Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to hotel.( Check in time 12 Noon)
Afternoon city tour of Delhi Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by
Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD,Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built
by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested
shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial
Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be
forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a
memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's
House,Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel.
Delhi-Mandawa 250 kms and takes about 06 hours
Mandawa is the heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan known for its
frescoed havelis. Driving in a south-westerly direction form Delhi one
immediately leaves behind the urban environs of the capital of India and
gets the glimpses of the country side.
Afternoon visit Havelies at Mandawa to see fresco paintings on the walls
and ceiling.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner 200 kms
Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Bikaner-which is in true desert country, and part of the ancient
caravan route that came from west and central Asia. After traversing this
part of the Thar desert one arrives at the fortified city of Bikaner. Check
into the hotel.
Afternoon city tour of -Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has
a 16th century Junagarh 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 at hotel.
Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer 333 kms.
Breakfast
at hotel.
Drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and Check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Jaisalmer which is well known for weaving, embroidery,
silver jewelry and its colorful bazaars. The fort has some of the most
intricately carved havelis such as the Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli
and Salim Singh ki Haveli and beautiful Jain temples.
In the afternoon take a drive to the sand dunes of Sam and watch the
spectacular sun set. One has the option to take a short camel ride.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur 287 kms.
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning after breakfast leave Jaisalmer at 0700 hours, stopping midway
at Pokhran.Arrive Jodhpur by noon -the blue hued city of the Rathore
Rajputs, overlooked by the imposing Mehrangarh fort. Jodhpur the former
capital of the Mewar State was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha.
Afternoon City Tour of Jodhpur. Half day tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort,
situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the
museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Udaipur 318 kms.
Breakfast at hotel.
An early start from Jodhpur takes you to Udaipur the enchanting city of
dawn and the lake side capital of Mewar. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples
which are well preserved and in near perfect condition. The most distinctive
feature of the shrine dedicated to Adinath are the 29 halls of the temple
which contain 1444 pillars of which no two are exactly alike. After lunch at
Maharani Orchard, continue drive to Udaipur.
Arrive Udaipur and Check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Breakfast
at hotel.
The highlights of an excursion to Udaipur city involves a visit to the City
Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari - Garden of the maids of honour, Jagdish Temple
and museum of folkart.
In the evening one has the option to take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Udaipur-Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to connect flight to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the
International airport for onward flight.
