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Delhi - Agra- Jaipur - Udaipur- Jodhpur- Khimsar-Pushkar- Samode
13 Nights / 14 Days
Highlights
- Traditional Indian welcome
- Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at Delhi
- Stand in Front of World Famous Taj Mahal at Sunset
- Mughal City Tour
- Heritage sites of Samode
- Maharaja’s City Tour
- Caparisoned Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- Dessert Camel Safari Jaisalmer
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Today Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are greeted with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 New / Old Delhi
Delhi stands as the capital of Modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Very few cities in the world can express such a profusion of architectural styles.
Later visit to New Delhi - Lateens designed an "Imperial City" having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools. Visit two monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar, Drive pass through the Raisina Hill, past the imposing India Gate, President House and Parliament House. Old Delhi - Here you will view Red Fort, the most Opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the Largest mosque in India.
Evening return to the Red Fort to watch the “Son et Lumire” show which is Interplay of colorful lights and sound tracing the history of monument till date.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra 200 kms / 4-½ hrs
After early breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check in hotel. Afternoon visit to Agra Fort built by Akbar the Great and the city. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in the memory of Her Father. As you drive through the city witness the local life and bazaars (markets) and the hustle bustle of everyday India
Enjoy the Magnificent Taj Mahal – The Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631,
Day 04 Agra - Jaipur 232 kms / 5 hrs
Drive to Jaipur via visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in solitude to reminisce over its past glory. On today’s drive to Jaipur through the Rajasthani countryside we see villages, woman dressed in the brilliantly colored saris of the region, Camels, Elephants & scenes of rural lives.
Day 05 Jaipur
After breakfast visit the 17th century fortress of Amber Fort - marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort ascended on Caparisoned Elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past.
Afternoon visit to Maharaja’s city palace - where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 A.D.), Birla White Marble temple and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Day 06 Jaipur – Udaipur 410 kms /7 hrs
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting the unparalleled Ranakpur temples (the temple here is the largest Jain temple in the world having 1444 carved pillars with no two pillars looking alike!) before finally checking in. On arrival, have some leisure in your idyllic room in the Lake Palace. The Lake Palace seems like floating on the calm waters of Lake Pichhola. In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 07 Udaipur
Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari and excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 08 Udaipur Jodhpur 260 kms / 5 hrs
After breakfast countryside drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at your hotel and later visit the majestic Meherangarh fort and the busy bazaars around Clock Tower in the old town. Overnight stay.
Day 09 Jodhpur – Khimsar
Today drive to Khimsar. On arrival check in to your hotel. Rest of the time completely free to explore the beauty of Mother Nature.
Day 10 Khimsar – Pushkar
| After a leisurely breakfast drive to Pushkar in your exclusive vehicle. Rest of the day free to explore the World famous Pushkar fair on your own. |
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Day 11 Pushkar
Day completely free to explore the Pushkar fare on your own. |
Day 12 Pushkar
Day completely free to explore the Pushkar fare on your own. |
Day 13 Samode
Reach Samode, a fairy tale like village with an equally charming palace as your place of stay. At Samode, enjoy the Camel cart ride on the sand dunes. In the evening have leisure while watching cultural performances. |
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Day 14 Departure
In the morning drive to New Delhi. On arrival check in to your hotel. Rest of the time completely free for leisure. At appropriate time your will be transferred to the international airport of New Delhi to board the flight back to home the tour ends.
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