Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will assist you to transfer to your Hotel. (Hotel check – in time 12:00 Noon)
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Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for Full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi – Former centre Mughal Power, old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort built in 1648, visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to (Mahatma Gandhi)
In Afternoon you will taken for a sightseeing tour of New Delhi – drive past the stately government building of the British Era designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and drive pass India Gate and President House and Continue onto the Tallest Tower, Qutab Minar built by First Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
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Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa (260 Kms, Approx. 07 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. On arrival check in at the hotel.
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Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner (190 Kms, Approx. 04 Hrs drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for visit of Mandawa. Mandawa has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan because the entire Shekhawati region and not just Mandawa is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Famous Havelis are Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, Lakshminarayan. Ladia Haveli and Chokhani Double Haveli.
After the visit drive to Bikaner. On arrival check in at the hotel.
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Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (330 Kms, Approx. 06 Hrs 30 minutes drive)
Morning visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience for us. Also visit Lallgarh Palace. The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh This magnificent palace is an example of pure Rajput martial architecture. This palace has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The exotic palace has magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles, Italian colonnades and motif of lotus in full bloom, adding to the magic of this color full Palace.
Afternoon drive through the desert for Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast, Sights-seeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings make this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand mensions). Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the most exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of the visitors called this city "a living museum".We have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple. Patwon – Ki – Haveli .This is one of the largest and most elaborate havelis in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are remnants of paintings on some of the inside walls as well as some mirror work.This is the largest Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. Salim Singh ki Haveli This haveli was built about 300 years ago and a part of it is still occupied. Salim Singh was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of the princely state and his mansion has a beautifully arched roof with superb carved brackets in the form of Peacocks. Like other havelis in Jaisalmer, this too has tuskers guarding the gateways.
These are made of sand stones and look very close to the original in appearance. The haveli consists of as many as 38 balconies and they all have distinct designs for themselves. The front facet of the haveli resembles ship stern and thus this haveli is also sometimes referred as Jahazmahal.
Evening drive at Sam Sand dunes where enjoy the camel ride and sunset.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (270 Kms, Approx. 05 Hrs drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit the Mehrangarh Fort (citadel of the Sun) that evokes the very spirit of the Rathores, the ruling local Rajput clan. Visit its various palaces with their delicate friezes and respective museums, displaying treasures of the royal family. North of Meherangarh Fort, and connected to it by road, Jaswant Thada is a pillared marble memorial to the popular ruler Jaswant Singh II (1878-95), who purged Jodhpur of dacoits, initiated irrigation systems and boosted the economy. The cenotaphs of members of the royal family who have died since Jaswant are close by his memorial; those who preceded him are remembered by chhatris at Mandor. This south-facing spot is also the best place from which to photograph the fort, looming above the sheer rocky Meherangarh plateau.
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Day 08: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (By Surafce 270 Kms. /approximately 7 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, you will be driven from Jodhpur to Udaipur en-route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, an exceptionally beautiful excursion through the rugged, wooded hills of Rajasthan to the Jain Temples of Ranakpur in the Aravalli Valley, to see one of the best complexes of Jain religion which is particularly noted for the grandiose scale of its architecture and the highly decorated ceilings, walls and 1444 different pillars. The priests of the temples did all the temple designing and their generations are still continuing the work.
Arrive Udaipur and check in to the hotel.
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Day 09: Udaipur
After breakfast you will proceed to visit the vast and exquisite City Palace, a well-fortified, majestic white monument. The main entrance, a triple-arched gate named the Tripolia, was built in 1725 and is a marvel. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun, where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar presented themselves in times of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is also a fascinating sight. Afternoon visit the Jagdish Temple, a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is the largest and most splendid temple in Udaipur Drive past Fateh Sagar Lake and visit Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Maids-of-Honor, which has numerous fountains in four pools, embellished with delicately chiseled kiosks and elephants. The garden brings to the fore the unique lifestyle of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens.
Later in the afternoon, take a Boat cruise on Lake Pichola to visit Jag Mandir Palace by common boat, which covers almost four acres and is noted for its marble pavilion and an imposing dome. You’ll see people doing their laundry on the shores of the lake against the backdrop of the massive City Palace and the old city.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 10: Udaipur/ Delhi by flight………. &……….Delhi departure by international flight
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi to connect your international flight to home
*** Tour Ends***
