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Day 01 : Arrive
Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked
hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country,
contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines
in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of
the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of
power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The
division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals
of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor
goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.
Day
02 : Delhi - Udaipur (By Flight)
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old
Delhi. Visit
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by
Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed
until 1658;
Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This
massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648;
Chandni Chowk and
Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, transfer
to the airport
to board flight for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and transfer
to prebooked hotel.
Day 03 : Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the
City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan;
Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651;
Sahelion
ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small garden
with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the
evening, boat ride on
Lake Pichola.
Day 04 : Udaipur
-
Ranakpur - Jodhpur (275 Kms., 06-07 Hrs.)
After breakfast, leave for Jodhpur.
Enroute visiting the Jain temples at
Ranakpur
: The cluster of
temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a
marvellousfeat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to
learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the
marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is
similarly carved. After the visit, continue drive to Jodhpur. Arrive
Jodhpur in the evening and check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 05 : Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer (290 Kms., 05-06 Hrs.)
After breakfast, city tour of
Jodhpur. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort which literally means
“Majestic Fort”, located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in
all , three gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as
well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical
instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are
well preserved.
Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies
this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be
seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the
Clock Tower – the city
centre. Afternoon, leave for Jaisalmer.
 Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the the citadel
– the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population
lives. The fort also houses Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries,
Patwon Ki Haveli
– a five storey mansion with carved pillars &
murals of Salim Singh. Also visit Gadsisar, which had once
supplied water to the city ; the temples & archways around it have been
built by a courtesan. Afternoon, excursion to Sam – 45 km away, is known
for its sand dunes & is the venue for the Desert festival. Get the
actual feel of the desert by enjoying a camel ride on the sand dunes and
witness a magnificent sunset on the sand dunes. Return to Jaisalmer for
overnight stay.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer -
Bikaner (333 Kms., 06-07 Hrs.)
After breakfast, leave for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check in
at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Bikaner. - a desert town
founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur,
Jodhaji. Visit the
Junagarh Fort
which was contructed between
1588 and 1593 by a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. The
fort has a 986m long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances; Camel
Breeding Farm, managed by goverment this camel breeding station is
probably unique in Asia and has thousands of camels.
Day 08 : Bikaner - Mandawa (190 Kms., 04-05 Hrs.)
After breakfast, visit the Karni Mata
temple at Deshnoka. Afternoon, leave for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and
check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 09 :
Mandawa - Jaipur (168 Kms., 04-05 Hrs.)
After breakfast, visit Mandawa..
This region came into prominence in the 14th century when a number of
Muslim clans moved into the area and the towns of this region developed
into important trading posts on the caravan routes emanating from the
ports of Gujarat. This region is famous for painted havelis (houses)
most of which date back from the 18th century. The major towns of
interest are Mandawa, Fatehpur, Nawalgarh. Visit the havelis in Mandawa
and other villages of
Shekhawati region. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the
foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a
distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur
state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the
Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput
architecture. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.
Visit
the
City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection
of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons;
Jantar Mantar
- the
observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of
Hawa Mahal.
Day 11 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (256 Kms., 06-07 Hrs.)
After breakfast, leave for
Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri -
built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls,
which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the
Jama Masjid,
Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal
& other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Agra -
Delhi (203 Kms., 04-05 Hrs.)
After breakfast, city tour of
Agra. Visit
Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan.
It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structues;
Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur
Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she
constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the
highlight of the day - The
Taj Mahal, which was constructed by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj
began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, leave for
Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 13 :
Delhi - Kathmandu (By Flight)
After breakfast, half day
city tour of New Delhi. Visit
Humayuns Tomb
: built in mid
16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab
Minar, drive past
India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The
tour ends with a visit to
Laxmi
Narayan Temple. In the evening, transfer
to the airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and
transfer to prebooked hotel.
Day 14 : Kathmandu
In the morning, visit the
valley of Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal, Swayambhunath & Museum.
Afternoon, excursion to Patan.& Tibetan Handicraft
centre.
Day 15 :
Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit Bhaktapur,
Boudhnath & Pashupatinath. Afternoon, excursion to Dhulikhel to witness
the beautiful sunset. Return to Kathmandu after sunset.
Day 16 : Kathmandu -
Delhi (By Flight)
After breakfast, free for
individual activities. Afternoon, transfer to the airport to board
flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to prebooked hotel.
Day 17 : Depart
Delhi
Transfer to the airport to
board flight back home/onward destination.
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