Day
01 : Delhi
Meeting and assistance and transfer to hotel. CHECK IN 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 (242 kms. 6 hrs.
approx.)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive to Mandawa, heart of the 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. Stopping midway at Peer Mal Ki
Haveli. On arrival in Mandawa check into your hotel.
In the afternoon visit the Havelis notable among them being the Chokani,
Ladia and the Saraf Havelis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner (164 kms. 4 hrs. approx.)
Breakfast at hotel.
After an early breakfast start the drive at 0700 hours 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(353 kms. 8 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
Breakfast
at hotel.
Depart at 0700 hours after an early breakfast for Jaisalmer the 12th
century inhabited fort city. This fort city built by Rawal Jaisal has
exquisite stone work in typical yellow sandstone. This drive also gives you
a glimpse of typical desertic lifestyle with little thatched hutments,
camels and sand dunes strewn from horizon to horizon. Upon arrival check
into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure or take an evening walk towards the chattris and
watch the sun set on the golden fort.
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. Return
to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300 kms. 8 hrs.
approx.)
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 (260 kms. 7 hrs. approx.)
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 - Kota (285 kms. 8 hrs. approx.)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave Udaipur for Kota via Chittorgarh the most romantic name in Rajasthan,
where the famous Rajput beauty Rani Padmini en-amoured the Sultan of Delhi,
Alauddin Khilji, upon seeing her reflection on a mirror. Visit the
Chittorgarh Fort believed to have been built by the Mauryan rulers in the
7th century AD. Arrive at Kota - a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur
and modern industrialization - an impressive fort stands like a sentinel
over the present day Chambal Valley Project with its many dams, while an old
palace of the Hada Rajputs overlooks the turbulent Chambal river.
Overnight at hotel in Kota.
Breakfast
at hotel. 
