorful
little provincial town, and visit to the Painted Mansions - glowing with hand painted frescoes on almost every inch
of their walls and ceilings. Check out and depart for a Jeep
Safari through the interiors of the state. Overnight in camp.
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Day 05 - Safari Camp / Khimsar |
In the morning, continue Jeep Safari. Proceed in the afternoon
to desert village of Khimsar for the unique experience of
staying in fascinating 16th century Khimsar Fort.
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Day 06 - Khimsar / Jaisalmer |
In the morning depart for Jaisalmer – at the edge of the Thar
Desert. In the evening stroll through the town seeing the
profusely carvings on Salim Singh Ki Haveli & Patwon Ki Haveli,
and, Gadi Sagar Lake surrounded by temples and shrines. |
Day 07 - Jaisalmer |
Today visit spectacular Jaisalmer Fort and drive out to the
see the golden Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy a camel ride in the
desert. |
Day 08 - Jaisalmer / Jodhpur |
In the morning, depart for Jodhpur. Here visit awe inspiring
Mehrangarh Fort sprawled majestically atop a hill, and, Jaswant
Thada - royal cenotaphs. |
Day 09 - Jodhpur / Udaipur Via Ranakpur |
In the morning depart for Udaipur. En route visit 15th century
Ranakpur Jain Temples embellished with intricate marble filigrees,
and supported on 1444 richly carved columns, no two alike. |
Day 10 - Udaipur |
Today visit the Maharajah of Udaipur’s City Palace + Museum towering over Lake Pichola, and Folk Art Museum preserving
local folk arts from dolls and masks to musical instruments
and puppets. |
Day 11 - Udaipur / Jaipur |
Early morning checkout and transfer to airport to connect
flight to Jaipur. In the afternoon drive into Jaipur’s colourful
old town to see Hawa Mahal – from behind whose latticed screens
princesses once watched ceremonial processions. Visit the
City Palace+Museum where Jaipur’s last Maharaja still resides,
and Jantar Mantar – 18th century Royal Observatory. |
Day 12 - Jaipur |
Today visit the Fortress Palace of Amber – and enjoy an elephant
ride. Afternoon at leisure. . |
Day 13 - Jaipur / Agra via Fatehpur Sikri |
In the morning depart for Agra. En-route visit 16th century
‘ghost town’ of Fatehpur Sikri once a glittering capital
of The Great Mughals. .
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Day 14 - Agra / Delhi / Out |
Early morning visit to The Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit
Agra Fort – built over the reigns of three emperors. In
the afternoon depart for Delhi. At Delhi, transfer directly
to the airport to connect flight home.
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End of Programme
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