Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Later tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi , Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Lakshminarayan Temple. Drive past President's House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings. Evening Dances of India show followed by dinner in a local Indian restaurant. Overnight Delhi.
Morning drive to Agra and check in at hotel. Overnight Agra Hotel.
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. On this day you will experience a short tonga ride to Taj Mahal.Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Overnight Agra.
Drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaipur.
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State (Ascend the fort on elephant back). Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Cultural evening at Naryan Niwas Palace followed by dinner.Overnight Jaipur.
Drive to Pushkar and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Pushkar – By Indian standard Pushkar is a small and peaceful place. It is set on the banks of a holy lake and has many temples, including the only one dedicated to the Hindu god Bramha in the whole of India. Strolling through the bazaar street on the shore of the lake is fun and the views over the lake and the surrounding desert from one of the hilltop temples are well worth the climb. Overnight Pushkar.
Morning drive to Udaipur and check in at hotel. Overnight Udaipur.
Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Evening boat ride. Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur.
Morning drive to Jodhpur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight Jodhpur. A short Rickshaw ride in the city tour.
Morning visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Later drive to Jaisalmer and check in at hotel. Overnight Jaisalmer.
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazzars and the old mansions known as "havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaisalmer. Evening visit Sam Dunes and a short camel ride in the dunes.
Drive to Bikaner and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight Bikaner.
Drive to Mandawa and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the famous Shekhavati villages Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, etc., full of beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions. This entire area is like an open air gallery. Overnight in Mandawa.
Drive to Delhi and check in at hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Transfer to the international airport to board a flight for onward journey home.
