Duration: 18 Nights/19 Days.
Places Covered: Delhi, Peharsar, Karauli, Gwalior, Orchha, Shivpuri, Kota, Ravla Khempur, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Relax for the day.
Delhi, capital of India, is a vibrant city which presents a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
Day 02 - Delhi
Morning excursion to India Gate, a World War I memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, residence of the President of India, Parliament House of the world's largest democracy and other government buildings. Visit Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayn Temple and Humayun's Tomb, architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi.
Visit the Jama Masjid, India's best-known mosque. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the lanes of colorful shopping Bazaar known as Chandni Chawk
Visit Red Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
Visit Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi / Peharsar
Morning drive to Peharsar. Visit the Chandra Mahal Haveli, an old mansion of a noble located in an ethnic Rajasthani village. Evening walking tour of the Village. Visit a local school and a home.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 Peharsar / Karauli
After taking breakfast drive to Karauli, an earstwile Rajasthani princely State.
Afternoon visit the City Palace in Karauli. Spend the evening in local markets.
Day 05 Karauli / Gwalior
Morning drive to Gwalior. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour to the Fort, temples and the tomb of Mohammed Ghaus II.
Day 06 Gwalior / Orchha
Leave for Orchha. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Orchha / Shivpuri
Depart for Shivpuri, an animal reserve. It was earlier the summer residence and hunting area of the Maharaja of Gwalior. Today you see here the various animals in their natural habitat.
Dinner and overnight in Shivapuri
Day 08 Shivpuri / Kota
After breakfast drive to Kota. After arrival check-in in the hotel.
Visit the City Palace and a small museum which is the private collection of the ruler.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Kota / Ravla Khempur
Proceed to Ravla Khemar, a small village 50 km from Udaipur. Here is a Heritage Hotel.
Day 10 Ravla Khempur
Enjoy the whole day the historical ambience and breathtaking surroundings.
Day 11 Ravla Khempur / Udaipur
After taking breakfast proceed to Udaipur. Spend the day free.
Day 12 Udaipur
The exotic city of Udaipur, a living museum, has hundreds of years of history. A magical place full of temples and fountains surrounded by hills, it is also called the lake city thanks to the numerous lakes that dot the precincts of the city. Udaipur achieved movie stardom as the setting for the Bond movie Octopussy. No visit to the city is complete without eating in one of the restaurants while watching the Bond movie Octopussy on video. The film was shot in Udaipur.
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit to Kumbhalgarh, nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli ranges. The 15th century imposing Kumbhalgarh Fort by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63) is a glowing witness to the past glory. The formidable fort is encompassed by a 36 km long wall and has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts.
Afternoon excursion to the "City of Lakes," as Udaipur is popularly known. One of the most picturesque cities in India. Sightseeing tour of the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of Maids. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Udaipur / Ranakpur / Jodhpur
Morning free. Later leave by road for Jodhpur en route Ranakpur. At Ranakpur visit the marvelous Jain Temples. Continue to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
Morning visit to the imposing Mehrangarh Fort and the magnificent palaces within the fort. Visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.
Leave for Jaisalmer. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 Jaisalmer
Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is home to ancient palaces and temples. Known as the Golden City the place is famous for its exquisitely carved sandstone havelis, cobbled streets and ancient Jain temples.
Morning visit to the 12th century Jaisalmer Fort, made of yellow sandstone.
Visit to Sam Sand Dunes
Dinner at hotel and overnight stay.
Day 16 Jaisalmer / Bikaner
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Jaisalmer by surface for Bikaner (333 kms/6 hrs). Afternoon visit to the Junagarh Fort, Jain temples etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 17 Bikaner / Mandawa
Morning free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Afternoon drive by road to Mandawa (200 kms/4 hrs). Enjoy the place at the evening.
Morning visit to the Shekhawati village of Mandawa. Visit the beautiful havelies and frescoes. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 18 Mandawa / Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi by road. On arrival check in at hotel and spend overnight at hotel.
Day 19 Delhi /out
Transfer to International airport to catch a flight for your ongoing destination.
|